Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’ was among the maverick writers who shaped modern Hindi literature. In his prose writings—fearless, provocative and startlingly original, much like his poetry—Nirala regards the world with the eyes of a compulsive satirist, committed to laying bare its hypocrisies. A Portrait of Love is an ode to Nirala’s genius, drawing attention to his long-ignored legacy in prose. From his poignant yet humorous sketch of rural India in Billesur Bakriha to the sophisticated urbanity of Lucknow in ‘Portrait of a Lady-Love’; from questioning the ideals of marriage and love in ‘Sukul’s Wife’ to celebrating the nexus between writers and courtesans in colonial Calcutta in ‘What I Saw’; from hailing agency among the oppressed castes in ‘Chaturi Chamar’ to shining a light on an uneasy relationship between education and progress in ‘Jyotirmayee’—this collection sparkles with wit, atmosphere and an unmistakable autobiographical streak, taking readers to the heart of India and introducing them to the colourful cosmos of Hindi literature.
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Be Invincible
The amount of information we receive every day has quadrupled in the past few years because of technology and social media. This has exponentially increased the probability of coming across negative inputs. We need to learn to filter these negative inputs away, so that nothing and nobody can adversely affect our productivity and happiness. We need to advance ourselves to a level where we are beyond getting damaged by negative inputs or can at least minimize the damage. Can you get hurt, feel pressure, be under stress, interact with unpleasant people and unfavourable circumstances but still be happy, focused on your goal, productive and relentless? This is what it means to be invincible.
Based on the author’s research of the past decade and his work with all kinds of people, from Bollywood celebrities and political leaders to senior professionals and students, this book has been organized into three areas—mindset, skills and habits—that must be developed if you want to become invincible.
Crypto the Disruptor
The Indian crypto market has experienced an exponential surge in the past few years and become a vehicle to get rich quickly. However, what exactly is crypto? How did we reach the crypto stage—a decentralized system of finance—from the barter system?
Crypto the Disruptor answers these and other such penetrating questions as it traces the history of money and the global economy. Providing a deep historical perspective, the author, through stories, captures the journey of the world’s financial system from the stone-age to the present. It analyses the movement of the world economic system from a centralized entity to a decentralized one and emphasizes the role of technology in the transformation of the global financial system. More importantly, this book explores the emergence of new forms of money such as cryptocurrencies and their relevance in a new world driven by digital technology. The final chapter educates readers about crypto investing in India and how investors should approach this new asset class, which is volatile yet offers great potential to create stupendous wealth.
Mine Your Language
Statutory warning: Language is a minefield. Words that firms and consumers use can be dealbreakers!
Today, firms have many language-based decisions to make—from the brand name to the language of their annual reports to what they should or shouldn’t say on social media. Moreover, consumers leave a goldmine of information via their words expressing their likes, dislikes, perceptions and attitudes. What the firm communicates and what consumers say have an impact on consumer attitudes, satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, on a firm’s sales, market share and profits.
In this book, Abhishek Borah meticulously and marvellously showcases the influence of language on business. Through examples ranging from Toyota to Tesla and Metallica to Mahatma Gandhi, you will read about how to improvise on social media, how changing the use of simple pronouns like ‘we’ and ‘you’ can affect a firm’s bottom line, how to spot a fake review online and much more.
So whether you are just inquisitive about the role of language in affecting consumer and company behaviour or a student wondering about the utility of language analysis in understanding them, Mine Your Language will teach you to use language to influence, engage and predict!
How Not To Be A Superwoman
In How Not to Be a Superwoman, Nilanjana Bhowmick explores the immense pressure women face to excel in every role—as mothers, career women, partners and friends—and the toll this pursuit takes on their mental health and happiness. Her compelling work unveils the raw, real stories of diverse women who have broken free from the relentless cycle of perfectionism, and offers insightful, practical advice on achieving balance and joy that comes from embracing one’s true self. Through a feminist lens, she confronts and rejects society’s unrealistic expectations while advocating for a life of fulfilment, self-compassion and genuine empowerment. This is a must-read for women seeking to liberate themselves from the exhausting superwoman ideal and embrace a more self-loving, balanced way of living.
