India: the Future is Now
Author: Shashi Tharoor (ed)
Publisher: Wisdom, Rs 495
This one-of-a-kind book brings together India’s young parliamentarians, cutting across ideologies, geographies and political affiliations. They provide perspectives on a wide range of issues from cutting-edge technology to rural development; from world-class healthcare to affordable bio fuels; from infrastructure-building to cyber security; from sweeping political reforms to education for all. Despite the seemingly contrasting paths, they all stand united in their desire to uplift the poor.
THE WEIGHT lOSS ClUB
Author: Devapriya Roy
Publisher: Rupa, Rs 250
This is the story of stay-at-home mum Monalisa; Meera, who is bullied by her traditional mother-in-law; Abeer, who isn’t sure how to impress the glamorous Mandy; academic Aparajita, who has no takers on the marriage mart; and Treeza, a former school secretary now sunk in gloom. Into their midst arrives Oxford-returned Sandhya: Half hippie, half saadhvi, full spiritual guru. Under her aegis is formed The Weight loss Club, throwing the lives of our heroes and heroines into utter and delightful disarray.
Taking the Taj
Author: Shivjeet Kullar
Publisher: Amaryllis, Rs 325
Inside the Taj, a young historian races to uncover a dramatic secret. It is a four-hundred-year-old secret as surprising as it is shocking, and it can change the way we look at the Taj. Shivjeet Kullar conjures up an intriguing account of complexities of human emotions, situations, love and lust. The novel takes you from the highs of power and rebellion to the lows of poverty and submission. A nail-biting account of an unforgettable 24 hours at the Taj.