Book Reviews

If you have ever wondered if you are the only person feeling stifled by the expectations of the prevailing corporate culture and lifestyle... more>>

"The Way to a Healthy Heart introduces you to the Zero Heart Attack Path (ZHAP), an innovative, drug-free, scientifically designed package which helps... more>>

Manju Kapur's second novel, A Married Woman, traces the life of Astha from her early adulthood through her middle years. It is the story of her life as she marries, explores the nuances of marital bliss, plateaus in her relationship with her husband. more>>

Interpreter of Maladies explores the psychological and spiritual differences that occur as a result of cultural divides. more>>

Simple Abundance is a book you will want to give to someone special. (And that can be yourself!) Written specifically for women, Simple Abundance gives a day by day lesson on appreciating life. more>>

"Life of Pi", is definitely one of the most unusual novels in recent times. more>>

Manisha Jain's 'Natural Remedies' is all about home cures. more>>

Gulzar's book on short stories contains interesting little stories that a refreshingly unique outlook. more >>

Dheera Kitchlu's book 'My Granny's Greek Tales" takes you back to the good old days where nature and animals had a role to play in our lives. more>>

Ambica Manchanda's 'Naturally Beautiful Your Skin' is a complete, comprehensive manual on how to go about skin care the natural way. more>>

The new book that shows you how to put your mind and body on autopilot to improve your health, be more successful, and have better relationships...automatically! more>>

Sitagita speaks on Get rid of stress.. balance your life. more>>

All that you wanted to know about hair care. This book isn't about hair sprays and styles. It's about nourishing your hair the natural way. And keeping it glossy and healthy. more>>

Ambika Manchanda in her 'Naturally beautiful YOUR FACE' takes us back to simple time tested remedies that work wonders in skin care and beauty therapy. more>>

N S Rajaram has done an amazing comparative study between Nostradamus and Indian prophecies. more>>

Anup Kumar, an ordinary guy from Mumbai, sees his life drastically turn about when he is diagnosed with cancer. more>>

Family Matters is a finely wrought account of life among middle-class Parsees in contemporary India. The novel is about the decline of Nariman Vakeel, an old man sharing his Bombay flat with his hectoring stepdaughter and feckless stepson. more>>

Says, Ruiz, "What the angel of death is going to teach us is how to be truly alive. We become aware that we can die at any moment; we have just the present to be alive ... more>>

A housewife knew a story. She also knew a song. But she kept them to herself, never told anyone the story or sang the song. more>>

If all travelogues were photo essays, armchair travel would be so rewarding.Robert Arnett's, "India Unveiled " is a photographic essay. more>>

I often visit the bookstores, spend hours browsing through the books, and purchase those that attract my attention. more>>

It's the desi men's guide to 'surviving women' and has lines like "Every Indian man is a mama's boy. No one is exempt. No one". Ouch! more >>

"Not wanting to arouse Vishnu in case he hadn't died yet, Mrs. Asrani tiptoed down to the third step above the landing on which he lived, teakettle in hand. " And so starts Manil Suri's "The Death of Vishnu." more>>

Witches? The ones that fly about on broomsticks have hooked noses, peaky hats and go around casting spells on people? Um, not quite. more>>

India has had her share of strong women rulers. None perhaps as formidable as the quartet that ruled Bhopal with uncommon vision and chutzpah in the 19-20th century. more >>

In this age, when God-men of various hues abound, the choice of subject in this book shows a sense of daring. more>>

She's everywhere. And why shouldn't she be? Magazine editor, Rhodes scholar, Oxonian, wife of high profile TV anchor Rajdeep Sardesai, daughter of TV host Bhasker Ghose--- more>>

What an amazing book this is. It is about the loss that accompanies migration; the loss of roots, of history, of the past. more>>

Another book on Kashmir by an old Indian hand. Bad enough having two Vikram Chandras writing accounts on Kashmir without tacking on a third to add to the deluge. more >>

Finally, it's here. A Bridget Jones clone desi style. more >>