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COLLATERAL DAMAGE is a collection of Nikesh Murali’s political columns published in newsmagazines, dailies and sites such as SPANDANAM, CASTLEBAR NEWS etc to name a few.
They are in fact essays detailing the Asian perspective on issues such as SEPTEMBER 11, THE AFGHAN WAR, PREVENTION OF TERRORISM ORDINANCE, KASHMIR ISSUE, THE PITFALLS IN AMERICAN DIPLOMACY etc. It strives to prove that viewing the global political scenario from ground zero is a totally different experience and behind the veil of lies are prejudices which are inhuman. Dissecting the tall claims and the half-truths, the author shines light on the darker intentions and vile factors that fuel such atrocities. The double standards and war games the major powers play? How they have dictated the cour | |  | | Songs Of The Raven
Songs of the raven explores our lives and critically examines the mind which projects visions and builds scenarios, so complex, it makes life a challenging affair. The whole plethora of human liabilities, yearnings and excesses are viewed through the eyes of a Raven, dark and cloaked by mysteries far beyond human comprehension. The poems are about our misgivings, our qualms and the seemingly innocent actions that fling the lives of others into a nauseating spin. All of this viewed dispassionately, with an open mind. It is a self exploration, this time there are no gaudy frills, nor the storms of misery.
Song of the Raven, by Nikesh Murali,
reviewed by Billie A Williams
By dividing his current works in two parts (Hymns & Dirge) the reader is, s/he thinks, prepared for the messages that follow. As always, Nikesh Murali in "Songs of the Raven" works on the readers preconceived notions of what is, compared to the message Murali as a poet is sending.
The dual meaning imparted in his poetry may be only cultural differences of perceiving, however re-reading "Songs of the Raven" is a new experience each time. The poetry refuses to sit still for one interpretation.
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Horror! That will chill you and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Nikesh Murali creates 13 haunting tales of terror, which will fill you with awe. This anthology has won raves among reviewers and is a must read which will gift you with sleepless nights. Think this is Blah! Blah... do you suspect a collection of frightening poems can't do it? See for yourself. But beware of the thirteen images that will haunt you forever.
Nikesh Murali has chosen the perfect title for this book of poetry. Most people feel the number thirteen to be omen and bringer of ill winds, Murali stretches the boundaries of his earlier works as he leads us into the dark ill winds of his world in "13".
Kanza - is a very effective poem. Until the last line I feel the fear level rise. True to Murali's form he twists the reader and in this poem, leaves me feeling laughed at. Misery, in contrast, is dark all the way through. Murali clutches at the reader and just before he/she screams, Murali releases his grip. Sometimes the unexpecte |
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