Book Review
Robin Shukla
The Afternoon Despatch and Courier takes book reviews seriously enough to devote a whole page to the subject per week. Check these pages regularly to see what’s hot, what’s not, and what just will not go away in the world of books.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Bihar Breakthrough: The Turnaround of a Beleaguered State is a review of a poor, backward state which was changed into a respectable territory by Nitish Kumar, the feisty, present chief minister with his transformational leadership and good governance. Tiger Fire demolishes the myth that tigers and cheetahs are indigenous to India. Leadership Learnings from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is a virtual guide for the young, ambitious leaders of today.... More
Monday, April 29, 2013
Six good books, five by already very noted authors, and one by a new dabbler named Adi, who has more than adequately proved himself with a brilliant effort for young readers, titled Tantra.... More
Monday, April 29, 2013
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Monday, April 22, 2013
Two excellent books being reviewed this week. The Hit, a fast-paced book tackling internal intrigue by international bestselling author, David Baldacci, looks at a scenario when special intelligence agents are ranged against each other in a kill-or-be-killed situation. Pastpresent by Amruta Dongray is a collection of very beautifully imagined poems, with a tremendous sense of integrity.... More
Monday, April 22, 2013
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Monday, April 08, 2013
This week, our books span across ages, from the Mughal to the mythological. Escape from Harem by Tanushree Podder explores the life of women during the reigns of emperors Jahangir and Shahjahan, while delving into the rich and tumultuous history of the times. Arjuna by Anuja Chandramouli details the fascinating life of the greatest warrior of ancient Indian lore.... More
Monday, April 08, 2013
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Monday, April 01, 2013
Stealing Gods by Ila Pal is, reportedly, somewhat of a true story, based upon the experiences of a young feudal lord that the author met during the late sixties.... More
Monday, April 01, 2013
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Monday, March 18, 2013
This week, we review three books by Jeffrey Archer, one of the world’s finest story-tellers.... More
Monday, March 18, 2013
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Monday, March 11, 2013
Two books have caught our attention this week. Beggar’s Feast by Randy Boyagoda traces the life of Sam Kandy who, having fought and won all the way after being abandoned when only 10, acquits himself honourably at age 100. Serendipity by Renu Suri Kapoor has mantras for a happy co-existence in a nice big joint family.... More
Monday, March 11, 2013
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Silk Fish Opium by Jaina Sanga is as soft a story of the Partition as one might hope to read. In fact, though India and West & East Pakistan ‘happened’ only in 1947, the divide and hatred and prejudice against Muslims was already existing and festering in the minds of many Hindus much before that.... More
Monday, February 25, 2013
Ayodhya (The Dark Night – The secret History of Rama’s Appearance in Babri Masjid by Krishna Jha and Dhirendra K. Jha is an expose of a dark deed, the fallout of which continues to plague the nation even today.... More
Monday, February 18, 2013
Stumbling Into Infinity (An Ordinary Man In The Sphere of Enlightenment) by Michael Fischman is a pleasant account of the author’s inward transformation from a seemingly regular middle-class New Yorker, Jewish at that, and part of the advertising fraternity, into a spiritually free and happy soul.... More
Monday, February 18, 2013
Chanakya’s New Manifesto (To Resolve the Crisis within India) by Pavan K. Varma proposes to be the solution to all the ills afflicting this beleaguered nation of ours. Varma, for those who do not know, is a senior bureaucrat and member of the Indian Foreign Service, and is also a novelist and translator.... More
Monday, February 18, 2013
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Monday, February 04, 2013
Two books that are futuristic in outlook, somewhat. Nano by Robin Cook sees a promising advancement in science and technology being sold off without any conscience to the highest bidder. Dominion by C.J. Sansom examines what could have transpired in the West if Nazi Germany had actually bested England in the Second World War. Scary scenarios, both.... More
Monday, February 04, 2013
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WORD PUZZLE 210
SAMURAI SUDOKU 209
CODE WORDS 92
This is for my dear friend who loved a girl; they
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Astrology
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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)For making a significant decision pertaining to your current activities you may have to consider all the aspects. Earnings and perks will be the uppermost. A conflict of purpose may be a cause for worry. But you will be able to sort things out without any harm. An innocent gesture from your beloved will bring out all the pent up emotions that you have been holding back. Let your feelings flow.
Tarot for Love
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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20)What the cards say: Be generous and give Path: Don’t expect returns. Don’t be rash and reckless Ally: Virgo will cool you down. Avoid Cancer and their clinging ways Card for the week: Tarot key no. III The Empress. Abundance is coming your way. Giving and enjoy giving is the way to richness
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