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The Siachen Soilder And Short Stories
In today's troubles lie the seeds of tomorrow's stories. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, drawing from his extensive service in the Indian Air Force, reflects on how the trials, triumphs, and moments of joy that once consumed him have now become the raw material for his narratives. His stories vividly portray life in the armed forces - from the thrill of combat to the rigours of training, the turmoil of warfare, the solitude of distant outposts, and the joy of leisure. Meanwhile, Dr Suneet Madan skillfully weaves her poetic magic around the central theme of each narrative, creating a unique and thoughtful read. These narratives, told with lightness and brevity, provide an intimate glimpse into the fauji life and will linger in your thoughts long after you've turned the last page. They serve as motivation or inspiration in those moments when you think all isn't well with life.
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Operation Bamboo Garden
The world order, as we knew it, is fast changing. Emerging powers are clamouring to claim and cement their positions in the ever-evolving geopolitical landscape. The battle arena has long shifted to nondescript rooms filled with harmless seeming computer equipment. But don’t let appearances fool you. The innocuous looking cyber-soldiers glued to these screens are capable of altering the course of history by a few simple clicks. The suicide of a successful and politically connected C.E.O in Mumbai, India, sets off a series of disparate but alarming events. Are these events linked? Could they be a precursor to something even more vile and sinister? Will Ronit, an A.I. expert who, driven by a sudden patriotic surge, has left a high-paying corporate job to serve his nation, be able to piece together the full puzzle in time? Who is Noor Sabah, the mysterious Malaysian secret agent? Why are most covert command centres of South Asia terrified of the name, Zhiming? And yet, why does no one know what she looks like? Operation Bamboo Garden is a pacy geopolitical thriller that will open your minds to veiled possibilities that could be shaping the inexplicable global events you read about.
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The Last Witness
A reputed ISRO scientist, Dr Rangarajan is brutally attacked by an unidentified man shortly before he departs for Germany where he is leading the Indian delegation for an important space research collaboration. Events now take an unexpected turn that leaves the nation baffled and bewildered. Was the scientist secretly trading ISRO technology to foreign buyers? With elections around the corner, this question now rocks the nation and even threatens to bring down the current government. Jasmine, a German of Indian origin, assigned by the Indian Embassy to guide Dr Rangarajan in Germany feels personally responsible for what happens and soon joins Sithara who resides in the ISRO staff housing complex on a dangerous mission to restore the honour and integrity of the celebrity scientist. Along with Niniya, Jasmine’s daughter and a child with special needs, the trio comes together in this thrilling adventure as they set off to unravel the truth. Can they outwit the seasoned criminals controlled by a powerful lobby who are always in hot pursuit? Can they convince the IB and the CBI that they are innocent? Can they clear the scientist’s name?
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Polarised Times: Living in India Today
Throughout India's long and chequered history, Hindus, Muslims, and other communities have consistently adapted while preserving their shared identity. India has long stood as a sanctuary for its diverse minorities, allowing them to nurture their faith and culture. However, contemporary India faces a profound distrust between its major communities. Centuries of mutual suspicion have given rise to new terms like 'persecution complex,' 'self-denial,' and 'victimhood.' Even more disconcerting are phrases such as 'holocaust,' 'massacre,' 'pogrom,' and 'genocide.' The need for dialogue is undeniable, but the ground reality tells a different story. This book also casts a spotlight on the role of left-liberals in perpetuating this divide. Polarised Times is an essential exploration of the pressing issues that demand our attention, urging us to rekindle the bonds of unity and diversity, for India's future stands at a crossroads.
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Love Has No Age
This refreshing collection of unusual stories reflects the kaleidoscope of experience that seniorhood entails—there’s the single mother overtaken by sudden guilt at the thought of never having told her teenage daughter about her missing father; a 50-something woman who advises her young niece to go ahead and be with her married lover just like she, herself had done all those years ago. Read about the friends who find love again and broach the topic of friends becoming lovers to their respective children, or the mother who slips away to mourn the emptiness of her life, never to return...Each story is a testament to the courage, resilience, and the vibrancy of life that seniors strive to grasp with its myriad twists and turns.
