The Retired Policeman – A Short Story by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On March 13, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

The nature seemed in the horripilation of the coolness of the last night. Unexpectedly a raining has watered the soil and trees. A swift wind came towards for smooching me with its comfort giving lips.

The Dark Defile: Britain’s Catastrophic Invasion of Afghanistan, 1838-1842 by Diana Preston

On March 10, 2012, in Book Reviews, History, Military, Nonfiction, by Editor

Convinced in 1838 that Britain’s invaluable empire in India was threatened by Russia, Persia, and Afghan tribes, the British government ordered its Army of the Indus into Afghanistan to oust from power the independent-minded king, Dost Mohammed, and install in Kabul the unpopular puppet ruler Shah Shuja.

Beautiful Thing – Inside the Secret World of Bombay’s Dance Bars by Sonia Faleiro

On March 1, 2012, in Book Reviews, Nonfiction, Social Studies, by Editor

Sonia Faleiro was a reporter in search of a story when she met Leela, a beautiful and charismatic bar dancer with a story to tell. Leela introduced Sonia to the underworld of Bombay’s dance bars: a world of glamorous women, of fierce love, sex and violence, of customers and gangsters, of police, prostitutes and pimps.

Jawaaharlal Nehru: The Master Builder of a Nation – An Essay by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On February 27, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

The meaning of Jawaahar is Gem. Jawaaharlal Nehru was unique and unbeatable. Precious Gem of India. Despite of his separation in 1964, each citizen of India keep the memory of the Great man in his heart as an unfaded Rose flower.

The Story Of The Great Soul – Mahatma Gandhi – The Father Of The Nation Of India

On February 21, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

I know nobody in the world will be ignorant about this half naked man. Despite of his study in law, he himself chosen the dressing of a poor Indian citizen throwing away his pants and such decorations of a barrister.

Khajuraho India – A Moment Of Erotic Dreams by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On February 12, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Editor

In the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh, there is a district known as Chathaarpure, where you can see a lot of beautiful Temples there. In ancient times there were growing numerous date palms, which being called as Khajur in Hindi language

A Lovesong for India: Tales from the East and West by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

On February 7, 2012, in Book Reviews, Fiction, Short Stories, by Editor

In this expansive story collection, acclaimed writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala continues her lifelong meditation on East and West. Set in India, England, and New York City, A Lovesong for India reveals what unites us across oceans, cultures, and lifetimes.

Kama Sutra by Vatsyayana – Newly Translated

On February 1, 2012, in Book Reviews, Health, Mind & Body, History, Nonfiction, by Editor

Untold numbers of readers are curious about the Kama Sutra but put off by its clichéd image as an erotic Oriental curiosity. This elegant edition offers a compelling modern translation of a classic Indian masterpiece-and a wry and entertaining account of human desire and foibles.

Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity by Katherine Boo

On January 31, 2012, in Book Reviews, History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Travel, by Editor

From Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo, a landmark work of narrative nonfiction that tells the dramatic and sometimes heartbreaking story of families striving toward a better life in one of the twenty-first century’s great, unequal cities.

Buddha: Transfiguration Of A Prince – An Essay by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

On January 23, 2012, in Guest Writers, Joy J. Kaimaparamban, by Joy J. Kaimaparamban

Gauthama who had been known as Buddha and Siddhartha after getting ‘Light of Knowledge’ was born in Lumbini. It is in Kapilavassthu, which is situating in the north part of Basthi district in Uthar Pradesh. He took birth as the son of the King Suddhodana.