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Rudravan By Rahul Rajan, Frog Books, Rs 495

Ravan as you've never known him before

The army of Ram arrives upon the shores of Lanka and the Great War begins.

27 Oct 2017 12:57 AM IST

Geetanjali Pandit

Tackling problems in life & at work with the Buddha

The author deftly weaves into the work-field narrative Buddhist philosophies, particularly those espoused by 13th...

27 Oct 2017 12:53 AM IST

Islam Is Good: Muslims Should Follow It By Sanjiv Bhatla, Crabwise Press, Rs 395

Examining Islam with a new lens

It provides a very wholesome perspective of Islam. It can help non-Muslims to clear their misconceptions and allay their...

27 Oct 2017 12:46 AM IST

Girls Dont Cry by Gajra Kottary, HarperCollins, Rs 399

A 100-episode saga running on steroids

Girls Don't Cry is strongly recommended for readers who enjoy sniffling over saccharine sentimentalism.

15 Oct 2017 12:44 AM IST

Durands Curse By Rajiv Dogra, Rupa Publications, Rs 595

Calling the cursed' Durand Line what it is

Everything suggests the manner in which the Durand agreement was signed constitutes a dark chapter in Afghan history.

13 Oct 2017 12:42 AM IST

A file photo of Indian Army personnel at Siachen Glacier. (Photo: PTI)

A salute to the bravery and endurance of our soldiers

The story culminates in the Battalion accomplishing its task in the capture and occupation of the Saltoro Ridge line on...

6 Oct 2017 1:20 AM IST

The Stardust Affair by Bilal Siddiqui, Penguin Random House, Rs 199

A seedy saga of coke, lust and crime

The author tries to portray him with shades of grey, when in reality, Avinash is a white character.

26 Nov 2017 1:39 AM IST

Hema Malini: Beyond The Dream Girl by Ram Kamal Mukherjee, HarperCollins, Rs 599

Idolising hagiography that fails to take off

This book, in particular, reads like a public relations job.

26 Nov 2017 1:38 AM IST

Devi: The Goddesses of India edited by John Stratten Hawley, Donna Marie Wulff, Aleph, Rs 499

Indian goddesses: Legends, realities

Local ideas of the Goddess are examined in the chapters on Vidhyavasini, Bhagavati, Sati and Seranvali.

26 Nov 2017 1:37 AM IST

We That Are Young by Preti Taneja Pages 545 Rs 599 Penguin Random House 2017

Book review: King Lear revisited ...in a business clan

There are other versions of the story of this mythological pre-Roman Celtic King Leir of Britain in which good actually...

19 Nov 2017 1:28 AM IST

Zanskar to Ziro: No Stilettos in the Himalayas by Sohini Sen, Niyogi Books, Rs 995

Book review: It makes you fall in love with the hills

I want to explore the Himalayas with this book, just as the author did, not zip past them.

12 Nov 2017 1:13 AM IST

Saeed Jaffrey (left) and Sanjeev Kumar in a scene from Shatranj Ke Khilari.

Book review: A producer decodes a master director

This book, however, is more than just about a film in the making.

12 Nov 2017 1:11 AM IST