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Dashavatara

Vishnu, the supreme blue deity,
Is the master of time and every being’s friend.
Through his ten special avataras—mysterious and mighty,
He protects the universe and brings evil to an end.

MATSYA, KURMA and VARAHA
Bestow life upon gods and humans.
NARASIMHA, VAMANA and PARASHURAMA
Defeat ego and arrogance.
RAMA, BALARAMA and KRISHNA
Show the true meaning of brotherhood.
And last is the much-awaited KALKI,
Who shall bring back the reign of good!

Known together as the Dashavatara,
These incarnations are a perfect ten!
This is their heroic saga,
Let’s begin reading their stories, then?

The Couple at the Lakehouse

The Couple at the Lake House is a twisted, page-turning psychological thriller that will keep you questioning every smile, every secret, every fidelity until the very end.

‘My story showed what I wanted, and left out the ugly truth.’
Sidney, a bestselling author, is spiralling after a nervous meltdown.

After a sold-out reading, she settles down for dinner with her fiancé. But Cole, a former paramour, approaches them, his new girlfriend in tow. Against her better judgement, they agree to join the couple.

Then comes an unexpected offer: a getaway at Cole’s lake house.

At first, it’s picture-perfect—two couples laughing, tipping over glasses of wine. But why do the smiles feel taut, rehearsed?

A lake house. Old flames. New enemies. Deadly games.

As she senses danger closing in, Sidney must decide how far she’s willing to go to escape—because walking away was never part of the plan, was it?

James Caine delivers another shocking tale of love lost and found, and the games people play when no one’s watching.

  • Tense & unputdownable from the first page – A twist-filled psychological thriller that will keep you guessing from the first page to the last.
  • Short, gripping chapters – Ideal for readers who love thrillers that can be binged in one breathless sitting!
  • Complex characters – Complex relationships, hidden motivations, and characters you’ll love to hate… and fear.
  • Dark domestic drama – Love, betrayal, secrets which won’t stay in the past, for thrill-seekers who can’t get enough of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Silent Patient.
  • In-depth exploration of fan culture – Redefines parasocial relationships and fans who want a piece of their idols.
  • Perfect for readers who love thrillers – Best gift for the adrenaline junkie in your life.

With his most complex heroine yet, Caine taps into psychological depth like never before, to deliver a darker, deeper kind of thriller.

A Bagful of Stories

Dive into the enchanting world of Sudha Murty’s beloved stories, now in a stunning hardback boxset edition. With her signature blend of simplicity and profundity, Murty’s tales weave together rich threads of magic, humour, wit and wisdom, inviting readers to explore timeless themes of generosity, kindness, human connections and resilience.

This exclusive edition brings together Sudha Murty’s most cherished works, beautifully bound and designed for collectors and fans alike. Whether you’re revisiting her classics or discovering her immortal tales for the first time, this book will hold a special place on your shelf, offering comfort, inspiration and entertainment with every page.

A treasure for young readers, this collector’s edition celebrates Sudha Murty’s inimitable gift for storytelling.

Grandma’s Bag of Stories: This beloved and bestselling collection of stories by India’s favourite author, Sudha Murty, has sold countless number of copies and entertained generations of children in the subcontinent. Meet a bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who was turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk and many more weird, wonderful people and animals.

Grandpa’s Bag of Stories: Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand, where Ajja weaves tales of kings and princesses, mermaids and bitter gourds, imparting wisdom and compassion along the way.

Grandparents’ Bag of Stories: Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 lockdown, this unputdownable novel invites readers into a captivating world filled with goddesses, kings, princesses, and magical creatures, all through the perspectives of Ajja, Ajji, and Kamlu Ajji. While the children grapple with the challenges of being confined indoors, they find comfort and joy in the timeless stories shared by their grandparents, which not only provide entertainment but also offer valuable life lessons.

The Complete Adventures of Feluda 1 & 2

This incredible boxset features the ever-popular adventures of Satyajit Ray’s enduring creation, the professional sleuth Pradosh C. Mitter (Feluda). In his escapades, Feluda is accompanied by his cousin Topshe and the bumbling crime writer Lalmohan Ganguly (Jatayu). From Jaisalmer to Simla, from the Ellora Caves to Varanasi, from Puri to Kedarnath, from Kathmandu to London, the trio traverse fascinating locales to unravel one devious crime after another.

Farmer Power

In September-October 2020, around 300,000 Indian farmers marched to New Delhi, to protest against three new farm laws by stationing themselves on national highways around the capital for over a year. This movement, the largest farmer assertion in recent times, with its firm commitment to democracy, civil disobedience and peaceful resistance, carved out a distinct political space for itself.

For over a decade prior, farmer groups had repeatedly tried to highlight agricultural issues neglected by successive governments. However, what transpired after 2020 was a unique moment in the history of world social movements.

