Madhulika Liddle
A historical novel traces how the nizam’s state acceded to India
Tasneem Zakaria Mehta tells the cultural history of the city through 101 stories from the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum. The author talks about her aesthetic obsession in a conversation Open
Janice Pariat’s new novel motivates us to question our turbulent relationship with the planet
George Saunders has a cult status in contemporary fiction. In his new short story collection, the American author explores power and ethics, love and morality. He speaks to Open about creating characters with tenderness
The history of Punjab through art and objects
The memoir of a Muslim girl in Kerala seeking her identity
Mansi Choksi’s book chronicles the lives of three young couples who chose love over all else. She speaks about what they gained and what they lost
Sheela Tomy’s novel tells the stories of the land and its people. She speaks to Open about bringing the Western Ghats alive in fiction