This is a collection of articles in a newspaper column, so many ideas were repeated. A good mix of sane (though sometimes disagreeable) ideas and observations.

I loved the first two sections, where she talks about life and nature. The last three sections felt boring.

Contains retelling of 5 stories inspired by Shiv Purana: Andhak's life, Narsimha vs Sharabha, Earlier life of Tulsi as Vrunda, Cutting of Brahma's fifth head, and Daksha's yagna. I liked the story Brahma's fifth head the most.

Ten cases that India forgot, but shouldn't have forgotten. Each case has a layperson-friendly essay providing the context, arguments, judgement, and consequences.

A fun and light story filled with lame jokes. 4 stars. A glowing recommendation, minus one star for not literally glowing.

Didn't care about the character enough to finish the book

Mystery told as episodes of amateur true-crime podcast. I didn't like the mystery part that much, but the premise is intriguing: what if there's a way to selectively delete a person from everyone's memory.

Intresting factual accounts by a renowned journalist without much jingoism. (Though the writing is like in a brochure every now and then.) There are no color photographs or detailed maps in this edition.

How can you morn your favorite characters when all of them return from dead? Looking at you, Szaeth, Syl, and Jasnah.

I would have preferred if it were two books: one about the world fair and second about the serial killer.

Loved the India-inspired setting in the book. With characters named Priya, Bhumika and Ashok, the story is a delight to read (though sometimes the internal monologues get too repetitive and tedious.)

Okay collection of stories. I liked two stories: शतरंज के खिलाड़ी and दो बैलों की कथा. Hard to believe these 21 were his best, considering the hype of Munshi Premchand.

Good crime pulp! These are crime short stories (inspired by real events) set mostly in 1980s Mumbai. Apparently they appeared in newspaper during that time and were later compiled together.