Rupa Publications’ May 2026 list brings together a diverse range of titles spanning law, history, self-help, mythology, philosophy, relationships, and contemporary fiction. From quirky courtroom chronicles and Mughal-era narratives to modern explorations of love, purpose, and consciousness, the selection reflects a strong mix of intellectual inquiry and popular storytelling, offering readers both insight and entertainment across genres.

1. The Bench, the Bar and the Bizarre: The Unfamiliar, the Curious, and the Extraordinary in Law — Tushar Mehta
   A collection of unusual, witty and extraordinary legal stories from courtrooms across the world, revealing the human and bizarre side of law.
2. The Lawful and the Awful: Quirky Tales from the World of Law — Tushar Mehta
   Real courtroom episodes filled with irony, humour, unconventional judges and curious legal situations from around the globe.
3. Self Help = Help Self — Shailendra Singh
   A brutally honest and unconventional self-help journal that challenges readers to confront their own excuses, habits and definitions of success.
4. Shahenshahs, Begums And Shahzadis — Tanushree Podder
   A sweeping look at the Mughal Empire through the personal lives, relationships and inner politics of emperors, queens and royal households.
5. When the Sikhs Conquered Delhi: How the Sikhs Defeated the Mughals — Arvinder S. Brara
   A grounded and accessible history tracing Sikhism from Guru Nanak to the rise of Sikh political power and the modern Sikh world.
6. The Curse Of The Maharani — Neil D’Silva
   A supernatural horror thriller set in a haunted haveli where a royal family battles a deadly generational curse.
7. The Memory Of Shadows And Other Folktales From The Northeast — Mijing Gwra Basumatary
   A lyrical collection of folktales from Northeast India featuring spirits, forests, curses and timeless moral lessons.
8. Winning as Husband and Wife: Decoding the Success Mantras of Marriage — Abhirup Bhattacharya and Arpita Sen
   A relationship guide blending personal experience and management principles to navigate modern married life.
9. The Mystery of Life: Humans Turning into Machines — Kartar Singh
   A philosophical exploration of consciousness, spirituality, artificial intelligence and humanity’s growing disconnect from inner awareness.
10. Hitched or Ditched: 7 Secrets of Modern Relationships — Paromita Bannerjee and Rahul Singh
    A practical guide to understanding modern relationships through behavioural science, real-life examples and emotional insight.
11. The PQ Advantage: Why Passion Outranks Intelligence — Virender Kapoor
    A motivational book arguing that passion and drive matter more than IQ in achieving long-term success.