From data-driven insights and forgotten histories to nature writing, social change, entrepreneurship, constitutional thought and the future of technology, this new non-fiction list from HarperCollins India brings together some of the country’s most urgent conversations. Written by leading journalists, historians, conservationists, policymakers and practitioners, these books illuminate India’s complexities, contradictions and possibilities—offering fresh ways to understand where we come from, how we live today, and what lies ahead.

100 Ways to See India: Stats, Stories and Surprises

Author: Rohit Saran
A visually rich portrait of India told through striking data and unexpected insights. From language diversity and population density to employment and taxation, this book translates complex realities into accessible, thought-provoking visuals—offering a snapshot of where India stands more than seven decades after Independence, and where it may be headed.

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The Indian Caliphate: Exiled Ottomans and the Billionaire Prince

Author: Imran Mulla
A riveting, untold history of how the last Ottoman Caliph attempted to resurrect the Caliphate from princely Hyderabad. Spanning Istanbul, the French Riviera and colonial India, this deeply researched narrative reveals how India briefly became the epicentre of the Islamic world in the early twentieth century.

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Wild Capital: Discovering Nature in Delhi

Author: Neha Sinha
A lyrical exploration of Delhi’s hidden wildernesses. Blending ecology, memory and personal reflection, conservation biologist Neha Sinha uncovers the city’s living natural history—its birds, mammals, trees and rivers—offering a manifesto of hope through everyday encounters with nature.
Hardback | January 2026 | ₹799

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Every Last Girl: A Journey to Educate India’s Forgotten Daughters

Author: Safeena Husain
A powerful frontline account of India’s out-of-school girls and the grassroots movement that brought them back to learning. Tracing the rise of Educate Girls from a Rajasthan pilot to over 30,000 villages, this book shows how community-led action can transform lives at scale.
Paperback | January 2026 | ₹499

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Robin Hood of Kathiawar and Other Extraordinary Tales from India’s Freedom Movement

Author: The Paperclip
Fifty surprising, fast-paced stories from India’s freedom struggle—featuring rebels, revolutionaries, global connections and forgotten heroes. Meticulously researched and irresistibly told, this is history at its most curious, human and entertaining.

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Down but Not Out

Author: Subrata Mitra & Pankaj Mishra
A raw, honest look at entrepreneurship in India through stories of founders who failed, struggled and endured. Spanning three decades of the startup ecosystem, this book focuses not on unicorns, but on resilience, persistence and staying in the game.

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The Power and the Promise: The Constitution for Modern Citizens

Author: Gautam Bhatia
A three-book boxset bringing together The Transformative Constitution, Unsealed Covers and The Indian Constitution. An essential guide to understanding constitutional values, rights and democratic accountability in contemporary India.

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Smarter than the Storm: Championing the AI–Climate Nexus for a Truly Sustainable Future

Author: Amitabh Kant & Siddharth Sinha
An ambitious examination of how artificial intelligence can accelerate climate action while addressing its own environmental costs. From green data centres to sovereign AI models, this book explores how innovation and policy can shape a sustainable future.