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The Quiet Observer: David Szalay’s Unflinching Gaze on Modern Life

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“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on.” — Hal Borland Welcome to the December 2025 edition of Storizen Magazine, our final issue of the year, shaped by the theme "Reflect, Release, Renew." As the year draws to a close, this is a...

HARINI NAGENDRA

IIn this conversation, we step into the richly imagined world of The Bangalore Detectives Club and the mind of the writer who brings 1920s Bangalore to life with such warmth, depth, and precision. An ecologist by training and a storyteller at heart,...

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A Storyteller Dissecting the Mind — and What it Takes to Survive it - Frieda McFadden

Master of The Cliffhanger

Dan Brown is an American author best known for his fast-paced thriller novels, which have captivated millions of readers worldwide. His books, notably featuring the Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, blend mystery, history, science, and conspiracy...

VOLGA AND PURNIMA TAMMIREDDY

Myth retellings often carry within them a double gaze—toward the past that shaped them, and the present that reimagines them. On the Banks of the Pampa, the concluding volume in Volga’s feminist trilogy, offers such a gaze through the story of Sabari,...

The Boldest Twist Yet CARA HUNTER

In the ever-evolving world of crime fiction, few authors have managed to blur the lines between psychological depth and procedural grit as seamlessly as Cara Hunter. Best known for her chart-topping DI Adam Fawley series, Hunter returns to one of her...

Ancient Worlds, Timeless Emotions

In Daughter of Two Rivers, author Arun Krishnan takes readers on an extraordinary journey across time, blending the mystique of ancient India and Babylon into an epic tale of love, loss, and civilizational legacy. Inspired by a forgotten artefact, the...

Unlock the Mind’s Blueprint with ‘The Brain Code’ Dr. Yossi Chalamish

What if the key to understanding your everyday thoughts, habits, and emotions lies in a code written thousands of years ago? In his groundbreaking debut, The Brain Code, psychiatrist and brain researcher Yossi Chalamish invites readers into the...

ROOPA PAI

In the heart of every bustling metropolis lies a story—layered, complex, and deeply human. In our April 2025 cover story, acclaimed author and storyteller Roopa Pai takes us on a rich, reflective journey through Bangalore, her beloved hometown. With...

Pause, Read, Feel: A New Chapter in Indian Literature

In an age dominated by digital overload and fleeting attention spans, Neelesh Misra is leading a quiet revolution—one that invites people to slow down and savor the essence of storytelling. With the launch of The Slow Imprint, a publishing initiative...

From Roots to Routes: The Indian Diaspora’s Journey Through Time - Amrita Shah

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Preeti Shenoy Revisits Alka’s Heart with her latest, “The Homecoming”

In this insightful interview, author Preeti Shenoy takes us deeper into the world of Alka, the complex and compelling protagonist from her previous novel A Place Called Home, with the release of its sequel, The Homecoming. As Alka’s journey continues,...

2024: India's Election Surprise RAJDEEP SARDESAI

The 2024 Indian general election proved to be nothing short of a political spectacle, defying expectations and reshaping the landscape of Indian democracy. In 2024: The Election That Surprised India, renowned journalist Rajdeep Sardesai takes readers...

Identity Over Action: Unraveling Human Nature Through Harappan Lenses Devdutt Pattanaik

In this exclusive interview, renowned mythologist and author Devdutt Pattanaik delves into the fascinating world of the Harappan civilisation, offering fresh perspectives on its economy, trade practices, and societal dynamics. From the striking modular...

ANIRBAN BHATTACHARYYA

In the captivating realm of true crime literature, Anirban Bhattacharyya stands out not only as a bestselling author but also as a keen observer of the human psyche. His latest work, Swipe Right to Kill, delves deep into the infamous Jaipur Tinder...

The Soul of Gulzar, the Craft of Rakshanda Jalil

In the delicate art of translation, few challenges compare to capturing the essence of a poet as iconic as Gulzar. For Rakshanda Jalil, the journey was one of profound collaboration, where every word, pause, and metaphor was carefully molded to...

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