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The Admiral I Knew: A True Story of Admiral Ronald Lynsdale Pereira By Mike Bhalla Vij Books India Pvt Ltd pp. 564, Rs 795

An unforgettable and most admirable admiral

If Ronny was strict with those under his command, he was even stricter on himself.

1 Jun 2018 12:23 AM IST

Anjali Kirpalani

Picquaint charm of teenage years

The author opens up about her book, and more.

30 May 2018 1:03 AM IST

Michelle's journey

The former first lady took to her Instagram account for the reveal, captioning her post with an inspiring message:

30 May 2018 1:03 AM IST

Exploring the many facets and essence of the migrants life from liberating laughter to family violence, sexual abuse to female masturbation, racism and love.

Rooted in new soil

Back then, an Australian education expo she came across during a train journey made her contemplate migration.

30 May 2018 1:03 AM IST

The Unseeing Idol of Light by K.R. Meena, translated by Ministhy S., Penguin India, Rs 499

Of missing wife and a newfound second love

The Unseeing Idol of Light is a nice story that could have been better with a ruthless editor.

27 May 2018 2:46 AM IST

The Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace, by A.S.Dulat, Asad Durrani & Aditya Sinha, HarperCollins, Rs 799

An insight into chronicles of RAW & ISI spy games

This is not the recording of a scholarly seminar, nor the minutes of a dreary conference of high officials.

27 May 2018 2:45 AM IST

The idea for the initiative came to their mind when their self publishing arm The Write Place started getting a lot of talented young authors who would approach them to publish their books. (Photo: Pixabay)

Whatever happened to plain, simple English?

The charges in the said case have also led to users trying their hand at English to outdo Tharoor.

25 May 2018 1:46 AM IST

The book was launched in Bangkok recently, as also in several cities in India (Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bhopal, Bangalore).

Greatest thing about being an Indian is that you feel at home...

Mumbai is the city where people from all over the country come together and are comfortable with each other.

25 May 2018 1:45 AM IST

European visitors were financially well off, so guidebooks designed for them are almost like a work of art.

A Guide'd Tour of the Past

A rare exhibition allows Mumbaikars to view 16 vintage guidebooks that capture the evolution of the city over 100 years.

24 May 2018 12:29 AM IST

America not keen on books

The result was hilarious and highly telling, as the people couldn't even name a single book.

23 May 2018 1:39 AM IST

Dr Yusuf Mechant

The secret to happiness lies within us

A chapter on the book is solely dedicated to good parenting and how that can help a child be happy.

23 May 2018 1:38 AM IST

Debutante novelist Jaya Misra was so intrigued by him, that she decided to write a novel on his lifes story.

Vatsyayana was the first feminist of India'

Embarking on a journey back in time, Author Jaya Misra brings the facinating story of Vatsyayana.

23 May 2018 1:38 AM IST