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'The combination of diving and photography take me to states of one-pointed concentration'
02 Jul 2013
Digant Desai was the owner of Sterling Tours and Travels India, before he went on to pursue his passion for photography, starting with wildlife photography. He won a few awards, post which he took a brief break due to domestic commitments. He later revived his passion, this time venturing into the mysterious world of the ocean, and has been in this profession for over 7 years now. Mr Desai talks about diving, underwater photography and his future plans to Swetha Amit.
'Languages are not all common through the world, gestures and smiles work just as well'
04 Jun 2013
Anjaly Thomas is a Lonely Planet writer, and also does travel writing for newspapers and magazines. In this interview, she talks to Swetha Amit about her backpacking experiences across the globe and her novel 'Almost Intrepid'
'Running gives you the time to reflect on yourself'
24 Apr 2013
Marathon runner Amit Sheth talks to Swetha Amit about his book Dare to Run and how he got into running as a sport, the marathons he has run and the spiritual joy he has derived from running
Fighting to live
By Govind Nihalani | 10 Sep 2012
A book that strikes a chord in women, who will find a part of it echoing in their own life, irrespective of the society segment they belong to, says Swetha Amit about Because I am a girl: Seven girls seven lives
The Story of Indian Business
By Sarang Chari | 07 Apr 2012
This series of books takes shape like a jigsaw puzzle, with each volume written by a different author but connected to the other by a common purpose: to chart the history of business in India, says Sarang Chari about The Story of Indian Business
A soul-searching journey
By Swetha Amit | 03 Mar 2012
Reading a Paul Coelho book is always a welcome diversion because it takes you away from mundane everyday things to an enlightening higher plane, says Swetha Amit, who reviews his book Aleph
Growing pains
By Steve Inskeep | 13 Jan 2012
Reading Instant City: Life and death in Karachi by Steve Inskeep was as good as a quick trip to vibrant Karachi, a microcosm of Pakistan, and as tormented by hostilities, conflicts and natural and man-made disasters, says Jacinta Coutinho
‘And Thereby Hangs a Tale’: Short and sweet
By Swetha Amit | 31 Dec 2011
Fans don't need a second push to pick up Jeffery Archer books. Stories drawn from the author's own life make his short story collection ‘And Thereby Hangs a Tale' an added bonanza for fans, says Swetha Amit
Worship work to win
By Jacinta Coutinho | 12 Oct 2011
Unlike most self-help books, Unusual People Do Things Differently does not preach, but allows readers to make their own assumptions as TGC Prasad recounts how 65 working people made a difference to the world through their unique style of functioning, says Jacinta Coutinho
Bring back the glow
By Swetha Amit | 17 Sep 2011
Energise your body and mind by putting into practice tips on health and diet from Rujuta Diwekar's new book Women and the Weight Loss Tamasha, says Shweta Amit
A riveting journey
By Swetha Amit | 09 May 2011
The Finkler Question, Man Booker Prize winner for the year 2010, is reviewed by Swetha Amit, who finds it an engrossing read that delves deep into the psyche of the characters
A mythological adventure story
By Shweta Amit | 28 Jan 2011
Amish Tripathi’s book, The Immortals of Meluha, the first of an interesting trilogy that humanises Lord Shiva and takes the readers back to a mystical period in time, makes for an engrossing read says Shweta Amit
Business bestsellers of 2010
By Swetha Amit | 11 Jan 2011
As 2011 rises out of the ashes of 2010, Swetha Amit does a round-up of the best-selling business books of the year gone by
Happiness at work: A positive outlook
By Swetha Amit | 02 Dec 2010
In difficult personal and professional situations, Srikumar S Rao's new book tells us how to be resilient, motivated and successful, says Swetha Amit
Mr Oliver’s Diary: Takes one back to school
By Swetha Amit | 01 Oct 2010
Ruskin Bond's newest book revives the child in you and takes you back to those days when life had not become the treadmill without an option to step off, writes Swetha Amit
Finding a purpose in life: Pilgrimage to the soul
By Swetha Amit | 09 Sep 2010
RM Lala’s new book, ‘Finding a purpose in life', serves as a manual for youth in their quest to find a direction in life, says Swetha Amit
Beyond Blyton, Horowitz and Cabot
By Anuradha Sengupta | 17 Aug 2010
Introduce your child to new worlds of imagination and adventure — Anuradha Sengupta tells you how
Many more orbits
07 Aug 2010
Rajiv Singh reviews The Scientific Indian, which, essentially, is an exposition of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's thoughts on the importance of science and technology and its application in our day-to-day lives
Penguin India announces Shobhaa De Books
By By Shalini R Menon | 14 Apr 2010
First Proof: The Penguin Book of New Writing from India 5
By Shalini R Menon | 05 Mar 2010
A chance to sample the best from new writing in different genres, served conveniently on the same platter, says Shalini R Menon
Aligning Ferret
By Swapna Kishore and Rajesh Naik | 17 Feb 2010
S Viswanathan reviews Aligning Ferret, by Swapna Kishore and Rajesh Naik, a business novel blending organizational strategy and performance management into the twists and turns of a well-told story. To avail of a 20% discount for domain-b readers, click here
2 states — the story of my marriage
By Swetha Amit | 22 Dec 2009
Chetan Bhagat's latest book about a cross-cultural marriage in India will resonate with anyone who has been in love, says Swetha Amit
Old wine in a new bottle
By Arvind Sridhar | 23 Oct 2009
Through his latest book, Subroto Bagchi provides us with a toolkit to sharpen our edge in the 21st-century workplace. Arvind Sridhar reviews The Professional
Spirituality with a bit of a thrill
By Swetha Amit | 17 Aug 2009
Swetha Amit reviews Paulo Coelho’s latest bestseller, The Winner Stands Alone
An evening with Alice Walker
By Meera Ashar | 15 May 2009
Listening to Alice Walker speak, one is reminded of one of her most powerful novels, The Color Purple, writes Meera Ashar
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HDFC, which surged ahead of global majors like HSBC Holdings Plc and Citigroup Inc and left Indian peers like State Bank of India and ICICI Bank in market capitalisation, now ranks fourth largest among the world’s most valuable banks, after JPMorgan Chase & Co, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd and Bank of America Corp
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