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Immortality by Milan Kundera – Book Review

Immortality by Milan Kundera Pages: 354 | English Review by Anil Saxena Milan Kundera is a big name in literature, well known for blending philosophical speculation, dark humour, and politics in his fiction. “To be mortal is the most basic human experience, and yet man has never been able to accept it, grasp it, and

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Nagpur Book Club's October 2026 Book Meet

NBC October 2026 Book Meet

Nagpur Book Club is excited to announce its October 2026 book meet! Registration is FREE, but compulsory. No entry without registration. Date: Saturday, 3rd October, 2026 Time: 4 PM to 6 PM Venue: Melody & Malt, Hotel Hardeo, Munje Marg, Sitabuldi, NAGPUR Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uf249NYraT7oZmVd6 Registration is FREE, and compulsory. No entry without registration.

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NBC – BNHS Special Book Meet

A SPECIAL & UNIQUE BOOK MEET NAGPUR BOOK CLUB, in association with AAMOZISH-E-URDU & INDIA PEACE CENTRE proudly collaborates with BOMBAY NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY (BNHS), one of India’s oldest and most respected institutions devoted to natural history, wildlife research, biodiversity and conservation, established in 1883. TOPIC: BOOKS • BIRDS • WILDLIFE • BIODIVERSITY • CONSERVATION

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NBC September 2026 Book Meet

Nagpur Book Club is excited to announce its September 2026 book meet! Registration is FREE, but compulsory. No entry without registration. Date: Saturday, 5th September, 2026 Time: 4 PM to 6 PM Venue: Melody & Malt, Hotel Hardeo, Munje Marg, Sitabuldi, NAGPUR Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Uf249NYraT7oZmVd6 Registration is FREE, and compulsory. No entry without registration. Fill

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Pythagoras, The Music of the Universe, by Kitty Ferguson. Book Review by Dinesh Dhawane, Nagpur Book Club

Pythagoras (The Music of Pythagoras), by Kitty Ferguson – Book Review

His Lives and the Legacy of a Rational Universe 368 pages | English Review by Dinesh Dhawane When Numbers Become Music “All things known have number.” For most readers, Pythagoras begins and ends with a theorem learnt in school. Kitty Ferguson’s The Music of Pythagoras reminds us that this famous equation is only a tiny

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Nagpur Book Club

3 weeks ago

There are evenings when a book club becomes much more than a gathering of readers. The October 2026 meet of the Nagpur Book Club was one such evening, celebrating the writers within our own community and the journeys that brought their books to life.Held on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at Melody & Malt, Hotel Hardeo, the book meet brought together more than 90 young and old bibliophiles for an afternoon filled with books, ideas and lively conversation.This month’s gathering was particularly special as five new books by proud members of the Nagpur Book Club were launched and reviewed, celebrating the creative voices within our literary community.The evening’s Chief Guest was Sudhir Saxena, noted poet, journalist, translator and historian, and a former Nagpur resident now based in Bhopal. A recipient of the Pushkin Award, Madhavrao Sapre Award and Vasundhara Samman, his work spans poetry, translation, journalism and history.Addressing the gathering, Sudhir Saxena congratulated all the authors on their new books and shared his thoughts with the audience. He also unveiled each of the five books, one by one, to enthusiastic cheers and applause from the club members, making the launches especially memorable for the authors.Dr. Tejinder Singh Rawal welcomed the Chief Guest and moderated the session. He introduced the books and authors, reviewed their works and engaged them in thoughtful conversations about their books and the ideas behind them.Speaking about the spirit of the club, Dr. Rawal described the Nagpur Book Club as the most vibrant book club in the country, highlighting its commitment to freedom of speech and open discussion of ideas. At NBC, he said, all thoughts are welcome and listened to with respect, reflecting the club’s belief that meaningful literary conversations thrive when different perspectives have a place at the table.The Five Books that were launched and reviewed were: 📖 Dirt to Dignity: Why Cleanliness Is Patriotism by Dr. Kumar Nirbhay📖 एक स्त्री का देश: ताराऊ by Dipti V. Kushwaha📖 White Coats by Vaibhav Sabnis📖 Manusmriti and the Constitution by Dr. Yugal Rayalu📖 तुम्हारे आने से by MohnishEach author shared the inspiration behind the book and spoke about the journey from idea to publication. The conversations gave readers an opportunity to look beyond the covers and discover the experiences, questions and ideas that shaped these works.The evening also featured an engaging audience Q&A, with members putting their questions directly to the authors during the moderated discussion.RJ Tejal introduced Nagpur Book Club and compered the session with warmth and energy. Rohit Tokhi introduced the Chief Guest and welcomed new members to the growing NBC community, and gave a brief idea of how the club operates. And then at the end came a particularly delightful surprise. Mohnish captivated everyone with a soulful rendition of one of his own love songs, accompanying by his guitar. It was a beautiful meeting of poetry, music and emotion, and a perfect lyrical ending to an evening devoted to literature.A successful book meet is always a collective effort. Dinesh Dhawane, Kapil Sawaikar and Ankita Rathore worked hard behind the scenes to help make the evening a success, and their contribution was an important part of the smooth and warm proceedings.A special thank you to Melody & Malt and Hotel Hardeo for generously providing the space and helping us create a warm and welcoming setting for this literary evening.The evening concluded with a warm vote of thanks by Pushpa Rathi.After the formal proceedings, members stayed back to make new friends, catch up with old ones and continue conversations about books, literature and ideas. The evening ended with wonderful bonhomie and camaraderie, a fitting reminder that it is the people and conversations that make NBC special.A heartfelt thank you to all the book lovers who attended in such large numbers and made the evening so memorable. We are especially grateful to those 10–15 members who graciously accommodated the shortage of seats and stayed on despite having to stand. We deeply appreciate your enthusiasm, patience and understanding, and will certainly keep this in mind while planning our future meets.📚 We’ll be back next month with more interesting books, engaging reviews and stimulating conversations, and we hope to make the experience even more comfortable for everyone.Stay connected with Nagpur Book Club:📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/NagpurBookClub📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/NagpurBookClub/🌐 Website: www.nagpurbookclub.com/Follow us, join the conversation, and turn the next page with NBC.#NagpurBookClub #NBCNagpur #Nagpur #NagpurEvents #NagpurLiterature #NagpurReaders #NagpurWriters #BookClub #BookClubs #BookLovers #BookReview #BookDiscussion #IndianLiterature #IndianAuthors #AuthorsOfIndia #LiteraryEvents #LiteraryCommunity #BooksAndLiterature #ReadersAndWriters #BooksOfInstagram #BookLaunch #AuthorMeet #LiteraryEvening #ReadersOfNagpur #NagpurCulture ...

