China Betrays Again

China Betrays Again

by Maj Gen (Dr) Ashok Kumar (Retd).

Sabre & Quill. Pages 283. Rs 1,295

This book is a compilation of more than 50 articles written by the author on China from time to time. He casts a discerning eye on the neighbouring country’s journey since 1911. Each chapter unwraps the multi-faceted relationship shared by India and China. The author, who spent several years on the eastern front, sheds light on China’s recurring pattern of disregarding international pledges. From the famed ‘Panchsheel’ agreement to the ‘Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai’ sentiment, the author delves into the deep-seated inconsistencies of Chinese diplomacy. This account aims to be a cautionary tale, subtly hinting at the ever-looming spectre of yet another betrayal. The author emphasises the urgency to arm oneself with awareness about China to create a national response.

Tiger! Tiger! Stories of the Big Cat

Introduction by Zai Whitaker.

Speaking Tiger. Pages 230. Rs 399

From old hunting days to current wildlife studies, ‘Tiger! Tiger!’ brings the cat to life in a range of genres, perspectives and historical periods. There are the famous tigers who have lived among us and who have been studied by conservationists like Valmik Thapar and Raghu Chundawat. Tigers who have breathed life into astonishing poems by William Blake and Pratibha Nandakumar. Among other pieces, Ruskin Bond writes on his unusual rendezvous with the tiger; tracking the Pipal Pani tiger for years, Jim Corbett finally decides if the regal animal had become a man-eater or not…