The impact of Mughal rule on India remains a hotly contested topic of debate. Some see the regime as a benign entity, others as one harmful to India’s long-term development. But by fixating on the king’s actions rather than those of his subjects, have we been looking at the issue the wrong way round?
Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar turns conventional wisdom on its head to examine what has long been taken for granted. Through the eyes of numerous real-life characters, it demonstrates the power of bankers, moneylenders, merchants, middlemen, artisans and all manner of ordinary folk in making – and eventually breaking – the might of the Mughal Empire.
Globalisation and the spread of market relations was intensifying meanwhile, transforming everyday life in ways that were often subtle, and sometimes dramatic. With exotic and enticing goods for purchase, and ever more artful ways to make money, came a new ethos – and a new set of anxieties – towards business which was so potent that it shaped preaching by Sikh gurus and Sufi sayyids alike.
Breathing new life and a fresh perspective into the history of the Mughal Empire, Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar takes us on a fabulous journey from the empire’s rich and fertile countryside, to the hustle and bustle of its great cities and ports; and from religious debates in Delhi’s fairgrounds and public squares and legal battles over property in Surat, to princely wars of succession and the dynasty’s tumultuous yet protracted overthrow.
“What if we dared to read the pages of our mothers’ forgotten stories? What might we learn if we saw them not as the silent anchors of our homes, but as individuals shaped by desire, heartbreak, and the hope of second chances?”
Sarika and her son Jittu’s life changes as the new neighbors move in. Gitanjali, their young neighbor soon strikes a chord with Sarika, only to realise she is the daughter of Abhiram Naidu, her long-lost love. Sarika’s past flashes in front of her. It was in early college that Sarika and Abhiram met and fell in love. They would plan their great escapades and professed love until circumstances forced them apart. Sarika eventually married Nandagopal and Ram, Poojitha. Years later Gitanjali comes across her mother’s diary to find the riveting love story of Ram and Sarika. As life finds Ram and Sarika at a crossroad once again, will they dare to embrace this second chance at love, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart?
An elegy for the unspoken lives, Amma’s diary is a rediscovery of a long-lost love story. It becomes a chronicle of time and memory inherited by the weight of choices made and unmade. It is a novel that speaks to the ache of things unsaid, and the healing that comes when old silences are finally broken.
‘Horses, as natural empaths and keen observers of human behaviour, provide a powerful mirror reflecting our true presence.’
Jhumri Telaiya to Kentucky is a compelling journey of personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the bloodstock industry. At the heart of the narrative is The Horseman Way—a unique leadership and self-awareness programme that uses experiential learning with horses to foster emotional intelligence and authentic connection.
In an age driven by speed and technology, this book offers a refreshing call to slow down, look inward, and lead with compassion and integrity. It’s an inspiring read for anyone seeking meaningful transformation—personally or professionally.
Crossing Over journeys through the intertwined lives of three friends—Rahul, Ajay, and Sundar—from their school days in Darjeeling to the complexities of adulthood across three dramatic decades.
Rahul, a quiet Bengali boy haunted by a difficult past, finds himself grappling with a personal and professional crisis. Ajay, a charming dreamer from Delhi with his eyes set on Bollywood, faces heartbreak and a cruel twist of fate. Sundar, fiercely ambitious, climbs the corporate ladder only to be pulled into a web of deceit and betrayal.
In 2015, their paths cross again—no longer as friends, but as adversaries. As corporate rivals and wounded men, they must reckon with the ghosts of their past and the choices that shaped them.
What happens when your instincts start battling your intellect? When time stretches so thin that the present begins to haunt you?
Ashank Sinha, once a high-flying forex trader navigating Mumbai’s financial maze, now finds himself in Lawrenceganj, a quaint village far removed from the world he once ruled. But why has he come here? What links him to Dr Saanvi Sharma at the village health centre? And who is the mysterious girl at the Tubewell House?
As long-buried secrets claw their way back to the surface, Ashank is forced to confront the ghosts of the past that refuse to stay buried.
Can you make snow in Tamil Nadu? Valarmathi thinks so!
When the district collector of Theenkulam, Tamil Nadu announces a district-wide science fair to celebrate the success of Chandrayaan 3, twelve-year-old Valarmathi dreams big. Her plan? Create snow to cool down her sweltering hometown!
With her best friend Siva, Valarmathi sets out to make actual snow and she’s convinced that her idea is bold, innovative and ribbon worthy.
But just like the early Chandrayaan missions, her experiments don’t always go as planned. In fact, they fail. Spectacularly.
Join Valar on an adventure of chasing BIG dreams, learning from epic flops, and discovering that failure might just be the coolest part of success!
