Published in 1958, “The suffrage of Elvira” is second fiction novel by Sir V S Naipaul (after The Mystic Masseur) and is set in the colonial world of Trinidad. The story revolves around election in the small town of Elvira portraying variety of characters, each eccentric in its own way but ruthlessly real and tells the story of the transition ... Read More »
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Reader’s Digest India | February 2012 Issue | Magazine Reviews
The latest issue of Reader’s digest is out and we were waiting for reviewing the same. Here are the details about the Reader’s Digest India February 2012 Issue. Read More »
The Mystic Masseur by Sir V S Naipaul | Book Review
This first work of fiction by V S Naipaul was published in 1957 wherein he introduced the readers to the world of Trinidad in West Indies featuring the character of a young man called Ganesh Ramsumair, who by combination of luck and some cunning achieved wealth, success and political power to become one of the most popular men in Trinidad. ... Read More »
A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson | Book Review
Every student feels that textbooks are the most efficient soporifics, especially science textbooks. Why most of us feel bored after reading a paragraph or two of an article on science (if it is not about something dazzling that would radically change your daily life)? Read More »
Reader’s Digest India | January 2012 Issue | Magazine Reviews
Loosing weight is the mantra of the generation now. Actually when you hear about the new year resolution this is surely part of most people’s list of resolutions. There is entire industry working on weight loosing stuffs including foods, sport accessories, exercises, coaching, videos and many more. Of course taking good care of health is a must thing in one’s ... Read More »
The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie | Book Review
Published in 1936, The ABC Murders added significantly to Agatha Christie’s fame as a genius of a crime-writer. The book is considered one of her best works and is a thrilling adventure from start to end.The book features Hercule Poirot in his full glory along with Arthur Hastings and Inspector Japp of Scotland Yard. The chase starts when Poirot receives ... Read More »