Archive · 4 Oct 2025
New Indian Titles: History, Constitution, and Personal Journeys
Several new books explore different aspects of India.
One looks at Rabindranath Tagore's work in education.
Another tells the story of Indian soldiers in WWII, some of whom were prisoners.
One book recounts a person's escape from a religious cult.
The making of India's constitution is also examined.
The books on the Indian stock market and an immigrant's journey are also detailed.
These books cover a wide range of topics, including education, war, personal stories, and the evolution of India.
Uma Das Gupta's book examines Rabindranath Tagore's educational vision.
Gautam Hazarika explores the story of the Indian National Army and Indian prisoners of war during WWII.
Priyamvada Mehra recounts her escape from a controversial religious cult in India.
Ornit Shani and Rohit De re-examine the making of the Indian Constitution.
Adil Rustomjee provides an account of India's stock market.
- Who
- Rabindranath Tagore, Captain Mohan Singh, Priyamvada Mehra, Ornit Shani, Rohit De, Adil Rustomjee, Biswamit Dwibedy
- What
- Books on education, war prisoners, a religious cult escape, the Indian constitution, stock market, and an immigrant's journey.
- When
- Focus on the period of WWII, the early 19th century, and various periods within India.
- Where
- Bengal, India, Singapore, Burma, Pacific islands, and the United States.
- Why
- To offer insights into India's institutions, history, and personal experiences.
- Featured Topics
- Education, WWII Prisoners, Religious Cults, Constitution, Stock Market, Immigrant Memoir
- Notable Figure (Education)
- Rabindranath Tagore
- Key Event (WWII)
- INA's alliance with Japan and the experiences of Indian POWs
- Setting (Memoir)
- From Iowa diners to New York arts college