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Bridges to Kabul
The book is cyclical - the last chapter of the book is called "Returns", like the first one
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Supreme gossip
With recent developments highlighting the role of Chief Justice of India vis-a-vis his brethren, the chapter titled 'The Fictional Concurrence of the Chief Justice' is interesting
Essential books to read for understanding inner world of court judges
The battle between the government and the judiciary has been going on for centuries
Confronting an existential crisis
Her brave attempt to work up enthusiasm for madrasas was ultimately frustrated by the reality she encountered on the ground
 "Confronting an existential crisis")
Language and power
The scope of Don't Believe a Word is impressive. It pauses to consider what modes of communication can tell us about the working of the brain, its role in communal violence in India
 "Language and power")
How UTI crisis unfolded: Former Sebi chairman UK Sinha revists the drama
The decision to stop the encashment of US-64 unit was a step that shocked investors and the entire capital market. Former SEBI chairman U K Sinha revisits the drama in his new book
 "How UTI crisis unfolded: Former Sebi chairman UK Sinha revists the drama")
Cambridge Analytica whistleblower offers the seamy side of social media
The question that remains, however, is this: Is the state a trustworthy regulator?
 "Cambridge Analytica whistleblower offers the seamy side of social media")
India from the archives
The author's commentary is minimal and designed to guide rather than influence.
 "India from the archives")
The business of eating out
Her book offers a glimpse of the turbulent careers of a handful of successful contemporary restaurateurs such as A D Singh, Riyaaz Amlani and Rahul Akerkar.
 "The business of eating out")
Memoirs of a turnaround artist
The threat to Nasdaq came from start-ups called Electronic Communications Networks (ECNs), which were providing an alternative virtual platform for stock trading.
 "Memoirs of a turnaround artist")
Sun Tzu redux
Nylan's translation of The Art of War, however, is marvellously pointy and plainspoken. Each sentence is a struck match
 "Sun Tzu redux")
Toolkit for policy-makers
The book was originally supposed to be a monograph, based on the C D Deshmukh Memorial Lecture Mr Kelkar had delivered in January 2017
 "Toolkit for policy-makers")
Decoding Digital India
The book offers useful insights into the companies that are shaping these technological changes in India, be it in the field of manufacturing, services, healthcare or human resources
 "Decoding Digital India")
Teachable moments from a schoolgirl
Ms Thunberg has also been critical of lifestyle choices made by her mother Malena Ernman and her father Svante Thunberg
 "Teachable moments from a schoolgirl")
A guide to the inequality debate
The broad canvass that the book traverses covers not just measuring poverty but the inter-linkages of poverty, inequality growth, climate change and the SDGs, all of which are of public concern
 "A guide to the inequality debate")
The story behind the Steele dossier
Book review of Crime in Progress: Inside the Steele Dossier and the Fusion GPS Investigation of Donald Trump
 "The story behind the Steele dossier")
When ISIS found home in India
Kabir Taneja details how an attempt to organise a group that would align itself with the so-called Islamic State almost took off
 "When ISIS found home in India")
The mind of a champion
The book introduces us to many other characters on the chess circuit, and chess is full of fascinating characters
 "The mind of a champion")
Bridges to the digital mainstream
Book review of Bridgital Nation: Solving Technologies People Problem
 "Bridges to the digital mainstream")
Cans and Kants of incredible India
Book review of Incredible India: Synergies for Growth and Governance
 "Cans and Kants of incredible India")
