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FORTUNE'S SOLDIER Epic Story of Robert Clive and The Dawn of the British Empire in India

By Rutherford,Alex. Gurugram Hachette 2018 , It is 1744, and Nicholas Ballantyne, a young Scotsman dreaming of a life as laird of his ancestral estate finds himself quite unexpectedly on the Winchester, a ship bound for Hindustan, seeking to begin a new life as a ‘writer’ on the rolls of the British East India Company. On board, he meets the spirited and mercurial Robert Clive, determined – at whatever cost – to make a fortune in a land of opportunity. Over the years that follow, their friendship sees many twists and turns as Clive’s restless hunger for wealth and power takes him from being a clerk to a commander in the Company’s forces, masterminding plans to snuff out rival French interests in Hindustan and eventually leading the company forces to victory at Plassey, the prelude to nearly two centuries of foreign rule in Hindustan. Brilliantly crafted, and bringing to life the momentous events that shook India in the mid-eighteenth century, Fortune’s Soldier is an epic tale of a fascinating era by a master storyteller. 9789351952985

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RAMKINKER BAIJ : His Life, Time & Art

By Anamika Biswas. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2019 9788182904736

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MAHAL : Power & Pageantry In The Mughal Harem

By Subhadra Sen Gupta. Gurugram Hachette Books 2019 , ‘Despite what we would like to believe, the Mahal was not an exotic sexual playground; it was a family space. And the stories of these women, from queens and princesses to foster mothers and female officers, are worth listening to.’ In every citadel in medieval northern India was a luxurious fortress that housed the women of the empire. The little-known space of the Mughal harem, known as the ‘Mahal’, was a place of mystery. Only a few could enter these closely guarded palaces and none could speak of it. Yet, within these walls was a world unto itself. Revealing the untold stories of the Mahal’s remarkable women, we learn of Ehsan Daulat Begum, Babur’s grandmother, without whose enterprise there would have been no Mughal empire; the Padshah Begums who ran the vast establishment of the Mahal with an all-women team; the female scholars and poets – like Zeb-un-Nissa, Salima Sultan Begum, Zeenat-un-Nissa – who influenced the emperor in matters of diplomacy and state policy; the queens and princesses who ran estates and owned ships trading with the Gulf and Europe, among others. In this fascinating chronicle Subhadra Sen Gupta illuminates a little-investigated space in Mughal history for the modern reader. From documenting the facets of their everyday to the role they played in the empire, Mahal is a rare peek into life behind the veil. 9789388322546

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EARTHSPINNER

By Anuradha Roy. Gurugram Hachette Book Publishing 2021 , 'A horse was in flames. It roamed beneath the ocean breathing fire . . .' When he wakes up, Elango knows his life has changed. His dream will consume him until he gives it shape. The potter must create a terracotta horse whose beauty will be reason enough for its existence. Yet he cannot pin down from where it has galloped into his mind – the Mahabharata, or Trojan legend, or his anonymous potter-ancestors. Nor can he say where it belongs – in a temple compound, within a hotel lobby, or with Zohra, whom he despairs of ever marrying. The astral, indefinable force driving Elango towards forbidden love and creation has unleashed other currents. A neighbourhood girl begins her bewildering journey into adulthood, developing a complicated relationship with him. A lost dog adopts him, taking over his heart. Meanwhile, his community is driven by inflammatory passions of a different kind. Here, people, animals, and even the gods live on a knife's edge and the consequences of daring to dream against the tide are cataclysmic. Moving between India and England, The Earthspinner reflects the many ways in which the East encounters the West. It breathes new life into ancient myths, giving allegorical shape to the war of fanaticism against reason and the imagination. It is an intricate, wrenching novel about the changed ways of loving and living in the modern world. 9789391028787

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FIELD NOTES FROM A WATERBORNE LAND: BENGAL BEYOND THE BHADRALOK

By Parimal Bhattacharya. Gurugram Harper Collins 2022 , In the late 2000s, when the three-decade-long Left Front rule in West Bengal was crumbling, Parimal Bhattacharya began to travel outside the well-trodden urban centres to different parts of the region – from the Sundarbans to tribal Jangalmahal, from the outskirts of Kolkata to villages on the Bangladesh border, from the floodplains of the Hooghly to the forests of Simlipal in neighbouring Odisha. There, he encountered: a woman who was branded a witch because she was listed in the census as literate; an island that vanished famously, only to resurface; a paralysed communist who dreams about the death of a river; a forest community who believe they are descendants of the Harappans; an old millworker and his wife who fight the ghosts of a dead industrial town with laughter; a fisherman uprooted by a river eleven times in twenty years; and many more. This book documents the missing narratives of these ‘other’ Bengalis, the largely invisible majority beyond the bhadralok that the rest of India knows. Moving between the personal and the political, and between travelogue, journal and memoir, Field Notes from a Waterborne Land takes the reader on a journey across a fascinating land peopled with unforgettable characters. 9789354894374

