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Wanderings In India And Other Sketches Of Life In
Lang was a friend and student of India, its cultures and people, at a time when this was hardly a fashionable stance among white colonial gentlemen. - The Spectator. Written by writer, journalist and Indophile John Lang, Wanderings in India is one of the best and most engaging, personal accounts of India in the nineteenth century. Spanning the years during and after the 1857 Sepoy Rebellion and taken from Lang's contributions to the weekly magazine, household words, it includes a series of 'sketches of life in Hindostan' as encountered by Lang during his travels. Included in this book are stories like 'The Ranee of Jhansi', an account of Langs personal meeting with Rani Lakshmibai regarding the infamous Doctrine of Lapse, 'The Mohommedan Mother', a powerful portrayal of the predicament of Indian women who had relationships with European men and 'The Himalayas', an account of Lang's adventures in the hills, camping and shooting Kakur, bear, pheasant, ghooral and the like. From wonderfully evocative descriptions of the Himalayas to insightful narratives of his encounters with historical figures, Lang's remarkable book transcends genres and moves effortlessly from memoir to travelogue to fiction, but never fails to delight and enlighten the reader.
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Innovation-The Einstein Way
How did Albert Einstein acquire such a cult status? What was so great about him? And more importantly, what can we learn from his life? One of the most admired figures from the last century, Albert Einstein's contributions to science, particularly theoretical physics, are unparalleled. How did Einstein's achievements translate into our daily lives? And what was he like as a person? In this book, Virender Kapoor analysis every facet of Einstein's life and personality. He shows how Einstein's contributions went far beyond the field of science-he was an active supporter of human rights, a generous donor and remarkably detached from material possessions. Einstein also knew how to use his imagination productively, employ communication skills effectively and above all, keep his sense of humor intact. It was these qualities and others that made him the man he was and understanding and absorbing them would also help others go a long way as well, in any time and at any place. Containing powerful truths in simple, lucid words, Innovation - The Einstein Way is a must-read for everyone, irrespective of their fields of interest, to understand how to utilize their strengths to the fullest.
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Exit Interview
When the rebellious Rasha Roy leaves the comfort of her home to pursue a career in journalism, little does she know of the challenges that lie in her path. But she quickly discovers that life isnt a bed of roses for young rookies-especially one with a mind of her own-despite her exceptional acumen for sniffing out stories. As she moves from one job to another - first in India and then in Dubai trying to make herself heard, she realizes that the companies exit interviews are all a sham. Those three short lines on the interview form are not enough to sum up her struggles. She cannot write about the sexual harassment she has faced at the workplace, the promotions she has missed because of nepotism and the trouble she has landed in for a shocking expose. But a chance encounter with a young woman at a police station in Cairo leads Rasha to stumble on to the biggest story of her life. Will this be the big break that she has been looking for? Or will this story too, like so many of her others, be sent to an early grave? Exit Interview is the captivating story of an ambitious young woman trying to find her place in an unforgiving world.
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When The Boss Is Wrong
Are you, as the boss, grasping at straws to manage your subordinates? Is your career going nowhere because of the way you manage yourself and other people? Are you part of an organization where bosses and their subordinates do not pull in the same direction and fail to meet ever-rising expectations? Do you think your boss is the reason you hate your job? Are office politics preventing you from fulfilling your potential? When the boss is wrong will help bosses, subordinates and organizations find the answers to these questions and many more. In this book, Sibichen K. Mathew draws from his rich academic and professional experience and deftly delineates the fifty shades of the boss to create unique prescriptions for the wrong bosses and precautions and solutions for their suffering subordinates. He emphasizes that healthy subordinate-boss relationships are critical to the growth and survival of an organization. Written in a racy and jargon-free style, when the boss is wrong is an invaluable companion for anyone who is part of an organization. Peppered with humorous anecdotes and cartoons, this is your handbook for analyzing yourself and becoming the best boss. It will help you realize your strengths and weaknesses and enable you to plan your future in a better way.
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Derek Introduces The Constitution And Parliament O
In The Constitution and Parliament of India, read about the book that lays the foundation of our nationhood - The Constitution - and find out how democracy works. The Constitution of India is a remarkable document that lays down the rules, principles and ideas according to which India is governed. It delineates the basic framework of various institutions and specifies the rights and duties of citizens. Every citizen needs to know about it in order to preserve the spirit of democracy and equality of independent India. In this book, Derek O'Brien tells in a simple and concise manner, how the Constitution came to be written, who were the people who shaped it and the concepts and thoughts that went into creating it. He also explains how the Parliament of India functions. Filled with hundreds of interesting facts as well as detailed informative entries, The Constitution and Parliament of India will instill a sense of pride about the country in readers and will also inspire them to be more responsible citizens.
