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The Last Victory
It is October 1910 and the lovers Kim and Parvati are fleeing across India, escaping forces beyond their control. They know that great changes are afoot the Mahatma's ideas are gaining ground and the Indian National Congress is about to change remarkably with the entrance of Jawaharlal Nehru. Ahead lie turbulent times that will reveal the ruthlessness of the Empire and give rise to the promise of independence. Kim and Parvati's lives criss-cross those of many known and unknown Indians who believe in the Indian nation, and they too are swept into the very centre of the struggle for independence, where they must confront their terrifying tormentors. Taking off from The Imperial Agent, where Timeri Murari masterfully recreated Kipling's free-spirited and idealistic hero, Kimball O'Hara, The Last Victory is a thrilling account of Kim's life from the uncertainty of youth to an illuminating maturity mirrored only by the brilliance of a new India.
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Savaging The Civilized
This evocative and beautifully written book brings to life one of the most remarkable figures of twentieth-century India. Verrier Elwin (1902-64) was an anthropologist, poet, Gandhian, hedonist, Englishman, and Indian. Savaging the Civilized reveals a many-sided man, a friend of the elite who was at home with the impoverished and the destitute; a charismatic charmer of women who was comfortable with intellectuals such as Arthur Koestler and Jawaharlal Nehru; an anthropologist who lived with and loved the tribes yet who wrote literary essays and monographs for the learned. Savaging the Civilized is both biography and history, an exploration through Elwin's life of some of the great debates of our times, such as the impact of economic development, and cultural pluralism versus cultural homogeneity. For this new edition, Ramachandra Guha has updated the epilogue to take account of the growing influence of Naxalites in Adivasi areas. He has also added a fresh introduction, stressing the relevance of Elwin's life and work to current debates on Indian democracy and pluralism.
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The Only Story
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** Would you rather love the more, and suffer the more; or love the less, and suffer the less? That is, I think, finally, the only real question. First love has lifelong consequences, but Paul doesn't know anything about that at nineteen. At nineteen, he's proud of the fact his relationship flies in the face of social convention. As he grows older, the demands placed on Paul by love become far greater than he could possibly have foreseen. Tender and wise, The Only Story is a deeply moving novel by one of fiction's greatest mappers of the human heart.
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Uncommon Ground
"Uncommon Ground" brings together titans of industry and leaders of civil society to explore eight themes that are highly relevant for our future development. Based on Rohini Nilekani's 2008 show on NDTV, the conversations explore the middle ground between the ideological divisions that often polarise the business and voluntary sectors. In course of these rare dialogues between leaders who have sometimes been adversaries, a number of common concerns emerge. The author, uniquely placed to moderate these discussions as she traverses both sides herself, demonstrates that the relationship between business, society and state need not be necessarily confrontational. Rich in insights, "Uncommon Ground" highlights the critical importance of dialogue in our democracy to create a shared vision of the future. It is a significant contribution to the ongoing debate on development and equitable growth in India.
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Serious Sweet
A good man in a bad world, Jon Sigurdsson is 59 and divorced: a senior civil servant in Westminster who hates many of his colleagues and loathes his work for a government engaged in unmentionable acts. A man of conscience. Meg Williams is ‘a bankrupt accountant — two words you don’t want in the same sentence, or anywhere near your CV’. She’s 45 and shakily sober, living on Telegraph Hill, where she can see London unfurl below her. Somewhere out there is safety. Somewhere out there is Jon, pinballing around the city with a mobile phone and a letter-writing habit he can’t break. He’s a man on the brink, leaking government secrets and affection as he runs for his life. Set in 2014, this is a novel of our times. Poignant, deeply funny, and beautifully written, Serious Sweet is about two decent, damaged people trying to make moral choices in an immoral world: ready to sacrifice what’s left of themselves for honesty, and for a chance at tenderness. As Jon and Meg navigate the sweet and serious heart of London — passing through 24 hours that will change them both for ever — they tell a very unusual, unbearably moving love story.
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I Have Become The Tide
Githa Hariharan has written novels, short fiction and essays over the last three decades. Her highly acclaimed work includes the Thousand Faces of Night which won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book in 1993, the short story collection the Art of Dying, the novels the Ghosts of Vasu Master, When Dreams Travel, in Times of Siege and Fugitive Histories and the collection of essays Almost Home: Cities and Other Places. She has also written children’s stories and edited a collection of translated short fiction, A Southern Harvest and the essay collection from India to Palestine: Essays in Solidarity. For more on this Delhi-based author and her work.
