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Amitabh Bachchan As The Other
Amitabh Bachchan As The Other' by Shoma A Chatterji is not a biographical study of the actor. Beyond the persistent ‘angry young man’ label, Chatterji contends that Bachchan's cinematic prowess defies stereotypes, aligning him more closely with the intriguing concept of ‘The Other.’ This ‘Other’ challenges norms, demands our attention, holds us responsible for our actions, and prompts a reconsideration of our understanding of the world. To substantiate this thesis, Chatterji meticulously examines fifteen of Bachchan’s classic performances spanning two decades, from Anand to Agneepath. The other films in this study include Parwana, Zanjeer, Saudagar, Namak Haram, Abhimaan, Deewaar, Sholay, Amar Akbar Anthony, Don, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Shakti, Coolie, and Main Azaad Hoon. In the chapter titled ‘Othering the Other,’ we witness a mellow Bachchan embracing roles he never thought possible in his youth.
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Finding Peace And Purpose
Many believe one must renounce worldly life to pursue spirituality, but Swami Kritarthananda teaches us otherwise. He argues that anyone—whether a busy professional, student, or married couple—can lead a spiritual life by following the path of righteousness. With profound insights from Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, the author provides practical tools for integrating Vedanta into everyday life, offering readers a roadmap to peace, purpose, and a deeper connection with the divine. This is a guide for those ready to deepen their spiritual practice while embracing their responsibilities in the world.
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The Battle of Haji Pir
In August 1965, 30,000 Pakistani infiltrators crossed the Cease Fire Line (CFL) in Kashmir and began attacking civilians and army personnel. Codenamed 'Operation Gibraltar', this assault involved a mix of trained militia, mercenaries and Pakistani army personnel. Amidst the devastation, Indian forces retaliated and captured the strategic Haji Pir Pass. The triumph however was short-lived as the pass was returned under the Tashkent Agreement, a bitter pill for the soldiers who had fought tirelessly for it. This book chronicles their courage and sacrifice, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who won the Haji Pir Pass, a symbol of both victory and loss for India.
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Duryodhana
Duryodhana, the eldest of the Kauravas, the arch enemies of the Pandavas Duryodhana, the warrior who stood up for Karna when he was insulted for the circumstance of his birth Duryodhana, the son of the king of Hastinapur and the prince who would have ascended the throne if not for his cousin Yudhisthira Duryodhana, the one who sought to undress Draupadi in the court of Hastinapura. Since the time the tale of the Mahabharata has been told, the world has unquestioningly seen Duryodhana as the man whose deviousness and greed for power brought on the battle of Kurukshetra. However, any war is fought with both the sides believing that they are justified in fighting it. So must have been the case with the Kauravas. In Duryodhana, V. Raghunathan explores the circumstances and motivations that prompted the Kaurava prince to take the path that he did and finds a man as sinned against as sinning.
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The Snowden Files
The Snowden Files is a true account written by Luke Harding. This book tells the story of Edward Snowden. The entire fiasco started with an unsigned email that stated "I am a senior member of the intelligence community". Then began an extravagant intelligence breach, that was brought forward by a single man. The consequences of this breach has caused turmoil for the most of the leaders of the nations, all over the world. It impacts Cameron to Obama, the presidents of Indonesia, France, and Brazil, as well as the chancellor of Germany. Edward Snowden was a young and talented computer genius who worked for USA’s National Security Agency. He blew the whistle to warn everyone that this agency was using the new technology to spy on people on the entire planet. The spies thought it was a way of mastering the Internet, however the rest of the world exclaimed that it was the end of their individual privacy. The book talks about Snowden’s deeds and how the journalist brought out this amazing scoop, by facing the pressure from the US and British governments. It talks about how he left his girlfriend on the beautiful island of Hawaii, with a hard drive that was filled with secrets. He talks about how he spilled all the secrets in Hong Kong and had a tough time seeking asylum. He is stuck in Moscow, and faces charges of US espionage. The Snowden Files was published by Faber and Faber in 2014. This book is available in paperback. Key Features: The book explores what drove Snowden to sacrifice his life for a future in exile, and it makes readers and citizens more aware about the Internet.
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Army And Nation
Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire.
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Shadow Armies
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s steady advance over the last three decades has been accompanied by the mushrooming of organizations that polarize communities, incite violence and even kill – all in the name of Hindutva. Dhirendra K. Jha investigates and profiles eight such organizations across India, from Sanatan Sanstha, whose members have been charged with the brutal murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh, to Yogi Adityanath’s Hindu Yuva Vahini.
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Great Works Of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Lenin was a prolific political theoretician and philosopher who wrote about the practical aspects of carrying out a proletarian revolution; he wrote pamphlets, articles, and books
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The Maruti Story: How a Public Sector Company Put India on Wheels
A story that proves that Indians when empowered can change the course of history The targets were stupendous and almost unachievable. Slightly over two years to find a suitable partner, finalize all legal documentation, build a factory, create a sales and service network and develop and launch a people's car that would sell 100,000 a year, in a sector where Indian expertise was limited.
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The Commonsense Diet
15 Years After Don’t Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight Comes the New Diet Manual for the Country Does intermittent fasting really work? Should we go on high-protein diets? Is doing a gut cleanse worth it? Should we be switching to millets? In her insightful new book, Rujuta Diwekar answers these questions and shows us a commonsense way of eating and living a full life. A life without fear and confusion about food. A life where good health is the default. A life of happiness and enthusiasm. Because ghar ka khaana can do that for us. If we let it.
