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After Kashmir’s ban on books, librarians are on a tightrope
In a sweeping move on August 5, 2025, the Jammu & Kashmir Home Department banned 25 books, citing “false narratives” and “secessionist sentiment.” Among the targeted works are Azadi by […]
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Celebrating 50 Years of The Book Review: Roundtable on Publishing and Book Reviews in India
Event Details: 📅 Dates: August 22–23, 2025📍 Venue: India International Centre, New Delhi🖥️ Virtual Attendance: Open to all via live streaming🔗 Register here for live streaming: Click to Register The […]
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1925 Reading List: A Look Back at The New Yorker’s Picks
In its July 7, 2025 issue, The New Yorker takes a fascinating look back at the books it recommended 100 years ago. The magazine shared quick and thoughtful book suggestions, […]
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Best Paperbacks to Read This July – from The Guardian
Looking for your next good read? The Guardian has shared its list of the Best Paperbacks for July 2025, and it’s filled with exciting and thoughtful reads. This month’s picks […]
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Why We Still Need Novels: Elif Shafak’s Call to Slow Down
In her recent essay for The Guardian, Elif Shafak addresses the decline in reading habits, citing a YouGov poll revealing that 40% of Britons haven’t read a book in the […]