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  • To see what your friends thought of this book… View More
  • Write rewrite till it becomes second nature… Asianage
  • “Unresolved”- Shobha Nihalani… Bolteraho
  • Author Interview- Shobha Nihalani… Drroopleen
  • Exploring the mind… Sakaaltimes
  • Hong Kong-based author, Shobha Nihalani, takes the plunge in a cutting-edge psycho thriller with her fourth release… Afaqs
  • A Taut, Crisp and Suspenseful Story… Newindianexpress
  • Shobha Nihalani Interview – Unresolved: A Psychological Thriller Book… Writerstory
  • Unresolved by Shobha Nihalani… Sakshinanda
  • Paperback Pickings… telegraphindia
  • At the mind of it… thehindu
  • An Absolute Thriller… thehansindia
  • Hidden workings of a crazy mind… deccanherald

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  • I dont write to a pattern Author Shobha Nihalani… Times of India
  • Write rewrite till it becomes second nature… Asianage
  • “Unresolved”- Shobha Nihalani… Bolteraho
  • Author Interview- Shobha Nihalani… Drroopleen
  • Exploring the mind… Sakaaltimes
  • Hong Kong-based author, Shobha Nihalani, takes the plunge in a cutting-edge psycho thriller with her fourth release… Afaqs
  • A Taut, Crisp and Suspenseful Story… Newindianexpress
  • Shobha Nihalani Interview – Unresolved: A Psychological Thriller Book… Writerstory
  • Unresolved by Shobha Nihalani… Sakshinanda
  • Paperback Pickings… telegraphindia
  • At the mind of it… thehindu
  • An Absolute Thriller… thehansindia
  • Hidden workings of a crazy mind… deccanherald

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  • Nine Book Three: The Rise of the Kalingan… Good Reads
  • Nine 3 : Rise of the Kalingan… Waterstones
  • Nine Book Three : The Rise of the Kalingan… Books Telegraph
  • Nine Book Three: The Rise of the Kalingan… Books Google
  • Nine Book Three : The Rise of the Kalingan… Kobo
  • Nine 3 : Rise of the Kalingan… Picclick

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  • Unbelonging : Stories We Never Tell… Kitaab
  • World’s Largest : Thyroid Testing Company… News18
  • Self-Esteem : Our Core Strength… Daily Pioneer
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential… The Statement
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential IANS Interview… Bhaskar Live
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential… English Lokmat
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential… Daiji World
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential IANS Interview… Sify
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential… Prokerala
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential… Lifestyle
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential… India New England
  • Self Esteem : The reason we can’t achieve our fullest potential… Morung Express
  • Reboot, Reflect, Revive : Self-esteem in a Selfie World by Shobha Nihalani… Shethepeople
  • Health Issues : Issues that matter… Health Issues in India
  • Theme : HALCYON (Diversity of Ideas)… TEDx
  • TEDxSHUATSStudio : Don’t Let Anyone Else Write Your Story… Youtube
  • Self Esteem : Three Essentials to Super Charge… Sage India Digest

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  • Captivating story about historical artefacts … Indicbook Club
  • KLF Bhava Samvad… Youtube
  • Thriller time: A precious statue must be returned to the ancient Indian monument to which it belongs… Scroll
  • In this mystery-thriller, the protagonist dodges smugglers to return a precious relic to the historical Indian monument where it belongs… The Dispatch
  • A Journey Of Self-Discovery – Sobha Nihalani… Shethepeople
  • Book looks at murky world of black-market art… Ptinews
  • Book looks at murky world of black-market art 1794430… Outlookindia
  • Lockdown Diary – Shobha Nihalani … Eshe
  • Power through the trap of loneliness… Lifeandmore
  • Wanted to write thrillers as a teenager – Sobha Nihalani… Lifeandmore
  • Storizen Magazine – Sobha Nihalani… Issuu
  • A young art collector makes a sudden discovery in a Mirabai statue… Wordie
  • How to survive a global pandemic… Sundayguardianlive
  • Writing and the Cathartic Experience… Dailyexcelsior
  • Want to Write a Book During The Coronavirus Lockdown? Few Tips From an Author… News18
  • Building inner strength… Dailypioneer
  • Subscriber Login… Index
  • COVID-19 has created a rippling effect, accept the new way of life: Shobha Nihalani… Times of India
  • COVID-19 has created a rippling effect, accept his… Ianslive
  • Latest Edition… Opinion Express
  • Write Off Your Worries… New Indian Express
  • Hyderabad main new… The Hans India
  • The thrill of no logic… Telegraphindia
  • indiatoday_aspire Writer’s Desk … Instagram
  • Q&A : Value Your Roots – Shobha Nihalani… Impactnews
  • Book Review | The Jade Blue by Shobha Nihalani… Impactnews
  • Tap into Your Intuition… Newindian Express
  • Article detail… Deccanchronicle
  • As masks become an inseparable part of life, is this the end of the lipstick era… Deccanchronicle

