The Red Tsar and poetry As a teenager, Stalin had a surprising talent for romantic poetry. Simon Sebag Montefiore wonders how the youthful scribbler became such a ruthless tyrant.
Straight shooting with the FM Coming from one of the most experienced finance ministers in the country, this book is eminently readable and re-readable.
Simply single This collection of essays advocates the joys of being footloose and fancy free.
BROWSERS NOOK
Inward looking The characters in this book are caught up in their own introspections and their stories get lost in a maze of words.
Some vice chancellors are facing corruption charges, but they are refusing to resign. Should they continue in their posts until they are proved guilty? We invite our readers to express their opinion in 100 words. Responses may be sent to Deccan Herald, No 75, M G Road, Bangalore - 560001 or e-mail: editordh@deccanherald.co.in. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
