In the turbulent aftermath of the partition and the subcontinent’s struggle for independence, Jawaharlal Nehru’s letters to his chief ministers reveal a leader grappling with the human and political upheavals that defined the nation’s early years. Volume 1 of the 5 Letters to Chief Ministers covers events like the massive migrations, princely state conflicts in Junagadh, Kashmir and Hyderabad, and the challenges of unity amidst chaos. These writings offer a vivid glimpse into the making of modern India.
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Can We Be Strangers Again?
In the electric haze of college life, three friends are bound by laughter, late-night talks and unspoken promises. But when two of them cross the line from friendship into love, everything changes. Betrayal shatters their world, leaving one friend to pick up the pieces while navigating her own complicated feelings. As friendships fracture and love grows tangled, hearts are broken, and choices become irreversible. Caught between the ache of lost friendship and the bittersweet pull of love, Dev must decide if he’s willing to risk everything?again.
(Un)layering the Future Past of South Asia
(Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists’ Voices is a compelling collection of contemporary artworks by emerging South Asian artists, curated to explore the intersection of tradition and modernity. The book features dynamic voices from the region, offering new perspectives on South Asia’s rich cultural heritage and its evolving narratives. Curated by Salima Hashmi and Manmeet K. Walia, this is published in conjunction with the exhibition (Un)Layering the Future Past of South Asia: Young Artists’ Voices, presented by Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation, India, supported by Dhoomimal Gallery, India and organized at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Gallery, London.
The Stars Light the Way
Shazma’s world turns upside down when she’s offered a prestigious role in the Indian Parliament, but the weight of the decision threatens to unravel the life she’s built with her husband, Nikhil, in Singapore. As she faces this life-altering choice, mysterious signs from her late father, SR, pull her back to her childhood, revealing truths along the way. These intertwined paths of reflection and growth draw them closer—with Shazma reconnecting with her authentic self, and SR advancing in his spiritual journey. With her father’s wisdom from the beyond, Shazma must confront her deepest fears and desires to ultimately decide which path will lead her to the life she’s meant to live.
H.I.T. Investing
‘ . . . impact investing has become an essential part of the investment landscape. Mahesh’s book eloquently
captures the rise of these investors’ – SAURABH MUKHERJEA, Marcellus Investment Managers
At a time when the world is navigating ways to address key challenges, from climate change to financial inclusion and food security, we are also witnessing a significant change in the investment landscape.
H.I.T. Investing shares cases of eight leading impact investors—AC Ventures, Quona, Capria Ventures, Verdane, Apis, Future Planet Capital, SDCL, Lok Capital—and the results achieved by them globally. These investors have aptly leveraged the disruption power of technology to enhance their reach and impact. With in-depth case studies, each chapter covers the strategy and performance of the investor as well as their motivation behind choosing their area of impact.
A must-read for anyone seeking to understand and enter the thriving world of impact investing!
Scaling Mount UPSC
Scaling Mount UPSC portrays inspiring stories of IAS officers who conquered the world’s most challenging competitive exam through their dogged pursuit, despite multiple odds against them. From a blind girl in Sikkim and a government clerk from Kerala to a boy from a remote Kashmiri village and an IIT graduate from Rajasthan—the book captures seven unique stories of highly determined young men and women who scaled the formidable ‘Mount UPSC’. This book also summarizes the strategies and success mantras that guided these extraordinary individuals to triumph, offering invaluable insights for civil service aspirants. It is a testament to grit, dedication and the power of dreams. Whether it is the civil services or any ambitious goal, these tales of resilience and perseverance will inspire and empower readers to chase their dreams.
Kurma Purana
To save the world from cosmic annihilation, Lord Vishnu takes on his second avatar, that of the Kurma, or the tortoise. The Kurma Purana is one of the eighteen classic Hindu texts known collectively as the Puranas. The origins of the Kurma Purana can be traced back to 600 to 900 CE, and we encounter Indradyumna, Varaha, Devi, Vyasa, and the divine presence of Shiva in this text as we delve into the deep and nuanced tale of one of the greatest Hindu legends.
The seventh book in the Purana series, this translation of the Kurma Purana by Bibek Debroy is an attempt to bring to readers, the rich and layered history of our myths and classics.
Previous books in the series include the Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Purana, Markandeya Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Vishnu Purana and the Shiva Purana.
The Girl on Fire
Three bodies found in Kullu,
shot and burnt to a crisp.
Two promising clues.
A missing nurse at the centre of this mystery.
Is she a clear suspect . . . or is there more than meets the eye?
Coming off a fresh suspension, IPS Simone Singh is thrown head first into a bizarre case of serial murders—a killer who is targeting doctors at the Regional Hospital in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. She soon realizes that solving this case is not going to be as easy as she thought, as lying doctors, missing evidence and contradictory eyewitnesses work hard to muddle her case.
Nurse Aadya is on the run. She is running from what she once believed was her salvation, all to protect her baby. Everywhere she turns, she is surrounded by enemies, and Aadya finds herself entrapped in a noose that steadily grows tighter around her neck. It’s only a matter of time before Simone Singh catches up with her.
Can Aadya prove her innocence in time? More importantly, can Simone catch the killer before someone else dies?
India’s First Radicals
In 1831, the editor of the India Gazette wrote a report about a group he called the ‘Radicals’, ‘Ultra-Reformers’ or ‘the Ultras’, who were responsible for an unprecedented upheaval in social, religious and political thinking centred in Calcutta. Later named ‘Young Bengal’, these students of Henry Derozio at the Hindu College had embarked upon a collision course with orthodoxy and authority, generating scandal and sensation in equal measure.
Focusing on their activities twelve years later in 1843, this book examines their achievements in a radical reassessment of their contribution. That year saw Young Bengal argue for the rights of the peasant, campaign against corruption in the police and judiciary, bring a legal case against a British magistrate for the mistreatment of labourers, and continue their fight against racial, gender and caste discrimination in society. It also marked their formation of the first Indian political party.
India’s First Radicals seeks to rethink the activities of Young Bengal, whose pioneering contributions to public discourse and the changes they wrought were among the earliest shifts to define modern India as we now know it.
This Book May Save Your Life (Hindi)/Yah Kitab Bacha Sakti Hai Aapki Jaan/यह किताब बचा सकती है आपकी जान
आपका शरीर अतुलनीय है, लेकिन यह आपको बर्बाद करने में भी सक्षम है। असल में एक इंसान बहुत सारे परीक्षणों और त्रुटियों का परिणाम है। इसी के साथ रहते हुए, आपको बेहतर तरीके से जीना सीखना है। इस काम के लिए यह किताब उपयोगी साबित होगी। इस किताब में वे सारी बातें हैं, जो जन्म के साथ ही क्षय शुरू हो जाने वाले शरीर की इस क्षय प्रक्रिया को धीमा करती हैं। ज़ाहिर है, आपको ये सारी बातें जाननी चाहिए। इस किताब के ज़रिए :
• आप अपने अस्तित्व के शानदार पहलुओं का आनंद उठा सकेंगे।
• आप अपने दिमाग की उलझन को ख़त्म कर उसकी क्षमता को बढ़ा सकेंगे।
• आप अपनी साँसों से अपने स्वास्थ्य की दशा-दिशा पता लगा सकेंगे।
• आप अपनी आँखों को वह सम्मान देना शुरू कर देंगे, जिसकी वे हकदार हैं।
इस किताब में बताया गया है कि आप अपने सभी अंगों के बीच कैसे संतुलन और सामंजस्य बना कर रख सकते हैं, ताकि एक बेहतर, लंबे, स्वस्थ जीवन का आनंद ले सकें।