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  • Nine Book Three: The Rise of the Kalingan… Good Reads
  • Nine 3 : Rise of the Kalingan… Waterstones
  • Nine Book Three : The Rise of the Kalingan… Books Telegraph
  • Nine Book Three: The Rise of the Kalingan… Books Google
  • Nine Book Three : The Rise of the Kalingan… Kobo
  • Nine 3 : Rise of the Kalingan… Picclick

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Shobha Nihalani’s ‘Nine: Curse of the Kalingan’ is a fantasy thriller set in ancient times. The first book of a three-part series, the trilogy is a mix of fact and fiction where history finds its way into the present world and what ensues is the battle between the good and the evil.

Said to be one of the oldest secret societies in the world, Nine was formed by King Ashoka in 3rd century BC and is the inspiration behind the novel, as apparent in the title of this book. The novel makes for an interesting read for those who like reading on society, history and mystery.

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We are back to our love for mythology and historical fiction. Nine: Curse Of The Kalingan is a new premise, set at a fast-moving pace between the times of Emperor Ashoka and the present. It starts from the epic war between his Magadh Empire and Kalinga – winning it led to the transformation of Emperor Ashoka from a mighty ruler to a devoted Buddhist. From the corpses of the Kalingan warriors rose an angry spirit bent upon avenging the Kalinga empire, destroying the Nine .

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hong Kong, Gaya, Calcutta, London, Amsterdam, Minneapolis, Dharamsala, New York, Cambodia…no, this is not a lesson in regional geography but the epicentres of Shobha Nihalani’s ‘Nine’ – a history-inspired, mythology-nurtured, magic-imbued, conspiracy-laden, modernism-fed pot-boiler that weaves a million threads into a coherent whole.

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Nine: Curse Of The Kalingan (Book – 1) is a modern tale which has been brought out by the author from the depths of ancient history. The Kalinga war, fought by Emperor Ashoka, took place in 261 B.C. The war brought enormous destruction, death, and devastation. This was the war which brought about a profound change in the most famous Mauryan Emperor. The war shattered the Emperor, who then converted to Buddhism and pledged never to wage a war again.

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TNine by Shobha Nihalini starts with a curse that a dying warrior of the Kalingan clan lays on Ashoka and his army/followers. The same warrior comes back, this time in the form of an evil spirit who possesses a young man, Vayu. The power that Vayu thus possesses is limitless. The sole purpose of this man and his kala yogis team is to destroy the NINE, a secret society formed by Ashoka to spread knowledge and peace.

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I’m happy that the book starts with the history, and the fallen Kalingan warrior’s curse, so as to set the setting. After that part, there is attention to detailing characters, while still keeping pace with the action around the Trinity. The book has the pace needed for a thriller to work, and it kept me hooked to it. The narration also had a little humor when it came to the part of letting the Trinity know, and I especially liked the dialogue back and forth between Dr. Bose and Tara. The detailing when it comes to the Kalingan spirit entering Vayu’s body was very raw, and I think the book called for that as well.

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Shobha Nihalani’s Curse of the Kalingan- NINE is a fantasy thriller which churns up an astonishing tale from the depths of ancient times. The novel is a mix of fact and fiction with an imaginary plot, while its foundation is based in historical fact. Nihalani has named the book after the legend of ‘The Nine Unknown Men,’ which is also the inspiration for the story. In the 3rd century BCE, this secret society was founded by King Ashoka. It is often cited as one of the oldest secret societies in the world, and is believed to still exist today, with the Nine holding tremendous powers and knowledge, which were handed down through the ages.

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Nine: Curse Of The Kalingan (Book – 1) is a modern tale which has been brought out by the author from the depths of ancient history. This book is fantasy thriller. The Kalinga war, fought by Emperor Ashoka, took place in 261 B.C. The war brought enormous destruction, death, and devastation. This was the war which brought about a profound change in the most famous Mauryan Emperor. The war shattered the Emperor, who then converted to Buddhism and pledged never to wage a war again.