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MAMATA BEYOND 2021

By Jayanta Ghosal. Gurugram Harper Collins 2022 , About the Book: Mamata: Beyond 2021 In the West Bengal election of 2021, the longest state election in the history of India, Mamata Banerjee won the khela, and the BJP lost the plot. How did this happen? The author, Jayanta Ghosal, travelled to all the districts of West Bengal and unearthed certain key factors that helped the Trinamool win the state. For instance, there was a massive gap in the BJPs understanding of Bengali identity, which Mamata was able to exploit. An overdose of central intervention, ranging from paramilitary forces to intelligence agencies to target key TMC leaders, added to the BJPs disconnect with voters. 9789354894930

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LIFE AND POLITICAL REALITY : Two Novellas

By Zahir, Shahidul. Gurugram HarperCollins Publishers 2022 , Born in 1953 in Old Dhaka, Shahidul Zahir died young and published only six works in his lifetime -- but these are some of the most unique and powerful works of fiction to have come out of the subcontinent. With his own particular blend of surrealism, folklore, oral storytelling traditions, magic realism, a searing understanding of social and political reality, and rare clarity of vision, he forged a truly extraordinary voice. Life and Political Reality is the work that established his reputation and granted him cult status in Bangladesh. It examines the 1971 war and its aftermath -- a treatise on liberation, and the destruction of the idealism and spirit of post-war Bangladesh, told in a single corrosive, stream-of-consciousness paragraph. Abu Ibrahim's Death is a quieter companion novella, and one that is equally concerned with idealism and compromise, as it studies with deep empathy and nuance the fall of its titular protagonist. 9789354892301

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HOW TO LIVE YOUR LIFE

By Bond, Ruskin. Gurugram HarperCollins Publishers India 2022 , it's a letter with advice ... it's Ruskin Bond's definition of Life! Be whatever you want to be... Give it your heart and soul, and you will have made something of your life, my friend. You are all my sons and daughters when it comes to telling you A book packed with all the good advice anyone, any age, would love and benefit from because it is sound wisdom distilled from the wonderful life and times of the inimitable Ruskin Bond, unmistakably one of India's most popular authors. Each piece of valuable advice is worth its weight in gold! 9789356292260

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MYSTERY STORIES : Flipped

By Nil. Gurugram HarperCollins Publishers 2022 , The Flipped Anthology series gives you two themes, two covers and two sides to open the book from ... and you get to choose! Now you don't need to keep a book away if you don't like a story or a theme, you only need to flip the book over and start reading again. The first book in the Flipped series was a bundling together of Funny and Scary stories, the second of Adventure and Ghost stories and the third of School and Sports stories. This latest Flipped, the fourth in the series, will be a combination of Mystery and Science Fiction stories. 9789354895944

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TURDS OF GOLD

By Jugal Mody. Gurugram Harper Collins 2022 , Bombay is suffering from a severe gastric epidemic of inexplicable origins. A young freelance caregiver, Nikunj, discovers that he has the superpower to make anyone poop, and with that poop, cure the person of any stomach ailments. As Nikunj begins to help people, and make money using his superpower, things start looking up for him. Till he meets Kalpeshbhai, a billionaire paraplegic whose family owns Param Churna, India's best selling Ayurvedic cure for constipation. Kalpeshbhai, who hasn't pooped in over two decades, hires Nikunj to heal him. Will Nikunj's superpower be able to make Kalpeshbhai poop? Will they cure Bombay of the gastric epidemic? Irreverent, audacious, and hilarious, Turds of Gold is a story of greed, blind belief and small miracles. 9789354894206

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SARDAR PATEL : Supreme Architect in Unification of India

By Aggarwal,S N. Gurugram Garuda Prakashan 2020 , India’s independence from the British on August 15, 1947, was preceded by its partition on religious lines having a murky history of dangerous antic statess and shenanigans of the likes of Muslim League, Jinnah and others; supported, either by accident or design, by Congress and its leadership. That Nehru failed miserably to control the situation, in which there was bloodshed, communal hatred, brutalization of women and loss of India’s territory, is a well-known story. The question is what would have been the status of India’s political borders had, say, Nehru been in charge of ‘unifying’ India – that is bringing together more than 500 princely states within the Indian union? We could well have been left to wishful thinking - “Had Sardar been the in-charge of the department handling unification of princely states within the Indian union”. This book, a well-researched document, takes the reader step-by-step on how Sardar went after the task; and how diligently he completed them. Of course, the story of Hyderabad and Junagarh is slightly more well-known. But do you know how Chhattisgarh and Orissa (now Odisha), or even Lunavada (in Gujarat), Deccan States and so many others were included in the Indian union? Do we today ever realise that these states were ‘not part of independent India’? That is why we say it is not only a book for history enthusiasts but all students, who ought to know the real political map of our country when it became independent. 9781942426370

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WAR OF LANKA (Ram Chandra Series Book 4)

