Saturday, October 20, 2007

Book Reviews [3-6] : Some must read books and a "Pyasa"

I have taken enough rest from this matrix and am back to continue writing posts on this blog. These days i am on reading spree and i have finished quite a few books namely 'Religion in Politics', 'Falling over backwards' and 'A Secular Agenda' (all three) by Arun Shourie and Herman Hesse's Siddhartha. I will recommend every Indian to read atleast two books out of the 4 i.e. A Secular Agenda and Siddhartha.

A Secular Agenda (by Arun Shourie) is about contemporary Indian problems including national, social and ethno religious problems. It exposes the double standard of Indian government about Secularism and the huge problem of Bangladeshi Infiltration. Currently there are more than 30 million Bangladeshi nationals living illegally and consuming national resources of our country. No political party has courage to say anything against this infiltration as theses parties are the bellwether of the peculiar Indian secularism.
Highly Recommended (9/10)
 
Siddhartha is about a journey of a person in the age of "The Light of Asia". Its a noble prize winning great philosophical work by Herman Hesse. Read this book to understand your true goal, true identity and world.
Highly Recommended (9/10)

Religion in Politics and Falling over Backwards (by Arun Shourie) are also very good books. The first covers the use of religion in politics and second covers quota politics.
Recommended (7/10)

Today i saw Pyasa a cult movie acted and directed by legendary thespian Gurudutt. Its a great movie and every person who exists independently should watch this movie. Its a great classic and its strong enough to make you a rebel against the old rigid hypocrite society.
Till i write again good bye.

1 comment:

LoonyTalk said...

Arun Shourie usually has quite useful insights, mainly due to his journalistic background.
I'm sure that "A Secular Agenda" would be a nice read...
Still, not sure what makes Siddhartha unique? Any clarifications?