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When I glanced at the publisher of this book, I was taken aback. Penguin under their Metro reads imprint have always gone for the usual love stories, fast-paced youth-based kind of titles, but NINE: Curse of the Kalingan written by the pretty Shobha Nihalini was indeed a welcome change considering the kind of books they have been coming out with since the past few years. I had stopped reading any Penguin Metro Reads books and this one came along in my hand.

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For thousands of years, the wisdom of the Nine has protected mankind from destroying itself. But a vengeful ancient spirit has returned to shatter the peace. With the help of magical powers, he has possessed a young man and mobilized black yogis to destroy the Nine. Plucked from their ordinary lives, empowered with special abilities, Tara, Akash and Zubin are swept into an occult world of kala yogis and siddhis to fight an ancient warrior spirit.

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261 BC: After his bloody battle with Kalinga, the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, overcome with remorse, swore never to wage another war. And to make sure no one else did. His Navratnas – the Nine – zealously guarded their powers and knowledge, handing them down through millennia and generations to ensure lasting peace. Except that it was not to be! From the corpses of the Kalingan warriors rose an angry spirit bent upon avenging the Kalinga empire, destroying the Nine and using their hidden knowledge to rule the world and change its destiny

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There are plenty of authors in Hong Kong who hail from, well, Hong Kong. And there’s a handful of writers from the UK, the USA and Canada in this city too. But India hasn’t been particularly well represented in the past. However now, with writers like Anita Moorjani, Manreet Sodhi Someshwar and kids’ author Bhakti Mathur, times are changing. And the next in line for local success is Shobha Nihalani.

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A young journalist is murdered for discovering hidden secrets in the caverns of the Taj Mahal. His widow decides to continue his work with devastating consequences. What I liked best about this novel was that it was set in India. I love reading books about different countries, cultures and peoples. I was especially interested to learn about the character’s different backgrounds and how these differences affect their daily lives.

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Shah Jahan was believed to have interred his lady love Mumtaz along with a lot of precious stuff. Historians and treasure hunters have speculated on that.
But, Shobha goes beyond. It is something that “is going to rock the very foundation of our heritage”.

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This is a bold new book by a fearless and passionate young writer. Author Shobha Nihalani is a tenacious writer who, like her female characters, is clear about her interests and leanings.
Having studied business, she pursued journalism, copywriting, book-keeping, teaching and sales options in her nomadic life before she settled down to her first love — writing.

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Shobha Nihalani, a journalist-turned-author, was recently in Bangalore to launch her book The Silent Monument. The book is set in the backdrop of the Taj Mahal where a journalist stumbles across an ancient scroll and is murdered. His widow now has the scroll and has to decide on its fate. An outfit that includes a famous dancer,

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Lately the trend has shown that anyone who has anything to do with the written word is authoring a book. Shobha Nihalani, who has authored two books, has another quartet in the pipeline. The call is always the same — the need to do something more creative.

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Dan Brown has made it though for authors to delve into the realm of historical thrillers. it won’t surprise us if Shobha Nihalani is also ‘vixtimised’ by the comparison. Leaving that aside, the discovery of an ancient scroll inside the Taj by a journalist sounds twice as good as the book itself No doubt

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‘The Silent Monument’. The name sure is intriguing and so is the book jacket cover. And those were the very reasons I happily acquiesced to review this book. This is Hong Kong based author Shobha Nihalani‘s second novel… and the first to be published in India.

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Journalisten Parag findes dræbt uden for helligdommen Taj Mahal. Hans ven, politikommissær Yadav, finder liget og sørger for, at den tekstrulle, som Parag holder i hånden, bliver overgivet til han enke Manzil.

Taj Mahal, der blev bygget af Shah Jahan i perioden 1631 til 1647 som et mausoleum over hans hustru, er en muslimsk helligdom, men fundet kan måske påvise, at Taj Mahal er ældre end hidtil antaget og bygget oven

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Krimi fra Indien helt præcist fra Agra, syd for Delhi. En journalist bliver dræbt tæt ved Taj Mahal, og hans enke, Manzil, modtager efterfølgende en rulle med gamle skrifttegn, som han har fundet i Taj Mahal. Manzil får teksten oversat, og det viser sig, at der er tale om et skattekort, og at skatten er mere værdifuld end diamanten Koh-i-noor – engang kendt som verdens største diamant. Sammen med kommissær Yadav –

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Handlingen er tæt og lækker, navnene er indiske og eksotiske, og har man rejst i Indien i Kerela-området siger bogen naturligvis noget mere, og man tilgiver så også forfatteren/oversætteren, at Ernakulam er stavet med to ll´er, selv om det retteligt kun staves med ét. Det udstrakte universitetsområde ved Cuchin-Ernakullam-Universitetet . . .

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