Although loath to admit it, the ECI has learnt from Bihar—but by shifting the burden of universal suffrage onto parties, it ...

David J Black wonders whether 'British art' is a term of mere invention. For those who enjoy a challenging book this one hits the mark perfectly. Eloquently written, intellectually rigorous, ...

My colleague, the book critic Dwight Garner, tells us about “Flesh” by David Szalay, this year’s Booker Prize winner.

Receiving and sending letters is like dancing, each partner taking turns in a reliable rhythm across time and distance, ...

In a way, they are busy with reels, not real events. Through cameras, they see sunsets; they have birthday celebrations for photos instead of shared joy. They scroll through others' moments while ...

Be sure to include nonfiction in your selections of gifts for young readers this holiday season! Also, here are some books ...