![]() ![]() ![]() While thousands of petty criminals languish in jail with no hope of a trial, others who are guilty of large-scale theft get to live in luxury. In India, not everyone is treated as equal in the eyes of the law. BEHIND BARS: PRISON TALES OF INDIA'S MOST FAMOUS (Roli, Rs 395) by Sunetra Choudhury is an account of how the rich, influential classes subvert laws.It also includes a chapter on his views on Pakistan. The book offers an interesting glimpse into Ambedkar's personal life, including his love for dogs. For instance, his support for sex education and the use of contraception is still not widely discussed or debated. Ambedkar, and bring to light some lesser-know moments from the revolutionary's life and the movements he led to improve inter-class relationships in pre-independent India. The book does two things: it attempts to recollect important incidents from the life of B.R. AMBEDKAR: THE ATTENDANT DETAILS (Navayana, Rs 295) selected and edited by Salim Yusufji is a study of the "Doctor" through the eyes of his admirers and close associates. ![]()
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