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Vikas Singh

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Vikas has more than 20 years of experience in building and managing brands. He has won more than 263 International and National awards for his various brand and advertising campaigns. His first book- Philatelic handbook on Indian Railways published by National Rail Museum, New Delhi won medals at London, Lisbon and Johannesburg international philatelic exhibitions. His second book, Ujjain- The Eternal City received good reviews and won 11 national and international awards. His third book, Romance of Rail published by Dept of Posts, India won medal at Thailand international philatelic exhibition.

A polymath, bibliophile and a voracious reader, reading across genres, he holds record for largest collection of Tintin comics (124 languages) and l

Vikas has more than 20 years of experience in building and managing brands. He has won more than 263 International and National awards for his various brand and advertising campaigns. His first book- Philatelic handbook on Indian Railways published by National Rail Museum, New Delhi won medals at London, Lisbon and Johannesburg international philatelic exhibitions. His second book, Ujjain- The Eternal City received good reviews and won 11 national and international awards. His third book, Romance of Rail published by Dept of Posts, India won medal at Thailand international philatelic exhibition.

A polymath, bibliophile and a voracious reader, reading across genres, he holds record for largest collection of Tintin comics (124 languages) and largest collection of books by Indian Author (328 books by Ruskin Bond). He was fan guest of honor at 2020 International Agatha Christie festival. In 2019 he had curated first ever Agatha Christie Crime festival in India. He has been a speaker at Comic Con, TEDx and Jaipur Literature Festival. Founder and curator for three editions of the Marathi literature festival, he also writes regularly for various magazine, websites and journals. A certified tea taster, Vikas holds record for largest tea collection in India. Vikas also edits the annual magazine of Indian Steam Railway Society.

A passionate Tintinologist he has done Tintin trails in Brussels, Paris, Geneva, Blois, Milan, Colombo and Shanghai. A serious Dan Brown fan, he has done Da Vinci code trail in Paris, Inferno trail in Florence and Venice and Angels and Demons trail in Rome. He runs and maintains Facebook Fan pages for Ruskin Bond, Agatha Christie and R.K. Narayan.

