What are the forces that have been zealously trying to portray the 19 years of anarchic rule; supported by dacoits; criminals; and murderers; as the regime of the 'Messiah of the poor'? Isn't it highly strange and surprising that none from the journalist community has even dared to write against Manik Sarkar; who has given patronage to political mafias and corrupt politicians in the state of Tripura? Why a person who have been enjoying a lavish lifestyle with the money of the poor is portrayed as someone as simple as Mahatma Gandhi? All these questions have been disturbing my mind. The purpose of this book is to seek the answers of these very questions. The real motto of this book is to expose; at the national level; the intellectual and ideological hollowness of the communist parties; to unravel the anti-national activities of the communists; to unveil the real face of so-called 'Mr. Clean' Manik Sarkar; and to highlight the crimes and misdeeds of the communists of Tripura in the last decades. MANIK SARKAR: REAL AND THE VIRTUAL by DINESH KANJI: "MANIK SARKAR: REAL AND THE VIRTUAL" is a book authored by Dinesh Kanji that provides a comprehensive look at the life and political career of Manik Sarkar, a prominent political figure from the state of Tripura, India. The book explores both the real-world accomplishments and the virtual impact of Sarkar's leadership. Key Aspects of the Book "MANIK SARKAR: REAL AND THE VIRTUAL": Political Legacy: The book examines Manik Sarkar's role in Tripura's politics and his contributions to the state's development. Virtual Impact: Readers gain insight into how Sarkar's ideas and policies have had a virtual impact on the political discourse and aspirations of the people. Leadership Style: Dinesh Kanji provides an analysis of Sarkar's leadership style and its influence on the political landscape of Tripura. Dinesh Kanji is an author and researcher who has focused on the political landscape of India. "MANIK SARKAR: REAL AND THE VIRTUAL" offers a deeper understanding of a prominent leader's journey in the realm of politics.

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It is unusual to come across a life so rich in varied experiences as the one that Bijoya Ray, wife and constant companion to the renowned film-maker Satyajit Ray, has lived. Despite being closely related, Satyajit—‘Manik’ to his friends and family—and Bijoya fell in love and embarked on a life together years before Ray’s groundbreaking film Pather Panchali was made, and their long, happy married life lasted right until Ray’s death in 1992. Bijoya Ray never felt the urge to write her memoirs, but was finally persuaded to pick up the pen when she was well into her eighties. Manik and I brims over with hitherto unknown stories of her life with Satyajit Ray, told in candid, vivid detail.

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