Review: India at Risk by Jaswant Singh
Review / November 29, 2013

Author: Jaswant Singh
Publisher: RAINLIGHT by Rupa
Year: 2013
ISBN: 9788129129079
Rating: ★★★★½
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Revealing many misunderstandings, misconceptions and untruths about the wars India fought in the past decades, Jaswant Singh’s new book India at Risk is a powerful revelation of what really happened behind the scenes, and among the military personnel and political figures of the highest order, during times of crisis.

An Interview with Sneha Mehta
Authors Exclusive / November 25, 2013

All of 25 years old, Sneha Mehta is already a published author – of not one but three books! Her latest book, called Change Your Life is published by Random House India and explores the alternative healing techniques available to Indians today. Over to you, Sneha!

Review: On Cats by Doris Lessing
Review / November 24, 2013

Author: Doris Lessing
Publisher: Harper
Year: 2008
ISBN: 9780061672248
Rating: ★★★☆☆
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Written by Doris Lessing, On Cats is undoubtedly well-written, it also touches upon a rather painful topic, and more than once; the culling of (admittedly) superfluous cats. This is described in graphic detail, with none of the sentimentality one associates with ‘cutesie-pie’ animal literature such as James Herriot’s stories of veterinary triumphs.

Review: I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb
Review / November 19, 2013

Author: Malala Yousafzai & Christina Lamb
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Year: 2013
ISBN: 9780297870920
Rating: ★★★★☆
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I Am Malala tells the inspiring story of a schoolgirl who was determined not to be intimidated by extremists, and faced the Taliban with immense courage. Malala speaks of her continuing campaign for every girl’s right to an education, shining a light into the lives of those children who cannot attend school. This is just the beginning…

Review: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Review / November 18, 2013

Author: Dan Brown
Publisher: Doubleday
Year: 2003
ISBN: 9780385504201
Rating: ★★½☆☆
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An edge-of-the-seat thriller, Dan Brown’s most popular novel features Robert Langdon, who explores hidden secrets of the world of Christ, tracing the heir of the origin of his religion and other mysteries. Here’s to why you should read this worldwide hit.