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September 19, 2019
Review: One Day Wonders
One Day Wonders by Sunil Gavaskar
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A superb book on the Benson and Hedges World Cup 1985 held in Australia and Rothmans Cup in Sharjah. A detailed account from the Ace opener Sunil Gavaskar on his captainship, Indian batting and bowling especially Srikanth, Kapildev and spin legend Sivaramakrishnan. A must book for cricket fans.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A superb book on the Benson and Hedges World Cup 1985 held in Australia and Rothmans Cup in Sharjah. A detailed account from the Ace opener Sunil Gavaskar on his captainship, Indian batting and bowling especially Srikanth, Kapildev and spin legend Sivaramakrishnan. A must book for cricket fans.
September 14, 2019
Review: Sita - Tamil
Sita - Tamil by Amish Tripathi
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
My brother told me about Amish Tripathi and the books he had written. Keeping that in mind I choose the book 2 of The Ram Chandra series. The characterisation and the management of Lord Ram explained by my teacher Mathi Srinivasan in my college days also piqued my interest to read this book. But I was very
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
My brother told me about Amish Tripathi and the books he had written. Keeping that in mind I choose the book 2 of The Ram Chandra series. The characterisation and the management of Lord Ram explained by my teacher Mathi Srinivasan in my college days also piqued my interest to read this book. But I was very
September 3, 2019
Ashoka: the Search for India's Lost Emperor - Review
Charles Allen one of the great chroniclers of India, a traveller, and a historian his book Ashoka The Search for India's Lost Emperor is a discovery of the Great Indian King who patronised Buddhism and showed religious tolerance. The above book has 16 chapters, The Breaking of Idols, The Golden Column of Firoz Shah, Objects of Enquiry, Enter Alexander, Furious Orientalists, The Long Shadow of
August 25, 2019
Review: Thamizhaga Varalatril Kalapirar Kaalam
Thamizhaga Varalatril Kalapirar Kaalam by T.K.Raveendran
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The author has given some insight into the dark ages of South Indian history. A good read.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The author has given some insight into the dark ages of South Indian history. A good read.
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August 6, 2019
Review: The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything by Stephen Hawking
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the compilation of seven lectures given by Stephen Hawking. The first lecture is the outline of history of the universe from the big bang to black holes. He briefly describes the previous ideas about the universe. The second lecture he describes theories of gravity of Newton and
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is the compilation of seven lectures given by Stephen Hawking. The first lecture is the outline of history of the universe from the big bang to black holes. He briefly describes the previous ideas about the universe. The second lecture he describes theories of gravity of Newton and
July 16, 2019
Celtic Empire - Clive Cussler
One of my favourite hero "Dirk Pitt" latest adventure "Celtic Empire" wirtten by Clive has been released couple of weeks back. Below is the blurb.
Clive Cussler, "The Grand Master of Adventure," sends his intrepid heroes Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino on their wildest, boldest mission into the ancient world, unlocking extraordinary secrets and solving hideous crimes. Another fabulous read from
Clive Cussler, "The Grand Master of Adventure," sends his intrepid heroes Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino on their wildest, boldest mission into the ancient world, unlocking extraordinary secrets and solving hideous crimes. Another fabulous read from
June 1, 2019
Review: Indus Valley Tamil Civilization - A New Outlook
Indus Valley Tamil Civilization - A New Outlook by Dr. R.Madhivanan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The author had given substantiating proof that the Indus script is from left to right and it is proto Tamil.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The author had given substantiating proof that the Indus script is from left to right and it is proto Tamil.
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May 14, 2019
Review: The Critical Years Of An Immortal Legend
The Critical Years Of An Immortal Legend by Dr. H.V.Hande
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A tear jerker book on three-month critical period of MGR life in 1984. This book is a treasure trove of information pertaining to the treatment given to MGR in India and abroad.I was little astonished that how MGR's doctor did not took any steps from September 15th to October 4th on
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A tear jerker book on three-month critical period of MGR life in 1984. This book is a treasure trove of information pertaining to the treatment given to MGR in India and abroad.I was little astonished that how MGR's doctor did not took any steps from September 15th to October 4th on
Review: புரட்சி தலைவர் எம். ஜி.ஆர். மறுபிறவியெடுத்த வரலாறு
புரட்சி தலைவர் எம். ஜி.ஆர். மறுபிறவியெடுத்த வரலாறு by டாக்டர் எச் வி ஹண்டே
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A tear jerker book on three-month critical period of MGR life in 1984. This book is a treasure trove of information pertaining to the treatment given to MGR in India and abroad.I was little astonished that how MGR's doctor did not took any steps from September 15th
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A tear jerker book on three-month critical period of MGR life in 1984. This book is a treasure trove of information pertaining to the treatment given to MGR in India and abroad.I was little astonished that how MGR's doctor did not took any steps from September 15th
April 17, 2019
Review: Vivek, Vishnu, Oru Vidukadhai
Vivek, Vishnu, Oru Vidukadhai by Rajesh Kumar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As usual stuff, very interesting plot line. Nearly after 30 years I am reading Rajesh Kumar novels, thanks to Amazon prime. The protagonist Vivek takes up the murder case of D.I.G. Palraj and I.A.S. Officer Ravinder by snake bite. Same time he receives sms from the killer which fuels the plot
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As usual stuff, very interesting plot line. Nearly after 30 years I am reading Rajesh Kumar novels, thanks to Amazon prime. The protagonist Vivek takes up the murder case of D.I.G. Palraj and I.A.S. Officer Ravinder by snake bite. Same time he receives sms from the killer which fuels the plot
