Sociology/ Anthropology
By Dinesh C Sharma
Encapsulating the development journey of Hyderabad in great detail, Sharma notes that the Great Flood of Musi on the fateful day of September 28, 1908 is considered a turning point. ‘It attempted to change it from being a late-medieval city to becoming a modern metropolis. The flood was a natural and ecological disaster but it triggered a project of modernisation of the city,’ he observes.
By Sadaf Wani
What makes this book truly unique is its blend of personal memory, collective experience, and anthropological insights. Wani’s narrative delves into the evolving identities of Srinagar’s residents, particularly the distinction between the ‘shahri’ and ‘gaam’ identities, showing how class, culture,
By Shahu Patole. Translated from the original Marathi by Bhushan Korgaonkar
At the heart of Patole’s narrative lies the inextricable link between caste and food, a relationship that is inseparable in Indian society. As he insightfully remarks, ‘Just as caste is cemented at birth, so is diet.’ He challenges the pervasive caste and class divisions within Indian food culture, asserting,