Managing Life with Bhagwad Gita

Author: Vinod Malhotra
Publisher: Third Eye, an imprint of Pentagon Press
(Pp 194, ISBN 978-93-86618-00-9, Rs 295)

The debate whether Krishna or Arjuna are historical or mythological personages, will continue as long as the word Bhagwadgita is spoken. What is more relevant is the context, vulnerabilities, lifestyle and the avowed goals of human existence. The breadth and the depth of Krishna's wisdom encapsulated in 700 verses have no parallel and are relevant for the entire mankind in a timeless paradigm. This book is a humble attempt at simplifying the esoteric contents of Gita for a universal reference.

This book gives practical aspects of management of our life and teaches us how to apply the teachings of Gita in our day-to-day life. It delivers valuable insights on how most of the physical pains that we experience, are due to our "thoughts." Written in an easy-to-understand language, the book is a must read for people of all ages.

- Varsha Verma

Kottavi Raja and his Sleepy Kingdom

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Author: Yasaswini Sampathkumar
Illustrator: Henu Mahtani
Publisher: Pratham Books
(Pp 16, ISBN 978-93-8672-137-2, Rs 40)

Kottavi Raja had trouble sleeping... but only at night. During the day, when his ministers discussed complex problems, he’d find himself nodding of f. He asked everyone for remedies. Nothing seemed to work. Where had Nidra Devi gone?

An interesting story with befitting colourful pictures, the book is a real treat for the eyes. The language is simple…children will love to hear or read the story. Another beautiful book from Pratham’s treasure trove!

- Varsha Verma

Foods That Heal

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Author: Dr GN Chauhan
Publisher: Popular Book depot
(Pp 350, ISBN 973-81-86098-35-8, Rs 350)

Our kitchen is full of foods which have healing properties but we don’t know how to use them efficiently. The book is a comprehensive guide which helps in curing the disease in a natural way. It gives an intensive detail of almost every disease and how to heal with usage of certain foods, which are rich in minerals, vitamins, trace elements, vital nutrients and other substances that have positive medicinal and curative values. Easy to understand and follow, the book is a boon for one and all!

- Varsha Verma

White Crane, Lend Me Your Wings: A Tibetan Tale of Love and War

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Author: Tsewang yishey Pemba
Publisher: Niyogi Books, New Delhi
(Pp 468 ISBN 978-93-85285-62-2, Rs 495)

A posthumous novel by Dr Tsewang Yishey Pemba, the founding father of Tibetan-English literature, White Crane, Lend me your Wings is a historical fiction set in the breathtakingly beautiful Nyarong Valley in the Kham province of Eastern Tibet in the first half of the twentieth century. Dr Pemba skillfully weaves a dazzling tapestry of individual lives and sweeping events creating an epic vision of a country and people during a time of tremendous upheaval.

Each word is the book is skilfully written and once opened, it is impossible to put the book down. It shows the true human spirit, which is above nationality, religion, political view etc. The book shows the purity of love, compassion, valour, honor, trust and deeds. A beautiful tale, written in an equally compassionate way!

- Varsha Verma