A(NU) Thought

Book: The Indus Challenge Author: R. Durgadoss Publisher: Rupa Publications India The first thing that demands attention is the cover of the book. It’s intriguing! Then comes the blurb of the book, which also makes you feel that this is going to be an interesting journey. A journey of a rare blend of mythology, history and present-day fiction. The story is spread over centuries giving you a glimpse of various eras however, the most intriguing part is that of the segment of Alexander and Chandragupta, which contributes the maximum in the story. The story has lot of interesting  elements, such as there's an angle of reincarnation, ancient seal that unearths the long lost mystery . It is the author’s deep-rooted passion for Indian mythology, history and philosophy that has resulted into a well-researched and well-thought series. It can be a good addition to your library, especially if you a lover of mythological and historical fiction.  My rating: ...

Image Source Book: The Four Patriots Author: Sumit Agarwal Publisher: Rupa Publications India All of us, yes all of us, have a patriot in us; maybe somewhere hidden in our sub-conscious, covered under the daily chaos or dumped under the layers of bitterness in the system. But most of us tend to accept the situations thrown at us. Even if we initiate a change, often we are unable to execute it till the end, owing to varies reasons, such as lack of support, knowledge, expertise or strategies. The Four Patriots is a saga of four such individuals, who overcome their personal griefs and surface to make a positive change in the society, in the country.   The story revolves around four youth who at some point of time has been affected by the system in some or the other way. Those events stirs a strong desire in them to change the faulty systems and corruption that is creeping up in every corner of nation. They begin their journey in their own different ways, only to come...