Dubai-based Writer launches Debut Fiction Novel- ’Moscow Masala’

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• Penned by Dr. Mandar Bichu, a doctor by profession and a writer by passion, the book set in Cold War Russia was launched at the Xpress Money headquarters

Dubai, 25 April 2014: Debut novel by eminent writer, Dr. Mandar Bichu was unveiled today at the Xpress Money headquarters by Mr. Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO, Global Operations, UAE Exchange and Mr. Sudhesh Giriyan, Vice President and Business Head, Xpress Money.

`Moscow Masala, a racy page turner is set in Russia during the Cold war era and depicts a story of a young middle class boy from Mumbai and his roller-coaster life while doing his medical education in a country fast heading towards breakdown of its age-old Communist system.

 

Congratulating Dr. Mandar for his work of fiction, Mr. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, said: “We wish the writer all success for the book and we are pleased to be associated with the unveiling of this book which reinforces Dr. Mandar’s passion for writing.”
Mr. Sudhesh Giriyan, Vice President and Business Head, Xpress Money said, “Moscow Masala being his sixth book as a writer, Dr. Mandar Bichu is an example of tremendous balance, as he is also a successful pediatrician in the UAE. We wish him great success with the release of this book.’

Dr. Mandar is the author of five books apart from Moscow Masala. His books in English and Marathi have received wide acclaim. His earlier works include ’Lata-Voice of the golden era’ (2011), ’Right Parenting’ (2008), ‘Suur Manaatale’ (2001), ’Doctorki’ (1999) and ’Gaaye Lata Gaaye Lata’ (1996).

About Xpress Money:

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About UAE Exchange:

UAE Exchange is a leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, with 132 branches in UAE. It is also the widest globally networked remittance brand with over 700 branches across 31 countries in five continents. Its strong correspondent banking relationship with over 150 global banks adds to the might. More than 9000 professionals representing over 40 nationalities, strive to achieve excellence and bring delight to customers, worldwide. This penchant for quality has won the ISO certified brand many global awards for quality & business excellence, and earned the trust of customers, partners and regulators alike, thus earning the acclaim ‘World’s Trusted Money Transferrer’.

About Dr. Mandar Bichu:

Born and brought up in NRC Colony, one of Maharashtra’s quaint industrial townships, Dr. Mandar did his medical graduation and post-graduation from Mumbai’s famed Sion Hospital (Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College). Never one to just confine himself within the curricular activities, Dr. Mandar has made his mark in diverse spheres like sports, music and literature, right from his college days. He was the President of Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) in 1991-92. When just out of college, he started writing for various Marathi newspapers and periodicals like Saamna, Chanderi and Ruchi. In 1993, he moved to United Arab Emirates and settled down in the city of Sharjah. Since then, besides being one of the leading paediatricians in the city, he has also gone on to become one of U.A.E.’s renowned writer- journalists. His articles on music, movies and medicine are regularly featured in many reputed international print and web-media. His main journalistic work has been with U.A.E.’s premier newspapers- Khaleej Times (1998 – 2001) and Gulf News (2001 till date).