A story of growth, and the sacrifices people make to maintain life’s elusive equilibrium Andrew Josef feedback@postnoon.com The strangest thing about war is one often tends to forget those who do not fight it. And by fight it I mean man the guns, brave the snipers and mines, and above all look into a man’s eyes [...]
Shamini Flint is back with her Inspector Singh Investigates series and this time the potbellied, bumbling Singapore-based cop finds his latest mission in aamchi Mumbai. Forced to go on a sick leave by his superior, Singh is rather bored, which is why he lets his wife cart him along to India for her niece’s wedding. [...]
Tatiana de Rosnay with this book gives her readers a glimpse of Paris of a bygone era Change is good but a lot of people end up paying a heavy price for it, sometimes for no fault of theirs. Sometimes, nostalgia becomes the only respite from the transformation which your surroundings and your own life must [...]
In a bewildering turn of events, Fifty Shades of Grey, the first installment in a trilogy, has emerged on top of book charts across the world. Why? Your guess is as good as mine The cynics are calling it “Mummy porn.” The readers are calling it “terrific.” Amazon’s calling it Kindle’s best bet since Twilight. [...]
Simple questions —and simple answers — are what we need in life. Alexander McCall Smith gives us that and much more in this book As a first time reader of McCall’s books, this book certainly presented a challenge which I willingly took on. Initially what seemed to me like mixed-up associations and threads running through, slowly became [...]
The 261 pages that comprise The Last Narco are nowhere near enough to encompass the intrigue and sheer violence of Mexico’s cartels; and the forced brevity can be immensely frustrating Andrew Josef In the 2001 film, Blow, legendary drug trafficker George Jung (played by Johnny Depp) says, “Throughout my lifetime I’ve left pieces of my [...]
Abdul Salam Zaeef delves into the roots of what has come to be the most-hunted group of militants in the world— Taliban Andrew Josef feedback@postnoon.com There’s an iconic image of Soviet Lieutenant General Boris Gromov crossing the Friendship Bridge over the Amur-Daria on February 15, 1989. As he did so he became the last Soviet [...]
How did China get here today and where is it headed from here? This book has the answers World’s largest population, largest standing army, biggest foreign currency reserves and an economy that is currently ranked third. While the developed world went on its knees as recession stuck, this Asian giant clocked double digit growth. Now, [...]
A moving novel of fathers, sons and forgiveness set in the world of Major League baseball Calico Joe is nothing like John Grisham’s earlier works. While his other bestsellers were known to be legal thrillers, Calico Joe is anything but that. It is a tale of a relationship shared by a father and son, estrangement, [...]
It’s written like a Hollywood movie combining the overall feel and structure of crime dramas like CSI and Criminal Minds. If you like this genre, you will love David Jackson’s Pariah There are so many aspects that come together to make this book a success. David Jackson has identified key elements to make a successful [...]
Enter your email address below to receive updates each time we publish new content.
| Today | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
 Clear 44°/28° |  Partly Cloudy 43°/31° | Partly Cloudy 43°/30° |
Women’s ill-health is cause for big concern
The Anonymous Alien A friend of mine was having severe pain. She refused to go to the doctor. I couldn’t figure out why, and insisted that she go. She refused. I basically said you are going whether you like it or not, then called around and got a referral to a gynaecologist at a top [...]
But… Seriously Ajay Hotchandani The theory of the Black Hole states that in the Hole, time and space don’t exist. So if you’ve entered this hole, you can take as long as you want to get ready, and you can store as many suitcases, with clothes you will never wear, above the cupboard (don’t deny [...]
BJP must survive the battle within
The second innings of UPA has been nothing short of tumultuous, marred by massive scams in every sector from rural job schemes to military purchases. When allies themselves are eyeing the jugular of the Centre, relief comes from an unexpected quarters — a divided BJP that is struggling to keep its house in order. The [...]
HR speaks Deepak Karamungikar Workplace politics is a harsh reality in India. When you take up a new role at a well-established organisation, the first few days seem fine. The smiles on everyone’s faces deceive you into believing that all is well. But a few days later, the cracks appear and a few months into [...]
Can England retain their crown?
England’s credibility is on the line as they take on West Indies in the first Test at Lord’s on Thursday. The heavy defeats in the Middle East and the Sub-Continent over the last few months have raised a lot of questions over whether England can sustain their No 1 ranking in the long run. They [...]
Loading ...
Exchange Rate
