The JCB Prize for Literature, established in 2017, is a prestigious literary award in India. It recognizes and celebrates the best of Indian writing in English, Hindi, and other Indian languages. The prize is awarded annually to a single work of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry that has been published in India.

The summary provided describes a weekly review session that involves reading and discussing various topics related to political power, inequality, and literature. **Detailed Text:**

The weekly review sessions, a cornerstone of the group’s intellectual engagement, delve into a diverse range of subjects. One prominent theme explored is the complex interplay of political power and inequality.

Between hundreds of notes — a patchwork of observation, reflection, retrospect and critique — Sumana Roy explores the varying connotations of the word: in language, history, literature, culture, geography in The Provincials (Aleph). Her book, says the reviewer Nandini Bhatia, is a potpourri of genres, and features a wide spread of writers who have felt like outsiders among peers or in their profession. She features Rabindranath Tagore, Bhuwaneshwar, D.H. Lawrence, Hugh MacDiarmid, William Shakespeare, the Bhakti poets, V.S. Naipaul, Heidegger, Kishore Kumar, the fathers of Annie Ernaux or Roy herself — “people who belonged not only to the provinces but beyond them, not only as provincial writers and artists but also as provincial readers of world literature; as local voices that survived globally.”

This phenomenon is not a new concept, but its intensity and pervasiveness have intensified in recent years. VUCA is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has far-reaching implications for individuals, organizations, and societies. The VUCA world is characterized by rapid technological advancements, globalization, and increasing interconnectedness. These factors have created a dynamic and unpredictable environment, making it difficult to predict future trends and outcomes.

This is a significant step towards recognizing and celebrating the voices of women in the Northeast. The region’s literary landscape is further enriched by the emergence of a new generation of writers, who are challenging traditional narratives and exploring new themes. These writers are often inspired by their own experiences and the unique cultural heritage of the Northeast. The Northeast’s literary scene is also marked by a growing interest in indigenous languages and cultures.

Spotlight Having written four successful books about the ascent of the East India Company on the back of a weakening Mughal Empire, William Dalrymple turns his attention to ancient and early medieval India to produce a sweeping account of a land that was once an economic powerhouse, a civilisational cradle and an exporter of merchandise and ideas — philosophical, religious and scientific. To read The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World (Bloomsbury) is like opening a magic box — packed with strange and absorbing characters, quirky and almost-forgotten narratives, startling and uncommon facts, says Mukund Padmanabhan, who spoke to the writer and historian for his first interview to an Indian publication. Asked whether the book is made up two strands, the dissemination of Indian philosophical and religious ideas to China and Southeast Asia and mathematics to West Asia, and then an older story about the trading relationship with Rome, Dalrymple said: “I think it’s very much one story. This book is the story of how India had a much larger footprint in the world than even Indians realise. This is a story of how Indian trade led Indian ideas to spread around the world.”

He explores the life and work of Visvesvaraya, highlighting his contributions to the development of India’s infrastructure, his role in the shaping of modern India, and his legacy as a visionary leader. The book delves into the life of M. Visvesvaraya, tracing his journey from a humble background to his rise as a prominent figure in the engineering world.

The book argues that the public’s perception of big business is increasingly negative, and this negative perception is not just a matter of individual opinions. It is a systemic issue that is rooted in the way businesses operate and the power they wield. The book’s central argument is that big business is facing a crisis of legitimacy.

* **Identity:** The novel delves into the complexities of identity, particularly for characters like Priya, who struggles to reconcile her Indian heritage with her American upbringing. Priya’s journey is a poignant exploration of cultural assimilation and the challenges of navigating two worlds.