Middle Class India: Driving Change in the 21st Century

By Manisha Pande

(Price: Rs 899, Pages: 360)

Middle Class India delves into the rise, evolution, and complexities of India's middle class, projected to comprise 60% of the population by 2047. Author Manisha Pande offers a detailed study of how this group has developed since colonial times, significantly shaped by the 1991 economic liberalisation. The book explores the influence of the middle class on education, politics, family life, and consumer habits, while highlighting its ambitions and growing consumerism. Pande also discusses recent challenges, including communal tensions and the financial strains post-pandemic, examining how these factors might be impacting the middle class's trajectory. Insightful and meticulously researched, the book provides a nuanced analysis of the middle class's role in driving economic growth, social cohesion, and the future of India.

How the Cobra Got His Spectacles

By Stephen Alter

(Price: Rs 250, Pages: 32)

In How the Cobra Got His Spectacles, acclaimed wildlife writer Stephen Alter presents a delightful tale of a young naga (cobra) and an elderly hermit who live peacefully by a river. When a mischievous monkey steals the hermit's spectacles, the naga embarks on a quest to recover them. Guided only by his forked tongue, the naga encounters various woodland creatures, learning about the different ways animals experience the world. Elegantly illustrated, this book is a perfect read for young wildlife enthusiasts, offering a captivating exploration of friendship, nature, and the wonders of the animal kingdom.