Book Review - “When Mira Went Forth And Multiplied” by Shinie Antony by Vinod Joseph
What happens when
Charlie by Vinod Joseph
Slowly it dawned on me that Charlie wasn’t going to call me “Sir”. Most probably he didn’t call anyone Sir, not even Kunal.
Book Review: "The Emperor's Writings" by Dirk Collier by Vinod Joseph
Collier’s fictionalised autobiography of Emperor Akbar is an excellent read
Can Pakistan Manage A Return To Pre 9/11 Days? by Vinod Joseph
Pakistan had a good deal going prior to 9/11
Book Review: "Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi And His Struggle With India" by Joseph Lelyveld by Vinod Joseph
After reading Lelyveld’s account, I came away with the conclusion that Gandhiji was definitely a unique soul, a very shrewd soul and the most determined soul I’ve ever heard of. He was also, warts and all, was a very good and kind-hearted soul. But was he a Mahatma?
Book Review: "Empire of the Moghul" by Alex Rutherford by Vinod Joseph
These books show human nature at its most generous as well as at the gutter level
Book Review: Tinderbox – The Past and Future of Pakistan by M. J. Akbar by Vinod Joseph
A brilliant book which is a ‘must read’ for anyone interested in the Sub-Continent’s past and more importantly its future.
Book Review: “Beautiful Thing: Inside The Secret World Of Bombay’s Dance Bars” by Sonia Faleiro by Vinod Joseph
Tears are the indulgences of those who haven’t suffered enough.
Book Review – Show Me A Hero – By Aditya Sudarshan by Vinod Joseph
Definitely a good read, though not a light read. This novel moves along slowly, the sort of book which forces the reader to put it down after every dozen pages and reflect.
Book Review: "India: A Traveller’s Literary Companion" by Vinod Joseph
A collection of short stories that seek to ‘present’ India
Book Review: The Happy Associate by Urja by Vinod Joseph
Urja is a pioneer among Indian writers. Until now, no other Indian writer has portrayed and caricatured white-collar lifestyles in this fashion.
Book Review: "A Tika for Jung Bahadur" Selected Short Stories by Jug Suraiya by Vinod Joseph
Jug Suraiya transports his readers to a privileged world.
Book Review: "Jinnah" by Jaswant Singh by Vinod Joseph
Why did Jinnah fight for an independent Pakistan? Did he genuinely believe that Muslims would not be treated fairly in India? That creating Pakistan was the only possible way Muslims’ rights could be protected?
Book Review: "A Journey" by Tony Blair by Vinod Joseph
Tony Blair’s journey makes a compelling read for any political aficionado.
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
