What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty and democracy? — Mahatma Gandhi The Indian subcontinent was under the colonial rule of Great Britain during the two World Wars. Indians participated as combatants and…
The Indian publishing industry has flourished considerably in the last few decades. It got a boost when international publishers like Penguin, Harper Collins, Hachette and others entered the market. A Scrapbook of Memories offers an insider’s view about book publishing in India. Written by Ashok Chopra, currently the chief executive of Hay House Publishers India,…
A Fistful of Earth and Other Stories by Siddhartha Gigoo is a collection of short stories which takes you to the world of turbulence and banishment. The short-stories are about the loss of human lives, longing for the home, the resurrection of the exiled people, old friendships, memories, desolation and sufferings. The stories will move…
Women form an important part of the society and the family in particular. As they say, behind every successful man, there is a woman. We hear stories about brave soldiers of Indian Army who give their life for the nation, fight wars when need arises, work in counter-insurgency operations, disaster management and what not. But…