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‘Feluda’ is the creation of one of the greatest auteur of 20th century cinema – Satyajit Ray. Somehow people including analysts and movie aficionados tend to pigeonhole him into ‘Pather Panchali’ (‘Song of the Little Road’) – one of his seminal works… for the making of which he sold all his possessions. But, Ray was a genius and left behind a rich legacy of work… that went much beyond ‘Pather Panchali’. Standing 6′-4″ tall, he was a towering figure in the world of cinema… both literally and figuratively.

But chances…

Jack Torrance loses his job as a school teacher after assaulting one of his students. Jack Torrance is a man with a terrifying temper and violent streak. He is also an alcoholic; trying to keep his drinking under control to keep his family from falling apart. With the help of one of his friends, Jack gets the job as the winter caretaker at the majestic Overlook Hotel. What he doesn’t know, is that the Overlook Hotel has a terrible history, especially when it comes to winter caretakers. Not just that,…

Ruskin Bond steals into our thoughts and captures our hearts with his effortlessly charming stories. Having read a few of his books, I now know Bond’s stories of rural India will stay with me forever. His is the quiet voice that leads to calm, restful communities and characters we feel we all know. I first heard of Ruskin Bond after a friend recommended him to me… when I was a schoolgirl – and I am eternally grateful.

Ruskin Bond – the name conjures up misty hills, lush green valleys, gurgling…

This one came along with the delightful ‘Book of Humour‘. Well, almost. They were separated by just 4 days. Which does not make them twins… even fraternal ones at that… but so what, both make for a very good read!

I finished reading this book a while back… and I wonder how Ruskin Bond manages to weave such simple, joyous tales all the time. Refreshing, fragrant with the smell of nature, and a charm that makes you want to read them again and again. They never let your interest drift…

A forgotten chapter of Indian history brought alive.

Meticulously researched and skillfully narrated, the story of the young idealists, heady with patriotism and ready to die, emphasizes the role of the revolutionaries as an important part of the freedom struggle in India. Manini Chatterjee has presented perhaps the first comprehensive history of the uprising based on a large corpus of original source material. British records and official publications form just one part of this. She has made extensive use of India-centered sources in both English and Bengali: the writings by…

This one came after the classic ‘Love Story‘ and the tepid ‘Oliver’s Story‘… and went on to become an international bestseller and a major motion picture.

Every book of Erich Segal is a delightful read and this one is no different. It explores the relationship between as the title suggests, ‘man and woman’, ‘woman and child’ and ‘child and man’. The only thing is that the child is not ‘theirs’, but is the result of ‘his’ affair with ‘another’ woman on a business tour. The novel details the lives of…

The Unaccustomed Earth is a collection of eight short stories where Lahiri explores the cultural issues and differences between the American born second generation Indians and their parents, who migrated to the U.S. in the 70′s-80′s.

The first five stories are independant and the last three are about the same two people,Hema and Koushik.The best part is that each story is long enough and makes sure that the readers bond well with each of the characters.

Lahiri’s writing is just brilliant and I was effortlessly dragged into each of the stories.…

“Alone. Yes, that’s the key word, the most awful word in the English tongue. Murder doesn’t hold a candle to it and hell is only a poor synonym. . . .”

Ben Mears, a writer, moves back to his hometown – Jerusalem’s Lot. He has had a happy childhood, but not all memories of the Lot are good! He is haunted by an experience he had at a certain Marsten House and plans to stay there and face his demons once and for all. But he has no idea what…

Genre: Learning Skills
Author: Claire Odogbo 
Price:  Rs. 315/
Publisher: Cinnamonteal Publishing

The author of the book “Learning to learn”, Claire Odogbo clearly proves through her book her excellence 
as a professionally trained consultant in creativity and learning methods.

Claire demonstrates scientifically how every human being is born with a good measure of creative ability. The key message she conveys is Quote “Understanding yourself, your creative ability and how to use it correctly, is the secret of effective learning at any level of study.” The book makes one learn how to use various…

“Remember the Roses” is a magnificent love story and one of my all time favourite short story with a touch of romance, along with that excellent Erich Segal classic: “Love Story”. I have read its sequel too… “Oliver’s Story”… but it does not come close to “Love Story”… my personal opinion, entirely.

Not just a story – “Love Story” is an experience. It shows us the amazing power of love. This 120 page short novel made me laugh many times during the reading, and when I finished it, I had…