Chasing Veerappan

An extremely readable book by all police and Central Para Military Forces Officers. 

Amrinder Singh (People's Maharaja?)

The book tries to give brief history of Patiala clan. But number of events have been given a passing references. However his life history is  a failed attempt to glorify him. Amrinder Singh, though a good man, is not a man of masses. The snobbish touch of royalty is very much evident in him. Winning elections does not mean that masses love him. He has failed to change the course of progress in Punjab. His present rule is nothing but kind of living aloof and away from ground level situation. Of course veterans like him as he connects very well with them.

The book has just a passing references to his failings. Rather than a popular leader it shows him still a 'Maharaja. 

In Hot Blood

In Hot Blood

Very well written. Good for legel eagles and general readers. 

Khulam Khulla by Rishi Kapoor

Entire book could have been covered in one chapter. The last chapter written by his wife is better than the entire narration. 

Feroze Gandhi

A very well researched book. It puts the controversy of his parentage to rest. 

Out of Line biography of Nayantara Sahgal by Ritu Menon

Her life was indeed out of line. Daughter of Nehru's sister Vijaylaxmi Pandit, Nayantara married at young age to Ranjit Sahgal. Later she developed relationship with E N Mangat  Rai who was also married. Both of them divorced their spouses and married each other. In fact their love affair is documented in another book called Relationship.  However one gets good glimpses here in this book. Worth a read. 

Dragon on our Doorstep

There cant be better book to read when China is litterally bannging on our door. Authors have very well analysed the historical perspective and present day scenario as regards military capabilities of both the countries are concerned. They are not far from truth when they say, "Forget China;  India is not capable of winning a war against Pakistan". Rhetoric of jingoistic TV channels and hollow claims of our Military Generals beside the bitter truth is totally opposite. Our defence forces are woefully ill equipped. Lack of understanding of military matters by politicians and bureaucrats have brought us to a stage where Indian Defence forces are struggling with third Generation technology while China has gone over to Fifth Generation. It is very well written book. It must be read by those who are concerned about military matters and of course by those who are responsible for bringing the state of military affairs to so low.