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1 month ago

📚 Some afternoons are spent over coffee. Some are spent over books. And the best ones are spent discussing them with people who love reading as much as you do.That is exactly what happened at the Nagpur Book Club September Book Meet on 5th September 2026 at Melody and Malt, Hotel Hardeo.More than 70 bibliophiles came together for an afternoon of books, ideas, questions and lively conversations. Five very different books took us across language, history, identity, self-discovery and popular culture, giving everyone plenty to think about and talk about.The meet was moderated by Dr. Tejinder Singh Rawal, while Rohit Tokhi introduced Nagpur Book Club, its activities and its growing community of readers.Five interesting books were reviewed at the meet. 📕 Shabdon Ka Safar: Vol. 1, 2 & 3 by Ajit WadnerkarReviewed by Dinesh DhawaneHave you ever wondered where a familiar word came from, how its meaning changed or what story lies behind it? Ajit Wadnerkar’s three-volume work takes readers on exactly that journey, making us look at language with fresh curiosity. Dinesh Dhawane’s review brought out the fascinating world hidden behind the words we use every day.📗 The Roma: A Traveling History by Madeline PotterReviewed by Pushpa RathiA journey through the history of the Roma people, their movement across countries and their enduring struggle to preserve identity and culture. The book opened up conversations around migration, belonging, discrimination and the remarkable resilience of a community.📘 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise HayReviewed by Dr. Naznin ChimthanawalaLouise Hay’s much-discussed book looks at the relationship between our thoughts, beliefs and the way we approach life. The review led to an engaging exchange of views on self-awareness, positive thinking and the influence our mindset can have on our lives.📙 Who Were the Shudras? by Dr. B. R. AmbedkarReviewed by Dr. Aakanksha BeleDr. B. R. Ambedkar’s important work examines the origins and historical position of the Shudras in Indian society. It brought history, social structures and interpretations of ancient India to the centre of the discussion, encouraging members to look at familiar questions from different perspectives.📔 Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World by Matt AltReviewed by Dr. Tejinder Singh RawalHow did ideas from Japan become part of everyday life across the world? From karaoke and instant noodles to video games and other cultural innovations, Matt Alt explores the fascinating influence of Japan on the modern world. A book that shows how inventions can travel far beyond their place of origin and transform popular culture.Once the reviews were over, the conversation really came alive.An open house discussion gave members an opportunity to share their thoughts, ask questions and respond to the ideas raised during the reviews. Different opinions, different interpretations and plenty of enthusiastic participation made the discussion as interesting as the books themselves.And perhaps that is the real joy of a book club.A book may have one author, but every reader brings a different story to it.A heartfelt thank you to Dinesh Dhawane, Pushpa Rathi, Dr. Naznin Chimthanawala, Dr. Aakanksha Bele and Dr. Tejinder Singh Rawal for sharing their insights, and to Dr. Tejinder Singh Rawal for moderating the meet.Most importantly, thank you to the 70+ readers who joined us and made the afternoon so memorable.Whether you read every day, pick up a book once in a while, or simply love a good conversation, there is always a place for you at Nagpur Book Club. ❤️📚📢 Don’t miss our next meet!Follow us on social media for announcements about our next book meet, books to be discussed, reviews and other Nagpur Book Club activities.👍 Like us on Facebook:Nagpur Book Club on Facebook📸 Follow us on Instagram:Nagpur Book Club on InstagramCome for the books. Stay for the conversations. Leave with something new to think about.Nagpur Book ClubRead. Discuss. Discover. Connect. ...

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