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A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Viking, Rs 513

Book review: Finding life within the trappings of a hotel

The tone and pace are occasionally uneven, so that at times you understand completely what the count felt about his...

18 Dec 2016 1:18 AM IST

The princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher Bantam Press Hardcover 272, Rs 1,436

Book review: Carrie Fisher's The Princess Diarist not dishy enough

Fisher blames her hazy recall of the behind-the-scenes affair with Harrison Ford on the potent marijuana.

16 Dec 2016 1:47 AM IST

Pakistans Lt. Gen. A. A. K. Niazi signing the instrument of surrender in Dhaka on Dec 16, 1971, in the presence of Indias Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora.

Book review: A memoir recalling bravery and principles of the IAF

The book's battle account is noteworthy for the wide range of combat situations experienced by tank personnel.

16 Dec 2016 1:38 AM IST

Ideas strike you when you least expect it, says Ira Trivedi

Ira began toying with fiction writing after she participated in the Miss India pageant.

14 Dec 2016 12:08 AM IST

Shvetha Jaishankar

More than gorgeous

Shvetha decided to speak to her model pals who had figured out a rhythm and a diet that worked best for them.

14 Dec 2016 12:08 AM IST

A Long Watch: War, Captivity and Return in Sri Lanka by Ajith Boyagoda as told to Sunila Galappatti HarperCollins, Rs 350.

Book review: A personal reminiscence of LTTE war

Apart from his, personal travail as a prisoner of war, Boyagoda does well to establish the long history of the Tamil...

11 Dec 2016 2:44 AM IST

Driven: The Virat Kohli Story by Vijay Lokapally Bloomsbury, Rs 399

Book review: ChikooThe passionate, angry cricketer from Delhi

Lokapally's book Driven: The Virat Kohli Story chronicles the ascendency of the 28-year-old cricketer hailing from a...

11 Dec 2016 2:40 AM IST

Gillett returned the book to the school along with an apology letter. (Representational image)

Woman returns book to library after 130 years

The school does not charge for overdue books.

10 Dec 2016 6:12 AM IST

Mr Iyer Goes to War by Ryan Lobo Bloomsbury, Rs 399

A compelling, humane story

Mr Iyer Goes to War is filled with witty characters, light humour and insightful quotes.

10 Dec 2016 2:02 AM IST

David Thomson is an acclaimed British film critic and the author of nearly two dozen film-related books.

A seasoned film critic turns his expertise to TV

The Wire, The Sopranos, Breaking Bad they were so much more ambitious than anything made for theaters.

10 Dec 2016 1:58 AM IST

Jeff Kinney at the event (Photo: Debasish Dey)

Meet the Wimpy Kid diarist

At an event in the city, Jeff Kinney of the ever popular The Wimpy Kid series talks about his struggles before becoming...

9 Dec 2016 12:07 AM IST

While buying you tend to assess policies on the basis of the premium you pay and the sum assured you are guaranteed.

Term Insurance: Three questions you should ask before buying one

Term insurance is the purest form of life insurance and the most affordable version too.

7 Dec 2016 3:01 PM IST