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Indian Summers | British TV Serial On Indian Canvas | Personal Views

“Indian Summers” is one of the latest historical fiction series produced in UK that started airing worldwide on TV this year. Thanks to the stupendous budget and effective advertising campaign, it was one of the highly anticipated dramas of the year. Based in the Simla of 1932, this historical fiction series follows lives of British socialites in the era when ... Read More »

The Kill List by Frederick Forsyth | Book Review

The Kill List - by Frederick Forsyth - Book Cover

Ever since his rise to fame with The Day of the Jackal (Published in 1971), Frederick Forsyth has created a niche and fan following. The theme of his stories has travelled through post world war era – to cold war – to troubled Middle East and now international terrorism. Published in 2013 by Random House, The Kill List is latest ... Read More »

The Adjustment Bureau | Movie Review

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As noted previously on this blog, Philip K Dick’s stories have inspired numerous motion picture adaptations. Another member of that long list is the 2011 American film “The Adjustment Bureau” which was loosely based on short story named “Adjustment Team“. The film revolves around the well-publicised American notion of the “Big Brother is watching you“. It also briefly discusses the ... Read More »

No Comebacks by Frederick Forsyth | Book Reviews

No Comebacks - Book by Fredrick Forsyth - cover page

No Comebacks is a collection of ten short stories by Frederic Forsyth. These stories, with themes of blackmail, betrayal and murder, were published individually over the years 1972-1979 and as a collection in 1982. All the stories portray the author’s characteristic affinity for portraying routine of professional lives in meticulous details and an attempt at a surprising twist at the ... Read More »

The Casual Vacancy by J K Rowling | Book Review

When she was struggling to find a publisher for the first Harry Potter book, J K Rowling would not have imagined that once published, this will become an all time bestseller and lead to her writing a series of seven books and a paraphernalia of smaller books that belong to the same magical world including “Quidditch through ages”, “Stories of ... Read More »

The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart | Book Review

Mary Stewart is widely known for her celebrated series based on the legend of King Arthur and his enchanter Merlin. But, she also wrote a few delightful books for the young ones. The little broomstick was her first novel for kids. Published in 1971, this book was based on the popular notions of the western world regarding magic that include ... Read More »

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