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Book Review | Quirky epic set in WW2 Calcutta

Book Review | Quirky epic set in WW2 Calcutta

On page 450, exactly halfway through Great Eastern Hotel, Ruchir Joshi’s 900-page behemoth of a historical novel,...

15 March 2025 6:35 AM

Man of Her Match by Sakshama Puri Dhariwal, Penguin Random House, Rs 299.

Book Review: A sweet, mushy romcom

Nidhi is reluctant to have this loose cannon as the brand ambassador, but caves in due to pressure from her boss.

28 Oct 2017 6:45 PM

A Thousand Yearnings: A Book of Urdu Poetry & Prose edited by Marion Molteno translated by Ralph Russell, Speaking Tiger, Rs 599.

Book Review: A peek into the world of Urdu

If that wasn't treat enough, there is an entire segment of love poetry. Sublime ghazals of Mir and Ghalib illuminate and...

28 Oct 2017 6:44 PM

Rudravan By Rahul Rajan, Frog Books, Rs 495

Ravan as you've never known him before

The army of Ram arrives upon the shores of Lanka and the Great War begins.

26 Oct 2017 7:27 PM

Geetanjali Pandit

Tackling problems in life & at work with the Buddha

The author deftly weaves into the work-field narrative Buddhist philosophies, particularly those espoused by 13th...

26 Oct 2017 7:23 PM

Islam Is Good: Muslims Should Follow It By Sanjiv Bhatla, Crabwise Press, Rs 395

Examining Islam with a new lens

It provides a very wholesome perspective of Islam. It can help non-Muslims to clear their misconceptions and allay their...

26 Oct 2017 7:16 PM

Girls Dont Cry by Gajra Kottary, HarperCollins, Rs 399

A 100-episode saga running on steroids

Girls Don't Cry is strongly recommended for readers who enjoy sniffling over saccharine sentimentalism.

14 Oct 2017 7:14 PM

Durands Curse By Rajiv Dogra, Rupa Publications, Rs 595

Calling the cursed' Durand Line what it is

Everything suggests the manner in which the Durand agreement was signed constitutes a dark chapter in Afghan history.

12 Oct 2017 7:12 PM

A file photo of Indian Army personnel at Siachen Glacier. (Photo: PTI)

A salute to the bravery and endurance of our soldiers

The story culminates in the Battalion accomplishing its task in the capture and occupation of the Saltoro Ridge line on...

5 Oct 2017 7:50 PM

The Stardust Affair by Bilal Siddiqui, Penguin Random House, Rs 199

A seedy saga of coke, lust and crime

The author tries to portray him with shades of grey, when in reality, Avinash is a white character.

25 Nov 2017 8:09 PM

Hema Malini: Beyond The Dream Girl by Ram Kamal Mukherjee, HarperCollins, Rs 599

Idolising hagiography that fails to take off

This book, in particular, reads like a public relations job.

25 Nov 2017 8:08 PM

Devi: The Goddesses of India edited by John Stratten Hawley, Donna Marie Wulff, Aleph, Rs 499

Indian goddesses: Legends, realities

Local ideas of the Goddess are examined in the chapters on Vidhyavasini, Bhagavati, Sati and Seranvali.

25 Nov 2017 8:07 PM