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Book Review: Legitimacy of Power by Dilip Sinha
Legitimacy of Power: The Permanence of Five in the Security CouncilAuthor: Dilip SinhaPublisher: Vij Books India Pvt. Ltd.Rating: 4/5 Whenever the peace of the world is at stake, all hopes rely on the United Nations Security Council for their timely intervention and strategic solutions. Knowing what mettle is required to take control and make such decisions, it isn’t surprising that only a few nations qualify to become a member of this Security Council. With the main focus being the maintenance of international peace and security, the dominating nations of the world like United States, United Kingdom, Franc, Russia and China decide on common council policies and decisions that other non-permanent…
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Book Review: What Mina Did by Geeta Menon
What Mina DidAuthor: Geeta MenonPublisher: Rupa PublicationsRating: 3/5 We all have a past- a past that is either so good that it can be shared with everyone or a past that haunts us every day and however hard we try, we cannot escape its aftermath. A victim of our circumstances, it becomes difficult to adjust with the reality and thereby, we lose out on the people/ things we hold dear. ‘What Mina Did’ is a spine-chilling tale of trust, betrayal, longing and destiny. This is not a love story. Nor it is a murder mystery. This story describes the mental turmoil one can go through if the odds are not…
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Is “Parchhayee” of ZEE5 worth a try? Review of the Final Episode- Whispering in the Dark
I often avoid the opportunity to watch horror shows or movies, for they make me tremble in my boots. This is one genre which evokes aversion! However, I chanced upon a new web series that seemed quite well-written. ZEE5 has come up with a new horror series ‘Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond’ that offers a new story in every episode. The punch line of the show says that the stories are an adaptation of Ruskin bond’s Horror Stories and the writers live up to the expectations. I watched Parchhayee: Ghost Stories by Ruskin Bond Episode 12 and I must say that the writer has done a wonderful job in…
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Book Review: Hindu Dharma and Culture Wars by Koenraad Elst
Hindu Dharma and Culture WarsAuthor: Koenraad ElstPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 3/5 Indian Culture forms the soul of modern India in every geographically and psychologically divided state or city. Even though India is known for its vibrant traditions, it becomes equally difficult to understand the altering visions of the world’s largest democracy. While religion and its doctrines have been mutated by the masters or the preachers, the followers still follow the blind alleyway and prefer violence and verbal squabbles as tactics to muzzle intellectual discourse. ‘Hindu Dharma and Culture Wars’ is a doorway that aims to make the people see the façade of truth created by the religious propagandists and exposes the…
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Book Review: Snakes in the Meadows by Ayaz Kohli
Snakes in the MeadowsAuthor: Ayaz KohliPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 4.5/5 Undulating tension in Jammu and Kashmir is something that is known by all. It is ironical that a place that is known for some of the most magnificent landscapes- the lush green meadows surrounded by the green giant mountains, the snow-covered peaks and the turquoise-blue stream wounding its merry way through the forest- is also known for decimation, bloodshed and other vicious atrocities. Much has been written about the locus of this state and much has been hypothesized but like it is said unless one spends a month in Kashmir, they cannot fathom the dynamics of this state. ‘Snakes in the…
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Book Review: Wildcard 2 by Asfiya Rahman
Wildcard 2Author: Asfiya RahmanPublisher: Half Baked BeansRating: 3/5 It is believed that opportunity knocks but only once. If one knows how to turn the odds in their favour, one can leap on the opportunity and do something profitable. Wildcard 2 is a sequel to Wildcard that retells the story of passion, determination and belief in self. If you haven’t read the first book, you won’t lose the plot, for the author provides a brief summary of the events in the beginning. The story continues from where it was left in the previous book. While Karan basks in the glory of his recent win in the Wimbledon, Tahira, his helping hand,…
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Book Review: Dividing Lines: Contours of the India-China Discord by K. N. Raghavan
Dividing Lines: Contours of the India-China DiscordAuthor: K N RaghavanPublisher: Leadstart Publishes Rating: 3/5 The Sino-Indian war is noted for its deadly aftermath. Fought under harsh circumstances and on rough terrain, this battle came to a halt when China pronounced ceasefire on 20th November 1962 and retreated to its claimed ‘line of actual control’. Amidst a lot of bloodshed and decimation, the alliance saw a turbulent phase thereafter. ‘Dividing Lines’ is an account of the events that led to this war and the events that followed. Written with an unbiased point of view, this book contains a lot of information that is still not available in the public domain. The…
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Book Review: Skill Builder Maths by Sonia Mehta
Skill Builder: MathsAuthor: Sonia MehtaGenre: Children’s book (Academic)Publishers: Puffin Books The study of mathematics, like the Nile, begins in minuteness but ends in magnificence. Charles Caleb Colton Mathematics is a vast subject. It is not only limited to understanding numbers and letters but also involves computing skills, logical thinking, visual skills, spatial skills and also creative skills. Puffin Books, yet again, have come up with a new series of books that aim at honing all these skills. There are four levels and each level deals with different kinds of problems. Level 1: This book focuses on the basics of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication by exposing the children to reasoning-based…
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Book Review: All’s Fair in Love, War and Basketball by Tanya Marwaha
All’s Fair in Love, War and BasketballAuthor: Tanya MarwahaPublisher: Leadstart PublishersRating: 3.5/5 Fate is that inevitable event that happens to you in spite of all your plans. It is usual for people to succumb to their fate and give up. But there are certain stories that speak of the real mettle that is needed to take a stand and fight all odds and snatch success from the jaws of failure. ‘All’s Fair in Love, War and Basketball’ is an inspirational tale of Becky Cromartie, who strives hard to fit into the School Basketball team. Afraid to pierce the protective bubble around her, Becky tries to become invisible (metaphorically) but destiny…
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Book Review: Meeting the Challenge of Sudoku
Meeting the Challenge of SudokuPublisher: Leadstart PublishingRating: 2/5 Sudoku is one of the most loved games. Logic-based number placement puzzle, Sudoku is a grid of 9 * 9. The objective of this game is to fill each row, each column and each 3 * 3 subgrid with the numbers from 1-9. Not only does this game help in honing logical thinking skills and but also improves your number skills. While Sudoku has so many benefits, it is also important to understand the right way to solve this puzzle. ‘Meeting the Challenge of Suduko’ is a self-help book that aims to create awareness about the rules and methodologies that can be…
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