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The Code Breaker
In 2012, Nobel Prize winning scientist Jennifer Doudna hit upon an invention that will transform the future of the human race: an easy-to-use tool that can edit DNA. Known as CRISPR, it opened a brave new world of medical miracles and moral questions. It has already been deployed to cure deadly diseases, fight the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, and make inheritable changes in the genes of babies. But what does that mean for humanity? Should we be hacking our own DNA to make us less susceptible to disease? Should we democratise the technology that would allow parents to enhance their kids? After discovering this CRISPR, Doudna is now wrestling these even bigger issues. THE CODE BREAKERS is an examination of how life as we know it is about to change – and a brilliant portrayal of the woman leading the way.
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We Indians
What makes you proud to be Indian and what makes you ashamed to be one? What makes a Hindu a Hindu? Why are Indians such champion sycophants and name-droppers? And does love really matter in an Indian marriage? In his sharp and funny dissection of different aspects of the Indian character, Khushwant Singh tackles these and other questions with his characteristic candour, humour and gift for telling a riveting tale.]
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In Too Deep
Reacher had no idea where he was. No idea how he had got there. But someone must have brought him. And shackled him. And whoever had done those things was going to rue the day. That was for damn sure. Jack Reacher wakes up, alone, in the dark, handcuffed to a makeshift bed. His right arm has suffered some major damage. His few possessions are gone. He has no memory of getting there. The last thing Reacher can recall is the car he hitched a ride in getting run off the road. The driver was killed. His captors assume Reacher was the driver's accomplice and patch up his wounds as they plan to make him talk. A plan that will backfire spectacularly . . . 'There's only one Jack Reacher. Accept no substitutes.' MICK HERRON Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, In Too Deep is the 29th book in the internationally bestselling series. And be sure not to miss Reacher no.28, The Secret! ***OUT NOW**
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Making a Killing
*Contains an exclusive Adam Fawley short story* From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Tiktok sensation MURDER IN THE FAMILY and the DI Adam Fawley series comes a brand new gripping crime thriller about a figure from the past
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Oscar Wilde Short Stories
This is a fiction Oscar Wilde short story with immense thriller and suspense.
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Tales Of Growing Less Ordinary
From humble beginnings to the United Nations, Vinod Alkari underwent a phenomenal transformation by playing every role that came his way to the hilt, against the backdrop of a resurgent India and a world that slips ever so often into war. A must read for everyone to discover and reaffirm what it means to be a karma-yogi in today's day and age. Sanjay Dharwadker Author of Diamond in My Palm A good happy life is a vector quantity. More than 'how much', it is the 'direction' that defines it. Vinod Alkari has the soul of an engineer. He must appreciate this completely. These Tales Of Growing Less Ordinary are stories of Vinod's sluggish, persistent, tiny vectors, pushing him from the ignorance of poor small-town India to a global career with United Nations. Field engineer Vinod makes us relive his adventures across the expanse of India. He then hands us over to the wiser UNICEF officer who continues the trek into the hotspots of Nigeria and Iraq. “The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Or is it? With apologies to Carlyle, stories of greatness are too often ridden with falsehoods. Worse, in the shadow of greatness, those stories linger on 'what' was achieved, at the expense of 'how' it was lived. Vinod Alkari's Tales Of Growing Less Ordinary is extraordinary in its effort to avoid that greatness trap.
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Thank You For Leaving
Dear reader, I wrote this book for the ones who feel everything too deeply. The rare souls who still listen to their hearts and believe in love. The ones who don’t hurt others just because they’re in pain. The ones who wear their hearts on their sleeves and carry kindness within. The ones who overthink, over-invest in people and over-love, always. This book is an ocean full of feelings, so if at any point, you feel like you’re drowning, take a moment to remind yourself that it’s a privilege to feel emotions as intensely as you do. Some people are so disconnected from their hearts that they don’t allow themselves to feel anything at all. That being said, I wish you a happy reading. This book will make you cry. Love, Rithvik
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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. A moving tale of love, loyalty, and the bittersweet beauty of letting go.
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The Vegetarian
Yeong Hye and her husband are ordinary people. He is an office worker with moderate ambitions and mild manners, she is an uninspired but dutiful wife. The acceptable flat line of their marriage is interrupted when Yeong-hye, seeking a more 'plant-like' existence, decides to become a vegetarian, prompted by grotesque recurring nightmares. In South Korea, where vegetarianism is almost unheard-of and societal mores are strictly obeyed, Yeong Hye' s decision is a shocking act of subversion. Her passive rebellion manifests in ever more bizarre and frightening forms, leading her bland husband to self-justified acts of sexual sadism. His cruelties drive her towards attempted suicide and hospitalisation. She unknowingly captivates her sister's husband, a video artist. She becomes the focus of his increasingly erotic and unhinged artworks, while spiralling further and further into her fantasies of abandoning her fleshly prison and becoming - impossibly, ecstatically - A tree. Fraught, disturbing and beautiful, The Vegetarian is a novel about modern day South Korea, but also a novel about shame, desire and our faltering attempts to understand others, from one imprisoned body to another.