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Corners Of A Straight Line
Love speaks a strange language and you need to be in it to comprehend it'. Corners of a straight line tells the story of a young, confident journalist, Atharv and his love escapades with four beautiful and dynamic women - Siya, Resham, Vedita and Susan. While Siya's heart rules over his emotions and Resham's careful moves captivate his body, Vedita's intellectual pursuits stimulate his mind and Susan's spirituality sways his soul. But despite his many commitments, true love eludes him. In a world where lust trumps over love and greed, depravity are rampant, will Atharv ever find what he is looking for? Simple yet perceptive, corners of a straight line is a compelling take on the many complexities of love.
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Just Six Evenings
What if the course of your life and your love, is determined by just six evenings? Atul Shukla, a young, successful executive, has been arrested by the Gurgaon police. As he attempts to find some comfort in the dark confines of his cell, Atul revisits his life and the six evenings that changed its course. Eight years ago, while working in Bhopal, Atul had met the beautiful and intelligent Priya on a train, DDLJ style. When it turned out that she was in his city for only six days, he decided to woo her in that fleeting period of time. But fate had other plans in store and Atul and Priya were torn apart by lust and betrayal, seemingly forever. Years later, Atul and Priya meet once again for six days, while they are both navigating the murky underbelly of the modern corporate world. And this time it's not just their love at stake, but their careers and their future as well. Will Atul and Priya manage to give love a second chance? Or will corporate greed destroy their chance for a happy ending? Just Six Evenings is a modern-day tale of love, lust and ambition in a corporate India that shines at the expense of the dreams it tramples under its feet.
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Maths Made Easy
If maths makes you sweat and calculations give you a headache, fear not. Maths made easy will break down complex mathematical problems in such a way that adding 1224353 + 4356676 will seem as easy as 1 + 2. Using the 'finger technique' - where the most complex equations can be solved using your fingers and other simple calculation methods, this book will solve all your numerical dilemmas, so that you will no longer need a calculator or even pen and paper. With chapters on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square and square root, cube and cube root, fractions, trigonometry and conversion, this is a perfect guide for students as well as all those who suffer from maths phobia.
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Munshi Premchand-The Voice Of Truth
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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B.R.Ambedkar-A Crusader For Equality
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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J.C Bose-The First Modern Scientist
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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Adi Sankarachrya-The Voice Of Vedanta
Adi Sankaracharya : The Voice of Vedanta (English) (Paperback) Price: Rs. 76 A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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Sri Aurobindo-The Spiritual Revolutionary
A series of biographies dedicated to the legends of India. Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers, film stars, writers and sports people. The biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the lives and achievements of these legends. Full of fascinating anecdotes and facts, written in an easy storytelling style, the biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
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The Whistling Schoolboy And Other Stories Of Schoo
A thoughtful new collection of school stories from India's most beloved storyteller. Here is a collection of stories about school life that will appeal to every kind of school-goer. These are incidents from the authors own life, when he was a shy, quiet boy in boarding school, who chose the library over the football field and was known as the best cook among the Boy Scouts. Read about beloved and eccentric characters like the strict Mr Oliver, Miss Babcock, the school nurse and the Principal who once went missing. Get the shivers at the strange and wonderful happenings at school, from the lady in white roaming the school grounds to the ghost who turned up in a bed at the dormitory Hilarious and heart-warming, this collection brings together well-loved Ruskin Bond classics as well as brand new stories and is for every reader who has enjoyed going to school or is in school right now. Interesting Facts Simple yet touching, this delightful collection of school stories will engage all school-going children and will bring back warm memories for older readers. Thoughtfully chosen from a wide range of writings, this anthology includes a brand new story by Ruskin Bond, 'A Dreadful Gurgle'. Written by India's bestselling children's author, this book makes for a perfect gift for readers of all ages. About the Author Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years and has now over 120 titles in print-novels, collections of stories, poetry, essays, anthologies and books for children. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, received the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys award in 1957. He has also received the Padma Shri (1999), the Padma Bhushan (2014) and two awards from the Sahitya Akademi - one for his short stories and another for his writings for children. In 2012, the Delhi government gave him its Lifetime Achievement award.
