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“We have here an account of the birth and evolution of a law that like no other since the framing of India’s constitution, has captured the imagination of India’s peoples cutting across the vast diversities and contradictions that constitute this nation. This phenomenon is recounted by raconteurs who were pivot to the multitude of inputs and demands that made this possible… essential reading not only

“It is a story of ants fighting the elephant. MKSS has organized the ants to make the state concede the right to know. In the name of secrecy the marginalized have been victims of opaque and power centric state. But it was the power of grassroots that pushed the parliament to enact the law. As enshrined in the preamble of our Constitution the state is

“I have watched with enthusiasm the growth of a people’s movement from the streets of Beawar, the State Legislature to the halls of Parliament and beyond. This book, like its story, is by the people and for the people. I see myself as a member of this powerful movement.”

India’s multifaceted culture is on full display in this terrific design book, in which Indian expat Nandan (Tokyo Style File) collects 100 objects that serve as social and political touchstones of Indian culture.–Shaina Yahr

‘This is a case that has seized the minds and imagination of people nationwide. Manish Pachouly tells the gripping story, no holds barred. In the finest tradition of crime reporting. Read it if you want to know it all.’

I never felt intimidated or threatened — they were very warm, recalled Bos, a Dutch portrait photographer, in a phone interview. We think of headhunting as something evil or rough, but for them it was more just a way of living.

And now, Phejin [Konyak] has written a book, The Last Of The Tattooed Headhunters (Roli books), documenting the tattooing traditions and the headhunting rituals of her ancestors. She collaborated with photographer Peter Bos to explore the changing ways of life and culture of this warrior clan.

‘The easiest way to understand and analyse Indian food is to break down the thali… while our cultures and cuisines might be diverse, thali brings India together and that’s exactly what Nandita does in her book – bring us together.’

‘Tamal Bandyopadhyay’s magnum opus provides insights into the most important question in Indian policymaking today.’

‘Four past governors spoke freely with Tamal because of his formidable reputation as a thoughtful, meticulous and fiercely independent columnist… These qualities shine throughout this book.’