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Book review: Veerappan, Chasing the Brigand by K Vijay Kumar

Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand by K Vijay Kumar. Rupa Publications. I wanted this book to read like a thriller, the author states in his Acknowledgments. And that is exactly what Veerappan… reads like: a bracing, fast-paced thriller that keeps the reader hooked and happy. It could be described as a crackling good yarn except, as…

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a quick look at some good books

A quick look at some good books

A quick look at some good books  Another excellent read, THE DIG/Keeladi and the Politics of India`s Past  by Sowmiya Ashok. Hachette India.The author takes up the topic of Keeladi`s archaeological finds since its discovery in 2014, juxtaposes it against Harappan/IVC finds, mixes in a good dose of humour, and  delivers info that informs, and…

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