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**Vikas Singh**rated a book it was amazing Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Reading this classic thriller all over again. I first read it several years ago while still in school. It did not disappoint me in the second read. There are very few modern-day writers who can match up to the magic of Sidney Sheldon’s writings. His Reading this classic thriller all over again. I first read it several years ago while still in school. It did not disappoint me in the second read. There are very few modern-day writers who can match up to the magic of Sidney Sheldon’s writings. His books are a great cinematic experience and come well packed with engaging and thrilling plot, several twists and turns and a great satisfying end. This novel is no different. The South African setting adds a twisted edge to the storyline as do the three mercurial headstrong female protagonists. Highly recommended read. ...more
Sep 25, 2024 06:18AM · 17 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview ofMaster of the Game by Sidney Sheldon. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Master of the Game by Sidney Sheldon
**Vikas Singh**rated a book it was amazing The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
Sidney Sheldon’s books made me a life long reader and a bibliophile. Few authors can meet the expectations of their readers the way Sheldon does with his novels. The novel has a great beginning and then there is that intriguing flashback when you wan Sidney Sheldon’s books made me a life long reader and a bibliophile. Few authors can meet the expectations of their readers the way Sheldon does with his novels. The novel has a great beginning and then there is that intriguing flashback when you want to know why did it all happen? The plot thickens as you get further and further immersed in its pace till you reach the climax and put it down with great delight for having solved the mystery! Great engaging read ...more
Sep 24, 2024 12:51AM · 10 likes · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview ofThe Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon
**Vikas Singh**rated a book really liked it Madhupur Bohudoor and other stories by Sheelabhadra Madhupur Bohudoor and other stories by Sheelabhadra Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
A Sahitya Akademi award winning collection of Assamese short stories by Sheelabhadra, it is similar to the works of R.K. Narayan. Like his fictional town of Malgudi, Sheelbhadra creates a semi quasi-landscape of Madhupur. The twelve short stories bas A Sahitya Akademi award winning collection of Assamese short stories by Sheelabhadra, it is similar to the works of R.K. Narayan. Like his fictional town of Malgudi, Sheelbhadra creates a semi quasi-landscape of Madhupur. The twelve short stories based on characters from Madhupur weave a rich tapestry of life and times in a rural economy as it struggles to meet the challenges of rapid urbanization. ...more
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**Vikas Singh**rated a book it was amazing Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
I finally read this dystopian novel. It has been in my library for several years but I always left it unfinished. Partly because I could not relate to the work and partly because it found it too dystopian. However, when I finally got around to finish I finally read this dystopian novel. It has been in my library for several years but I always left it unfinished. Partly because I could not relate to the work and partly because it found it too dystopian. However, when I finally got around to finish it now, I find it more relevant to the society we are living in now than to the time period it was first published in. Extremely frightening read, it is a classic peep into the future we are creating for ourselves. ...more
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**Vikas Singh**rated a book it was amazing Mila 18 by Leon Uris Mila 18 by Leon Uris Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
I first read Leon Uris, more than 25 years back while still in school. I still remember the impact his novels had on me. It was his works that got me fascinated by the world of books and developed in me a life long interest in history and the Jewish I first read Leon Uris, more than 25 years back while still in school. I still remember the impact his novels had on me. It was his works that got me fascinated by the world of books and developed in me a life long interest in history and the Jewish people. Son of a polish immigrant who participated in the American side of World War 2, he beautifully intertwines facts and fictions.Based on the Warsaw ghetto uprising, it is more than a historical novel, “lest we forget”. One realizes it was not just the Germans, but the Polish and the Ukrainians who actively participated in the holocaust and the “final solution”. Extremely moving and unsettling, the novel is a must read for all who want to now the genesis of the pride Jews have for their nation. Shalom alekhem ! ...more
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**Vikas Singh**rated a book it was amazing Tamas by Bhisham Sahni Tamas (Winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award) by Bhisham Sahni Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
A classic peep into the traumatic period of India’s partition. In many ways the novel is a true reflection of the modern times as well. While reading the novel I remembered Frank Kafka’s quote- ‘One idiot is one idiot. Two idiots are two idiots. Then A classic peep into the traumatic period of India’s partition. In many ways the novel is a true reflection of the modern times as well. While reading the novel I remembered Frank Kafka’s quote- ‘One idiot is one idiot. Two idiots are two idiots. Then thousand idiots are a political party’. Like the novel Pinjar, it captures a period, where as a bystander who watch helplessly as poor innocent people find themselves trapped in a hopeless situation created by a few with vested interests. The novel is a strong commentary on how greed and politics corrupts absolutely. ...more
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**Vikas Singh**rated a book did not like it The book of the hunter by Mahasweta Devi The book of the hunter by Mahasweta Devi Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
This is the first ever book by Mahasweta Devi and I am glad that I did not read her works before. A boring linear anthropological read I feel anyone can write a document like this. While the blurb and reviews lavishly praise it as an honest attempt t This is the first ever book by Mahasweta Devi and I am glad that I did not read her works before. A boring linear anthropological read I feel anyone can write a document like this. While the blurb and reviews lavishly praise it as an honest attempt to capture the bewilderment of Adivasis (jungle dwellers) as their land is snatched away in garb of modernization, I found it difficult to find this in the novel. Perhaps as it is with most of these literary winners, you will find the hypothetical storyline in your own head! ...more
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**Vikas Singh**rated a book did not like it A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
A mediocre dull novel successfully marketed as a ClassicTimes Literary Supplement called it ‘A novel of great power’. However, I found it to be powerless and exercise in futility. At best it is a story about a coward who deserts the army, seduces a g A mediocre dull novel successfully marketed as a ClassicTimes Literary Supplement called it ‘A novel of great power’. However, I found it to be powerless and exercise in futility. At best it is a story about a coward who deserts the army, seduces a girl, lives off the money borrowed from others and a selfish spoiled brat who is remorseless when his own new born son dies. The novel is a classic example of how a good marketing strategy can turn a dull writing into a best seller. Vita Sackville-West called it ‘A most beautiful moving and humane book’. She died in 1962 before she could read Irving Wallace’s The Man of Jeffrey Archer’s The Clifton Chronicles ...more
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**Vikas Singh**rated a book it was amazing The Turn of the Screw by Henry James The Turn of the Screw by Henry James Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
This is one of those few instances where I have found its adaptation to be better than the novel. The Haunting of the Ely Manor on Netflix is much better than its original source- the novel by Henry James. The novel creates an intense atmosphere of s This is one of those few instances where I have found its adaptation to be better than the novel. The Haunting of the Ely Manor on Netflix is much better than its original source- the novel by Henry James. The novel creates an intense atmosphere of suspense and confusion with none of the characters really well chiseled. Both the key protagonists- Miss Jessel and Mr. Peter quint appear out of nowhere in the novel. Unless you have seen its adaptation, it is difficult to make any sense of the plot in the novel. ...more
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