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Amitabh Bachchan As The Other
Amitabh Bachchan As The Other' by Shoma A Chatterji is not a biographical study of the actor. Beyond the persistent ‘angry young man’ label, Chatterji contends that Bachchan's cinematic prowess defies stereotypes, aligning him more closely with the intriguing concept of ‘The Other.’ This ‘Other’ challenges norms, demands our attention, holds us responsible for our actions, and prompts a reconsideration of our understanding of the world. To substantiate this thesis, Chatterji meticulously examines fifteen of Bachchan’s classic performances spanning two decades, from Anand to Agneepath. The other films in this study include Parwana, Zanjeer, Saudagar, Namak Haram, Abhimaan, Deewaar, Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Don, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Shakti, Coolie, and Main Azaad Hoon. In the chapter titled ‘Othering the Other,’ we witness a mellow Bachchan embracing roles he never thought possible in his youth.
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Finding Peace And Purpose
Many believe one must renounce worldly life to pursue spirituality, but Swami Kritarthananda teaches us otherwise. He argues that anyone—whether a busy professional, student, or married couple—can lead a spiritual life by following the path of righteousness. With profound insights from Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, the author provides practical tools for integrating Vedanta into everyday life, offering readers a roadmap to peace, purpose, and a deeper connection with the divine. This is a guide for those ready to deepen their spiritual practice while embracing their responsibilities in the world.
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The Battle of Haji Pir
In August 1965, 30,000 Pakistani infiltrators crossed the Cease Fire Line (CFL) in Kashmir and began attacking civilians and army personnel. Codenamed 'Operation Gibraltar', this assault involved a mix of trained militia, mercenaries and Pakistani army personnel. Amidst the devastation, Indian forces retaliated and captured the strategic Haji Pir Pass. The triumph however was short-lived as the pass was returned under the Tashkent Agreement, a bitter pill for the soldiers who had fought tirelessly for it. This book chronicles their courage and sacrifice, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who won the Haji Pir Pass, a symbol of both victory and loss for India.
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Duryodhana
Duryodhana, the eldest of the Kauravas, the arch enemies of the Pandavas Duryodhana, the warrior who stood up for Karna when he was insulted for the circumstance of his birth Duryodhana, the son of the king of Hastinapur and the prince who would have ascended the throne if not for his cousin Yudhisthira Duryodhana, the one who sought to undress Draupadi in the court of Hastinapura. Since the time the tale of the Mahabharata has been told, the world has unquestioningly seen Duryodhana as the man whose deviousness and greed for power brought on the battle of Kurukshetra. However, any war is fought with both the sides believing that they are justified in fighting it. So must have been the case with the Kauravas. In Duryodhana, V. Raghunathan explores the circumstances and motivations that prompted the Kaurava prince to take the path that he did and finds a man as sinned against as sinning.
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The Snowden Files
The Snowden Files is a true account written by Luke Harding. This book tells the story of Edward Snowden. The entire fiasco started with an unsigned email that stated "I am a senior member of the intelligence community". Then began an extravagant intelligence breach, that was brought forward by a single man. The consequences of this breach has caused turmoil for the most of the leaders of the nations, all over the world. It impacts Cameron to Obama, the presidents of Indonesia, France, and Brazil, as well as the chancellor of Germany. Edward Snowden was a young and talented computer genius who worked for USA’s National Security Agency. He blew the whistle to warn everyone that this agency was using the new technology to spy on people on the entire planet. The spies thought it was a way of mastering the Internet, however the rest of the world exclaimed that it was the end of their individual privacy. The book talks about Snowden’s deeds and how the journalist brought out this amazing scoop, by facing the pressure from the US and British governments. It talks about how he left his girlfriend on the beautiful island of Hawaii, with a hard drive that was filled with secrets. He talks about how he spilled all the secrets in Hong Kong and had a tough time seeking asylum. He is stuck in Moscow, and faces charges of US espionage. The Snowden Files was published by Faber and Faber in 2014. This book is available in paperback. Key Features: The book explores what drove Snowden to sacrifice his life for a future in exile, and it makes readers and citizens more aware about the Internet.
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Army And Nation
Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire.
