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The Kashmir imbroglio (30 September 12:00) |
| KASHMIR: Chandran; Aazhi Pathippagam, 12, First Main Road, United India Colony, Kodambakkam, Chennai-600024. Rs. 195. A PROFOUND book on the Kashmir imbroglio, rare of its kind in Tamil. On... |
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People’s poet (30 September 12:00) |
| KALOJI NARAYANA RAO: Pervaram Jagannadham; Sahitya Akademi, Ravindra Bhavan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001. Rs.40. KALOJI STANDS as an icon even today in the minds of the Telangana ... |
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Art appreciation (30 September 12:00) |
| KATHAKALI RASAYANAM: Akavoor Narayanan; Mathrubhumi Books, Cherootty Road, Kozhikode-673001. Rs. 50. IN AYURVEDA, Rasayanam is a medicinal paste that gives a refreshing vigour. The title ap... |
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Law in a democracy (30 September 12:00) |
| Overview of the concept and relevance of the Rule of Law in the Indian context today |
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Food marketing and price stability (30 September 12:00) |
| FROM PARASTATALS TO PRIVATE TRADE — Lessons from Asian Agriculture: Edited by Shahidur Rashid, Ashok Gulati and Ralph Cummings Jr.; Oxford University Press, YMCA Library Building, Jai Sing... |
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Short story anthology in translation (30 September 12:00) |
| INTIMATE MOMENTS AND OTHER STORIES: G.S.Balakrishnan; Edited and translated from the original Tamil by G.B.Prabhat, Kriyator in association with Westland Ltd., 571, Poonamallee High Road, Am... |
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Science of music (30 September 12:00) |
| An authoritative handbook on the fundamentals of Carnatic music with an accompanying compact disc |
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Challenging assumptions (30 September 12:00) |
| Issues involved in the tryst with religions in the context of conversion |
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Self-enquiry (23 September 12:00) |
| ENNAMVASAPPADUM: Translation by Sivasankari and Lalitha Venkatesh of the lectures by Swami Suddhananda, Vanathi Pathippakam, 23 Deenadayalu Street, T.Nagar, Chennai-600017. Rs.60. THIS TRAN... |
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Integral Yoga (23 September 12:00) |
| DIVYA JIVANA: Tr. by Ko. Chennabasappa of the original “The Life Divine” by Sri Aurobindo, Sri Aravinda Prakashana, Basaveshwarnagar, Bangalore-560086, Rs.500. TO INTERPRET Sri Aurobind... |
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Swedish poetry (23 September 12:00) |
| URNGUNNAVARKKULLA KATHUKAL (Modern Swedish Poems): Tr. by Satchidanandan; D.C. Books, Kottayam-686012. Rs.100. THIS IS a Malayalam translation of a collection of Swedish poems, a first in ... |
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Alleviation of poverty (23 September 12:00) |
| An attempt to understand the link between public expenditure and poverty reduction |
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Pan-Asian literary venture (23 September 12:00) |
| ASIA LITERARY REVIEW—Summer 2008 No.8: Chris Wood-Editor-in-Chief; Pub. by Print Work Limited, 2710, Citibank Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong. Hong Kong $ 99. Ever since it was r... |
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Overview of the global economy (23 September 12:00) |
| WORLD ECONOMIC SITUATION AND PROSPECTS 2008: Academic Foundation on behalf of the United Nations; 4772/23 Bharat Ram Road, (23, Ansari Road), Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002. Rs. 595. This is... |
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Analytical approach to the Vedas (23 September 12:00) |
| An interpretation of the Vedas on the basis of archaeological and historical data, and linguistic analysis |
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Anthology on Bharathi (16 September 12:00) |
| BHARATHI 125 AYVUK KALANJIYAM: Ed. by A.Arivunambi & K.Ravi; Varshan Pirasuram; 23/64, Rameswaram Street, T.Nagar, Chennai-600017. Rs.600. THIS COLLECTION of papers is the outcome of the i... |
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Autobiographical fiction (16 September 12:00) |