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How To Help An Elephant Make A U-Turn
Jayaram has, for me, been the quintessential friend, philosopher and guide… His ‘3+5 Transcendent Leadership’ model provides a recipe for rehabilitating the lost leadership qualities and rejuvenating societies.’ —N.R. Narayana Murthy, Chairman Emeritus, Infosys In How to Help an Elephant Make a U-turn, G.K. Jayaram, the first Chairman of Infosys, offers the ‘3+5 Transcendent Leadership’ model as the most effective way of creating leaders who will help organizations, corporations and societies swiftly execute transformational change. He shows us why and how this new breed of leaders—the transcendent leaders, as Jayaram describes them—will inspire action from followers at every level of an organization. Illustrated and enlivened throughout by insights from leading business leaders, this step-by-step guide will help you become a transcendent leader. One who has the ability to build a cohesive and effective team naturally and knows how to adapt to the ever-changing environment in order to achieve remarkable things. Packed with in-depth research and easily actionable ideas, How to Help an Elephant Make a U-turn will put you on the road to becoming a great leader. About the Author :- Dr. G. K. Jayaram is the founder and managing director of the Institute of Leadership and Institutional Development (ILID), Bangalore. He was the first Chairman of Infosys, and the Founding Director of the award-winning Infosys Leadership Institute. Jayaram has had a four-decade-long career in the consulting and corporate worlds as well as a decade in the development sector, in the US and India. He co-founded a software firm in the US, worked at Arthur D. Little Inc., and Coopers and Lybrand, taught at Stanford Executive Development Program and the Naval Postgraduate School. www.ilid.org
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MSD-The Man, The Leader
I think Dhonis great skill as captain has been to make younger people feel secure and make people's roles clear.Harsha Bhogle He has foresight. He leads from the front. He has taken risks. He stands by his men.Harsh Goenka He has got this ability of rising from the ashesI think that is the reason why he is able to bounce back after a tough time.Sunil Gavaskar in Outlook The most inspirational story in Indian cricket is that of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Generations will remember Dhoni for hitting the spectacular winning six for India in the finals of the 50-over World Cup in 2011 against Sri Lanka, but it is the hope he has given to many aspiring cricketers across this nation that is his true legacy. Born in the lap of poverty and having battled against unimaginable adversities, Dhonis rise from being just another small-town boy to captain of Team India is a case study in B-schools. With grit, guts and matchless self-belief, Dhoni led India to an ICC World Twenty20, an ICC 50-over Cricket World Cup and an ICC Champions Trophy triumph, as well as the number one ranking in Tests. Although hes had his fair share of disappointments, for MSD, failure has been yet another motivation to work hard and succeed. MSD: The Man, the Leader unveils Dhonis struggles during his growing-up years, analyses his career as a cricketer and captain par excellence, and reveals his innate leadership abilities by speaking to luminaries from different walks of life including Harsh Goenka, Vineet Nayar and Dhanraj Pillay in a jargon-free, easy-to-read style. Replete with examples of Dhonis strong personality and inspiring leadership, and marking one decade of his entry into the Indian cricket team, MSD: The Man, the Leader will reinforce the belief: Yes, I CAN. About the Author :- Biswadeep Ghosh studied English literature and Indian classical music before drifting towards print media. He has worked with Outlook, the Hindustan Times, The Times of India and Magna Publishing. Among his books are biographies of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan, and two books of fiction for young adults. Presently the consulting editor with Samay Live website and a columnist for Swarajya, he also contributes to several other publications.
