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From August 30, 2007 to September 05, 2007
Social Novels
GEETHA ORU VENPURA: S. Guru;
Palaniappa Brothers, 25, Peters Road,
Chennai-600014. Rs.80.
Musician Nonpareil
Writing the biography of M.S.
Subbulakshmi was a task that the
author had given up and it was by
chance that he took it up again after
toiling for 12 years.
Anthology Of Short Stories
An Anthology of Short Stories by
Telugu Writers of North America:
Pub.by Vanguri Foundation of America
Inc. copies can be had from Vahini
Book Trust-1-9-286/3, Vidya Nagar,
Hyderabad-44. Rs. 100.
New Arrivals
Encyclopaedia on Srimad Bhagavatam: T.
Rengarajan; Om Publications, 2783, (Ist
Floor), Bhagat Singh Gali No. 6, Chuna
Mandi, Pahar Ganj, New Delhi-110055.
Rs. 2000.
Artefacts of Harappan Civilisation
After an introduction to the Harappan
civilisation in this book Sharma
discusses Harappan art under the
rubrics of stone sculpture, bronze
figurines, jewellery, glyptic,
terracotta figurines, and pottery.
Will The Rise of India And China Spur
Us?
There is one thing impossible for any
company to move overseas, and
difficult for other nations to
duplicate, writes Robyn Meredith in
The Elephant and the Dragon.
Social Reformer Who Was A Visionary
NARAYANA GURU — Complete Works:
Translated and Introduced by Muni
Narayana Prasad; National Book Trust,
A-5, Green Park, New Delhi-110016. Rs.
200.
Doyen Of Indian Advertising
His Life and Times: V.S. Chakrapani —
Editor, V. Ramnarayan — Biographer;
Pub. by Srinivasan K. Swamy,
distributed by East West Books Pvt.
Ltd., New No. 571, Poonamalle High
Road, Kamaraj Bhavan, Aminjikarai,
Chennai-600029. Rs. 1800.
Travelogue, Ode, Lament
A journey down the
Ganga portraying life along its banks and the issues the river faces today
Inner Ferment
When you look at your books, what
changes do you do you see in theme,
structure, style, voice, characters
etc?
'The Road' To Glory
The American author Cormac McCarthy,
long revered for the hardbitten poetry
of his novels, has won the UK's oldest
and most literary of book awards.
Ode On Unbridled Rage
Namdeo Dhasal's poetry is an
outpouring of lava that lashes out at-
what he sees as- an unjust and
uncaring world.
Inside King Khan's Head
This book about Shahrukh Khan is a
decent read, though Indian readers
will find explanations about things we
already know somewhat annoying.
Digging To Arabia
"I shall write of my friends, Of the
chains twisted bloody around the
ankles of beauties.... and desires
buried in pillows, in silence"
The Scholar Missionary
Right now, Sattankulam area in
southern Tamil Nadu is in the eye of a
sandstorm.
Slice Of Life
Granta, the quarterly magazine,
features new writing in fiction,
personal history, reportage and
enquiring journalism.
Fresh Print
As
India
marks 150 years since the Great Indian
Revolt of 1857, this book gives
readers a better idea of the event
that has such an important place in
Indian history.
Year Marked
Penelope Lively’s new novel, her 14th
in a celebrated writing career, is the
story of three generations of feisty,
independent women and their lives
across 70 years of the 20th century.
Dharma Of Life Deciphered
What made J Agarwal write this book?
The author came across several Hindu
professionals in his long stay in the
US who were ignorant of the concepts
of Hinduism.
Ambassador Of Wildlife
There are many ways in which a book
can be judged. My one all-important
parameter is that I stop reading it
after a point, simply because I do not
want . . . .
Insightful And Profound
At the outset one dares say that with
this collection of 17 short stories by
Sudhansu Mohanty, the art of
story-telling takes a new and
pleasant, even unlikely, turn.
They Kill In The Name Of Mao
Maoist Spring Thunder: The Naxalite
Movement (1967-1972), Arun Prosad
Mukherjee, KP Bagchi & Co, Rs 595
. . .
Book Release
The release of the book
‘Jeevikkunavarude Manassil,’ by
Sebastian Pallithode will be held at
the Moozhikulam Sala, Kurian Towers,
Banerji Road, on September 1 at 6 p.m.
. . . .
Tradition Weds Modernity In India
It just takes one 30 seconds to judge
a person as he/she enters the room.
Clothes define a personality and can
form an identity too.
Handbook For Teachers
Barry John, actor and director, has
come with a handbook “Playing for
Real” for teachers who use drama as an
educational resource.
A Rediscovery Of India
It sounds like a thinking youngster’s
grand dream – hop on to a train,
travel the country, meet its real
people in the smaller towns, take a
peek at history and gaze into the
future -- with hope, and perhaps a
plan.
By The Book
Barry John, actor and director
presents a Handbook for Drama Teachers
published by Macmillan India Ltd.,
2007; which offers a unique way for
teachers to develop crucial skills
amongst their students.
Best Sellers
The Heirs of the Prophet Muhammad-And
The Roots of the Sunni-Shia Schism-By
Barnaby Rogerson-Abacus Books –Rs. 347
Print Pick
Rumi Vasi is ten years, two months,
thirteen days, two hours, forty-two
minutes and six seconds-old.
Bringing Coffee To Your Table
Coffee Gyan published by Macmillan
India Limited and the Coffee Board
makes for a quick and light read.
Glamour And Stories
John Zubrzycki’s book is about the
last ruler to use the title of
Nizam-ul-Mulk, who left the wealth and
splendour of one of the richest
princely states of
India
to settle in the Australian outback.
The Backroom Editors
Business process outsourcing has made
its entry into Indian publishing in a
big way. But, before getting into what
it means for the future, there are
three basic facts of the Indian book
scene that will put the whole picture
in perspective.
The Ragtime Infantry On The Eastern
Front
This is a remarkably concise and
readable history of World War I. It is
full of details and interesting
asides.
Old Bengal
This atlas is the first of a series of
many more planned. The objective is to
record the heritage locations of
West Bengal as represented by archaeological sites and
excavations.
A Rediscovery Of India
It sounds like a thinking youngster’s
grand dream – hop on to a train,
travel the country, meet its real
people in the smaller towns, take a
peek at history and gaze into the
future -- with hope, and perhaps a
plan.
Gaaps Provide Leverage To The
Management
A common belief is that when companies
follow the GAAPs (generally accepted
accounting principles) you can be
assured of dependable disclosures.
A Rediscovery Of India
It sounds like a thinking youngster’s
grand dream – hop on to a train,
travel the country, meet its real
people in the smaller towns, take a
peek at history and gaze into the
future - with hope, and perhaps a
plan.
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