Non-Fiction
Welcome to the Non-Fiction section of BooksPoetry&More, where carefully crafted reviews open windows to powerful truths and compelling ideas. This collection spans memoirs, history, politics, philosophy, and social critique—books that invite you to engage deeply with the world as it is. Special focus is given to works that explore India’s intricate landscape, shedding light on its history, politics, and socio-economic fabric.
Through honest reflections on issues like the caste system, religious bigotry, and social justice, these narratives unravel the complexities and contradictions that define contemporary India. For readers seeking insight, empathy, and understanding, this page offers thoughtful guidance into non-fiction that challenges assumptions, broadens horizons, and resonates long after the last page.
The Case for Reason is a book by rationalist Narendra Dabholkar , which jots down the framework of Anti-Superstition Movement. It talks about the various superstitions that exists in our society and how we can tackle them by having a scientific approach towards things around us.
T.M.Krishna, a well known Karnatic vocalist investigates the history of Mrdangam makers and their contributions towards the music. The Author presents a detailed account of the history and the complete process of Mrdangam making from the beginning.
A collection of sketches of his friends by Saadat Hasan Manto. Originally written in Urdu, translated by Khalid Hasan.
Annihilation of Caste was a speech prepared by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to be delivered at a annual conference of Jat-Pat-Todak Mandal of Lahore. A Hindu reformist group which invited Dr. Ambedkar to deliver the presidential address and show a way forward to end the caste system. The speech was however was not delivered and later went on to became one of his most known work.
अमृता प्रीतम जी की आत्मकथा।
When we talk about the rights there are few leaders of right which come to mind , at least among the general population of country. A section of people who are associated with RSS or right wing political party know do know about the RSS leaders beyond that it is a mystery. This book presents the leaders of the RSS since its inception , telling you about some little known facts about them.
Dissent on Aadhaar is a collection of essays by economists, lawyers, technologists, journalists and civil liberty campaigners edited by Reetika Khera. The essays are about the Digital Identification programme conceived by UPA governemnt, which is now called Aadhaar and the complexity around it. Aadhar has both its strong supporters and critiques. Read it here to know more about Aadhaar.
The Adivasi Will Not Dance is a collection of stories about the lives of the tribal people of Jharkhand and the oppression and exclusion they go though on everyday basis.
India Wins Freedom by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad offers a rare, candid glimpse into the final years of India’s independence movement. Written in 1957, with portions sealed until 1988, the memoir reveals behind-the-scenes political drama, ideological clashes, and untold truths about key leaders and events.
रवीश कुमार की ये किताब भारत में अभिव्यक्ति की आज़ादी पर जो पाबन्दी लगाई जा रही है उस पर एक नज़र डालती है। ये पाबन्दी क्यों लगाई जा रही है ? कौन लगा रहे हैं? क्यों लगा रहे हैं? इन सब के बीच प्रेस की क्या भूमिका है और क्या वह अपनी भूमिका का सही से पालन कर रहा है या सत्ता के साथ मिलकर जनता की आवाज़ को कुचलने में मदद कर रहा है? इन्ही सब सवालों को पूछती और उनका उत्तर ढूंढ़ती है ये किताब।
History of our ancestor, where we came from and what constitute us "Indians". A well researched book with the latest DNA ,archaeological and linguistics finding.
The Anatomy of Hate is the dissection of the 2002 Gujrat riots through the lives of three men involved in it in varying degree.
A polemical story of India's Journey from Nehru to Narendra Modi of how things were and how things are shaping up current regime.
Note by Note: The India Story 1947-2017 is a unique rendering of the eventful and often turbulent seventy year journey of independent India with a film songs representing each of those years. Songs that encapsulate and hold up an oblique mirror to the significant events of the year – events that profoundly impacted our people in the continuing historic journey of our nation. Shyam Benegal
Hello Bastar is an account of Naxalite history. It is based on the on ground reporting of Rahul Pandita and various interview with the top leader of the Maoists.
An in-depth account of the Kedarnath disaster, presenting a view point of the unsustainable development in the mountains region of Himalayas and its Imapct.
A wonderfully written autobiography of one of the most prolific and loved writer of India. Honest, witty and elegant.
"Lone Fox Dancing" is an autobiography by Ruskin Bond, filled with candid reflections, wit, and charming anecdotes. It offers a glimpse into his life growing up in India, his love for nature, and his journey as a writer. Through engaging storytelling, Bond shares personal stories, the challenges of his writing career, and the influence of the hills of Mussoorie on his creativity. The book captures his honesty, humor, and deep connection with the natural world.
A collection of well researched essays on the lives and livelihoods of the people of Tamil Nadu.