Kishwar desai was a successful television presenter and executive in india for 25 years before moving to writing. In the last of his interviews with the authors shortlisted for this years costa book of the year award, nick higham meets kishwar desai. Kishwar desai during the launch of her book witness the night at landmark, andheri. Author kishwar desais complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. She has worked in both print and television for more than twenty years, as a journalist, a tv anchor and producer, and head of an indian tv channel. The true love story of nargis and sunil dutt, was published by harpercollins india in 2007. Forced recruitment of indian soldiers in ww1 mustnt be forgotten. But beneath the clear blue skies lies a dirty secret simran singh is desperate for a break and some time away from her busy job as a social workercomecrime investigator. Witness the night simran singh 1 by kishwar desai 201205. Kishwar desai latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. The sea of innocence by kishwar desai goa, south india. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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