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Shadow Armies
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s steady advance over the last three decades has been accompanied by the mushrooming of organizations that polarize communities, incite violence and even kill – all in the name of Hindutva. Dhirendra K. Jha investigates and profiles eight such organizations across India, from Sanatan Sanstha, whose members have been charged with the brutal murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, to Yogi Adityanath’s Hindu Yuva Vahini.
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Great Works Of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Lenin was a prolific political theoretician and philosopher who wrote about the practical aspects of carrying out a proletarian revolution; he wrote pamphlets, articles, and books
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The Maruti Story: How a Public Sector Company Put India on Wheels
A story that proves that Indians when empowered can change the course of history The targets were stupendous and almost unachievable. Slightly over two years to find a suitable partner, finalize all legal documentation, build a factory, create a sales and service network and develop and launch a people's car that would sell 100,000 a year, in a sector where Indian expertise was limited.
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The Commonsense Diet
15 Years After Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight Comes the New Diet Manual for the Country Does intermittent fasting really work? Should we go on high-protein diets? Is doing a gut cleanse worth it? Should we be switching to millets? In her insightful new book, Rujuta Diwekar answers these questions and shows us a commonsense way of eating and living a full life. A life without fear and confusion about food. A life where good health is the default. A life of happiness and enthusiasm. Because ghar ka khaana can do that for us. If we let it.
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The Code Breaker
In 2012, Nobel Prize winning scientist Jennifer Doudna hit upon an invention that will transform the future of the human race: an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as CRISPR, it opened a brave new world of medical miracles and moral questions. It has already been deployed to cure deadly diseases, fight the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, and make inheritable changes in the genes of babies. But what does that mean for humanity? Should we be hacking our own DNA to make us less susceptible to disease? Should we democratise the technology that would allow parents to enhance their kids? After discovering this CRISPR, Doudna is now wrestling these even bigger issues. THE CODE BREAKERS is an examination of how life as we know it is about to change – and a brilliant portrayal of the woman leading the way.
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We Indians
What makes you proud to be Indian and what makes you ashamed to be one? What makes a Hindu a Hindu? Why are Indians such champion sycophants and name-droppers? And does love really matter in an Indian marriage? In his sharp and funny dissection of different aspects of the Indian character, Khushwant Singh tackles these and other questions with his characteristic candour, humour and gift for telling a riveting tale.]
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In Too Deep
Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had got there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure. Jack Reacher wakes up, alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has no memory of getting there. The last thing Reacher can recall is the car he hitched a ride in getting run off the road. The driver was killed. His captors assume Reacher was the driver's accomplice and patch up his wounds as they plan to make him talk. A plan that will backfire spectacularly . . . 'There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.' MICK HERRON Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, In Too Deep is the 29th book in the internationally bestselling series. And be sure not to miss Reacher no.28, The Secret! ***OUT NOW**
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Making a Killing
*Contains an exclusive Adam Fawley short story* From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Tiktok sensation MURDER IN THE FAMILY and the DI Adam Fawley series comes a brand new gripping crime thriller about a figure from the past
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Oscar Wilde Short Stories
This is a fiction Oscar Wilde short story with immense thriller and suspense.
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Tales Of Growing Less Ordinary
From humble beginnings to the United Nations, Vinod Alkari underwent a phenomenal transformation by playing every role that came his way to the hilt, against the backdrop of a resurgent India and a world that slips ever so often into war. A must read for everyone to discover and reaffirm what it means to be a karma-yogi in today's day and age. Sanjay Dharwadker Author of Diamond in My Palm A good happy life is a vector quantity. More than 'how much', it is the 'direction' that defines it. Vinod Alkari has the soul of an engineer. He must appreciate this completely. These Tales Of Growing Less Ordinary are stories of Vinod's sluggish, persistent, tiny vectors, pushing him from the ignorance of poor small-town India to a global career with United Nations. Field engineer Vinod makes us relive his adventures across the expanse of India. He then hands us over to the wiser UNICEF officer who continues the trek into the hotspots of Nigeria and Iraq. “The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Or is it? With apologies to Carlyle, stories of greatness are too often ridden with falsehoods. Worse, in the shadow of greatness, those stories linger on 'what' was achieved, at the expense of 'how' it was lived. Vinod Alkari's Tales Of Growing Less Ordinary is extraordinary in its effort to avoid that greatness trap.