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Cracking The Code
Ayushmanns journey is a wholesome and insightful account of the trials and tribulations involved in trying to get a break in Mumbai's entertainment industry. - Ranveer Singh Ayushmann's account of the dreaded yet inevitable pre-stardom struggle is as real and insightful as it gets his experiences will make you cry and make you laugh. They will both inspire you as well as give you a reality check. All you aspiring actors-read this one carefully. It will become your ultimate guide. - Parineeti Chopra So you love the spotlight and drama of Bollywood and want to make it your life. But what is the right time to become a professional actor? What sort of hindrances are you likely to face as you make your way through the film and television industry? Where will this road take you? And most importantly, how do you make it happen? In cracking the code, Ayushmann Khurrana-actor, singer and television personality-tries to answer these questions and outlines a step-by-step guide to making it big in tinsel town, drawing on his personal experiences as a rising star in Bollywood. Supported by anecdotes from his own life-his transition from a reality TV star to a distinctive voice on big FM, from getting a break in soap operas to becoming the highest-paid host of reality shows on television, from dealing with failed auditions to finally landing the coveted lead role in hit film vicky donor and struggling to juggle his new-found success with his family life - Ayushmann identifies and shares the patterns he has noticed on the road to becoming a successful movie star. Interesting facts Written in an engaging, interactive style, Ayushmanns story is easy to relate to and will speak to the thousands who aspire to become film stars someday. Honest, witty and insightful, cracking the code offers a rare insiders look into the film industry as it stands today and tries to simplify the process of getting a break in Bollywood. Ayushmann is a rising star with a huge fan following amongst young, aspiring people who will be interested in any insights he has into working in Bollywood and in his interactions with his co-stars.
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Building Bridges
When Swadesh Chatterjee arrived in the united states with his wife Manjusri and their baby daughter, he had just $35 in his pocket. A decade and a half later, he was a successful north Carolina businessman at the helm of a company, while Manjusri had a thriving practice as a psychiatrist. They were well on their way to achieving the American dream. Not satisfied with simply being an immigrant success story, Chatterjee decided it was time to give back-both to his adopted land and his motherland. He took on a leading role in the burgeoning movement of Indian Americans seeking a rapprochement between the united states and India after decades of cold war misunderstandings and resentment. Chatterjee helped shape this movement and its strategy and in the process he developed a new playbook for immigrant political empowerment. This memoir is a chronicle of the ups and downs of that movement, a blueprint for younger Indian Americans and other immigrant groups raising their voices in the united states and a deeply personal family story.
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Potpourri
Ruskin Bond has yet again captivated the hearts of his readers by launching a collection of short stories entitled Potpourri. This book contains stories with several themes such as crime, mystery, humor, romance, and horror. Some of the short stories in this book include My Failed Omelettes and Other Disasters, In A Crystal Ball: A Mussoorie Mystery, From The Primaeval Past, The Zigzag Walk, Hanging At The Mango-Tope, The Girl On The Train, He Said It With Arsenic, Do You Believe In Ghosts, Susanna’s Seven Husbands, Gone Fishing, The Eyes Of The Eagle, A Little Song Of Love, At The Grave Of John Mildenhall In Agra, and At Sea With Uncle Ken. In this book, Bond recollects some of the moments in his life at Mussoorie, along with several other places he visited, presenting the readers with an eccentric set of characters that will keep them glued. The stories present in this book are based on the lives of simple people, experiencing occasional sorrows. In the story, He Said It With Arsenic, the readers are acquainted with a murderer in the family of the author, while the story The Overcoat, revolves around a ghost located in the Himalayas. This collection of short stories by Bond is based on the everyday life of human beings, which makes it easier for the readers to relate to. All in all, Potpourri is a must-have for all die-hard fans of Ruskin Bond.
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All Roads Lead To Ganga
‘The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India's civilization and culture, of the rise and fall of empires, of great and proud cities, of adventures of man...’ — Jawaharlal Nehru. The Ganges is a river which has held India's heart captive and drawn uncounted millions to her banks since the dawn of history. Originating in the mist-filled valleys of the Garhwal Himalayas – a land of dense forests, icy white glaciers, clear gurgling streams and towering mountains— a land which has been known as `Dev Bhoomi’ or the land of gods, the Ganga traverses hundreds of miles through the heartland till it flows into the sea. In this travel memoir, noted writer Ruskin Bond captures the breathtaking beauty and splendour of this magical landscape, describing with nostalgia and affection the places and people he has lived with and encountered for over forty years. In this engaging book, Bond provides a wonderfully evocative description of the mountain streams, the birds and animals, the wild flowers, the natural biosphere, the villages and dharmshalas, and the many shrines and places of pilgrimage — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Jamnotri, nestled in the mighty mountains —all written with the touch of a poet. Bond takes us to his quaint little world of charm, portraying an untarnished landscape and exploring the Ganga in her pristine glory, at the confluence of the Alaknanada and the Bhagirathi. From passionate descriptions about the pine and deodar trees in the hilly environs of northern India to plain reminiscences of the legendary ‘Gun Hill’ in Mussoorie, or vivid descriptions of birdsongs in the hills, Bond’s sensitive and lucid style and an eye for ordinary details make this book a pleasurable read.