Path Ke Davedar/पथ के दावेदार
पथ के दावेदार में हिंसा के पथ से चलनेवाली क्रान्ति की तैयारी का एक चित्र है। इस उपन्यास के अनुवादक और संक्षेपकार श्रीरामनाथ ‘सुमन’ ने इसे हिन्दी में इस प्रकार रूपांतरित किया है कि पाठकों को लगता है कि यह मूलतः हिन्दी में ही लिखी गई एक महान रचना है।
आजीविका के नाम पर बंगाली युवा ब्राह्मण अपूर्व बर्मा (अब म्यांमार) चला तो गया किंतु वहां परिस्थितियां कुछ ऐसी बनीं कि वह क्रांतिकारियों का हमदर्द बन गया। शायद इस के पीछे युवा भारती का आकर्षण भी एक कारण रहा हो।
बंगाल के क्रांतिकारी आंदोलन की पृष्ठभूमि पर रचित इस उपन्यास के माध्यम से ‘नारी वेदना के पुरोहित’ शरतचंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय ने क्रांतिकारी गतिविधियों के साथ-साथ तत्कालीन समाज में व्याप्त छुआछूत, जातिपांति, ऊंचनीच आदि सामाजिक बुराइयों को रेखांकित किया है।
Akelepan Par Vijay Kaise Payen aur Khush Kaise Rahen/अकेलेपन पर विजय कैसे पाएँ और ख़ुश कैसे रहें
अकेलापन क्यों महसूस होता है? शायद आप अपने साथी के अलावा अन्य दोस्तों के साथ पर्याप्त समय नहीं बिता रहे हैं। आपको अपने साथी के साथ संचार संबंधी समस्याएं आ रही हैं। आपके साथी का व्यवहार विषाक्त हो सकता है, जिससे आपके लिए उनसे जुड़ना मुश्किल हो सकता है। क्या बस यही कारण हैं अकेलापन महसूस होने के या और भी हैं? यह पुस्तक अकेलेपन से निजात पाने एवं खु़श रहने के लिए ऐसा मार्ग सुझाती हे, जिस पर चलने से आपका जीवन पूरी तरह बदल सकता है।
Apni Shakti ko Pahchankar Khud Mein Vishwas Kaise Jagayen/अपनी शक्ति को पहचानकर ख़ुद में विश्वास कैसे जगाएँ
यदि व्यक्ति आत्मावलोकन द्वारा स्वयं को पहचानने की कोशिश करे, तो वह स्वयं ही अपने विश्लेषण द्वारा अपनी शक्ति एवं कमियों को पहचान सकता है। शक्तियां एवं क्षमताएं हर किसी में मौजूद रहती हैं, लेकिन व्यक्ति उन्हें पहचान नहीं पाता और उनका उपयोग नहीं कर पाता। इस पुस्तक में अपनी शक्ति को पहचानकर खुद में विश्वास करने के लिए ऐसे संकल्प सूत्र दिए गए हैं, जो हर किसी का जीवन बदलने की शक्ति रखते हैं। आत्मविश्वास से भरपूर खुशहाल जीवन के लिए तनाव और दबावों से मुक्ति पाने के लिए यह पुस्तक बेहद कारगर है।
Kabuliwala Tatha Anya Kahaniyan/काबुलीवाला तथा अन्य कहानियाँ
‘काबुलीबाला’ में रवि बाबू की श्रेष्ठ कहानियां हैं। ये कहानियां विश्व के सर्वश्रेष्ठ कहानीकारों की रचनाओं के समकक्ष रखी जाती हैं। प्रत्येक कहानी मानवीय प्रेम को अपने में समेटे हुए है और पाठक के अन्तर्मन को झकझोर देती है। ‘काबुलीबाला’ पर एक प्रसिद्ध फिल्म बनी थी, जिसमें स्व. बलराज साहनी ने पठान की यादगार भूमिका निभाई थी।
The Best of Seishi Yokomizo: A collection from Japan’s infamous crime writer (Box :1) The Honjin Murders,The Inugami Curse and The Devil’s Flute Murders
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Seishi Yokomizo with this exclusive slipcase collection featuring three of his finest works:
The Honjin Murders: Step into a classic locked-room mystery set in a remote Japanese village, where newlyweds’ nuptial night takes a sinister turn.
The Inugami Curse: Explore the intricate and dark family history of the Inugami clan, where murder, greed, and supernatural elements intertwine.
The Devil’s Flute Murders: Uncover the chilling secrets behind the cursed flute, which leads to a series of murders that detective Kosuke Kindaichi must unravel.
These timeless tales of mystery and intrigue await you in this beautifully designed slipcase collection. Are you ready to solve the puzzles and unravel the enigmas within?