HER FEET CHIME
By Rumki Chowdhury
The First Bangladeshi Version of a Cinderella Story written in English
Her Feet Chime, published under Author House, has been revered by critics and readers. Set in Bangladesh, the story takes the reader on the journey of 17-year-old protagonist, Asha, whose parents die in a tragic horse carriage accident. It is when her tyrannical [...]
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
Dan Brown’s follow-up to The Da Vinci Code has sold more copies in its first 36 hours of UK release than any other adult hardback novel, say publishers
The Lost Symbol, formerly known as the working title The Solomon Key, is a novel by American writer Dan Brown. The Lost Symbol is the third book to [...]
One Year On
Oxfam reports on its emergency & reconstruction projects.
On May 12, 2008, the worst earthquake to hit China in 50 years destroyed lives and livelihoods in western China. Centered on Wenchuan in Sichuan Province, it also seriously affected people in the neighboring provinces of Gansu and Shaanxi.
Oxfam Hong Kong responded with relief work in the first [...]
‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’
‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’
HARRY POTTER 6
Voldemort is stronger in both Muggle and Wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is in danger just like it was before. Dumbledore prepares Harry for the final battle.
The Armageddon Mandala
THE ARMAGEDDON MANDALA
BY GOPAL MUKERJEE
when a mysterious stranger, Gyani shows up in his office with a lucrative PI gig that Ginsberg can’t refuse. What starts out as a small, but eccentric assignment quickly turns sour and Ginsberg soon finds himself trapped in a vortex of increasingly bizarre rituals and life-threatening ordeals that defy all reason [...]
A WINNING ATTITUDE
FEELING DEPRESSED – LOST YOUR JOB – YOUR RELATIONSHIP – LOST HOPE THAT LIFE COULD BE BETTER AGAIN
Well today is your lucky day – this pocket size book A Winning Attitude is about to change your life – packed with motivational quotes written to lift your spirits, make you feel glad to be alive, accept [...]
Lose your weight not your mind
The secret to Kareena Kapoor’s much coveted size zero is finally out in the open. She spent Valentine’s Day encouraging people to love their bodies and shed flab. The actress was present for a book launch of her trainers book Loose Your Weight Not Your Mind.
Kareena. ‘First and foremost it’s about eating right, only then [...]
Gang Leader for a Day
Venkatesh has written a work whose intellectual depth and immense humanity have few parallels.’David Goldblatt, the Independent
‘An absolutely incredible book…equal parts comedy and tragedy…I promise you will not be able to put it down.’Steven D. Levitt, co-author, Freakonomics
To be published in paperback by Penguin Books on 5th February 2009, priced £8.99
The Robert Taylor Homes are [...]
Queen of Lonely Hearts Makes the ‘Final 10’ of Book to Talk About 2009 nominees
Nasreen Akhtar, the ‘real Asian Bridget Jones’, has just been named one of ten finalists up for the Book to Talk About award 2009 for her raw and inspiring memoir about her search for love online, ‘Catch a Fish from the Sea (Using the Internet)’ (greenbirds, £12.99).
Ever since the book was released by small independent [...]
THE BOOK THAT ALL ASIAN WOMEN HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR…
The world’s first comprehensive beauty guide for Asian women is out now.
The Ultimate Guide to Beauty (Glentree Publishing) by Anjana Gosai is a one-of-a-kind dressing table guide containing everything a girl needs to look and feel her best.
Over 210 pages and 12 chapters, Britain’s leading Asian beauty expert Anjana Gosai shares her essential tips and [...]
Horoscopes
- LibraSomeone is suffering the after effects of a good night out; they could end up spoiling plans for everyone else. You're disappointed with their behaviour and might feel completely out of step with one another. You're full of energy which is great for getting things done if only other people wouldn't get in your way. It might seem, by the end of […]
- AquariusYou might shock someone who is in a highly disciplined frame of mind by going against their wishes. No one is going to dictate to you today! Getting away from familiar surroundings, joining up with like minded friends or visiting friends abroad are all possibilities now. If no plans have been made, a loved one might sense your mood and sweep you off for a da […]
- TaurusEverything you attempt seems to go wrong whether you're trying to fix a leaking tap or bake a cake! Things don't go wrong without a reason and if you're feeling one degree under you should accept you aren't in the right frame of mind to make much progress. Steer clear of the kitchen and anything connected with domestic work if you're […]
- SagittariusIf the cost of some additional unanticipated expenses has to come out of your pocket, you won't be pleased. You will be even more annoyed if it turns out someone was notified of the increase but failed to tell anyone else about it. It is likely you will see nothing remotely reassuring in the pledges a professional is making when you sense that the momen […]
- GeminiA family who have been separated from each other or an estranged couple you are fond of are brought back together again. You will be playing an important part in the proceedings and others are grateful for your help, concern and practical guidance. Despite this being an uplifting day in many ways, due to the emotional ups and downs you've been through t […]
- AriesYou might hesitate about a proposition you were going to put to someone when you sense they aren't quite ready. Very sensibly you will choose to wait for the right moment rather than rush in, make a gaffe and ruin your chances of everything going your way. If you're spoilt for choice and can't decide which invitations to accept and which to de […]
- CancerDifficulties within the family or a close relationship need to be resolved. If there has been a misunderstanding, it could turn out no one is totally to blame. You might wish things could have been done differently but this is not a time to dwell on what might have been. If a relationship has been standing still for too long but you're still happy toget […]
- ScorpioYou might find yourself questioning a person's motives and true intentions; you aren't easily fooled. Personal and business relationships are up and down and it might be down to you to take charge of a project that was begun as a joint enterprise. Initially you may feel slightly disheartened by it all. Eventually you will feel happy with the way th […]
- LeoA promise made is not delivered and although some will urge you to forget it, you will say what's on your mind. Arguments or even a blazing row is likely and this won't make the day any easier. You're angry with yourself for having been taken in by someone who has been able to twist you around their little finger. But not anymore! Once bitten, […]
- CapricornA last minute request could lead to you having to change all the plans you had made for the day. The more wedded you are to your routine the more difficult you will find this. A friend or loved one has made a mistake and desperately needs you to help them out. As a consequence this could be a rather bleak day especially when these are problems they could hav […]
- VirgoA proposal could involve making the type of commitment you've never made before. You're doing your best to hide the fact you're so nervous because you're feeling so good about this too. Rising to a challenge and being prepared to take a small risk could bring wonderful rewards. You intuitively know how to relate to people today. A peacefu […]
- PiscesYou sense an argument brewing between two friends and there is nothing you can do to appease them. This is something which has been building up for some time and the one good thing to come out of today's squabbles is that it will clear the air. You have a choice: either stand back and watch the sparks fly or walk away, leave others to it and return once […]
Advert
