INDIA AT 75: A Journey through 75 Objects

Category History
Format Paperback
Imprint Rupa
Price 295

ISBN: 978-93-5520-340-3
Pages: 224 pages
Date: 5th June 2022

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Can you think of an iconic Marvel character who has rocked the suave Indian bandhgala look?

Or a world-famous Indian painter who started his creative career as a movie poster artist in Bollywood? Which utensil do you think is most likely to be found in all Indian kitchens despite the bewildering variety of cuisines in this country?
Delve into the pages of this book to find out how 75 such interesting artefacts are intimately woven into the history and culture of India. Ranging from the mundane to the rare, from the ceremonial to the everyday, these objects have evolved with changing times and needs to acquire new shapes and functions while still remaining firmly grounded in the many lived realities of this vibrant land.

AUTHOR OF THE BOOK

As a writer and educator for over a decade, Kalyani Mookherji seeks to understand the interweaving of culture, history and the human mind across time and space. With a post-graduation in English as well as a diploma in Counselling and Guidance, she uses language to express and question the many realities of human existence and achievement. Some of her previous titles are 20 Greatest Artists of the World, 20 Greatest Political Philosophers of the World and 20 Greatest Self-Made Entrepreneurs of the World, among others. As part of the armed forces fold, she revels in her journeys across the varied geographical, cultural and culinary landscapes of the country, while an adventurous family, including a spoilt dog, keeps her grounded.