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Gagandeep Singh Sapra
With its curved display, this is a superfast smartphone for non-conformists
Sex, Lies and Rocket Scientists
CP Surendran’s new novel is based on the true story of a honey trap that wasn’t
Pilgrims’ Progress
The story of a sexually abused castaway ends in fiery yet unsatisfying confrontation in a temple town
Going Mainstream
How translation from Indian languages to English is giving regional literature a dedicated new readership, turning linguistic rivals into potential allies
Books: The International List
The grand dame of American fiction returns; secret love in Algeria; a tragicomically crumbling marriage; and a charming set of Russian dolls
Embarrassed by the Empire
Ferdinand Mount’s view of colonialism may be short on historical insight but the story he tells is riveting
The Island of the Day Before
This book on Sri Lanka makes a plea for reconciliation and debunks many stereotypes
Kabul Calling
A classic literary travelogue takes a Bengali to 1920s Afghanistan and into its darkest and truest hours
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