When Rajdeep Sardesai attempted 'instant history'

This month saw releases of two much-hyped books, both of which went on immediately to become best-sellers. Both were by authors in their 40s, expected to shed much light, but did not quite succeed......

Diamonds lose glitter

In his small but well-lit office, Pravin Nanavati, a diamond merchant and president of the Surat Diamond Association, is plunged in despair. He didn't have the money to pay the wages of more than......