By Amish Tripathi. Gurugram HarperCollins Publishers 2022 , Greed. Rage. Grief. Love. Smouldering tinder, waiting to trigger a war. But this war is different. This one is for Dharma. This war is for the greatest Goddess of them all. Sita has been kidnapped. Defiantly, she dares Raavan to kill her - she'd rather die than allow Ram to surrender. Ram is beside himself with grief and rage. He prepares for war. Fury is his fuel. Calm focus, his guide. Raavan thought he was invincible. He thought he'd negotiate and force a surrender. Little did he know ... The first three books of the second-fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history - the Ram Chandra Series - explore the individual journeys of Ram, Sita and Raavan. In this, the epic fourth book of the series, their narrative strands crash into each other, and explode in a slaughterous war. Will Ram defeat the ruthless and fiendish Raavan, constrained as he is by the laws of Dharma? Will Lanka burn to a cinder or fight back like a cornered tiger? Will the terrible costs of war be worth the victory? Most importantly, will the Vishnu rise? And will the real enemies of the land fear the Vishnu? For fear is the mother of love. 9789356291522

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WHY THERE ARE NO NOYONTARA FLOWERS IN AGARGAON COLONY: STORIES

By Zahir,Shahidul. Gurugram Harper Collins 2022 , Translated from Bengali By V Ramaswamy Born in 1953 in Old Dhaka, Shahidul Zahir published only six works in his short life - but these are some of the most unique and powerful works of fiction to have come out of the subcontinent. With his own particular blend of surrealism, folklore, oral storytelling traditions, magic realism, a searing understanding of social and political reality, and rare clarity of vision, he created a truly extraordinary oeuvre. A moholla caught in a time warp... A down-on-their-luck husband and wife who are stalked by ravens... A magician who sells addictive figs... A pair of thieving monkeys... In these pages is the world of the moholla, where rumours and gossip abound and where everyone knows everyone, where seemingly bizarre yet intriguing creations deliver profound commentary on post-independence Bangladesh. Superbly translated by V. Ramaswamy, each of these ten stories takes you beyond the rules of language and storytelling, into a place that is at once achingly familiar and terrifying. 9789356290327

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FIRST WORLD WAR : Adventures of Nariman Karkaria : A Memoir

By Nil. Gurugram HarperCollins Publishers 2022 , Nariman Karkaria, a young Parsi from Gujarat, had always wanted to see the world. So he left home as a teenager with fifty rupees in his pocket to do just that. After working in Hong Kong and Peking for a few years, in 1914, when war was in the air, he decided to volunteer for the British Army. Passing through China, Manchuria, Siberia, Russia and Scandinavia, he reached London early in 1915 and managed to register as a private with the 24th Middlesex Regiment. He was now a Tommy. Incredibly, Karkaria saw action on three major fronts in the next three years. In 1916, he was in the trenches at the Battle of the Somme. After convalescing from an injury, he was sent off to the Middle Eastern Front where he fought in the Battle of Jerusalem in 1917. He was then transferred to the Balkan Front in 1918, where he served in Salonika. After being discharged, he returned to India and wrote a book in Gujarati about his years of travel and adventure, which was published in 1922. 9789354895166

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YOGA SUTRAS FOR CHILDREN

By Roopa Pai. Gurugram Hachette India Childrens Books 2023 , What are the Yoga Sutras? Instructions for bearded rishis who lived in the forests of ancient India? Or the complete manual of asanas? Neither! In fact, the text may well have been called 'Maharishi P's Ultimate Handbook of Mind Control', for it is really a set of techniques to help us – all of us – awaken and harness the explosive power of our minds, through our actions, our attitudes and our awareness. And not through asanas? That too, but not in the way you imagined it. In this surprising, sparkling book, Roopa Pai unravels the secrets of Patanjali's compact 2,000-year-old text in ways both fun and accessible. Walk down the well-marked paths into a dazzling world where a whole new version of yourself – self-assured, fearless and free – awaits you. Go on, then – what are you waiting for? 9789357311953

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SACRED SINS : Devadasis In Contemporary India

By Arun Ezhuthachan. Gurugram Hachette 2023 , WINNER OF THE KERALA SAHITYA AKADEMI AWARD In 2008, journalist Arun Ezhuthachan decided to investigate whether the banned dance bars of Mangaluru would continue illegally. What he stumbled upon, however, was an intricate web of old beliefs and new-age oppression – the modern devadasi. Young girls were dedicated to temples, only to end up as mistresses of upper-caste men and abandoned once they were older. Speaking to locals, NGOs and the devadasis themselves, Arun began to follow the whispered clues to these forsaken women in all corners of India. In rural Karnataka, he meets devadasis clinging to their faith despite intense exploitation; in Kolkata, daughters sold into sex work by their families find no way out; in Vrindavan, ostracized widows congregate to serve God, only to encounter devious predators; and in Puri, the last surviving devadasi reminisces about her time serving Lord Jagannath. Revealing how the oppression of women continues to be veiled by religion, this explosive journalistic account brings to light an India ridden with casteism, patriarchy and abject poverty. The heart-wrenching stories and shocking revelations of Sacred Sins will leave you dismayed, appalled and blazing for change. 9789357312592

