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Books
Simla: The Summer Capital of British India
Foreword by M.M. Kaye
Revised Second Edition by Rupa and Co. (2011)
Reviews and Comments:
A multi-layered, grand chronicling...a major statement in modern history (yet) reads like a novel. It excels in characterisation, narration and is replete with anecdotal diversity.
-Pankaj Vohra in The Hindustan Times
...An engaging account
- The Hindu
Consistently readable...a vivid portrayal of a bygone era
- Business Standard
Astute...A must for all history and travel lovers
-Verve
A brilliant book.
- Peter Hopkirk
The best modern book on Simla.
- William Dalrymple
The standard history of Shimla
- Stephen McClarence in The Times
Full of interest: local history with world significance
- Robin Blake in The Independent on Sunday
A literary triumph, a delight to read ( and ) a valuable reference book
- Bill Aitken in The Pioneer
A richly evocative book
- Rahul Singh in The Independent
A lovingly written history
- The Financial Express
One of the few books on cities that are truly distinctive
- The Sunday Mail
One does not stop thinking about the book even after one is through with it
- The Tribune
Required reading
- The Sunday Observer
Shimla on Foot: Ten Walks
Published by Rupa and Co. (2007)
Review -
Delightful rambles, (a) dependable companion.
- Harmony
Commissioned Books and Booklets
• Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai: Every House Tells a Story
Commissioned by Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh
(Published: 2010)
• An Introduction to the Churches and Cemeteries of Himachal Pradesh
Commissioned by the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh (Published: 2010)
• Overcome Evil With Good: Bishop Cotton School, Shimla 1859-2009
Commissioned by Bishop Cotton School, Shimla
(Published: 2009)
• Wildflower Hall: The Hall in the Himalayas
Commissioned by the Oberoi Group of Hotels
(Published: 2009)
• Viceregal Lodge and the Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Commissioned by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study
(First published: 1995. Second and Revised Edition: 2005. Fourth Reprint: 2009)
• Himachal Pradesh - A Himalayan Experience
Commissioned by The Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Himachal Pradesh and the Himachal Hotels Association ( Published: 2000)
Review –
This book is an eye-opener (it) describes places that one has not heard of before( and ) the photographs are a visual delight
- Swagat, the in-flight magazine of Indian Airlines
• Unforgettable Himachal
Commissioned by Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Himachal Pradesh (Published: 2011)
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