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In Translation: Kana (Spine/Backbone) Marathi Poem
Bringing to you all one of the best poems, by an eminent Indian Marathi poet Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar, popularly known by his pen name, Kusumagraj. 'Kanaa' meaning spine/backbone is such a beautiful poem, which I happened to read in school as schoolwork. But stayed with me since then. ‘Kanaa’ captures the fighting spirit of a… Continue reading In Translation: Kana (Spine/Backbone) Marathi Poem
In Review: The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Author: Agatha Christie The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie Format: Kindle Genre: Fiction, Crime, Mystery ★★★★ This is my third meeting with the world-famous Hercule Poirot. This is Ms. Christie’s first book starring M Poirot and his friend Hastings. M Poirot is a renowned detective from Belgium and a refugee in England during… Continue reading In Review: The Mysterious Affair at Styles
In Review: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Author: Agatha Christie The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Format: Kindle Genre: Fiction, Crime, Mystery ★★★★ I read "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie at the start of this year. Since then, I have wanted to read another of M. Poirot novels. Without spoiling anything let me tell you the plot… Continue reading In Review: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
In Review: India’s Bravehearts : Untold Stories from the Indian Army
Author: Lt Gen Satish Dua (Retired) India’s Bravehearts : Untold Stories from the Indian Army by Lt Gen Satish Dua (Retired) Format: Kindle Genre: Nonfiction ★★★★★ Very few times in my life I come across a book where I am unable to review it. This was a such mesmerizing read. I find myself incapable of… Continue reading In Review: India’s Bravehearts : Untold Stories from the Indian Army
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