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Book review: Kalkatta by Kunal Basu

The city of Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is more than mere backdrop in  Kunal Basu`s sixth work of fiction: it is a heaving,  twisting, tortuous companion to the hero Jamshed Alam. In order  to traverse his life, Jami  has to first learn  to traverse Kalkatta. The author presents the city in the most markedly…

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Book review: Aleph Books` City Monographs

Cry, the beloved city It is neither compulsory nor mandatory but I feel the need to make this admission: I am not an outsider. Though not of Kannada origin, I have been a resident of Bangalore/Bengaluru since the start of the 80s. That`s been over three decades, during which I have lived, worked, married, learned…

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