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JOURNEY TO ADI KAILASH

By Ramachandran,M K. Gurugram Penguin Random House 2023 , Bestselling author M.K.Ramachandran is well-known for his unique travelogues. Not only does he beautifully recount his journey but he also delves into history and culture, tying in various threads to show the reader the many elements that make India what it is. The Journey to Adi Kailash is no different. While detailing his trek to one of the most revered mountains of India, Ramachandran includes interpretations of our history, culture, traditions, the Puranas and the Upanishads, as well as contributions by great sadhus, sages and rishis. He weaves in interesting stories—of how the Asuras came to India, the ancient technology of turning metal to gold, the ninety-five-year-old woman who is well-versed in the 144 courses of Kriya Yoga, the yogi who acquires the power to fly into the sky . . . The Journey to Adi Kailash is compelling reading, and a book that holds a mirror to the greatness of India. 9780143461340

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POST- HINDU INDIA : Disclosure on Dalit- Bahujan,Socio-Spiritual And Scientific Revolution

By Ilaiah,Kancha. Gurugram Vintage 2023 , Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd pens a thought-provoking critique of Brahmanism and the caste system in India, while anticipating the death of Hinduism as a direct consequence of, what he says is, its anti-scientific and anti-nationalistic stand. This work challenges Hinduism`s interpretation of history, with a virulent attack on caste politics, and also takes a refreshing look at the necessity of encouraging indigenous scientific thought for the sake of national progress. 9780143461890

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BUDDHA IN LOVE : Building Healthy And Lasting Partnerships

By Geetanjali Pandit. Gurugram Penguin Ananda 2023 , Geetanjali’s quest for happiness in relationships . . . failed. Time and again. A short-lived abusive marriage and its subsequent emotional, mental and social fallout forced her to question all her assumptions about romance and relationships. Buddha in Love distils all she learnt. We are not born relationship-ready. A loving partnership takes effort, and, contrary to what you might expect, to achieve it you have to work on yourself. What does it take to be in a successful relationship? Do all relationships look the same? Does a relationship equate to happiness? Why and when should you marry? In this narrative about vulnerability, Geetanjali takes her story and its eventual happy ending as a star ting point to answer all these questions. Featuring conversations with Gautam and based on the Buddha’s teachings, Buddha in Love is infused with the real-life experiences of people and anchored in practical wisdom. It guides, nudges and supports you to find solutions to heartbreak and disappointment in love, and succeed in your quest for lasting partnerships. This unique book beckons you to come and fall in love. 9780143457787

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HOW THE BAMBOO GOT ITS BOUNTY

By Sudha Murty. Gurugram Puffin Books 2023 , ‘From human birth to death, our Bamboo finds one way or another to be useful to a common person. It is truly the unsung and the forgotten.’ In a lush, green forest, a shy, unassuming tree is presented with a reward by the forest queen. This makes all the forest inhabitants curious . . . India’s favourite storyteller brings to us the story of the humble bamboo that endures and selflessly gives. A charming ode to our bountiful forests and trees, their resilience and the abundant gifts they bestow upon us, this gorgeous chapter book is the ideal introduction to the world of Sudha Murty. 9780143458197

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PATIENT IN BED NUMBER 12

By Raj Kamal Jha. Gurugram Penguin 2023 , A hate video goes viral. A dying father sets out in search of the living. A daughter risks all to follow her head and heart. The Patient in Bed Number 12 is a remarkable novel framed as a confession from parent to child, from child to parent. In this profoundly moving exchange, secrets long buried tumble out, mysterious and dreamlike: a grieving mother finds solace in a newspaper photograph; a ghost comes to life in an abandoned fridge; children fill empty jars with the night’s darkness; a young couple plan how to seek permission for their love; and three men with a phone camera turn a family’s world upside down. Just as one breath holds in its end the beginning of another, each story’s close becomes the opening for the next—linking fragile strands of individual lives into a tapestry of hope and heartbreak. From Raj Kamal Jha, India’s ‘novelist of the newsroom,’ comes a searing investigation of the pulse of today’s India: a billion-plus young people, restless and ambitious, trying to shed the burdens of their past—and yet haunted by ghosts of mistrust and hate. 9780670099719

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CAREER 3.0 : Six Skills You Must Have to Succeed

By Abhijit Bhaduri. Gurugram Penguin Viking 2023 , How to Thrive in the New World of Work The old model of learn, earn and retire is no longer viable. We are living longer, working longer and facing constant changes in the skills and industries that demand them. We need a new approach to navigate the complex and uncertain landscape of work. What does it mean to have a career in the 21st century? We need to master the rules of Career 3.0. In this book, Abhijit Bhaduri, a renowned expert on talent and leadership, shows you how to develop the six key skills that will make you future-ready and successful in Career 3.0. Whether you work for an organization, run your own business or do both, you will discover how to adapt to change, learn new skills, and lead with impact. Career 3.0 is a guide that will help you stay relevant. The book is filled with inspiring stories that will challenge you to rethink your career vision, strategy and action. It will give you the tools and techniques to thrive in the new world of work. You may be surprised to find out that you already have a Career 3.0 mindset. Now you know what it is called. 9780670099641

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GURU GOPI NATH : Making of a Legend

By Tapati Chowdhurie. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2023 9789394797185

