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Number of Pages
400
Language
English
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Book Summary
This Non-Fiction Collection Gathers Essays That Illuminate How A Ubiquitous Mobile Phone Reshapes Everyday Life In Contemporary India. It Tracks The Tension Between Tradition And Transformation, Noise And Nuance, Showing How Our Habits, Our Loves, And Our Conversations Are Rewritten In The Glow Of Screens. Written For Curious Readers Who Want To Understand Modern Society—Its Memes, Its Politics, Its Intimate Moments—The Tone Is Warm, Insightful, And Gently Witty.
Presented As Long-Form, Thoughtful Observations Drawn From Over A Decade Of Daily Life, The Pieces Blend Sharp Cultural Analysis With Humane Humor. They Move From Selfies And Online Dialogue To The Quiet Rituals Of Prayer And The Noisy Theatre Of Protest, Without Losing Sight Of The People At The Center.
Reading Unfolds Through Accessible, Reflective Prose That Turns Big Ideas Into Relatable Moments. The Author’S Distinctive Voice Invites Readers To Notice How Devices Steer Choices, Language, And Relationships, While Preserving Curiosity And Hope.
Concepts Covered Include Digital Culture, Consumer Behavior, Political Discourse, Dating And Family Life, And The Evolving Vocabulary Of Public Life. The Writing Makes These Topics Approachable And Relevant, Offering Concrete Examples Rather Than Abstract Theory.
Readers Finish With A Nuanced Understanding Of How Technology Intersects With Tradition, Leaving With Increased Curiosity, Empathy, And A Fresh Perspective On Daily Life In A Connected World.
Product Details
Author
Santosh Desai
Publisher
Harper Collins
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 560
₹ 139 Off
Outstanding in every respect. Memes for Mummyji shows Santosh Desai at their very best — clear thinking, elegant writing, ideas that linger. I don't give five stars lightly but this absolutely earned them.
I picked this up on a recommendation and I'm so glad I did. Santosh Desai has produced something special here — enjoyable to read while also being genuinely substantive. The kind of book you want to press into people's hands. Five stars without any hesitation at all.
Genuinely one of the best books I've read this year. Santosh Desai writes with clarity and intelligence and the ideas in Memes for Mummyji are both original and immediately relevant. I came away from it thinking differently about something I thought I understood. That doesn't happen often. Highly recommended.
This is exactly what a good book should do — entertain you, challenge you, and leave you feeling like the time was genuinely well spent. Santosh Desai delivers on all three counts. I've already recommended it to everyone in my office. A wonderful purchase.
Few books manage to be both intellectually stimulating and genuinely enjoyable to read. Memes for Mummyji is one of them. Santosh Desai's command of the subject is evident throughout and the presentation is superb. Highly, highly recommended.