New York-based author continues her authoritative reporting on the Subcontinent
Mira Kamdar again displays keen understanding of Indian culture, and how things work -- or don't -- in the world's biggest democracy. Her earlier book, "Motiba's Tatoos," was a wonderful memoir, and "Planet India" is a worthy follow-up effort. Kamdar writes with great clarity, which helps the everyday reader and professional one alike to gain sharp insights about the world's emerging economic giant. I might also cite the Hindi-language edition of "Planet India" as being very well translated. Kamdar is developing a formidable body of work on India, and has become a leading authority on the very complex Subcontinent.