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SCIENCE AND MUSIC

By Jeans,James . Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2022 , Sir James Jeans has used his remarkable gifts of exposition to set out all that is relevant in the science of acoustics to the art of music. He offers a simple but precise account (illustrated with well-chosen photographs and diagrams) of the anatomical origin and workings of the human ear; the nature of sound vibrations; simple tones and complex sounds; the principles and operation of musical instruments; harmony and the musical scale; the effects of music on men and animals; and the practical problems of acoustical design. Scientists who appreciate music, musicians with an interest in science and laymen who care for both, will thoroughly enjoy this book. 9789394797062

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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT IN KARNATIC MUSIC

By Lalita Ramakrishna. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2017 , This book shows the great similarity that exists between the Hindustani and Karnatak systems. Their source is the same, but, since the last seven hundred years, history and geography have made them emphasize differing aesthetical ideas. One system explores the beauty of flow, glides, ambiguity and shading. The other system delights in clarity, crispness, words and rhythm. Both these systems are true to their ancient origin and today there is increasing mutual awareness and appreciation between them. In the south, three great saint composers, called the Trinity, shaped the features of the Karnatak idiom. A fascination for mathematical calculation led Karnatak musicians to explore complex time divisions in rhythm. Their scientific temperament gave a viable classification theory for the plethora of ragas. 9788182903975

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THE VEDAS AND UPANISHADS FOR CHILDREN

By Roopa Pai. Gurugram Hachette Book Publishing 2019 , The Vedas and Upanishads for Children 3,000 years ago, deep inside the forests of India, a great 'thought- revolution was brewing. In those forest labs, the brightest scientist-philosophers contemplated the universe and reflected upon the already-ancient texts called the Vedas, gaining some startling insights into questions that we still have no watertight answers to, like: • What is the universe made of? •How do I know Im looking at a tree when I see one? • Who am I? My body, my mind, my intelligence, my emotions, or NOTA? And where did they put those explosive findings? In a sprawling body 9789351952961

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FROM KARGIL TO PULWAMA The Story of Pakistan Misadventure with India

By Mehta, R C. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2019 9788182903012

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FROM KARGIL TO PULWAMA : Story of Pakistan Misadventure with India

By Mehta, R C. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2019 9788182903012

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CONFLUENCE OF INDIAN DANCE DRAMA & TEXT

By Utpal K Banerjee. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2019 , This tome -- in the author’s ongoing effort to chronicle Indian performing arts in a lavishly illustrated, “coffee-table” format that began in the 1990’s and has already grown into some seven volumes – can be considered as both a sequel as well as a unique addition to the entire series. This isthe eighth volume, bringing it to the later years of the 2010’s decade, maintaining the same quality and standard as the earlier volumes: in design, get-up and illustrations. This is also a unique addition to the performing arts series in that it pays very special attention to the Eastern Indian scenario which – despite being a very creative segment of our land-- goes largely unnoticed. This tome pays a glowing tribute to these artists and performers for their zeal and skills,-- without diminishing in any way the national contribution that does surge through and recharge the eastern milieu’s own oeuvre. This tome also uniquely chronicles quite a few commentaries and overviews, and some reviews of important tracts published on Indian dance, drama and related arts: in the past decade or so. This is a first-time effort of its kind. 9788182904880

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RABINDRANRITYA : Dance Idiom Created by Tagore

By Sruti Bandopadhay. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2019 , A poet, a playwright, a painter, a lyricist, a novelist - a man of letters, Rabindranath Tagore also made a revolution in the dance scenario of Bengal as well as in India. He was a great personality, who experimented with most of the art forms. Rabindranath was a philosopher and commentator of his own works. Whenever he dealt with any art form he was not only working with those practically, but also was speaking, writing, criticizing and analyzing on these in his own way. In furtherance of which, new styles, forms and even idioms emerged. He was an admirer of Indian classical dances. In his understanding, he realized the barriers in those. He tried to break the boundaries and come out with a new dance idiom retaining the Indianness' in it. Like his song tradition, the Rabindrasangit, his dance form has become popularly accepted as the Rabin dramitya after his demise. Bengal, Tripura and Bangladesh are the three strong bases where Rabindrantioa is a much coveted dance practice. Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata and Visva Bharati, Santiniketan are offering and teaching graduate, post graduate, MPhil and PhD degrees on Rabindranrioa. Many autonomous bodies dedicated to disseminate Indian Culture have Rabindranrioa as a subject for Diploma and Certificate courses as well. Now Rabindranrioa is not confined within its base, but has gradually spread breaking the geographical boundary. After more than 90 years of practice, a comprehensive book on Rabindranritya is yet to be seen. This book by Sruti Bandopadhay is the result of extensive research and documentation on history, presentation and practice with critical analysis of the dance idiom 9788182904248

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JUST A MERCENARY? : Notes From My Life And Career

