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A book is both a long simmer and a quick boil

A book is both a long simmer and a quick boil'

I love Elizabeth Bennett, Harry Potter and Anna Karenina but my favourite character in fiction is Psmith.

31 Jan 2018 12:10 AM IST

Mathematical cues

Mathematical cues

The plot sheds light on Kubha, a spirited 20-year-old woman and how the onus is on her to save India from an impending...

31 Jan 2018 12:10 AM IST

The Second Anglo-Sikh war by Amarpal Singh, Harper Collins, Rs 566.

How the British took control of Punjab

The colour and detail has been carefully gathered by the author.

28 Jan 2018 12:45 AM IST

Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit

Bloomsbury India announces release of Sheila Dikshit's autobiography

The memoir, Citizen Delhi: My Times, My Life, takes readers through the lifelong journey of Delhi's longest serving...

24 Jan 2018 4:00 PM IST

Earthsea series spoke about an apprentice sorcerer who fights against the powers of evil, decades before Harry Potter did the same. (Photo: AP)

Ursula K Le Guin, legendary sci fi and fantasy author dies

Le Guin is best remembered for global bestselling "Earthsea" series.

24 Jan 2018 2:13 PM IST

The tough task of building a home

Srinivas suggests this book as a good reading material for people who are looking to build a house in other cities.

24 Jan 2018 12:13 AM IST

Twist in the love tale

Love Curry is a fun story that revolves around three male protagonists Ali, Shehzad and Rishi, who share a flat in...

24 Jan 2018 12:12 AM IST

Rasia: The dance of desire by Koral Dasgupta Rupa Rs 295

An ode to Bharatnatyam, in prose

Watching Shekhar portray the protagonist, Arjun, Vatsala gets mesmerised by his performance.

21 Jan 2018 7:09 AM IST

by Rahi Masoom Raza Translated by Poonam Saxena Harper Collins Rs 258

1 bed, 5 pairs of trousers and 4 dream merchants

The day the shooting was to begin, a baby girl as born to the hero. His mood soured.

21 Jan 2018 7:09 AM IST

Cover image of Sangeet Sharmas Castles in the Air.

Book review Castles in the Air: A witty but stark look at the world of...

Author Sangeet Sharma in a humorous manner looks at the issues that plague architecture as a subject of study and...

19 Jan 2018 7:32 PM IST

Richard Rothman

Decoding the secrets of success in business

Rothman talks about the reasons behind writing the book and shares his insight into the Indian business market.

19 Jan 2018 12:58 AM IST

Muskans library remains open between 5 pm and 7 pm every day with 20 to 25 kids coming in daily (Photo: Pixabay)

Don't drown the whisky, go easy on the soda!

At the IIC, Devanesen spoke to me about Shillong, what an exciting place it was and his plans for the university.

19 Jan 2018 12:48 AM IST