Books
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Rediscovering Mir Taqi Mir, Urdu’s first great poet
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi– Mir Taqi Mir (1723-1810) was not only Urdu’s first great poet but also the most…
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‘Venom’ a mythological fantasy-mystery set in current times
New Delhi– Is the Mahabharat an epic or is it history? Is Ashwathama, one of the seven ‘Chiranjeevis’ or immortals,…
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Biography of last Travancore ruler silent on his Dewan’s machinations
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi– A biography of the last Maharaja of Travancore that attempts to provide an “authentic” account…
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Of the power of books and the bonds of friendship
New Delhi– The obsession with World War II continues — and from all indications, is not likely to die down…
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‘Parrikar ensured transparent, simpler defence acquisition procedures’
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi– Manohar Parrikar transformed the Ministry of Defence (MoD) from a “slumberous, mammoth and slow-moving organisation,…
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All roads lead north are less travelled
By Atul K. Thakur New Delhi– Amish Raj Mulmi’s unbelievable jubilation of ‘Nepal’s turn to China and his painstaking efforts…
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A New Silk Road: China’s new Great Game in the Himalayas
New Delhi–Some weeks ago, while reviewing a book on Sino-Indian relations, a question was asked whether India was missing the…
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Mastering 5 elements to maintain emotional, mental wellness
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi– Mental health rides on how we feel, and our emotions, in turn, are considerably shaped…
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Once scorned, AI now buzzword for humanity
New Delhi– With deep and exclusive reporting, across hundreds of interviews, New York Times Silicon Valley journalist Cade Metz relates…
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‘Sometimes, stories lie dormant in mind for years’
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi– An idea, an experience or even a fleeting moment can become a story. But the…
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