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 State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government move justified? 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 latest by 2 pm on Saturday. A selection of responses will be published in Sunday’s edition.
