New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- John Zubrzycki takes the reader into the speckled history of India's capital, while connecting the dots of its present maladies. From the invaders who left behind its many surviving landmarks to freedom fighters who led the struggle for independence to the pollution and civic woes, a vivid portrait comes together through deft storytelling.

Published by Pan Macmillan India, 224 pages, Rs.599.

Four scholars come together in this new book to present a wide-ranging view on India's economic challenges on the cusp of a major global turning point. Based on the proceedings of a conference organised at Cornell University in 2023, this volume presents a considered view on India's place in a changing world order.

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