By Duvvuri Subbarao. Viking Gurugram 2024 9780173467298

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STEEL MAN IN INDIA

By John Keenan L . Gurugram Hachette Book Publishing India 2018 , When Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata announced his plan to set up a steel plant in India, sceptical Englishmen immediately proclaimed that they were ready to eat all the steel that India would produce. This is the story of how Tata made them eat their words – told by the man Tata hired to make it happen. Tata, Keenan declares, was a man with a vision, who saw that India must produce steel to be free and to survive in the modern world. With American engineers and Indian capital, he transformed a corner of the old feudal India into the new industrial India, and Keenan did a great deal to help him. Now a business classic, A Steel Man in India is a riveting account by a man of who, in between his ‘chota pegs’, horse racing and elephant fights, soaked up Hindi and Urdu, and was a typical representative of the spirit that contributed to the making of a modern India. 9789350095706

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WAR OF LANKA (Ram Chandra Series Book 4)

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ZAKIR HUSSAIN : Life in Music in Conversation with Nasreen Munni Kabir

By Nasreen Munni Kabir. Gurugram Harper Collins 2024 , Tabla virtuoso, composer and percussionist Zakir Hussain is an international music phenomenon. The eldest son of the legendary Ustad Allarakha, Zakir gave his first public concert at the age of seven and was immediately hailed a child prodigy. In later years, his masterful dexterity and creative genius led to his becoming one of the most sought-after accompanists to the very best of Hindustani classical musicians and dancers. Zakir Hussain is equally recognized as one of the foremost contemporary jazz and world music percussionists; he has performed at innumerable concerts both as a solo artist and with renowned jazz musicians on the grand stages of the world, from the Royal Albert Hall to Madison Square Garden. With John McLaughlin, L. Shankar and T.H. Vinayakram, Zakir Hussain created music history with the band Shakti. He has acted in James Ivory's Heat and Dust and Sai Paranjpye's Saaz, and scored music for directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci (Little Buddha), Aparna Sen (Mr. & Mrs. Iyer) and Ismail Merchant (In Custody, The Mystic Masseur); he has also played the tabla for countless 1960s Hindi film soundtracks. In an in-depth conversation with Zakir Hussain, Nasreen Munni Kabir takes the readers through the story of his life: how he was deemed an 'unlucky' child; the early years of growing up in Mahim; his training from age four with his extraordinary father; and his experiences and memories working with a host of legendary musicians, including Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Ustad Vilayat Khan. A born storyteller, Zakir speaks with humour and humility of his understanding of music, his relationship with his students, his dedication and love for the tabla, and the way he negotiates life as an acclaimed celebrity living in both America and India. Zakir Hussain: A Life in Music is a brilliant introduction to the life and times of a huge music star, a revered role model and a visionary world musician. 9789362133878

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AMAR CHITRA KATHA FOLKTALES OMNIBUS

By Nil. Gurugram Harper Collins 2024 , A combined volume containing Amazing Folktales from South Asia, Fascinating Stories from India, Favourite Indian Folktales and Funny Folktales India's rich tapestry is woven together by her stories-from the great epics and mythology, or from the ancient history of this rich land. But the stories of the people, passed down from generation to generation, are the most astounding. This omnibus is a collection of twenty-five such folktales from different states, regions and cultures of the Indian subcontinent, giving readers a unique flavour of local daily life, customs, traditions, dressing and food habits. With tales that make you laugh out loud and those that leave you with food for thought, this collection makes for a perfect balance of stories that entertain and instruct. 9789365696011

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MANY RAMAYANAS MANY LESSONS

By Anand Neelakantan. Gurugram Harper 2025 , Bestselling mythologist Anand Neelakantan unveils the surprising evolution of Asia's greatest epic across cultures and centuries. From Thailand to Tibet, from ancient manuscripts to folk traditions, experience how this sacred text transforms in astonishing ways: Ravana's sister Surpanakha portrayed as a victim rather than villain Sita identified as Ravana's daughter in Thai and Tibetan versions The complete absence of the famous Lakshmana Rekha in earliest texts Dramatic plot changes that challenge everything you thought you knew Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons goes beyond retelling to explore what Valmiki originally intended and how these stories evolved over millennia. Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, history buffs, and spiritual seekers alike. Dive into the rich tapestry of interpretations that make the Ramayana not just one story but many - a living testament to cultural plurality and timeless wisdom that continues to resonate today. From the author of the bestselling Asura series, and Bahubali: The Rise of Sivagami comes another masterpiece that will transform how you understand Indian mythology forever. 9789362139955

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FIVE TYPES OF WEALTH : Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life

By Bloom, Sahil . Gurugram Harper Collins 2025 , About the Book: The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life A groundbreaking guide to rejecting the default path and designing your dream life — from social media star, entrepreneur and inspirational writer of 'The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter, Sahil Bloom. Money is not enough to make you happy. Were constantly told that money is the shortcut to a good life, the only type of wealth worth pursuing. But what would it mean to lead a truly wealthy life? It may involve money, but in the end, it will be defined by everything else. In The 5 Types of Wealth, Sahil Bloom 9789365698152

