Books

A deep-rooted movement
Ramachandra Guha's new book traces the origins of environmentalism in India, and profiles the pioneers in this field.
Going cuckoo!
The natural and cultural history of a mesmerising bird.
As solid as a rock
Geologist Sudipta Sengupta coaxes the secrets of the Earth by talking to rocks and tapping their memories.
Good AI, bad AI
A useful primer on artificial intelligence, which flags the hype around it.
A slice of mango
An encapsulation of the many ways in which India's favourite fruit has influenced culture, history and the economy.