The Fables of Fractured Times : Konark Publishers Pvt.Ltd : 9789322008925 : 01 Nov 2018 : The Fables of Fractured Times is a compilation of articles written by Manish Tewari between 2017 and 2018 which have appeared in the columns of leading newspapers. The articles reflect his views on a wide array of issues, trends and events in the domestic and international arena in today's fractured times. The country's widening governance deficit, the crises in Indian economy and the role of the media in democracy are some of the issues expertly analysed in this book. The author has also reflected on issues that have disturbed the social harmony in the country, taking a critical view of the current government's stance on the matter. He has emphasized on the need for electoral reforms and mechanisms to democratize democracy in India. The book deals with India's engagement with different nations and the challenges of its foreign policy. It explores the contemporary concerns in India's geopolitics,