From TMRC to RMS November 2, 2007
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This is a totally absorbing book by Stephen Levy- “Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution” (There is an online copy whose legality is unclear)
You should definitely read the book if you find these kinds of stories fasinating 
Deathly Hallows Kicks Ass July 22, 2007
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I am in no mood to post a lengthy review, but for the record, the final Harry Potter book kicked ass. The first half of the book is average fare. But the second half more than makes up for it. That is despite the fact that me and Pottermaniacs around me had already figured out most of the important “secrets” of story before the book came out. From 400 pages onwards, it was a non-stop exciting roller coaster ride.
Its insane to hope that J.K.R would break her promise to finish off the series and come back to write prequels or sequels. Damn, but I thought Harry would have become an Auror. Maybe thats another story …
So Who Is Dying In Deathly Hallows ? July 16, 2007
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J.K.R may be the best sales(wo)man since Guy Kawasaki. Before the release of every Harry Potter book, She has managed to throw just enough tidbits to pique everybody’s attention but never enough to guess whats going to happen. I’ve been subjected to an ultra-heavy dose of Pottermania this month and am all set to lay my hands on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”. But the question all HP fans want answered is: Who are the ones dying in the book ? Rowling has gone on record saying two of the main characters will be killed. I have one obvious candidate, one unexpected candidate and one insane theory about who is going to die and why
NKS October 1, 2006
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September had been a highly productive month. I ticked off 12 movies from my “Must Watch” list and completed five books. I tried finishing the Sixth - “A New Kind of Science” (NKS) by Stephen Wolfram but ran out of patience.
God’s Debris August 16, 2006
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God’s Debris is an intelligent piece of work by Scott Adams. “If you are 23, yours odds of liking it are very good” - says the preface. I can vouch for that !
Orphans in Literature May 4, 2006
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Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, Phillip Pirrip, Huckleberry Fin, Harry Potter, Tom Sawyer, Snow White, Cinderella, Heidi, Jane Eyre, Batman, Superman, Spiderman, Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins …
