New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- Step away from the spreadsheets and into the "rabbit hole." From the sensory bubbles of animals to the mathematical rhythms of scaling cities, prominent Indian business leaders reveal the unexpected non-fiction books they read this year. In this curation, you will discover the blueprints for leadership, resilience and survival in an era of total disruption.

Will and Ariel Durant







In the day-to-day intensity of building and running a business, it's easy to get consumed by immediate decisions, metrics and crises. The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant reminded me of the importance of occasionally stepping back and zooming out. The Durants distil centuries into recurring themes: ambition, cooperation, co...