Category: Features

A fourth-generation member of the armed forces, Geetika Lidder is a sapper’s daughter and an infantry officer’s wife who has welcomed life with open arms and takes in her stride the highs and lows it serves her. She is now the Vice Principal of the Junior School. She stays in Delhi with her daughter Aashna. Part love story, tribute and family history, with I Am

Géraldine Lenain is an art historian with over twenty years of experience as a specialist in Asian arts. Her book The Last Maharaja of Indore, Yeshwant Rao Holkar II’s first major biography, reads like a journey into the heart of the roaring 1920s and a passage through India on the path to independence, revealing the profound complexities of a life marked by both brilliance and

Sayali Goyal’s Everyday Indian Aesthetic showcases various aspects of Indian design, art, architecture, fashion, and crafts, highlighting the unique and intricate details that define the Indian aesthetic through her eyes, while leaving space for your own interpretation. The book is a collection of her travels across India over eight years, showcasing everyday design elements that reflect Indian sensibilities in materials, colours, architecture, interiors, typography, and

An interdisciplinary designer and a Hindustani vocalist, Pratyush Gupta is a masterstoryteller whose work has been featured in global publications and festivals,including the Times of India, Bangalore Mirror, Courrier International, Creative Gaga,and India Art Fair. Master of the 7 Swars is the most magical pop-up book on Indian classical music thatmakes learning Indian music more experiential, immersive and exciting. Hear, seetouch and feel the music,

Saba Imtiaz is the author of the novel Karachi, You’re Killing Me! which was adapted into the Indian film Noor (2017), starring Sonakshi Sinha. A freelance writer and researcher, Saba writes about culture, food, religion, and urban life, and has reported features from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Jordan, and Lebanon. The co-host and co-producer of the ‘Notes on a Scandal’ podcast. Saba lives in the Netherlands. Tooba

As far back as S. Natesh can remember, he has been fascinated by plants, although it was not until college that he decided to specialize in botany. He has spent over a decade travelling to far-flung places to research and document the most interesting trees in India, from a historical, cultural and botanical perspective. He brings the rigour of a former IIT professor and combines it with his deep passion for the subject. Iconic

Gauri Kelkar‘s 20×20: Twenty Architects x Twenty Iconic Homes of India features a hand-picked collection of India’s most spectacular architecture firms and their projects, showcasing exciting contemporary design while also celebrating our country’s splendid geography. A deep bow to the architects practising in India today, the homes presented in this book give an unique glimpse into how architects working in India have perceived, crafted, created

Madhulika Banerjee teaches at the Department of Political Science at the University of Delhi, and is the author of Power, Knowledge, Medicine. Her work in the field of politics of alternative knowledge systems such as Ayurveda is well regarded. She also works on health, water, and agricultural security. Her latest release, The Herbal Sutra, is a journey into the heart of India’s herbal legacy. A stunningly illustrated compendium

 Tarun Tahiliani co-founded Ensemble in 1987, revolutionizing luxury retail. A renowned fashion designer and FDCI co-founder, he made history as the first Indian at Milan Fashion Week in 2003. In 2021, he launched ‘Tasva,’ an affordable menswear line with Aditya Birla Fashion. His book Tarun Tahiliani: Journey To Modern India, penned by journalist, Alia Allana, documents the journey of Tarun Tahiliani. It celebrates Tarun Tahiliani’s

Take a fascinating journey into the world of Buddhism with our latest release, Buddhism: A Journey Through Art by RM Woodward. An aesthetic exploration of the practice, ritual, meditation, and devotion of the varied Buddhist tradition, this visually stunning book chronicles the fascinating history of Buddhist art spanning over 2000 years. Take a look at some of the beautiful artwork from the book. Chakrasamvara and