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His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie
About the Book : Afi Tekple is a young seamstress whose life is narrowing rapidly. Then one day she is offered a life-changing opportunity—a proposal of marriage from the wealthy family of Elikem Ganyo. She acquiesces, but soon realizes that Elikem is not quite the catch he seemed. The book deals with the struggles […]
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“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai About the Author: Born in Viet Nam in 1973, Nguyen Phan Que Mai grew up witnessing the war’s devastation on her country. She worked as a street seller and rice farmer before winning a scholarship to attend university in Australia. She has written 8 other books of […]
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Romance of the Indian Railways
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Apurva Bahadur takes us on a magical journey with an enlightening presentation on the Indian Railways – showcasing a curated collection of photographs shot by him in scenic but remote locations around Pune. Enriched with interesting details such as history, technology, cuisines, legends and more, the presentation is certain to spark our […]
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A Celestial Affair A Journey beyond Solar System with Prof. Mujataba Lokhandwala
ABOUT THE PROGRAM The starry sky has intrigued and inspired mankind since time immemorial. Stories, myths, legends, poems, superstitions have been built around the stars. Prof. Lokhandwala takes us on a journey into outer space, without us leaving our homes. He introduces us the stars, and the many romantic, mystical, mythological narratives around them. He opens […]
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Being Good Enough by Rohini Paranjpe Sathe
Being Good Enough by Rohini Paranjpe Sathe About the Novel: The novel hinges upon the necessity for the protagonist to accept the reality of her situation and lower her aspirations - from being good to being good enough. The forces that bring turbulence into her life are recognizable in today's world: the demands of […]
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Sophie’s Choice by William Styron.
About the Author: William Styron (1925-2006), with his unique style of delving into the deep moral issues embedded in the historical events of his time, has earned both the highest acclaim and the severest criticism. About the Novel: The ‘choice’ is the epicentre of the multi layered plot of this novel. The mystery of the plot […]
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Look Back in Anger by John Osborne.
Look Back in Anger by John Osborne. About the Author: John Osborne was one of the most successful playwrights of the latter half of the 20th century in England. He is admired for the energy of his dialogues and the creation of the character of Jimmy Porter. About the Play: Look Back in […]
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The Silent by Sharayu Summanwar
The Silent by Sharayu Summanwar About the Author: An Army daughter and wife, Sharayu Summanwar graduated from Delhi's Lady Shri Ram College and went on to a career in Banking. She has been a Consultant with the Confederation of Indian Industries. Her first book, Shaurya, is the story of a war widow, a Veer Nari. […]
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Haman Hai Ishq Mastana
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