Making of a fundamentalist Mohsin Hamid describes the
crumbling world of a modern-day
janissary, and how America, post 9/11, makes a fundamentalist
of the latter.
Of memory and sound Rachel
Lichtensteins On Brick Lane is the fascinating story of East Londons most famous street and mirrors changes across the country, says Hilary Spurling
Voyage of discovery This book is about the religious
dilemmas a Muslim woman faces.
BROWSERS NOOK
Unveiling the beauty of Manas Manas National Park A Pictorial handbook
S Thakur & D Parasher,
Red River/LBS, pp 200.
BOOK RACK Religion in Indian History; Edited by Irfan Habib Tulika Books, This volume provides a collection of studies that deal with the role of religion in Indian history.
The power game in Karnataka is headed for a climax. In October, the credibility of JD(S) will be put to test when it has to hand over power to BJP. Will the JD(S) do so? If yes, will B S Yediyurappa become the chief minister?
Deccan Herald invited readers to send in their predictions. Many argued that JD(S) would hand over the baton to BJP, but it would still be advantageous to JD(S) in the new dispensation.
Others were sure that BJP won’t gain power but will win public sympathy.
