Category Archive for: ‘Book Review’
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Our Time Has Come: How India is Making Its Place in the World by Alyssa Ayres
Book Review by Raj Shah, Managing Editor, Desh-Videsh In 2015, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to ASEAN world leaders and said, “Our democratic values and an alert judicial system ensure the safety of your investments. Most of the ASEAN economies have done their bit …
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The Top Books on Hinduism
From the ancient Vedas written over 10,000 years ago to books written by world renowned Hindu and Non-Hindu writers in modern times on Hinduism, they have found a top spot in the literary world. India has been the birthplace of some of the most prolific …
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Must Read Book May 2021
India – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture By Becky Stephen India’s huge population of 1.2 billion is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped …
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Must Read book
India – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture By Becky Stephen India’s huge population of 1.2 billion is as varied and colorful as the spice markets of Old Delhi. Each region, caste, and community has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped …
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Body Betrayed Beauty by Neha Ganju Tanna
It was my privilege to attend book launch of Body Betrayed Beauty by Neha Ganju Tanna on January 4, 2020. For most of us living in South Florida, we have watched Neha, a sweet and bubbly girl, grow up, get married and become a mother …
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Book Review – The Battle for Rama: Case of the Temple at Ayodhya By Meenakshi Jain
For over a decade, a handful of Left historians have strenuously endeavoured to stymie the Ramjanmabhumi movement. From questioning the antiquity of Rama worship and the identity of ancient Ayodhya, they have also challenged the widely held belief Babri Masjid was built on the site …
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The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel
Want to share a great read? Email your suggestions to info@deshvidesh.com The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel By Sheela Chari A Middle Grade novel Mars Patel’s friend Aurora has disappeared! His teachers are clueless. His mom is stressed out about her jobs. But Mars refuses …
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Death in the East
Want to share a great read? Email your suggestions to info@deshvidesh.com Death in the East Book 4 of 4: Wyndham & Banerjee Mysteries By Abir Mukherjee 1905, London – As a young constable, Sam Wyndham is on his usual East London beat when he comes …
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A Burning
Want to share a great read? Email your suggestions to info@deshvidesh.com A Burning By Megha Majumdar In this National Book Award Longlist honoree and “gripping thriller with compassionate social commentary” (USA Today), Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in …
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