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INdia has been a land of mystique and exoticism, attracting many travellers and writers to its way of life, its religions, textiles, culture, history, arts and crafts. From the east to the west, it has been a major influence on the world of design, spanning many centuries. The new book by Phyllida Jay details this aspect. The ease with which she shifts from history to

THE BOOK, SPLENDORS of Punjab Heritage, is by all standards an extraordinary journey into the past of the Sikh community aided by art and artefacts, which define the history of the Sikhs collected by the family of Dr Parvinderjit Singh Khanuja, an oncologist who has been living in Phoenix Arizona, US for the last 30 years. There is now a permanent Sikh Art gallery at

Paachakam, ‘cooking’ or ‘preparation’ in Malayalam, is the title of Sabita Radhakrishna’s latest cookbook, a compilation of heritage cuisine and legacy recipes from Kerala. Sabita’s earlier cookbooks include Aharam, which won the prestigious Gourmand French World Cookbook Award, India, in 2002, and the highly successful Annapurni, covering all major communities in Tamil Nadu. ‘The South is constantly identified with sambar and rasam. I want to

In January this year, there was a storm of social-media protests over an episode of the Sex and the City sequel series, And Just Like That. Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is invited by her new friend Seema Patel (Sarita Choudhury) to her family’s Diwali party and the two walk into a “sari” shop to buy appropriate apparel for the event. Only, as most South

“Paachakam” the Malayalam word translates “Cooking” and this book takes us through the traditional path which to food lovers is walking through cooking paradise which this treasure book takes us through. Who doesn’t love good food? This weakness is well gauged by the author and she successfully tempts us through the amazing Kerala Food Paradise.

A gripping account of the events and personalities involved in the Royal Indian Navy mutiny of February 1946, a momentous event in the history of India’s freedom struggle that has not received the attention it deserves A gripping account of the events and personalities involved in the Royal Indian Navy mutiny of February 1946, a momentous event in the history of India’s freedom struggle that

‘General Cardozo’s memoirs are as extraordinary as he is. This book chronicles the remarkable journey of a remarkable man. His courage and compassion are the stuff of legend. Except it all happened for real. Cartoos Saab is inspirational reading for every Indian.’

‘This is an amazingly inspirational life story of the evolution of a soldier, leader and a crusader over a lifespan. The story is about valour, grit, emotions and overcoming odds and seemingly insurmountable hurdles. This will surely motivate and inspire a range of readers.’

‘General Ian Cardozo is from that rare breed of men, who marched out of the Academy with a gold medal pinned on his chest only to excel not just as a scholar in uniform but to exhibit courage that defies definition. This account of his life and times tells us why this book must be read by all, especially those who wish to understand what

‘A riveting account of a lifetime of soldiering and service to the country by an extraordinary soldier, accomplished military historian and a champion for equal opportunity, particularly for soldiers and veterans with disabilities. Written in a lucid and easy style, this is a must-read for those who seek an understanding of what it means to be a part of the profession of arms in independent