Digging to Arabia This book, perhaps for the first time, looks at the Arab world like a Saudi would.
BROWSER'S NOOK
Inside King Khan's head This book about Shahrukh Khan is a decent read, though Indian readers will find explanations about things we already know somewhat annoying.
Ode on unbridled rage Namdeo Dhasal's poetry is an outpouring of lava that lashes out at- what he sees as- an unjust and uncaring world.
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'The Road' to glory American author Cormac McCarthy has won the James Tait Black memorial prize, UKs oldest and most literary of book awards.
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