After two decades, Pankaj Mishra returns with a novel that chronicles rapid urbanisation in an unequal India. He speaks to Nandini Nair about today’s hollow men and class wars
Sharanya Manivannan uses fantastical elements to talk about Sri Lanka’s trauma
S Hareesh’s short stories highlight his ability to work in the epic and mundane mode at the same time
Sandeep Bamzai provides a balanced perspective of Jawaharlal Nehru’s role in envisaging a united and unified India
Himanta Biswa Sarma's political acumen was evident quite early in his life and career
KR Meera’s novella weaves magic realism through religious and gender strife
Mario Vargas Llosa’s new novel, set in 1950s Guatemala, is a warning for our times