History

Book cover of From Frontier to the Heartland: A Century of Sangh Parivar in the Northeast by Rouhin Deb and Nabaarun Barooah, featuring a red patterned cover with a traditional Northeastern tribal ornament placed at the center, photographed against a minimal beige background.

From Frontier to the Heartland: Sangh Parivar’s Century in Northeast India

Neelam | February 5, 2026

Rouhin Deb and Nabaarun Barooah’s From Frontier to the Heartland examines how the Sangh Parivar gradually expanded into Northeast India. This review highlights how the authors’ rich storytelling and research uncover new insights about the region’s history, cultural integration, and the growth of Hindu nationalist movements.

Book Reviews, History, Non-fiction

Book Review of Netaji by Krishna Bose

Neelam | February 15, 2023

Did you know Netaji’s death is still a mystery? Although his plane reportedly crashed in Taiwan while travelling to Japan in 1945, his remains have never been found. Krishna Bose examines the life and pursuits of one of India’s greatest freedom fighters, Netaji.