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Indian writers have arrived on the international literary scene. Despite fears
of competition from the internet, the publishing industry is witnessing
a boom like never before.
Find out about the latest titles to hit the
bookstores and check out their reviews on HYDonline. So read on and share your yen for the
printed word.
Books to check out.......
Harvesting Our Souls -- Arun Shourie;
ASA; Rs 450. A timely book about the issue
of Christian conversions, the role of the missionaries in India.
Off The Beaten Track -- Madhu Kishwar;
Oxford; Rs 495. A collection of essays published in Manushi, Kishwar's journal
which she has founded and still edits. An insightful analysis of Indian woman,
the essays cover a wide range of issues like dowry, love and marriage,
feminism.
Insights -- Sadhana Jaipuria; Sanskriti; Rs 350; Wisdom we can draw
from the ancient Indian texts.
The Romantics -- Pankaj Mishra; IndiaInk; Rs 395; sensitive
portrayal of a small town boy struggling to make his way in the world .
Katha Prize Stories Volume 9
edited by Geeta Dharmarajan; best
stories translated from 16 Indian languages.
Speed Post -- Shobha
De. A collection of letters written for her children.
Manorama Year Book 2000; Rs 75.
Development As Freedom Amartya Sen; Rs
545.
Fiction
The Testament -- John
Grisham
Single & Single
-- John Le Carre
Fasting &
Feasting -- Anita Desai
Others
Khazana of Indian
Recipes -- Sanjeev Kapoor
Mr Editor, How Close
Are You To The PM -- Vinod Mehta
Roz Ka Khazana --
Tarla Dalal
Lollipop Street --
Tavleen Singh
You Can Win - Shiv
Khera.
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