In 1839, Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab, one of India’s greatest rulers, died and his empire was plunged into chaos. Less than a decade later, weakened … Continue reading The Exile – A novel based on the life of Maharaja Duleep Singh by Navtej Sarna
Kohinoor by William Dalrymple Dalrymple tells the earlier history, when the diamond was established as an emblem of power and sovereignty. He does this with his habitual panache, sweeping along the trail from the Mughal court in Delhi to Persia, … Continue reading Kohinoor By William Dalrymple and Anita Anand
Letters for a Nation: From Jawaharlal Nehru to His Chief Ministers 1947-1963 Insight into our first Prime Minister’s vision of a free India. His view for a secular country. Great read. Reading this book one realises that what a great … Continue reading LETTERS for a NATION From JAWAHARLAL NEHRU to HIS CHIEF MINISTERS 1947 – 63
On Guru Nanak Devji’s 550 th birthday this book teaches us that how his teachings are still relevant in both the neighbouring countries of India and Pakistan. Both countries are divided by territories but still united in their cultural and … Continue reading Walking with Nanak by Haroon Khalid
It is the story of Napoleon’s first fiancee First published this true life tale comes in the diary form giving readers inside glimpse at the young Napoleon and his family. Desiree’ is enchanted by the young officer, and he asks … Continue reading Desiree’
