Book Review: "Doing Dangerously Well" By Carole Enahoro by Richard Marcus
The potential was there for an intelligent and bitingly funny book, but the author opted for the easy laugh instead. It’s a pity because Enahoro is obviously intelligent and well informed with a good eye for the ridiculous on both sides of any issue. With a tighter focus she’ll serve up some fine political satire in the future.
Book Review: ‘Curry Is Thicker Than Water’ by Jasmine D’Costa by Vinod Joseph
An eminently readable collection of short stories from banker turned writer Jasmine D’Costa
The Power of Positive Thinking by Buddhadeb Bose
This is a thought provoking article showing the importance of positive attitude.
Interview: Mike Bonanno Of The Yes Men by Richard Marcus
The world would be a lot better place if politicians and industry leaders talked more like the Yes Men and a lot less like themselves.
Life by Nina Sud
Life – What’s it about – one answer.
DVD Review: "The End Of Poverty?" by Richard Marcus
Poverty and starvation exist because of the greed of a few and the ignorance of many – after watching this movie no one will be able to plead ignorance ever again.
Book Review : "The Elegance Of The Hedgehog" By Muriel Barbery by Pushpak Karnick
Muriel Barbery’s highly acclaimed novel asks the reader to embark upon a fascinating journey along two interconnected threads of narrative – Renée, the main protagonist, a fifty-four year old concierge at number 7, rue de Grenelle, and Paloma, a precocious twelve year old girl who hides her sharp intellect behind a mask of mediocrity.
Book Review: "Maria’s Room" by Shreekumar Varma by Vinod Joseph
After you finish reading Maria’s Room, you are very likely to decide that you will read it again some other time in the not too distant future.
A Digressive Obituary by Roy Lazarus
The life and times of Afeem C.
Book Review: "The Seven Veils Of Seth" by Ibrahim al-Koni by Richard Marcus
Not only is the story a pleasure to read, it also gives the reader something of an introduction to the life of the Tuareg.