इस पृथ्वी नाम के ग्रह पर हमारे जीवन का एक ऐसा स्वरूप जिसके बारे में आपने पहले कभी नहीं सोचा होगा।
छह अंतरिक्षयात्री अपने अंतरिक्षयान में बैठकर लगातार पृथ्वी का चक्कर लगा रहे हैं। वहाँ उनका काम मौसम संबंधी आँकड़ों को इकट्ठा करना और वैज्ञानिक प्रयोगों को अंजाम देना है। लेकिन अमूमन वे अपना समय निरीक्षण में ही बिताते हैं। एक साथ मिलकर वे हमारी इस शांत नीले रंग के ग्रह को निहारते रहते हैं: एक ही दिन में शानदार सौंदर्य के अंतहीन नज़ारे उनकी आँखों के सामने से गुजरते हैं।
हालाँकि वे दुनिया से अलग-थलग हैं लेकिन फिर भी लगातार होने वाली इसकी खींचतान भागने का कोई विकल्प उनके पास नहीं है। उन तक माँ के गुजर जाने की ख़बर पहुँचती है और इसके साथ ही मन में विचार उठने लगता है वापस पृथ्वी पर लौटने का। उनकी बातचीत, उनके डर, उनके सपने, सब कुछ ही मानव जीवन की क्षणभंगुरता से लबरेज़ है।
पृथ्वी से दूर रहते हुए उन्हें इस बात का अभूतपूर्व अनुभव हुआ कि वे इसका अनन्य हिस्सा हैं या उनके भीतर इसे लेकर एक सुरक्षात्मक भाव है। पृथ्वी के बिना जीवन का अस्तित्व क्या है? मानवता के बिना पृथ्वी का क्या मतलब है? जैसे प्रश्नों से उनका दिमाग़ अटा पड़ा है।
बुकसेट में शामिल अमृता प्रीतम की तीन बेहद चर्चित रचनाएँ केवल साहित्यिक धरोहर नहीं, बल्कि भारतीय समाज, नारी चेतना और विभाजन के दर्द का दस्तावेज़ हैं।
बॉक्ससेट में शामिल पिंजर भारत-पाक विभाजन की त्रासदी पर आधारित यह उपन्यास स्त्री की अस्मिता, पीड़ा और संघर्ष की मार्मिक कथा है। अमृता प्रीतम ने नायिका ‘पूरो’ के माध्यम से सामाजिक बेड़ियों, धार्मिक हिंसा और नारी मन की गहराई को अत्यंत सशक्त ढंग से अभिव्यक्त किया है।
संग्रह की दूसरी पुस्तक ख़तों का सफ़रनामा अमृता प्रीतम के जीवन के निजी पत्रों, संवादों और अनुभूतियों का दस्तावेज़ है। इसमें उनका आत्मीय, संवेदनशील और विचारशील पक्ष प्रकट होता है, जिससे पाठक उनके अंतर्मन को नज़दीक से जान पाता है।
रसीदी टिकट अमृता की आत्मकथा है, जिसमें उनका व्यक्तिगत जीवन, प्रेम, लेखन और संघर्षों की स्पष्ट तथा निर्भीक अभिव्यक्ति है। इसमें उनका साहसी स्त्रीत्व, समाज से टकराने का आत्मबल और साहसिक दृष्टिकोण भी झलकता है।
अमृता की ये तीनों रचनाएँ आज भी पाठकों के दिल को छूती हैं।
शब्दों का सौंदर्य एक शानदार बॉक्ससेट है, जो हिंदी भाषा की कोमलता, गहराई और भावनात्मक अभिव्यक्ति को खूबसूरती से प्रस्तुत करता है। यह भावनाओं से सराबोर शब्द और आत्मा को छू लेने वाले शब्दों के उपज का एक संगठित संग्रह है। यह बॉक्ससेट न केवल पढ़ने का आनंद देता है, बल्कि भाषा प्रेमियों के लिए एक संग्रहणीय धरोहर भी है। उत्कृष्ट डिज़ाइन और उच्च गुणवत्ता इसे उपहार देने के लिए भी आदर्श बनाते हैं।
All the knowledge in the world won’t help you if you don’t decide to help yourself first. If you change nothing, nothing will change. Your life will not change unless you decide to change it. The goal of this book is to make you aware of the time you have left and how to spend that time to live a better life.
The book is divided into three parts:
- Death
- Mindset
- How to Live a Good Life
Each section is filled with stories, anecdotes, quotes and direct action that you can take to improve your life and ensure you don’t leave anything for later.
