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AVISHI by Saiswaroopa Iyer Blurb Long before the times of Draupadi and Sita Immortalised in the hymns of the Rig Veda But largely forgotten to the memory of India Is the Warrior Queen with an iron leg, Vishpala Brought up in the pristine forest school of Naimisha, Avishi reaches the republic of Ashtagani in search of her destiny. When Khela, the oppressive King of the neighbouring Vrishabhavati begins to overwhelm and invade Ashtagani, Avishi rises to protect her settlement. But peril pursues her everywhere. Separated from her love, her settlement broken, with a brutal injury needing amputation of her leg, can Avishi overcome Khela? If stories about ancient India, especially those with strong women characters interest you, then Avishi is a story you must read! Read an excerpt here: The structure under the outcast control looked like an autonomous garrison. It was on the Southwestern corner of Vrishabhavati hidden...

Title:  Semmanthaka - The Second Quest Author: Dr. Syd K Genre: Fiction, Literature, Mythology Pages: 262 Publisher: Zorba Books Rating: 4/5 Semmanthaka: The Second Quest   by Dr. Syd K is a mythological fiction that enthrall the readers in the quest of the fabled magical gem, Semmanthaka. Although there have been mentions of the Semmanthaka in our ancient texts, this book has brought its story out for us to dwell on it once again. After a series of recreations of the Mahabharata and Ramayana and other epics, this book directs us to a new treasure that, in my opinion, has not been in the limelight much. Dr. Balaan, a freelance marine archaeologist, along with his assistant, Yogi, are summoned by Stalin Malhotra, a wealthy treasure seeker, to find the Semmanthaka gem. With an ancient text for a clue, the duo begins their journey towards finding this age old treasure but soon hit a dead end. What happens next transpires to be a magical, unbeliev...

Today we have Rahul Mitra, the author of The Boy From Pataliputra , with us for a casual interview. Love the cheeky photograph he sent! So, without further ado, let's get started. Book Vue : Welcome to Book Vue, Rahul and congratulations on your book. Please tell us a little something about The  Boy From Pataliputra . Rahul Mitra : Thank you. The Boy from Pataliputra is the story of Aditya Vikram, a young boy from an aristocratic family of Pataliputra  who is forced to escape from Magadha under dramatic circumstances. It’s basically about his life in exile, his  journey and experiences, the friends he makes and his gradual transformation from a brash, selfish spoilt  brat into a balanced and mature person. At least, that’s the story on the surface. Underneath this basic narrative, it’s also a powerful story about India and the formation of a nation. You  must remember that the Mauryan empire, which came into being under Chandragupt...

  Buy from Amazon.in Title:  The Boy From Pataliputra Author: Rahul Mitra Genre: Historical Fiction Pages: 384 Publisher: Fingerprint! Publishing Rating: 4/5 *** Spoiler Alert! *** The Boy From Pataliputra by Rahul Mitra is a book set in the 4th century BC. It is about the journey of one boy, from Pataliputra, and his personal transformation through new experiences and affiliations that he comes across. The story is adventurous and straight, and at many places thought provoking. The book begins with the introduction of two brothers, Ajeet and Aditya. Being the elder of the duo, Ajeet is the responsible one, pushing the care free Aditya to steady up and make something out of himself.  But Aditya learns it the hard way when Ajeet is framed and executed for a crime he did not commit. Shocked and resentful, Aditya is sent away to Takshashila under the guidance of Pandi, a merchant with excellent swordsmanship. Takshashila opens up a n...

Title:  Sita - Warrior of Mithila Author: Amish Tripathi Genre: Fiction, Mythology Pages: 376 Publisher: Westland The second book in the Ramachandra series by Amish Tripathi is up for pre-order. It is expected to release somewhere towards the end of May, 2017. Although the first book was a tad bit disappointing, I do hope this one makes up for it. Pre-order your copy from Amazon.in   here . Book Blurb She is the warrior we need. The Goddess we await. She will defend Dharma. She will protect us. India, 3400 BCE. India is beset with divisions, resentment and poverty. The people hate their rulers. They despise their corrupt and selfish elite. Chaos is just one spark away. Outsiders exploit these divisions. Raavan, the demon king of Lanka, grows increasingly powerful, sinking his fangs deeper into the hapless Sapt Sindhu.  Two powerful tribes, the protectors of the divine land of India, decide that enough is enough. A saviour is needed. They begin their sea...

Download the e-book from Juggernaut here                       OR Buy From Amazon.in Title:  Kohinoor- The Story of the World's Most Infamous Diamond Author: William Dalrymple and Anita Anand Genre: History Rating: 4.5/5 "Why did it have to end?", was precisely my thought as I finished the last page in the book. I am being unconventional here by giving away my impression of this book right at the start but it just goes to show how much I appreciated it. Kohinoor - The Story of the World's Most Infamous Diamond is authored by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand and, before I even get to the summary I have to say, it is a must read. The book is not a mere recitation of what conspired with the diamond, but is supported by valid documentation and references to assist the narrative. The book is divided into two major parts. The first one is a tale narrated by William Dalrymple describing the pre-h...

Buy From Amazon.in Title:  Ramayana - The Game of Life : Stolen Hope Author: Shubha Vilas Genre: History, Indian, Mythology Pages: 320 Publisher: JAICO Books ISBN- 13:  9788184958249 Ra ting: 4/5 * This is a requested review * After the second book, namely Shattered Dreams , Shubha Vilas has come out with the third installment in the Ramayana series. This book is called  Stolen Hope . I was so very kindly approached by the author for a review. It is always an honour to be sent books for reviews and having read the previous book, I was only eager to participate in the ongoing story which the author has so mesmerisingly conveyed. The story continues as Rama, Sita and Lakshmana enter the Dandakarnaya forest, seeking shelter in ashrams, meeting and learning from different sages when finally the trio meet the super sage, Agasthya. The learned sage had expected their arrival and he takes them to the location where they would spend the final days of their ex...

Title:  Scion Of Ikshvaku Author: Amish Tripathi Genre: History, Indian Mythology Pages: 376 Publisher: Westland Limited ISBN- 13:  9789385152146 Rating: 3.2/5 It is no surprise that this was a long awaited book. After taking the book world by storm, Amish presents his first book in his next series. Scion of Ikshvaku is the first book in the Ram Chandra series. I pre ordered the book from Amazon.in   and got an author signed copy with a metal bookmark.  It is Ramayana in Amish's words. That said, readers who are familiar with his work would eagerly be expecting some new information or a new outlook to an old but important epic. Yes, it does have a few instances which  is not a part of our regular Ramayana, but overall it is the same story that we know. The story begins with the rule of King Dashrath and the battle of Karachapa. From here, Amish takes us through Ram's birth, his education at t...

Rating: 3.5/5 Title:  Ramayana - The Game of Life : Shattered Dreams Author: Shubha Vilas Genre: History, Indian, Mythology Pages: 402 Publisher: JAICO ISBN- 13:  9788184955316 Reading and reviewing books are exciting enough for a bookworm like me but when you receive a book from the Blogadda  book review team, imagine the  delirium! Ramayana - The Game of Life : Shattered Dreams  is the second book in the series, the first one being Ramayana - The Game of Life : Rise of the Sun Prince . I haven't read the first one but nevertheless it doesn't impair the continuity and allows the reader to enjoy it like an individual book.  The story begins as Dasaratha, the king of Ayodhya, finds himself in midst of nightmares and is restless. He is eager to make Rama, the eldest of his sons, his successor for the throne. Soon, the festivities begin but in the meantime Dasaratha's favourite queen hatches a plot to snat...