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One Indian Girl: The fable of dynamics and quest for Love, by Chetan Bhagat


This is first time when Mr. Bhagat has written from a girl’s outlook. Likewise his previous work this time also his main protagonist or narrator’s name is derived from Krishna. After Hari, Shyam, Govind, Krish and Madhav, this time it’s … Continue reading

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The Sialkot Saga: A twisted tale of faith and fate, by Ashwin Sanghi


‘When it’s a question of money, everybody is of the same religion.’ The Sialkot Saga is the Story of Power, Race, Intelligence, Rivalry, Voracity, Morality and Betrayal. The Tale revolves around Arvind Bagadia and Arbaaz Sheikh both were brought up … Continue reading

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Little Women: Amazingly poignant, sweet, and sometimes sad, by Louisa May Alcott


Americans recently added Little Women by Louisa May Alcott to their top 10 favorite books. A bestseller from the time it was originally published in 1868, the story follows the lives of four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March—detailing their … Continue reading

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The Kite Runner: The sad story of two boys; one’s innocence and the other’s secrets, by Khaled Hosseini


“For you, a thousand times over.” And with that, I was crying. During my journey to The Kite runner, I had fits of emotions, I cried for Hassan, I felt sorry for Amir, I thrilled during Kite chasing, I cherished … Continue reading

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Orphan Train: A tale of suffering and perseverance by Christina Baker Kline


Orphan Train is a well written tale and compelling read about loss, adaptability, courage, friendship, hope, and finding family. The story is told from the perspective of Molly and Vivian, two brave, difficult, true-hearted women, each in their own way … Continue reading

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A House for Mr. Biswas: A Dark Humor with ironic wit by V S Naipaul


This is not a drama or an adventure; it is the story of one man’s life and his struggle in quest of respect and success. Mr. Mohun Biswas, the protagonist here is born in a poor Indian family at rural … Continue reading

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A Thousand Splendid Suns : an entrancing, melancholic and achingly beautiful novel by Khaled Hosseini


It is an incredible story set in the context of impulsive events of Afghanistan’s last 3 decades starting from the Soviet invasion to the time in power of Taliban to post-Taliban transformation that puts the violence, fear, hope, love and … Continue reading

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