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Book excerpt from ‘Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket’: On how the 1996 World Cup bid was won
Firstcricket Staff • 2 years agoAn excerpt from 'Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket' provides a brief look at how the 1996 World Cup bid was won with Jagmohan Dalmiya and Madhavrao Scindia representing India's interests.
Book excerpt: Kala Krishnan's Mahasena: Part One of the Murugan Trilogy is a peek into the legend of Kartikeya
Kala Krishnan • 3 years agoBook excerpt: In Economist Gandhi, an exploration of how the Mahatma grappled with identity politics
Jaithirth Rao • 4 years agoThe book examines Mahatma Gandhi's economic philosophy, shedding light on why he needs to be looked at as a management guru.
Book excerpt: In 'Guilt', a woman confronts a horrific incident from her past
Harekrishna Deka • 4 years agoThe stories present a searing vision of the human condition while also brining alive Assam through unforgettable images.
Of contested legacies and a war of words: Read an excerpt from Vikram Sampath's book, featuring Savarkar and Jinnah
Vikram Sampath • 4 years agoThe book Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966 is the second in a two-part series about Savarkar's life, following Savarkar (Part 1): Echoes from a Forgotten Past, 1883–1924.
Book excerpt: In 'Job', an exploration of what one is willing to exchange for a promising career
Imayam • 4 years agoIn Video Mariamman and Other Stories, writer Padma Narayanan translates 14 of acclaimed author Imayam's short stories from the Tamil.
Book excerpt: In Life and Death of Sambhaji, a peek into the court of the Maratha ruler and whether he lived up to Shivaji's legacy
Medha Deshmukh • 4 years agoAuthor Medha Deshmukh Bhaskaran's latest novel tells the story of the illustrious Sambhaji, from dealing with the Maratha-Mughal conflict at a young age to becoming Chhatrapati soon after, and more.
Read an excerpt from Anti-Clock: Sahitya Akademi awardee VJ James' novel exploring the life of a coffin maker
Vj James • 4 years agoThe story follows coffin shop owner Hendri whose one goal in life is to see the dead body of his nemesis Satan Loppo lowered into the coffin he's carved.
Read an excerpt from If in Doubt, Wash Your Hair: Anya Hindmarch's handbook for budding entrepreneurs
Anya Hindmarch • 4 years agoFrom describing her foray into making luxury handbags to growing her small business into a huge brand, Hindmarch talks about the challenges along the way, some of the more unsettling lessons and other carefully thought out decisions that helped her forge her own path as an entrepreneur.
Book excerpt: In The Heartbeat of Trees, Peter Wohlleben explores communication between humans and trees
Peter Wohlleben • 4 years agoThe book, with the aid of the latest scientific research, shows how deeply humans are connected to the natural world.