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The Marriage Pact
It ranks with The Stepford Wives and Gone Girl as a terrifying look at what it really means to say "I do"' Joseph Finder, bestselling author of The Switch ** It's the perfect wedding gift. Newlyweds Jake and Alice are offered membership of a club which promises members will never divorce. Signing The Pact seems the ideal start to their marriage. Until one of them breaks the rules. Because The Pact is for life. And its members will go to any lengths to ensure nobody leaves . . . Praise for The Marriage Pact: 'A brilliant premise . . . tautly plotted and deftly written' J.P. Delaney, bestselling author of The Girl Before 'Beware. This book will keep you up all night' Lisa Gardner, bestselling author of Right Behind You 'Gripping, thought-provoking and irresistible' Dean Koontz, bestselling author of The Silent Corner 'It's a high-concept, fast-moving thriller . . . a gripping and intriguing read' Sunday Mirror
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Set Goals Set Life
Success is the by-product of goal setting and a sincere effort towards achieving these goals. The process of Goal-Setting is the quest to achieve that much-desired success. Our mind is a powerful tool of manifestation that can perform miracles when guided well, and the process of goal setting intensifies that power. You are capable of achieving way more than you have right now. All you need to do is Think it, Ink it and Achieve it. After all, “Energy goes where Attention flows”. Set Goals, Set Life is for anyone who wishes to make their life better.
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G For Gobar
Before the Modi government set up Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog in 2019, three young adults from Mumbai had recognized cow as natural and national wealth. Satvik Patel, reeling under the burden of crippling debts and weighty family responsibilities, feels disconnected from every - thing around. Desperations to end his financial crisis soar high. His office friends Anish and gaurav, finding that ‘Gobar’ - cow dung cakes-can pay off his debts and solve all his life problems, ask him to quit his job. Will Satvik quit his job, a survival kit, for some smelly dung cakes? What is so special about them?
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Not A Cancer Survivor
This book is for those affected by extreme situations in their lives, including Cancer. The book is not only designed to assist cancer patients and their families but allows common people to come out of such situations with an extremely positive approach. I was born as Ketan but got transformed with a second life chance to be a Ninja, who survived all extremities, including death, and is enjoying the journey of life with joy and being limitless. This journey brought me to a near-death experience but I excelled through being a spiritual and psychological Ninja to battle out the war on the King of all Maladies or Cancer. The discussion in the book is not just theoretical but gives you actionable suggestions at the end of each chapter. The content of the book works fundamentally on different layers of the body-mind complex and empowers you within to challenge the status-quo with the inner powers of a Ninja. It is a self-help guide on how to overcome extreme difficulties thrown up by life without preaching, or getting bored!. It makes you stand by the side of your health and positivity and not disease and delusion. It's a must-read for all wanting joy, freedom and happiness in life even during extremely painful situations.
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The Great Mughal
An engrossing saga of one of the greatest dynasties of the world, The Mughal dynasty contemporaries of the Mughal empire called it the sultanate-i-mughalia. In terms of the area and time that it covered, The empire was gigantic. From the warrior king Babur who laid its foundation to the Lonely poet king Bahadur Shah Zafar who saw its dilution, the book charts the origin, rise, success and eventual downfall of an empire that ruled India for three centuries. With pure history as a backdrop the narrative sweeps along the myths and mysteries of the Mughal times unfolding on its pages the Courts and harems, bazaars and battlefields, blood and gore and the gloss and glamour of the Mughal empire. Beyond the glistening surface of their glory, farhat nasreen’s authoritative account brings the empire vividly to life, rolling out the saga of the fabulously talented Rajputs and Marathi along with the challenges the Mughal emperors faced to sustain their phenomenal empire.
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Top Visionaries Who Changed the World
Revised edition. Features Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Ma, Warren Buffett, Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey and others. What if you could sit down to dine with some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs and have a conversation with them. What would you ask them. What insights would they give to you. Find inspiring life and business lessons from visionaries such as Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and Tony Robbins, Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey. Without passion for what you are doing, you will not make it very far in your field. Read about success and failure from visionary leaders who have built some of the most valuable organizations of the world. Learn to think like a winner. George Ilian has made his mark on the digital industry, owning an e-book business among other endeavours. He is the author of 18 books in the genre of business and motivation. George aims to inspire people across the globe through models of the world’s most successful people in concise form. “We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why else even be here. ”. —Steve Jobs.
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The Upanishads
The book The Upanishads is an translation of the old age Hindu religious texts and is meant for anyone exploring consciousness and spirituality. Thousands of years ago, Indian sages found the answers for some of the eternal questions of human mind, which they have passed on to the future generations through the books of Upanishads. Upanishads are guides for human beings and are said to have answers to all the questions that people have pertaining to the realization of one's own self. These books still have relevance to the modern world. The author in this book has extracted some of the important concepts from the Upanishads and has made an attempt to introduce the readers to some spiritual aspects such as consciousness, self, death, knowledge, wisdom and joy in a detailed manner. The author's explanation of the concepts in his own language of wisdom and the way he connects the texts to the world of today's advanced science and technology make the book a lucid, relevant read. Though the original text of Upanishads are voluminous with complicated language, the author has tried to condense and simplify the major teachings of the book and has presented them in a readable manner. The author Eknath Easwaran has successfully managed to present the discoveries of the sages of the Upanishads in a concise style in his book. This first edition of the book was published by Jaico Publishing House in 2009. It is available in paperback.
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Power Pranayama
Free DVD Contains: Right postures while practicing Pranayama, Identifying correct pattern of breathing, Step-by-step technique of Pranayama, Imagery for: Stress Management, Energization, Joint Pain and Backache, Heart and Hypertension, Asthma and Allergies and Diabetes. Pranayama is in vogue today but few are really aware of its subtle yet profound effects on the mind. Pranayama involves much more than a few breathing exercises, it is a holistic experience that encompasses the body and the mind. The book explains in simple terms: how to identify and correct our faulty patterns of breathing, how to practice pranayama with understanding and safety, logical explanations for various aspects of Pranayama. Why one nostril is usually more open than the other and what are its implications on our mindset and diseasesHow Kapalbhati can offer peace of mindHow the vibrations of chanting soothe the mind and heal the bodyHow pranayama creates the interface to connect with the mindHow to program our mind towards self-empowerment, health and happiness.This book is for one and all who desire to create positive health.
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Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL A legend of Wall Street shares the tricks of his trade! Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is the bestselling story of Jesse Livermore or ?Boy Plunger??the famous American investor and security analyst who made his millions from the stock market. Edwin Lefèvre tracks the exploits of Livermore as he won and lost tens of millions of dollars playing the stock and commodities markets during the early 1900s. With riveting accounts of Livermore?s experiences as one of the most influential speculators on Wall Street, the book is rich with trading wisdom and rules that Livermore imparts through Lefèvre. The book?s enduring appeal rests in Livermore?s view that the market is made up of people and the excesses of the market reflect mass psychology. According to him the mistakes of individuals are frequently the result of the inability to control fear and greed. Thus, the views and lessons of Livermore continue to be relevant to every new generation of investors and traders. This book is considered a classic in business writing.
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Not Just A Nightwatchman - My Innings In The BCCI
‘It is a great honour for me to have been chosen by the Supreme Court. I see my role in the BCCI only as a nightwatchman.’ When Vinod Rai humbly commented about his appointment as the head of the Supreme Court-mandated Committee of Administrators (CoA) on national television on 30 January 2017, little did he know that he would stay at the crease for 33 months! In the next few days, the CoA came to grips with their onerous responsibility—that of overseeing the administration of one of the richest sports bodies in the world, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Notwithstanding his ardent support for the game, Rai refused to be blind to the flaws in its governance. And so the nightwatchman decided to play on the front foot; a characteristic style that he carries forward as he describes his innings in Not Just a Nightwatchman.
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The Making of The Greatest : Sony
Innovation has been the cornerstone of Japanese legend masaru ibuka’s business philosophy. Starting from a small radio-repair Unit in a bombed-out store in post-war Tokyo, he and his lifelong business partner akio morita built a staggering business empire straddling all seven continents. Right from its early days, Sony, as the company came to be called, continued to shock and surprise the world by coming out with one innovative product after the other: commercially successful transistor radio when even the inventors of the transistor didn't think of its use beyond creating hearing aids; a colour TV that redefined entertainment; the ‘walk man’, a new market phenomenon, that got the young generation all excited and revved up. All these in addition to a vast variety of products that became the Gold standard for the industry! Drawing on the vision of the founders, Sony has fortified their business unimaginably—with gaming PlayStation, blockbuster Hollywood movies, hit music albums and critical components for futuristic technologies, including robotics and artificial intelligence. This book is as much a tribute to the Sony founders, as it is to the dynamism and spiritedness of their successors who are proud to carry their legacy and innovations forward.