| MADHURAVANI – Oohathmaka Athmakatha: Pennepalli Gopalakrishna, Visu Communications Pvt. Ltd. Opp. NIMS, Punjagutta, Hyderabad and 3B, Orchid Villa, West Marredpalli, Secunderabad-26 Rs.125... |
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Literary miscellany (16 September 12:00) |
| ANANYA: Ed. by K. Chinnapa Gowda, Prof. Sri Krishna Bhat Arthikaje Felicitation Committee, No.111, Habibulla Road, T.Nagar, Chennai -600017. Rs 450. This volume is a bouquet of literary com... |
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Water and the poor (16 September 12:00) |
| Argument that water is central to any programme that has the objective of reducing poverty |
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Festschrift to a mentor (16 September 12:00) |
| A PASSIONATE HUMANITARIAN – V.K.R.V. Rao: Ed. by S.L.Rao et al.; Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore & Academic Foundation, 4772-73/23, Bharat Ram Road (23 Ansari Road), Da... |
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On the trail of the Buddha (16 September 12:00) |
| THE WHEEL AND ITS TRACKS — A History of Buddhism in Early Andhra: Sashi Sekhar; Pub. by Mokkapati Subbarayudu, 86-4-16/1, Vadrevu Nagar, Manthena Gardens, Tilak Road, Rajahmundry. Rs.2500.... |
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Crucial maritime space (16 September 12:00) |
| The changing strategic and economic dynamics of the Indian Ocean Region |
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Narrative art form (16 September 12:00) |
| HARIKATHA—Samaratha Ramadas’ Contribution to the Art of Spiritual Story Telling: I.P.Meera Grimes; Indica Books, D 40/18 Godowlia, Varanasi- 221001 (U.P.) Rs.250. Harikatha kalakshepams... |
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Ancient wisdom (09 September 12:00) |
| RUK, YAJUR, SAMA, ATHARVANA VEDANGALUM PATHU UPANISHADANGALUM: Vaduvoor Narayanan — Editor; Narmadha Pathippagam, 10, Nana Street, Pondy Bazar, T. Nagar, Chennai-600017. Rs. 650. THE VEDA... |
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Hallowed shrines (09 September 12:00) |
| TEVARATTIRUVULA — Part 3: Sudha Seshayyan; Vikatan Publications, 757, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002. Rs. 110. THIS HANDY volume comprises 18 articles on various temples in Tamil Nadu and mor... |
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When drama takes centre stage (09 September 12:00) |
| INDIRA PARTHASARATHY NATAKANGAL: (Tamil) Kizhakku Pathippagam, 33/15, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai-600018. Rs. 400. Dramatic movement is Indira Parthasarathy’s hallmark, be it short o... |
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A metaphor for cultural transition (09 September 12:00) |
| THE DEVADASI AND THE SAINT— The Life and Times of Bangalore Nagarathnamma: V. Sriram; EastWest Books (Madras) Pvt. Ltd., 571, Poonamalle High Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai-600029. Rs. 275 T... |
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A multilayered spiritual odyssey (09 September 12:00) |
| The Beats’ passage to India in search of God and their encounter with its poets, saints and charlatans |
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Master of speech (02 September 12:00) |
| MARUTHI PERURAIKAL: Ilangai Jayaraj; Vanathi Pathippakam, 23, Deenadayalu Street, T. Nagar, Chennai-600017. Rs. 50. MARUTHI, POPULARLY known as Hanuman, is one of the significant characters... |
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Tribal fiction (02 September 12:00) |
| JENU AKASHADA ARAMANEYO: Ksheerasagara; Navakarnataka Publications (P) Ltd, 11, Embassy Centre, Crescent Road, Bangalore-560001. Rs. 90. THIS NOVEL centred on the inhabitants of a rehabilit... |
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History in first person (02 September 12:00) |
| Story of the leader of the Cuban Revolution related in terms of social and historical processes |
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Of survival and negotiation (02 September 12:00) |
| IN RADHA’S NAME — Widows and Other Women in Brindaban: Malini Bhattacharya; West Bengal Commission for Women and Tulika Books, 35A/1, (III Floor), Shahpur Jat, New Delhi-110049. Rs. 200.... |
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Security in core banking system (02 September 12:00) |