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LIFE'S MAGIC MOMENTS

By Bond, Ruskin. Gurugram Penguin Books 2025 , As he steps into his ninety-first year, the prolific Ruskin Bond brings nine decades of wisdom to his readers, encapsulated in a book that draws from the author’s most personal experiences. Reflecting on childhood and old age, people and places and Mother Nature—an inseparable part of his life—the writer ponders over the fleeting nature of human ambition, the sanctity of dreams (for he still dreams) and the endless generosity of our planet. Fresh and witty, the text puts forth profound learnings with a candour that is uniquely his. Featuring life lessons, musings and memorable quotes, this book is a tribute to life’s magical moments. Because when life fades, it’s words and memories that live on. 9780143471820

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RAJ KHOSLA : Authorized Biography

By Amborish Roychoudhury. Gurugram, India Hachette Books 2025 , The 1940s witnessed the scripting of an origin story that would go down in the books. A young man was signed on by Guru Dutt as assistant director after eager assurances of his competency in Hindi, a white lie that was soon unmasked. This was Raj Khosla, an aspiring playback singer, eager to get a foot in the door any which way. In a plot twist he would have approved of, he became instead a filmmaker who made a habit of hits, routinely setting the box office on fire. He made taut thrillers (C.I.D.) , family dramas (Do Raaste) , timeless romances (Do Badan) and action spectacles (Dostana) . Few filmmakers have demonstrated such versatility and command over their craft. He was behind some of Hindi cinema's most enduring soundtracks, from 'Lag ja gale' to 'Jhumka gira re' to 'Jaane kya baat hai'. Yet, Raj's legacy remains confined to the odd footnote. Through interviews with family, friends and coworkers – including Asha Bhosle, Waheeda Rehman, Mumtaz, Asha Parekh, Sharmila Tagore, Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Prem Chopra, Bindu, Mahesh Bhatt and Aamir Khan – this biography addresses this glaring gap in the history of Bollywood. Examining Raj Khosla's work, it reveals a director and a man who was as talented and sensitive as he was flawed. The result is a tender treatment that lays bare a caring employer, a Napoleon fanboy, a maudlin soul who wore his heart on his sleeve, a passionate lover of music, and a man who transformed Hindi cinema. 9789357317702

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HOW TO BE HAPPY

By Bond Ruskin. Gurugram HarperCollins 2024 , After the first two bestselling books in the How-to series, Ruskin Bond is back with another book filled with his wonderful nuggets of advice, thoughts and brilliant commentary on life. And this time it is on how to be happy! Through the bright, happy pages of this book, Ruskin gives us advice that is sage, doable, relatable and most of all from the heart and the pen of a man who has lived a truly brilliant life."You can''t buy happiness. You can''t get it wholesale or retail or online. It inhabits a small space in your mind, and you must look for it there." 9789362136053

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KINGS AND QUEENS OF INDIA : All about famous rulers and dynasties that shaped the country

By Anu Kumar. Gurugram Hachette 2019 , The incredible stories of the most powerful and ambitious rulers in Indian history. They ruled vast and influential kingdoms across our country. They laid down laws and systems of administration. They fought wars that had far-reaching impact, and negotiated peaceful times that nurtured the arts and the sciences. They made decisions that, whether right or wrong, shaped events and moulded our culture. They were the kings and queens who played lead roles in the spectacular drama of India’s past. From Kanishka, Harshavardhana, Razia, Akbar and Ranjit Singh in the north to Narasimhavarman, Rajaraja Chola, Krishnadevaraya, Mangammal, Marthanda Varma and Tipu Sultan in the south, and from Gautamiputra Satakarni, Amoghavarsha, Mihira Bhoja and Shivaji in the west to Bimbisara, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Gopala I and the Bhaumakara queens in the east – this book tells the riveting stories of close to 50 important rulers whose actions left a mark on the history of India. Read about their lives and the times they lived in, what they achieved and what they failed at – and why they are still remembered – in Kings and Queens of India. Packed with intriguing facts, this comprehensive volume is the perfect introduction to India’s rich and utterly fascinating royal heritage. *Dynasties Download: Important dynasties and their significance *Impact Summary: Why these monarchs matter in history *Top Trivia: Fun facts about Indian royals 978935009476

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SWATANTRATA SANGRAM AUR MAHILAYEN (Eng Title : Freedom Struggle and Women )) /स्वतंत्रता संग्राम और महिलाएं

By Meenakshi Sinha. Gurugram Mahendra Book Company 2022 9789383180035

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WAKING DEAD

By Rohan Monteiro . Gurugram Penguin Books 2025 , This book is distinct from the well-known The Walking Dead comic book and TV series, which focus on a zombie apocalypse and main characters like Rick Grimes and Negan 9780143473664

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YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL : Unlock the Secrets to a Great Life

By Das, Gaur Gopal.. Gurugram Harper Collins 2026 , A self-help book that redefines "having it all" not as perfection, but as finding balance, peace, and purpose by navigating life's paradoxes (ambition vs. fulfillment, striving vs. being) using wisdom, empathy, and perspective shifts, often using a wedding narrative to explore universal struggles with happiness, love, and security, offering practical, gentle guidance for a more authentic and joyful life 9789369891320

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DIG : Keeladi and the Politics of the India's Past

By Sowmiya Ashok. Gurugram Hachette Book Publishers 2025 , The Dig: Keeladi and the Politics of India's Past is really several books in one: an overview of the archaeology of the site and where it fits in Indian history, a discussion of how politics and archaeology interact in India and finally a blend of reportage and travel writing, as author and journalist Sowmiya Ashok . 9789357317504

