Books
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Miraculous Misdeeds? Locked room crimes and their significance for humans
VIKAS DATTA Why do we like crime? Like, that is, in the sense of why we are attracted to reports…
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Business ethics were foremost for Rahul Bajaj
New Delhi–Despite the innumerable hurdles that he faced in a career spanning over five decades as the head of the…
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Key insights, tastefully served: The essays of Umberto Eco
VIKAS DATTA Seeking some informed opinion on some aspect of human society, culture, or politics, that is not rooted in…
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HarperCollins, Ashwin Sanghi’s new home, to publish ‘The Magicians of Mazda’
New Delhi– Notching up a major success, HarperCollins on Thursday announced the acquisition of “The Magicians of Mazda”, the keenly…
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Chrysanthemum’s Colourful Petals: Japan and its unique literature
VIKAS DATTA Any country or culture’s traits would presumably find reflection in its literature. The Japanese, as per foreign perceptions…
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Ilayaraja compares Narendra Modi with Ambedkar in foreword to book
Chennai– South Indian music legend Ilayaraja has in the foreword of a book drawn parallels between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
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‘The Eagle has Landed’ author Henry Patterson dies at 92
Los Angeles– ‘The Eagle has Landed’ author Henry Patterson, who published under his pen name of Jack Higgins, has died…
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Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tomb of Sand’ 1st translation from Hindi to be shortlisted for International Booker Prize
New Delhi– Critically acclaimed author Geetanjali Shrees novel “Tomb of Sand”, translated from the Hindi by Daisy Rockwell, has been…
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‘Being a doctor was both a blessing and a curse’, Dr Bora
New Delhi– When life gives you lemons, they say make lemonade. It’s not a typical journey documenting a man’s life…
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Jay Bhattacharjee delves into India’s ‘existential threats’ in his latest book
New Delhi– Incorporating a wide-ranging collection of incisive and insightful essays and reviews by Jay Bhattacharjee that were published in…
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