| CORE BANKING SOLUTION— Evaluation of Security and Controls: Revathy Sriram, P.K. Ramanan and R. Chandrasekhar; Prentice-Hall India Private Limited, M-97, Connaught Circus, New Delhi-110001... |
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Sectarian Upanishads (02 September 12:00) |
| SAIVA UPANISHADS: Rs. 400. With commentary of Sri Upanishad Brahmayogin, complied by A. Mahadev Sastry, (Sanskrit): Both the books pub. by Oriental Book Centre 5824, Near Shiv Mandir, New Ch... |
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Images of the past (02 September 12:00) |
| Anthology of essays on the civilisation and spiritual culture of Tamil society |
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Socialist politician (26 August 12:00) |
| VARALATRUDAN PAYANITHTHA MAAMANITHAR: A.V. Anilkumar; Vikatan Pirasuram, 757, Anna Salai, Chennai-600002. Rs. 55. THE BOOK, as the title states, is the “historic travels of a great man”... |
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History through novel (26 August 12:00) |
| JANAKATHA — Novel: N. Prabhakaran; DC Books, DC Kizhakemuri Edam, Good Shepherd Street, Kottayam-686001. Rs. 110. EVERY VILLAGE has its share of folklore and history. History is normally ... |
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Diffusion of power (26 August 12:00) |
| The challenge the United States faces in this century and why it is being nice to India |
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Role models for all time (26 August 12:00) |
| THE WOMEN OF THE MAHABHARATA — The Question of Truth: Chaturvedi Badrinath; Orient Longman Private Limited, 3-6-752, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad-500029. Rs. 395. They have never been far away... |
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Versatile Carnatic music composer (26 August 12:00) |
| OOTTUKKADU VENKATA KAVI — Life and Contributions, along with Kamakshi Navavaranams (Rs. 99) and Saptaratna Krithis (Rs. 150): Chitravina N. Ravikiran; Copies can be had from Karnatic Music... |
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Ancient Indian art and culture (26 August 12:00) |
| Collection of essays including some by pioneers on the arts of India seen through the lens of ancient literature |
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Dravidian society and culture (19 August 12:00) |
| T. R. SESHAIYANGARIN DRAVIDA INDIA: Tamil Version by Ka.Pa. Aravanan; Tamizh Kottam, 2, Munirathinam Street, Ayyavu Colony, Aminjikarai, Chennai-600029. Rs. 150. IT IS heartening to note th... |
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Kalidasa’s classic (19 August 12:00) |
| RAGHUVAMSA MAHAKAVYAM OF KALIDASA: Tamil translation by V.S.Venkatraghavachariar; Pub. by The Little Flower Company, New No. 36, North Street, West CIT Nagar, Chennai-600035. Rs. 160. KALID... |
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Human sensitivities (19 August 12:00) |
| EE JEEVITHAMKONDU ITHRAMATHRAM: Madhavikkutty, DC Books, DC Kizhakemuri Edam, Good Shepherd Street, Kottayam-686001. Rs. 40. MADHAVIKKUTTY, KNOWN to the English-reading public as Kamala Das... |
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Political tour de force (19 August 12:00) |
| Trajectory of the meteoric rise of one who has become a name to reckon with in politics |
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Festschrift on medieval India (19 August 12:00) |
| RETHINKING A MILLENNIUM — Perspectives on Indian History from the Eighth to the Eighteenth Century, Essays for Harbans Mukhia: Ed. by Rajat Datta; Aaakar Books, 28 E Pkt. IV, Mayur Vihar P... |
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Story of enterprise and courage (19 August 12:00) |
| GO KISS THE WORLD: Subroto Bagchi; Penguin Books India Pvt. Ltd., 11, Community Centre, Panchsheel Enclave, New Delhi-110017. Rs. 399. This is a delightfully written autobiography of a succ... |
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Poetry anthology in translation (19 August 12:00) |
| BUDDING MOUSTACHE — Blooming Poetry: Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi, Translated by K. Chellappan; Tamizhkani Pathippagam; Chennai. Copies can be had from Poompuhar Pathippagam, 127 (Old no.63), ... |
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