From the Reading Room

Curated reads for curious minds

Hand-picked book lists, stories, and ideas — updated every week.

Indian Festivals — Unity in Diversity
Culture & Festivals

Indian Festivals — Unity in Diversity

Every month of the Indian calendar celebrates a festival — what that says about the civilization behind it.

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International Literacy Day 2026 in the Age of AI
AI & Technology

International Literacy Day 2026 in the Age of AI

Millions can send a perfect voice note and never miss an address — yet still can’t read their own name.

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Rome — As I Remember
Travel & Literature

Rome — As I Remember

A day and a half in Rome, nine stops, and a first-hand look at how deeply this city shaped the way the world writes.

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20 Books Every Young Professional Should Read Before 30
Career & Professional Growth

20 Books Every Young Professional Should Read Before 30

Twenty books on career, thinking, and leadership — organized by the kind of edge they give you before you turn 30.

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Best Indian Fiction Books Everybody Should Read
Indian Fiction

Best Indian Fiction Books Everybody Should Read

Ten books — from Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children to Lahiri’s The Namesake — that keep showing up across critics’ and readers’ picks. A solid, well-loved starting point for Indian fiction.

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7 Books Every Indian Should Read This 80th Independence Day (And What They Say About India’s Future)
Independence Day

7 Books Every Indian Should Read This 80th Independence Day (And What They Say About India’s Future)

Seven books — from a 19th-century monk to modern economists and journalists — on what India’s rise to global power really means, ahead of the 80th Independence Day.

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Books That Shape Thinking — Book Lovers Day Edition
Book Lovers Day

Books That Shape Thinking — Book Lovers Day Edition

Five books from our shelves that didn’t just entertain us, but changed how we think, live, and see the world — a small, honest reading list for Book Lovers Day.

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Why Some Books Stay With You Forever
Life & Reflection

Why Some Books Stay With You Forever

Every reader has a few books that never really left them. This is why.

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If You Loved Atomic Habits, Read These Next
Mind & Psychology

If You Loved Atomic Habits, Read These Next

Four books that pick up where James Clear left off — on performance, character, purpose, and the small decisions that decide the big ones.

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Ramakrishna — Leader of Leaders
Leadership

Ramakrishna — Leader of Leaders

A reminiscence to reveal the leader He was.

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The 2 Best Leadership Books for Managers Without Full Authority
Leadership

The 2 Best Leadership Books for Managers Without Full Authority

Two books that show middle managers how to lead people, up and down the org chart, without needing a bigger title.

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Proof of Heaven
Life & Reflection

Proof of Heaven

What a neurosurgeon’s near-death experience taught me about the limits of what we know.

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Inside The Coming Wave
AI & Technology

Inside The Coming Wave

A rare, inside perspective on artificial intelligence from someone who helped create it — Mustafa Suleyman explores what’s coming, and why containment matters more than ever.

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How I Built a Reading Habit (And What It Actually Changed)
Life & Habits

How I Built a Reading Habit (And What It Actually Changed)

A few years ago, I hadn't finished a single book in over a year. Then one small change brought a shift I didn't expect. Here's how building a reading habit actually changed my days, my focus, and my mind.

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3 Books That Will Change the Way You Think
Mind & Psychology

3 Books That Will Change the Way You Think

Most of what we call 'thinking' is actually reacting. These three books — Thinking Fast and Slow, The Art of Thinking Clearly, and Think Straight — are the gold standard for anyone who wants to think more clearly and decide more wisely.

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Best of Chetan Bhagat — 6 Books That Captured a Generation
Indian Fiction

Best of Chetan Bhagat — 6 Books That Captured a Generation

Before Chetan Bhagat, most Indians didn't read novels. After him, millions did. Six of his best books — from Five Point Someone to 400 Days — each a window into a different corner of Indian life.

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3 Leadership Books Every Leader Must Read
Leadership

3 Leadership Books Every Leader Must Read

From Leadership Conversations to Erika Andersen’s followable leader framework to R.M. Lala’s timeless study of ethical leadership — three books that sharpen how you think, speak, and lead.

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Which Game to Play — Arijit Guha Mazumder
New Release

Which Game to Play — Arijit Guha Mazumder

A debut masterclass in strategy and innovation inspired by cricket — now available in India, USA & UK. A game-changing framework built on three decades of innovation leadership.

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