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Behind the public figure is a woman whose life has been marked by extraordinary love, heartbreaking loss and the courage to carry on. In Belonging, Sonia Gandhi offers a rare glimpse into her private world, recounting the people and events that changed her life and her relationship with India. An intimate memoir of family, identity and finding the strength to begin again.

You know the history. On 10 November, read how she lived it, in her own words. In Belonging, the once famously reticent @SoniaGandhi opens up with warmth and candour to tell the story of her remarkable life. Preorder now:

There’s bound to be some tamasha when this book comes out. After all, others have spent decades telling my “story”, now it’s my turn.

RT @thetribunechd: In this episode of The Tribune Interview, historian @Ram_Guha speaks to EIC Jyoti Malhotra @jomalhotra about his book Arguments with Gandhi and why India must reimagine the key figures and issues of the 20th century. Watch the conversation.

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RT @AshutoshRanka: Back in Jaipur after 1.5 months to find this ❤️ Thank you so much @Ram_Guha! Eagerly looking forward to the reading.

RT @abhijeet_dipke: Came back home to find a book waiting for me, and that too from none other than Mr. @Ram_Guha himself! Thank you, sir! It’s a great honour❤️

What did the French and English have to do with who ruled India? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Venkatesh Parthasarathy explores the rivalries, battles and power struggles of the Carnatic Wars that helped pave the way for British rule. Watch his conversation with Karthik Venkatesh at the Bangalore International Centre. @bicblr

RT @TheWeekLive: ‘The next prime minister could be a theocratic autocrat’: Tavleen Singh (@tavleen_singh) What happens when the worlds of cinema and politics collide? In her debut novel The Actor, veteran journalist and author Tavleen Singh explores the nature of political power through a fictional India ruled by an autocratic prime minister. Drawing inspiration from decades of political reporting, Singh examines the dangers of unchecked authority, dynastic politics and the challenges facing liberal democracy. In an interview with THE WEEK's Shubhangi Shah, Singh discusses the inspiration behind her novel, her disillusionment with the Modi government, the shortcomings of the opposition and her concerns about India's political future. She also explains why her fictional leader, Guruji, is not intended to represent any one politician. THE WEEK's new issue is out on stands now! Also available on Blinkit. Read the full story: [Tavleen Singh, The Actor, Indian Politics, Liberal Democracy]

What connects centuries of trade, migration and diplomacy to one of India’s most significant international partnerships? In Bridging the Gulf, @navdeepsuri explores the history, personalities and political turning points behind the evolving relationship between India and the UAE, revealing how centuries of shared ties laid the foundations for a strategic alliance.

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RT @twingoggy: Some dreams do have a way of coming true! Did my first ever signing at @crossword_book in Mithakali, Ahmedabad. Thank you for having me and for supporting the book 🙏🏻 @HarperCollinsIN #TheUnWifeClub

How many Bills can pass in under two hours? What happens when MPs are suspended and parliamentary questions go unanswered? In Politics, Policy and Predictions, @derekobrienmp examines what happens when Parliament loses its voice. Read Coomi Kapoor’s review in @IndianExpress:

America’s rise in technology and medicine owes much to Indian talent. Yet, as Meenakshi Ahamed writes in The Atlantic, the country is turning against the very immigrants who helped build its success. Read the article:

A killer is targeting Mumbai, leaving behind a trail of ritualistic murders. Can retired police legend Prakash Kadam catch the murderer before he becomes the next target? Enter the chilling world of Blind Fury, the latest thriller by bestselling author @ashwinsanghi. Mumbai is gripped by a series of ritualistic murders. Can retired police legend Prakash Kadam unmask the killer before he becomes the next target? Dive into Blind Fury, the gripping second instalment in Ashwin Sanghi’s Kutta Kadam series. Out Now!

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At @litlivefest , @Ram_Guha brought Arguments with Gandhi to readers, opening up a fresh conversation around Gandhi, his ideas, and the questions his legacy continues to raise. A thoughtful evening with one of India’s most celebrated historians and a book that invites us to look at Gandhi anew.

A glimpse of #Gulzar Saab in conversation at Mumbai @litlivefest, speaking about his love for language, the words that stay with us, and the thought behind naming his book Aamchi Mumbai. Some words are simply better heard from the poet himself.

What can the liver teach us about the fragility and resilience of life? At @litlivefest Mumbai, Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, author of The Liver Doctor: Stories of Love, Loss and Regeneration, takes readers into the human stories behind medicine, exploring the science, ethics and extraordinary capacity of the human body to heal.

The honour of watching the maestro @Javedakhtarjadu share his words @litlivefest. Some moments with poetry, and the people who give it life, stay with you long after the applause.

RT @htTweets: As her memoir Belonging nears its release on November 10, senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has revisited memories of falling in love with former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, recalling their first meeting at a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge, England. More details:

In Belonging, Sonia Gandhi opens a window into her private world, reflecting on the people, relationships and moments that shaped her life and her enduring connection with India. An intimate memoir of family, identity, duty and finding a place to belong. Belonging by @SoniaGandhi releases on 10 November 2026. Preorder your copy:

In a small Greek restaurant in Cambridge my journey of love began. Rajiv and I created a world filled with love, laughter and memories. On 10th November, I share that world with you.