Ernakulam Public Library Search for 'su:"India — Politics and government"'

OF COUNSEL : Challenges of the Modi-Jaitley Economy

By Arvind Subramanian. USA Viking 2018 , For nearly four years, Arvind Subramanian stood at the centre of economic policymaking in India. Through the communication of big ideas and the publication of accessible Economic Surveys, he gained a reputation as an innovator. Through honest pronouncements that avoided spin, he became a figure of public trust. What does it entail to serve at the helm of the world's fastest-growing economy, where decision-making affects a population of more than a billion people? In Of Counsel: The Challenges of the Modi-Jaitley Economy, Arvind Subramanian provides an inside account of his rollercoaster journey as the chief economic advisor to the Government of India from 2014-18, succeeding Raghuram Rajan as captain of the ship. With an illustrious cast of characters, Subramanian's part-memoir, part-analytical writings candidly reveal the numerous triumphs and challenges of policymaking at the zenith, while appraising India's economic potential, health and future through comprehensive research and original hypotheses. Charged with the task to restructure an insecure and fragile economy, Subramanian's trusteeship has seen the country through one of the most hotly contested and turbulent periods of economic governance and policymaking in recent decades-from the controversial recall of 85 per cent of circulated currency during demonetization to a complete overhaul in taxation with the introduction of the GST. Subramanian also addresses the overleveraging of public-sector banks, the fraught links between the state and private sector ('stigmatized capitalism'), the changing relationship between the state and the individual, and the ever-pervasive, life-threatening issues surrounding climate change. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers according to Foreign Policy magazine, Arvind Subramanian's Of Counsel: The Challenges of the Modi-Jaitley Economy is a deep-dive into the man, the moments, the measures and the means. | Reviews A very lucid and well written account of the many challenges Indian economy faces. Especially revealing are the distortions and wastes that creep in society due to wrong subsidies and govt schemes and policies that are introduced without an exit or sunset clause. I just read this wonderful book by Arvind Subramanian, Chief Economic Advisor to the Govt from 2014 to 2018. The book covers Indian macro economics in terms of various policies and their impact, outcomes, challenges & suggestions for the future. The views are through multiple lens :analytical... 9780670092093

Place hold on OF COUNSEL : Challenges of the Modi-Jaitley Economy

EMERGING OF THE RAJPUT STATES

By Dheeraj Poddar. Delhi Peridot Literary Books 2022 , Emerging of the Rajput States is a historical study of the Rajput polities and their emergence as regional powers on the Indian subcontinent. The book explores the various Rajput clans and their social, political, and military structures, the nature of feudal Rajput rule, and how different Rajput kingdoms developed and interacted with neighboring powers. It also discusses Rajputana (the “Land of the Rajputs”), clan identities, feudal practices, and aspects of Rajput art and architecture. This work serves as a resource for students and general readers of medieval Indian history. 9789390393121

Place hold on EMERGING OF THE RAJPUT STATES

CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY IN INDIA

By Ram Chandrashekharan. New Delhi Academic Aspirations 2022 , Constitutional Government and Democracy in India by Ram Chandrashekharan examines the foundations and working of India’s constitutional system within a democratic framework. The book analyzes the principles of constitutional government, the structure and functions of key political institutions, and the role of the Constitution in shaping democratic governance in India. It discusses issues such as federalism, separation of powers, representative government, and constitutional values, offering insights into both the theory and practice of democracy in the Indian context. The work is useful for students and scholars of political science, public administration, and Indian constitutional studies. 9788194802143

Place hold on CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT AND DEMOCRACY IN INDIA

SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE THE RISE AND FALL OF A CONGRESS PRESIDENT

By Balai Mondal. Kolkata Das Gupta&Co.Pvt.Ltd. 2022 , Traces Bose’s ascent in the Congress party, culminating in his election as President of the Indian National Congress. Examines his ideological disagreements with Gandhi and other senior leaders over strategy for India’s independence, discipline, non-violence versus more assertive approaches, and organisational direction. Explores why these tensions led to his subsequent resignation and departure from the Congress leadership. Places Bose’s experience in the broader context of nationalist politics and the Indian freedom struggle prior to the Second World War. This detailed narrative blends biographical detail with political analysis, making it useful for scholars of Indian history, nationalist politics, and leadership studies. 9788182111530

Place hold on SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE THE RISE AND FALL OF A CONGRESS PRESIDENT

DMK YEARS : Ascent Descent Survival

By Kannan R.. Haryana Penguin Viking 2024 , On 17 September 1949, C.N. Annadurai (Anna) founded the DMK after his split with Periyar E.V. Ramaswamy. The DMK slowly but surely caught the imagination of the Tamil masses. In 1962, faced with the prospect of a ban, the party shed its separatist agenda and in 1967, the DMK attained power for the first time in Tamil Nadu. Since then, it has remained a potent political force, first under M. Karunanidhi and recently under M.K. Stalin, who succeeded him...At this pivotal moment in history, as the ethos of Indianness is being redefined, veteran political observer and commentator R. Kannan explores the trajectory of the DMK and its future direction. Drawing on a substantial body of first-hand accounts, The DMK Years narrates the story of the party objectively and in its entirety, making this volume essential to understanding the contours of Tamil Nadu politics. 9780670097890

Place hold on DMK YEARS

MODI'S INDIA

By Singh M K . Delhi Saddle Publishers 2022 , Modi’s India by Dr. M. K. Singh is a non-fiction political analysis of contemporary India during the era of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book examines Modi’s leadership style, major national initiatives and government programmes, and how these have shaped India’s political landscape, development trajectory, and governance structures. Topics discussed include key government campaigns (like Make in India, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Digital India), socio-economic policies, and India’s evolving role in global affairs. It aims to provide a holistic perspective of India’s transformation under Modi’s leadership, balancing narrative on policy achievements with insights into challenges faced by the nation. 9789394384217

Place hold on MODI'S INDIA

BIRTH OF A NATION :Twenty - One Days That Made India

By Josy Joseph. Chennai Context 2026 , While Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A. Jinnah and other prominent leaders sparred and debated in public, and Lord Mountbatten readied himself to become the Governor-General of two nascent democracies, a small group of civil servants quietly anticipated—and sought to prevent—the eventual Balkanisation of India. 25 July–14 August 1947: These were the twenty-one days that made India. The Birth of a Nation follows the work of the newly set-up States Department led by Sardar Patel, and its group of determined officials. They were pitted against a core of ruling families and their wily advisors who had declared their independence. The princely states and small republics were in alliance with orthodox Muslim rulers. These states were building diplomatic relations with foreign nations; trying to Mountbatten, Nehru and Patel; pre-empting the birth of new countries; building relations with Jinnah and the Hindu Mahasabha and the Muslim League. This is the Indian history citizens need to appreciate just how hard-won the sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic of India is—and how fragile and precious that idea is. 9789379854827

Place hold on BIRTH OF A NATION

FROM GUERRILLA FIGHTER TO CHIEF MINISTER :Memoir

By Zoramthanga. Haryana Penguin 2026 , In From Guerrilla Fighter to Chief Minister, Zoramthanga delivers an unforgettable, deeply human story of courage under impossible odds. You walk with him through burning towns, starvation years, jungle hideouts, and secret border crossings. You feel the fear of being hunted—and the stubborn hope that refuses to die. You witness friendships forged in danger, faith tested in darkness, and a movement that dared to dream of freedom. And then comes the hardest journey of all: learning to transform rebellion into reconciliation, and conflict into lasting peace. 9780143479246

Place hold on FROM GUERRILLA FIGHTER TO CHIEF MINISTER