An interesting book on India’s nuclear tests in Pokhran during Sri AB Vajpayee’s regime ! This book covers the perspectives from india and Pakistan’s side. It covers the need for such a test by india , reactions from Pakistan , what did the politicians say- military feel and why did common man celebrate ? # There is a detailed coverage on the harmful effects of radioactivity around Pokhran, how many died of cancer after the first tests in 1974 (During Indira Gandhi’s regime)#