“books by vikas swarup”

THIS book SHIPS IN AUGUST ONLY Vicky Rai, the playboy son of a prominent Indian Cabinet minister has been shot dead by persons unknown at his farmhouse (No. 6) outside Delhi. Six people were partying at his house immediately preceding his death - each one equally liable to have pulled the tri... More

Vikas Swarup's spectacular debut novel opens in a jail cell in Mumbai, India, where Ram Mohammad Thomas is being held after correctly answering all twelve questions on India's biggest quiz show, "Who Will Win a Billion?" It is hard to believe that a poor orphan who has never read a newspaper or gone... More

Once every twelve years the planets align in a configuration eagerly awaited by millions of Hindu devotees. It is time for the Nashik Kumbh Mela- a gathering of sadhus, sants, pilgrims and tourists who congregate for a dip in the waters of one of India's holiest rivers. The Kumbh Mela at Nashik is h... More

Here is a book recommended for anyone wishing to know about any aspect of ornamental plants. It discusses the current methods of growing, the latest and rarest varieties, and diverse topics such as the ability of ornamental plants to overcome pollution. There are tips on flower arrangements and guid... More