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India Pre And Post Independence, Indo-China And Beyond By Major Krishna Chandra Johorey, Pentagon Press, pp 259 Rs 995

A must-read for decision-makers, this book is sure to fascinate all

This book is an account of Major Johorey's extraordinary journey of service life, which inspired Gen. Banerjee, to...

20 April 2018 12:13 AM IST

Priced at Rs 295, the 274 pager novel brings his protagonist Rahul Saxena to his Indian roots as he travels Mumbai and Amritsar extensively, to recreate a captivating journey.

Book Review One Enduring Lesson: A journey in love, loss, spirituality

Bildungsroman of sorts, Merchant's novel sees his protagonist struggle through life's adversity in pursuit of happiness.

19 April 2018 12:59 PM IST

The Heartfulness Way: Heart-Based Meditations for Spiritual Transformation by Kamlesh D. Patel & Joshua Pollock, Westland, Rs 198.

A treat for those wanting to learn heartfulness

Meditation renews spiritual energy and is a means of building self-control and striking a balance between the spiritual...

8 April 2018 12:52 AM IST

Our Time Has Come: How India is Making Its place in The World By Alyssa Ayres OUP, pp 360 Rs 695.

Acquainting American readers with Asia's third-largest economy

Ayres needs no introduction to those who follow international affairs.

6 April 2018 12:18 AM IST

The Fisher of Perch by Tanya Mendonsa, Paper Project, Rs 449.

Sublime poetry with stunning metaphors

As Roy writes, Women, unlike men, are called at their workplace for example, over the missing sock of a child.

1 April 2018 1:30 AM IST

Undying Affinity by Sara Naveed, Penguin Books, Rs 225.

Traditional romance from another era

The boundaries between Zarish and Ahmar's personal and professional relationship dissolves and the result is some...

1 April 2018 1:29 AM IST

Arvind Kejriwal with supporters during his India Against Corruption movement days.

You'll come out of it with a dislike for Kejriwal

Kejriwal helped citizens use the RTI as a tool to secure rights and information, meaning such things as rations,...

1 April 2018 1:27 AM IST

The novel, which begins with a sense of suspicion, plunges the readers headlong into a vortex of mystery.

Book Review: Vinaya Bhagat's The Trickster is a gripping tale of the...

Vinaya Bhagat's The Trickster takes readers on ride between realms of known, and unknown, merging myth with folklore and...

27 July 2018 8:06 PM IST

A breezy read, Obsessed, by Kokcha meanders amongst Greek concepts, love, lust, murder, mystery and a sense of hopelessness in life that is all too real.

Book Review: Obsessed; a tale of love gone all wrong

Ruchi Kokcha's novel Obsessed talks about sensitive issues, love, lust and a madwoman's aspirations.

23 July 2018 9:00 PM IST

A file picture of Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressing a crowd in Lahore

Hilarious and ultimately tragic lives of leaders who ruled Pak

Jinnah was convinced that he single-handedly had wrested Pakistan from the British Empire and that he alone would...

20 July 2018 12:41 AM IST

dopehri by Pankaj Kapur. Published by Harper Collins. (Photo: File)

Book Review: dopehri work of evocative charm and quite humour

Determining your self-worth, no matter what age can kick in a sense of accomplishment.

18 Dec 2019 11:50 AM IST

Serendipity is the secret of my craft: Isha Singh

Isha Singh teaches at Lucknow University and specialises in writing short stories in the genre of horror.

8 Dec 2019 3:28 AM IST