Archives for Non-Fiction
Kumaon – In the Shadow of the Devi by Manju Kak
Kumaon – In the Shadow of the Devi by Manju Kak Kumaon was on my travel wishlist for a long time. But for some reason, I could never go beyond…
The Secret Life of Fat by Sylvia Tara
The Secret Life of Fat – what would people not do to know this. Fat has troubled every fat person on this earth. Once you have gained weight, to lose…
The Inevitable By Kevin Kelly – How Technology Will Shape Future
The Inevitable by Kevin Kelly is all about - Understanding the 12 Technological Forces that will shape our Future. After a long time, I read a book about technology that…
The Baba Ramdev Phenomenon by Kaushik Deka
Baba Ramdev is a phenomenon – no one can deny that. He appeared from nowhere about 20 years back and with him came the Yoga wave in the country. He…
Chikankari – A Lukhnawi Tradition by Paola Manfredi
Chikankari has been an integral part of my growing up years. Pastel colors with white embroidery were almost like summer uniform in college days. Lately, my visits to Lucknow have…
J R D Tata – Keynote – A Compilation Of Speeches
J R D Tata is a household name in India. We know of the business empire he created, we know of his love for flying and we know the values…
Karmayogini – Life of Ahilyabai Holkar by Vijaya Jahagirdar
After visiting places like Varanasi and Gaya, I learned about the restoration work that Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore and Maheshwar had done. Then I kept hearing about the way she…
Little Black Book for Stunning Success by Robin Sharma
Self-help books motivate you and inspire you to work towards your own goals. Most self-help books try to give you a formula for success. A formula that has probably worked…
Amritsar to Lahore by Stephen Alter
Amritsar to Lahore is a book that covers the longest short distance between two marquee cities of Punjab as it was. Amritsar the city of golden temple and Lahore the…
India’s Railway Man by Rajendra B. Aklekar – Biography of E Sreedharan
E Sreedharan at the ripe age of 85 is the poster boy of Indian Railways. No other name comes to mind when it comes to building railway lines like Konkan…