The Death of a Saras Crane
Tamil author Ambai’s famed detective character Sudha Gupta travels to Mumbai to solve mysteries that meld suspense and intrigue with social commentary. ‘A Room Measuring 250 Square Feet’ tackles taboos and secrets. ‘The Death of a Sarus Crane’ explores privilege and tragedy, while ‘Sepal’ delves into forbidden love, and ‘Bun, Maska and Irani Chai’ redefines belonging and friendship.
The Remains of the Body
by Saikat Majumdar. Penguin Random House. Pages 172. Rs 499
Writer Saikat Majumdar says he feels deeply drawn to the shapelessness of human sexuality, particularly when it changes form between family, society, and conjugal partnerships. ‘The Remains of the Body’ is an exploration of desire, marriage and friendship between three Indian immigrants in North America. The author challenges conventional notions of marriage and friendship and asks questions about the primitive ways in which human beings reach out to each other.
Sinema: The Bollywood Bungle of Andy Duggal
by Vikram Singh. Speaking Tiger. Pages 351. Rs 499
Third-generation producer Andy Duggal was part of the Bollywood creme de la creme, but is now a walking disaster. Drinks, drugs and dalliance are his constant companions; his wife is filing for divorce; his latest film is a colossal train wreck. And now Andy finds himself entangled in a devious web spun by a mafia don. Filmmaker and scriptwriter Vikram Singh paints an eye-popping picture of the film industry.
The Book of Wealth: A Young Investor’s Guide to Wealth and Happiness
by Mark Mobius. Penguin Random House. Pages 208. Rs 250
In ‘The Book of Wealth’, Mark Mobius, one of the most successful and influential money managers in the world, offers a roadmap to understand the diverse avenues of wealth creation. Replete with examples and anecdotes, the guidebook offers practical tips to invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, besides alternate assets like real estate, precious metals, stones, collectibles, cryptocurrency, etc. It also delves into what constitutes true wealth, extending beyond financial accumulation and understanding of prosperity.