Farmer Power examines the 2020-21 movement and delves into its evolution, history and what made it unique on the global scale. This book also looks into broader agricultural sector issues, including the challenges faced by small and marginal farmers, agricultural labourers, and the limitations of the procurement system. It seeks to highlight the policy interventions made by Indian state in the past two decades on these issues. This comprehensive account is essential for anyone interested in the politics of agriculture, livelihoods, and rural scenarios.

Thinking of Winter

When Shantanu left for the United States, the promise of a new life felt quiet, isolating and cold.
Then Winter arrived. A puppy adopted selfishly.
Shantanu did not realize how much this decision would shape his life.
Everyone loves their dogs, naturally. Every dog is a good boy, naturally. But Winter is no ordinary dog. With old soul eyes and a heart that made room for everything, Winter skipped the chaos that any puppy is entitled to. Instead, he chose a unique path, like a gentleman who had wandered in from another time, and decided he would share it with the world.
From the snowed-in streets of Ithaca to the restless rain of Mumbai, between these pages is an adventure of a lost adult and a special dog. In Winter’s stillness, lie lessons on how to stay. In his charm, one learns how to meet the world with softness. In his quiet daily life, are buried hints on how to heal.
These adventures are a tender chronicle of companionship, resilience and the small, surprising ways in which a four-legged friend set out to change a few many worlds.

The Waking Dead

A haunting in the Indian heartland ends with a priest’s violent death.

Enter Samir Grey—fiendishly intelligent, terminally unsociable and catastrophically human. No divine
visions, no lightning-shaped scar—just a mind that won’t quit and a tongue sharp enough to draw blood.
To uncover the truth, Samir must descend into a nightmare of uniquely Indian horrors: corpse-eating
vetalas, vengeful pishachs, ghouls, demons, and the most terrifying of all, bureaucracy and red tape.

Wickedly funny and blisteringly acerbic, The Waking Dead drags urban horror kicking and
screaming into small-town India, where folklore and reality bleed into each other—and the real monsters
may be the ones still breathing.

Doing the Right Thing

Ratan Tata was an iconic leader who shaped the Indian industry. He inspired an entire generation. When he passed away in 2024, millions of Indians felt a sense of deep personal loss.

In this unique and engaging book, Harish Bhat, bestselling author and a Tata veteran, explores what lay at the heart of Ratan Tata’s extraordinary leadership. His steadfast desire to always ‘do the right thing’ appears to have shaped his thinking and actions. But what exactly does this mean?

In these pages, through inspiring real-life stories drawn from Ratan Tata’s long career, this strong belief comes to life vividly. Why did he decide to create the Tata Indica? Why did he say: ‘A promise is a promise’? What led him to walk away from a large business opportunity for Tata Chemicals? Why did he telephone the managing director of Tata Steel a second time? How did he ensure fairness to everyone during a process of divestment? Why and how did he lead the fight against cancer? How did he respond to the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai?

This book is full of such fascinating and many untold Ratan Tata stories. Through these compelling narratives and the lessons they hold, this powerful book will guide you towards ‘doing the right thing’ in your own life.

Bhima’s Wife

Before Draupadi, there was Hidimbi. The first, the eldest Pandava daughter-in-law—a status denied to her through her life, through the years, down the centuries. She remains the forgotten wife, the forgotten queen, the forgotten woman, in the Mahabharata.
Hidimbi was a demoness by birth and a queen by right. In the shadows of the great Indian epic, she stands alone. She saved Bhima. She bore his son. She stood by the family that killed her brother. And when the call of war came, she sacrificed her only child—Ghatotkacha, the first Pandava grandson—for a cause that never truly embraced her.
Why was her story never told? Was it because she was a rakshasi, or because the heroes of the epic could do no wrong?
This powerful reimagining gives voice to Hidimbi and her story of love and betrayal, strength and sacrifice.

When Birds Talked

Discover the enchanting bird legends of the Himalayas—stories that soar beyond time.

When Birds Talked by Neha Negi is a lyrical and beautifully illustrated collection of folklore that reimagines the myths of Himalayan birds. Drawing on Uttarakhand’s rich oral traditions, these tales trace the origins of birds such as the Himalayan Monal, Fire-capped Tit, Spotted Forktail and many others—bringing alive stories of transformation, longing and resilience.

Through dramatic storytelling and hand-painted illustrations, Negi creates an enchanting tapestry that connects mythology, ecology, and human imagination. At its heart, the book is an ode to the deep bonds between people and nature, a celebration of vanishing traditions, and a call to protect the fragile ecosystems of the Himalayas.
Blending myth, art and reflections on the environment, When Birds Talked is as much a preservation of cultural heritage as it is a modern eco-fable for readers of all ages.

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