Sonal Singh On Sonal's Table

Hindi literature hails Rajkamal Choudhary’s Machhali Mari Hui as a radical milestone. Now, for the first time, it the book reaches an English-speaking audience as The Dead Fish, in Mahua Sen’s outstanding translation. What emerges is a haunting, fearless work that probes sexuality, emotional dissonance, and human frailty with startling …

  Every housing society has its share of nosy aunties, but Richa’s nosy aunties don’t just gossip; they serve justice in their hilarious, heartwarming, and slightly dangerous world. It’s a universe of middle-aged women who swap knitting needles for vigilante missions, showing us that superheroes don’t always wear capes. Sometimes …

With this book, Anupama Jain once again proves her mastery of tongue-in-cheek humour and sharp characterisation. The long-awaited sequel to When Padma Bani Paula follows our beloved Padma as she navigates the challenges of balancing her ambitious, rebellious persona with the realities of married life. With her tantrums, her husband’s …