Thoughts on 'Glimpses of World History by Nehru' - Part 6
Nehru's wanderings through world events eventually brings us to things he considered contemporary: the Nazis, the Great Depression, Roosevelt, and the rise of the Soviet Union.
Thoughts on 'Glimpses of World History by Nehru' - Part 5
The contemporary events that shaped Nehru are some of the most significant events in India's history. His perspective on them is biased, invaluable, and deeply immersive.
Thoughts on 'Glimpses of World History by Nehru' - Part 4
Nehru's thoughts on freedom struggles. Ireland, Turkey and beyond. Viva la revolution!
Thoughts on 'Glimpses of World History by Nehru' - Part 3
Nehru's views on the great revolutions of the 18th Century are invaluable. The French, American, and Industrial Revolutions affected his thinking deeply.
Thoughts on 'Glimpses of World History by Nehru' - Part 2
Observations of Nehru's writings: all the way from the coming of the Arabs to Lord Clive and the fall of Bengal
Thoughts on 'Glimpses of World History by Nehru' - Part 1
Nehru became India's first prime minister: a position he held with distinction until his death. His thoughts and actions have shaped the nation more than any other's since.
2018 in Reading
2018 was a momentous year for me in reading. It was, perhaps, the very first time that I've managed to set a target and read up to it. 50 books in 52 weeks.
My thoughts on Asimov
As a writer, it's very difficult to think about the hows and whys of Issac Asimov. A prolific writer, the man was one of the fathers of modern Science Fiction for a very good reason. He understood the nature of fiction and its ability to scratch a very peculiar itch.
