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Satyayoddha Kalki: Eye of Brahma is the second book of the Kalki Series by Kevin Missal. The first book Dharmayoddha Kalki was quite interesting. The second part is no less than the first one. It's equally good. After I completed the first book, I was very eager to read the second book of the series. After the events that took place in the first book, this book begins with the events that follow. The book begins with the third part - The Coup at Indragarh. (The first two parts - The Battle of Shambhala and The Rise of Kali has been covered in the previous book). To make it easier for the readers, the author has provided with a brief synopsis of the first book at the beginning. The book begins with Kalki's escape from the execution and his journey to meet Bhargav Ram at Mahendragiri. Padma and Kripa accompany him on his journey. On his way, he faces various adversities. There are many subplots intertwined with the main plot. As the story progresses, it becomes more inter...

One of the most significant personalities, who strived hard to free India from the British Rule, is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He led the Indian National Army and is one of the most revered freedom fighters of India. It is said that Netaji died in an air crash in Taipei, Taiwan soon after the Second World War came to an end. But a large number of people do not believe this. The sudden disappearance of Netaji has been a subject of great speculation and of great interest to Indians as well as to people all over the World. There are various theories regarding this, but none has been proved to be absolutely authentic.  The question about Netaji's sudden disappearance was considered by three inquiry commissions, the last of which came to the clear conclusion that there was, in fact, no air crash. Each report is carefully dissected by the author, a trained international lawyer and public intellectual. The Introduction to the book is very informative. Although it...

Vish Dhamija's latest novel, The Heist Artist is a nail-biting thriller. It has all the elements which will keep the readers glued to the book. The plot revolves around the quest to trace down a Vincent van Gogh painting, Poppy Flowers that has been smuggled into India after it went missing from a museum in Egypt. Although the protagonist of this novel, Vagh Pratap Singh, who is also known as the Captain, has certain antagonistic characteristics, one cannot help but sympathise and support him. The Captain is a conman, who is an expert in transporting illegal merchandise, stealing cars, breaking safes and what not!  A shrewd politician, Udhham Kumar has his eyes on the painting and has made a deal with a Japanese businessman and art connoisseur to sell the prized painting. To accomplish his plan, he hires the Captain to track down and steal the famous painting. Will the Captain be able to track the painting? How will he be able to succeed? You have to read the book to know...