A diverse and compelling set of new titles has hit the shelves, offering readers everything from Nobel-winning insights and mythological symbolism to mental health discourse and imaginative fiction.

Leading the list is A Touch Of Genius: The Wisdom of India’s Nobel Laureates, edited by historian Rudrangshu Mukherjee. This expansive volume brings together the works of India’s Nobel laureates—including Rabindranath Tagore, C. V. Raman, Amartya Sen, and Abhijit V. Banerjee—into a single collection. With over seventy writings spanning memoir, science, literature, and politics, the book offers rare insight into the minds that have shaped global intellectual history.

In a more symbolic and cultural exploration, Flower Of India: Ways of Seeing the Lotus by Devdutt Pattanaik examines the lotus as a powerful motif in Indian civilization. Blending mythology, history, and lived experience, Pattanaik traces the flower’s presence across religion, art, and everyday life, offering a fresh lens on one of India’s most enduring symbols.

Addressing a pressing contemporary issue, Trauma Nation: Fighting India’s Silent Epidemic by psychologist Nishtha Lamba delves into the widespread yet often unspoken impact of trauma in Indian society. Drawing on research, personal narratives, and clinical insight, the book explores how trauma manifests and is passed across generations, while also pointing toward pathways of healing.

Spiritual and philosophical reflections come to the fore in The Foundation Of A Fulfilling Life: Lessons from Indian Scriptures by Deepam Chatterjee. Retelling stories from epics and classical texts like the Mahabharata and Upanishads, the book connects ancient wisdom with modern dilemmas, encouraging introspection rather than instruction.

Rounding out the list is 50 Stories by acclaimed Malayalam writer Paul Zacharia. This imaginative collection blends surrealism, satire, and metaphysical themes, presenting stories that challenge perception and expose human contradictions with wit and dark humour.

Together, these titles showcase the breadth of Indian writing today—rooted in tradition yet deeply engaged with contemporary questions—offering readers both intellectual depth and creative exploration.