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MY LIFE IN FULL : Work Family And Our Future

By Indra K Nooyi. Gurugram Hachette Book Publishing 2021 , The much-anticipated and inspiring memoir by Indra Nooyi, the trailblazing former CEO of PepsiCo, offering clear-eyed insight and a call to action for how our society can really blend work and family and advance women in the twenty-first century. For more than a dozen years as one of the worlds most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi re-defined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman, person of color, and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company—and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time—Nooyi transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit, and good humor, My Life in Full offers a firsthand view of a legendary career and the sacrifices it so often demanded In her book, Nooyi shares the events that shaped her—from her childhood in 1960s India, to the Yale School of Management, to her rise as a consultant and corporate strategist who soon ascended into the most senior executive ranks. The book offers an intimate look inside PepsiCo, detailing how she steered the iconic American company toward healthier products and reinvented its environmental profile without curbing financial performance—despite resistance at every turn. At the same time, Nooyi built a home with her husband—also a high-powered executive—two daughters, and members of her extended family. My Life in Full includes her unvarnished take on the competing pressures on her attention and time, and what she learned along the way. This book, as has her personal journey, will inspire young women everywhere to believe that they, too, can climb to powerful roles without giving up on the desire for a family and children. But, as Nooyi eloquently argues, her story is not a call for women to simply try harder, but is proof of the importance of organized care structures in all of our success. Nooyi makes a clear, actionable, urgent call for business and government to prioritize the care ecosystem, from skilled care networks to zoning policy, to paid leave and flexible and predictable work hours, each so critical to unleashing the economys full potential and helping families thrive. Generous, authoritative, and grounded in lived experience, My Life in Full is both the story of an extraordinary leaders life, and a moving tribute to the relationships that created it.... 9789389253818

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JAYADEV'S GITAGOVINDA

By Nil. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2021 , The Gita Govinda is a work composed by the 12th-century Hindu poet, Jayadeva. It describes the relationship between Krishna, Radha and gopis (female cow herders) of Vrindavan. The Gita Govinda is organized into twelve chapters. Each chapter is further sub-divided into one or more divisions called prabandhas, totalling twenty-four in all. The prabandhas contain couplets grouped into eights, called ashtapadis. The text also elaborates the eight moods of Heroine, the Ashta Nayika, which has been an inspiration for many compositions and choreographic works in Indian classical dances. Every night in the Jagannatha temple, the Gitagovinda of Jayadeva is sung in the style of Odissi music, a tradition that has continued unbroken since the time of Jayadeva himself. Musicians of Kerala have adapted the ashtapadis into a musical form performed in temples called sopana sangeetham. Jayadeva's hymns are also included in the Guru Granth Sahib. 9788182904002

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HISTORY OF DOGRAS

By Bingley, A H. Gurugram Shubhi Publications 2021 , The state of Jammu & Kashmir would not have existed without the Dogras. Yet no community has received less credit from historians for what they built. This authoritative account corrects that record - tracing the extraordinary story of the Dogras from the rise of Maharaja Gulab Singh to the signing of the Instrument of Accession in 1947. Originally written by Captain A.H. Bingley and now revised and expanded by senior journalist Balram Puri. What this book covers: Maharaja Gulab Singh — from Ranjit Singh's favourite general to founder of the Dogra Empire The Treaty of Amritsar 1846 and the creation of J&K General Zorawar Singh — one of the most remarkable military commanders in world history — and the trans-Himalayan conquests of Ladakh The conquest of Gilgit-Baltistan by General Baj Singh and Mehta Basti Ram A century of Dogra rule — four Maharajas, 1846 to 1947 The progressive social reforms of Maharaja Hari Singh — abolition of enforced labour, temple entry for Dalits in 1929, girls' education The Dogra contribution to Indian Army, Pahari painting — Basoli, Guler and Kangra miniatures — and the Dogri language Dr. Karan Singh's historic role in the transition from feudalism to democracy "The Dogra factor in the creation and maintenance of the J&K state cannot be minimised." Essential reading for students and scholars of Indian history, J&K history, military history and Rajput heritage. 9788182903654

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LIGHTNING KID :64 Winning Lessons From the Boy Who Became Five- Time World Chess Champion

By Viswanathan Anand. Gurugram Hachette Book Publishing 2022 , India's first chess Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, Viswanathan Anand has wowed the world with his brilliant mind and fearless play. From growing up as a young prodigy in Chennai, known as 'Lightning Kid' for his blazing-fast moves, to becoming a global legend by taking on the toughest chess players, Vishy's journey is packed with game-changing twists, masterful tactics and nail-biting matches. This book dives into the most dramatic moments of Anand's life and career – wins, losses, comebacks and masterstrokes – along with 64 bite-sized lessons, one for every square on the chessboard. Whether it's learning how to stay calm under pressure, bounce back after a loss or think several moves ahead, this is the tale of a true champion – and a guide to thinking big , staying humble and playing your best game. 9789357317900

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