The Glass Palace by Amitav Ghosh, is a gripping tale of love, ambition, friendship and family set against the backdrop of Burma’s tragic transformation under colonialism, followed by the devastating effects of the second world war.
The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh features characters, ideas and relationships struggling to find their footing in the ebbing, rising, shifting, flowing backdrop of the enigmatic Sunderbans. Rich in historical, ecological and geographical facts, the story reads like an enthralling fantasy.
Nina and Nana discuss the icons and blemishes of history. Should they be glorified, or hidden away, or should they be discussed with all their strengths and flaws, so we can learn to do better in future?
A review of Pharaoh and Cleopatra, a computer game set in ancient Egypt, requiring clever planning and parallel information processing. Bonus: It's great for family time.
