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Book Review: Just Friends? by Sumrit Sahi
Just Friends? Author: Sumrit Sahi Publisher: Rupa Publishers Rating: 2/5 There comes a point in our lives when we find the other half of the puzzle in form of our best friend, our life partner or our soul sister/brother. But isn’t this a clichéd belief? We have watched and loved many movies based on the same concept and it pains my heart to realize that the Indian Literature is headed the blind alleyway with stories based on the same old idea. ‘Just Friends?’ is old wine offered in a new bottle. The sour taste of the story and the feeble plot sends the taste (read ‘reading’) buds on a detour.…
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Book Review: Curried Cultures by Krishnendu Ray, Tulasi Srinivas
Curried Cultures Author: Krishnendu Ray, Tulasi Srinivas Publisher: Aleph Book Company Rating: 3/5 Food is our necessity and our desire. It is that integral part of our lives without which our survival is inconceivable. Over the years, the concept of ‘food’ has changed drastically. With what was called staples of a particular region, people have now become more receptive to foods of different origins. Accordingly, the taste buds have evolved too; they can now bear the taste of continental cuisine along with Thai, Mexican, Asian and Indian. Though the western countries have a diverse potpourri of mouth-watering delicacies, the Asian continent has always had an upper hand over them owing…
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Book Review: No Mud No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh
No Mud No Lotus Author: Thich Nhat Hanh Publisher: Parallax Press Rating: 3.5/5 ‘If a problem can be solved, there is nothing to worry about. If it can’t be solved, then worrying is useless.’ ‘No Mud, No Lotus’ is a self-help book that helps the readers understand the essence of life. Just like how the Lotus survives in the austere conditions and rises from beneath the mud and transforms into the purest form, similarly, our body is a gift from God and to help it heal and reach close to heaven, is our primary obligation. John Keats had said in one of his most famous poems ‘The Human Seasons’ that…
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Book Review: Pawan by Sorabh Pant
PAWAN: the flying accountant Author: Sorabh Pant Publisher: Rupa Publishers Rating: 3.5/5 It is rightly said that our talent is God’s gift to us. What we do with it is our gift back to God. ‘Pawan’ is an intelligent and witty literary feat. It narrates the story of an accountant cum God-sent protector- Pawan, who is disorganized, derelict and deliberately obtuse to his powers. Accountant in the morning before the mortal flesh, Pawan (or Arjun Singh) is a demigod at night before the immortal existence. His fuddy-duddy nature presents him as an oddity but he seems complacent and happy. The story explores his journey of self-discovery and realization. Mistake me…
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Book Review: Pinto has an Idea by Rajeev Saxena
Pinto has an Idea Author: Rajeev Saxena Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishers Rating: 3.5/5 ‘Life is long if you know how to use it’ and for Pinto aka Rajat this forms the footing for his prosperity. ‘Pinto has an Idea’ is about realizing self-worth and fighting the odds to prove your identity. Set in the Indian backdrop, this is not a love story. Pinto always has a bee in his bonnet and strives to challenge his mind and unleash its true potential. We get the first glimpse of his brilliance when he juggles frogs during his adolescence. Well-informed and pragmatic, Pinto is a character that inspires the readers. Though he is made…
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Book Review: Juni Dagger by Arjun Chandra Kathpalia
Juni Dagger Author: Arjun Chandra Kathpalia Publisher: Rupa Publishers Rating: 4/5 Thriller novellas are rare enough but thriller novellas with a tinge of humour that offer moments of genuine laughter are rarer still. ‘Juni Dagger’ comes in a complete package- with an amalgamation of thrill, suspense and light humour. Wittingly written, this book describes the adventures of Juni Dagger, a semi-professional connoisseur of food and a professional detective. Along with his team, he set out on a journey to hunt down a serial killer. His love and respect for food is something to fall for. How beautifully the author has drawn out the connection between the two! With real characters…
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Book Review: Icebergs in Paradise by Sayan Basak
Icebergs in Paradise Author: Sayan Basak Publisher: Woven Words Publishers “Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” ‘Icebergs in Paradise’ serves experience, learning and the emotions involved- hot on the platter.The book is a collection of poems which give a chance to the readers to introspect and reflect on their way of living. Reading the title I assumed the icebergs to denote the obstacles in our paradise called life, but when I scanned the blurb, I was left completely baffled. Neither does the blurb give a fair idea of what exactly is the theme of the book nor does it maintain a balance in content…
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Book Review: River Rule by Ameeta Davis
River Rule Author: Ameeta Davis Publisher: Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Private Limited Rating: 3/5 “She is free in her wildness, she is a wanderess, a drop of free water. She knows nothing of borders and cares nothing for rules or customs. ‘Time’ for her isn’t something to fight against. Her life flows clean, with passion, like fresh water.” ― Roman Payne ‘River Rule’ is a complete pot-boiler! This novella focuses on the life of Una and her diabolical present. Set in the urban village of Uttrakhand (Khamosh Valley), the story explores the relationship shared between Una and her friend, Avi. Their bond is has a scaffolding of trust and mutual gratitude;…
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This New Year Let’s Do Something Different
The new year is here- all gift wrapped and ready to be painted in blue and pink! And like every year most of us would have already made a determined resolution to follow. But within two months we will be back to square one using the clichéd proverb as an excuse- promises are made to be broken. Well, this year let us all make a different kind of resolution- let us pledge to abide by three basic rules to succeed and follow them throughout the year. If this works out in our favour, we can continue next year too. If not, at least we will be glad that we kept…
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Book Review: Asia Reborn by Prasenjit K. Basu
Asia Reborn Author: Prasenjit K. Basu Publisher: Aleph Book Company Rating: 3/5 The colonization that led to globalization is not only limited to India. There have been many Asian countries that have been victimized by the British, the Dutch and the French. Their migration to these nations gave rise to ethnic conflicts and outflow of the nation’s finances resulting in the decline of the overall growth. As Indians, we consider all the thoughts close to home but seldom do we get a chance to learn about the struggles and the development of other nations. ‘Asia Reborn’ is a comprehensive book that describes the culture, heritage and the history of the…
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