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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …