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One Mind, Many Thoughts : Notes from a Common Mans
In One Mind, Many Thoughts, Pravesh Jain voices the anger and frustration of the common man and talks about how rabid commercialization, materialism, greed and corruption are eating away at the roots of our very existence. He expresses his concerns about how the changing times have eroded traditional values and norms, and bemoans the arrogance of the rich and powerful, the lack of healthcare and other facilities for the elderly and the poor, rising prices, and all the other ills that plague twenty-first century India. As Pravesh Jain eloquently says, the nation today has become a banana republic, where democracy means of people with power and money, by them and for themthe only way to end this is to unite and build a society where every citizen, whatever his status or position, can live with dignity and prosper. At the same time, Pravesh puts across some practical suggestions on how we can live more meaningful and positive lives. He feels that if a person is compassionate and considerate to others, is honest and humane, respects his family and the environment, it could be a beginning that will lead to a new rejuvenated India. Thoughtful and invigorating, this book is a must-read for all those who believe that being positive in both mind and spirit helps negotiate the joys and sorrows of life
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Residue
Residue is that which remains in us and allows us to regrow, as we move across national borders and move on from events. Named for the revolutionary Trotsky by a missing communist father he never saw, Leon Ali is a Kashmiri born in Britain and brought up by a single mother in Delhi. Keya Raina is a Kashmiri scholar of exile, an insecure immigrant, who collects other peoples stories. Marked by the oppressive history of Kashmir, they meet in Berlin, the city of Cold War partitions and begin a journey of discovery, which reveals to them the story of Shula Farid, the bohemian wife of a staid Bengali diplomat. Through their travels, these two young Kashmiris outside Kashmir find startling truths about themselves in the midst of unwitting identities and multiple belongings-the residue of shared human emotions. A riveting exploration of mobility and affinity across the borders of nation and faith, Residue provides fascinating glimpses of class-stratified urban India, divided Berlin and complications of identity in England. It is a remarkable novel about divided lands and fortress continents, lines inked in blood and memory and the absences they create in peoples lives and imaginations.
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J. R. D. Tata Keynote
Contained in these pages is the correspondence of a man who for the major part of his life was at the helm of affairs of the house of Tata, one of the largest industrial groups in India, and has left an indelible impression on the countrys economic & social life.J. R. D. Tata was a prolific letter-writer,and this first-time compilation of some three hundred of his letters reveals various facets of his personality, his relationships with people, the projects he was involved in, his views on issues, his kindness, forth rightness and sense of humour, his concerns as a citizen, the values he lived by, and his personal interests. The range and depth of his interests and concerns are reflected in the huge cross-section of people these letters are addressed to: family members, his colleagues in Tata, business associates, ministers and bureau crats, friends in India and abroad, as well as others who were not known to him.
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J. R. D. Tata Letters
An anthology of Indias entrepreneurial icon - J. R. D. Tatas letters and speeches Letters, Contained in these pages is the correspondence of a man, who for the major part of his life, was at the helm of affairs of the House of Tata one of the largest industrial groups in India and has left an indelible impression on the countrys economic and social life. J. R. D. Tata was a prolific letter writer and this compilation of over three hundred of his letters reveals, among other things, the various facets of his personality his kindness, forthrightness and sense of humour, his relationships with various people, his views on issues such as politics and ethics, his concerns as a citizen, the values he lived by and his personal interests. The range and depth of his interests and concerns are reflected in the huge cross-section of people these letters are addressed to family members, his colleagues in Tata, business associates, ministers and bureaucrats, friends in India and abroad, as well as others who were not known to him. Divided into seven sections, the collection contains letters to eminent personalities of his time including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, C. Rajagopalachari, Sardar Patel, Indira Gandhi, Henry Kissinger, G. D. Birla, Shri Ram, David Rockefeller, Homi Bhabha and Yehudi Menuhin people who played a prominent role in recent history. The collection also included J. R. Ds correspondence with his parents, shedding light on the intimate and distinctive relationship that they shared. J. R. D Tatas letters bring to life the achievements of our twentieth century legend. Keynote From within the pages of this book emerges the considered thought of a man who played a pivotal role in driving the twentieth centurys amazing progress from civil aviation to atomic energy both of which he helped to pioneer in a country the world was wont to consider a mere geographic expression. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was closely associated with the steel industry for over four decades during his tenure as Chairman of Tata Iron and Steel Company. He encouraged the growth and diversification of the Indian industry into a host of new endeavours from cosmetics and chemicals to electronics and genetics Divided into nine sections, the book showcases excerpts from J. R. D. Tatas speeches and Chairmans statements to shareholders, made over a period exceeding fifty years. In these sections, J. R. D. looks back over the eventful decades of his life from the 1920s till the 1980s and makes clear his thoughts on economic matters, industry, planning and human relations. The section A Strategy for Survival includes his views on the population explosion and the Presidential system, for which he was a pioneering spokesman. In The Emerging Society he looks forward to the evolving polity of the twenty-first century J. R. D. Tatas unique personality as well as his intrinsically civilised approach to problems is highlighted in this compilation, bringing the readers focus to the nations larger well-being. Interesting Facts A wonderful collection of letters and speeches of J. R. D. Tata, whose contribution to the nation makes him one of the most iconic figures in the industrial history of India. J. R. D. Tatas letters collected here, come from a huge cross-section of people family members, his colleagues in Tata, business associates, ministers and bureaucrats, friends in India and abroad, as well as others who were not known to him. J. R. D. Tatas unique personality as well as his intrinsically civilised approach to problems is highlighted in this compilation, bringing the readers focus to the nations larger well-being.
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The Collected Short Storie
D.H. Lawrence is known for his deep sense of English provincial life, his understanding of the working class, his voluptuous language, and the brutal honesty with which he explores human psyche and relationships. This volume brings together the best of his short stories and includes classics such as ‘The Prussian Officer’, ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’, ‘The Horse Dealer’s Daughter’, and ‘The Woman Who Rode Away’.
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The Kingdom of God and Peace Essays
The Kingdom of God and Peace Essays is one of Tolstoy’s most acclaimed works, published at a time when the great writer’s precepts were unacceptable to the Church, the State, the military and even the society to which he belonged. These essays are, in essence, messages of peace, denouncing war, and protesting against the curtailing of free speech, press and religion at a time when liberty was ignored by world leaders. A great work of literature in their own right, they reveal Tolstoy’s consummate skill as an artist, as well as his moral stature, courage and faith. The world has changed greatly since the first publication of these essays, but their meaning continues to be relevant in a world that is still caught in the midst of strife and conflict.
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Aamir Khan : Actor with a Difference
In the glitz and glamour of Bombay films, he is a very unusual film star. What makes Aamir Khan unique is the seriousness and the versatile talents that he brings to films. In the film industry where the safe formula product rules, Aamir Khan has always taken risks as an actor. A thoughtful, sensitive artiste, who gives audiences films they deserve. And what is more remarkable is that in spite of a huge fan following he has remained a simple, caring human being. In this book, you can discover the real Aamir Khan : An Actor With A Difference. Read about his evolution from an actor to the maker of Lagaan that became a phenomenon on the Hindi screen - winning an Oscar nomination for its vivid portrayal of India.
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Lokmanya Tilak : Symbol Of Swaraj
This the unforgettable story of a writer, orator and patriot whose outspoken and fearless writings led to long years of imprisonment but, till his last day, the Lokmanya never stopped his quest for freemdon.
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Raj Kapoor The Great Showman
He dominated the Hindi film industry like a titan. For his fans he was Raju, the common man. He called himself a joker, And he made classics like Awara, Sangam, Mera, Naam Joke and Boby. Contents : Introduction Mera Naam Raj Kapoor Early Years Coming into his Own Establishing R K Studies The birth of the Tramp Teh social reformer The actor The filmaker The Musician The man Interesting facts Filmography
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Rearview : My Roadies Journey
The story of a man who is equally hated and respected is one to be told. How is it that a boy, scrawny, weak and easily intimidated by society's darkness, becomes a singer, producer, editor, camera-man, singer and jammer? This is the story of Raghu Ram, notorious for his screen presence on MTV Roadies. The book takes readers through Raghu's life, and tells us the story of a man famous for the way he intimidates people by walking on stage.
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After the Deluge
Meticulously researched, this fictionalized account of one of the most intriguing and mysterious periods of the nineteenth century is an un- put- detonable mix of adventure, mystery and suspense. Daniel, a French architect and Nora, his artist girlfriend, enter the world of Nikolai Roerich, the Russian artist who made the Himalayan foothills in India his home. While a painter of note, Roerich is also suspected to have been a double agent for the Americans and the Russians in India. Nora and Daniel meticulously reconstruct the many expeditions undertaken by the Roerich family in Central Asia and uncover astonishing details of the rivalry between the Russian and British Empires for the control of Central Asia and Tibet. Unfolding in the historical climes of the Great Game, After the Deluge throws up startling questions. What role did Nikolai Roerich, a Russian who was friends with both F.D. Roosevelt and Jawaharlal Nehru, have to play in the Great Game? And why does he remain such an important figure for numerous fringe groups and the government of the Russian Federation?
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Babayan and the Magic Star
Many fierce monsters have roamed the hills and valleys of the far north but none as fierce as Babayan. So begins the adventures of Babayan, the wild beast with a mighty roar whom all the villagers of the far north dread. But what happens when he is magically lifted from the world he knows and finds himself dangling from a star? Alone in the night sky, Babayan meets his guide and protector, the Queen of the Stars, who sends him to the enchanted kingdom of Shayma Bayma, where animals live together in harmony. There, in the lush tropical forests, Babayan is transformed as he encounters many fantastic creatures and makes new friends. Yet the call of the Wild Islands, where creatures still feed on one another, continues to stir his inner beast. Until he journeys across the Great Sea and faces his past.
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The Magic Moonlight Flower and Other Enchanting St
Four magical stories which will transport you to a world of monsters and princesses, ogres and enchanted flowers. Sujan can imitate the calls of all kinds of birds and animals. When he finds himself in the kings court and learns of a fearsome bird-eating monster, he decides to use his skill to defeat the cruel creature and win the princesss heart. In another story, Ratan is cursed by a sage and is turned into an ogre but his sweet song saves him from a terrible fate. In Gangarams Lucky Stone a beautiful rainbow coloured stone rescues Gangaram from all kinds of disasters and even brings him a treasure, but what happens when he gives it away? And, in The Magic Moonlight Flower, a young boy goes in search of the flower that will save his fathers life, but on the way he will need to fight a cruel king, rescue a prince and slay a nasty serpent. Funny, exciting and full of strange and wonderful humans and supernatural creatures, the Magic Moonlight Flower and Other Enchanting Stories is a delightful collection of stories by a master of childrens writing in India.
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India at Turning Point
While being anecdotal, he has been prescriptive as well, recognizing the failures of a political, bureaucratic and social system straining to find the balance between the numerous contradictions of India. In this highly readable book he, like me, remains optimistic. There is hope - Shiv Nadar, Founder and Chairman, HCL and Shiv Nadar Foundation. In the six decades since Indias tryst with destiny, we have taken many wrong turns. Public service has become private profit, corruption is normal and we struggle to provide basic services such as education and healthcare to our citizens that is, governance has collapsed. However, there is cause for cheer. India has a young upwardly mobile population, restless for change. We are at a turning point, but will we lose our way again? This is the question T. S. R. Subramanian answers in this book on the relationship between the rulers and the ruled. Subramanian knows the Indian government inside out - he has the outsiders rage at what has gone wrong with governance, he also has the insiders insight into the solutions that are possible. The essays in this book are anchored in this well rounded perspective. With his brand of humour, Subramanian mixes personal experience with public commentary, frustration at all the wrong turns with hope for a better future.
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Maverick Unchanged, Unrepentant
In an article titled 'Black Money, State Collusion and National Fraud', It posed fifteen questions to the government pertaining to their conduct on this most serious national issue. The silence to this day is ominous. Ram Jethmalani, respected and feared for his candour in matters political, remains an enigma to many. As a public figure, a politician always in demand, the highest rated criminal lawyer in the country and an international legal authority, he is held in high esteem. In over fifty years of being an active politician, he has never allowed political allegiance to compromise his values. Controversy therefore neither leaves him, nor intimidates him. This volume is a compilation of the authors insights into the state of Indian politics today, expressed with clarity and frankness, laying bare the cover-ups and deception that have come to plague India's body politic. Jethmalanis arguments are incisive, often explosive, but above all, they cannot be set aside. Some of the burning issues discussed in this book are black money, governance, corruption, Kashmir, China and Pakistan, fundamentalism and the rise of terror. Maverick Unchanged, Unrepentant is a searing critique of the disease inherent in government.
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Childrens Omnibus - Volume 2
Delightful stories for children by one of Indias most loved writers. For over six decades now, Ruskin Bond has been entertaining and touching the lives of countless readers, young and old, with his stories, novels and poems. Childrens Omnibus: Volume 2 brings together the best of his stories for young readers. Included here are old favourites like The School among the Pines and The Night the Roof Blew Off, as well as lesser known anecdotes such as the hilarious My Failed Omelettes and Other Disasters and the heart warming Adventures in Reading. A selection of his charming, whimsical poetry for children, also included in this volume, makes this book a truly enchanting read. Funny, thoughtful, nostalgic and uplifting, Childrens Omnibus: Volume 2 is a treat for children and adults alike.