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Smart And Human-Builiding Cities Of Wisdom

The 20th century changed the way we live. Human population went up from 1.5 billion in 1900 to 7 billion in 2010. The hope of a better life drove and continues to drive people to urban areas, leading to the growth of mega-cities around the world. Between 2015 and 2030, India's GDP is expected to multiply five times, with over 70 per cent of new employment generated in cities. Close to 800 million square meters of commercial and residential space needs to be built to serve this population. That is roughly the equivalent of building a new Chicago every year and amounts to over $1.2 trillion in investments. Does India have a new model of urban development to cope? Can the quality of urban life be improved? Can cities become places that promote happiness?Smart and Human argues that these are not unreachable, utopian dreams. The 21st century could change the way we live yet again - A Smart India powered by its Smart Cities.

Sourav Ganguly- Cricket, Captaincy and Controversy

Sourav Ganguly is a difficult icon. He is undoubtedly one of India's most successful captains, one who moulded a new team when India was at its lowest ebb, reeling from the betting scandal. There can be no argument about his cricketing genius, right from the time he scored a Test century at Lord's to the time he led India to the 2003 World Cup final. But the world of cricketing fans is divided into those who adore him fiercely and despise him greatly. He could be arrogant on occasion - Ganguly allegedly refused to carry the drinks as a twelfth man. He constantly challenged authority. Greg Chappell discarded him from the team during his stint as coach. Gangulycared little for convention-remember the bare-chested celebration at an Indian win? Yet, in all the years of his roller-coaster ride through Indian cricket, no one questioned the man's utter devotion to the game or his team. In this account of one of India's greatest cricketers, shot through with intimate details, Saptarshi Sarkar tackles controversies around the legendary cricketer head on. Racy and gripping, Sourav Ganguly - Cricket, Captaincy and Controversy investigates the big events in Dada's interesting career. It probes the symbiotic relationship between the man and the cricketer. What was Gangulythinking before a match? Why did he demand that the grass be trimmed just before start of play at the Nagpur pitch? What was the Indian dressing room like? What was that Greg Chappell chapter all about? An unflinching biography of a man who never shied away from controversies, this is as much a ready reckoner forSourav Ganguly fans as it is an examination of a crucial era in Indian cricket.

In Search Of The Obvious

This book could upset a lot of people! This is the first book to state the obvious. Marketing is a mess. Marketing guru Jack Trout intends to make a lot of people, who made the mess, very uncomfortable Advertisers are criticized as people who look for the creative andEdgy, not the obvious. They will not be happy. Marketing people are criticized for getting hopelessly entangled in corporate egos and complicated projects. They will not be happy. Research people are criticized for generating more confusion than clarity. They will not be happy. Some big companies are criticized for their ill-fated marketing programs or lack of proper strategy. They will not be happy. Wall Street is criticized for putting too much emphasis on unnecessary growth that can be destructive to a brand. They will ignore this criticism and continue trying to make as much money as they can. This book is not written to make people happy but to explain to marketers what their real problem is. Only then will they begin to look for the obvious solutions that will separate their products from their competitors-in a way that is equally obvious to customers. All this comes with no jargon, no numbers, no complexity and a great deal of common sense.

Mafia Queens Of Mumbai

The Mumbai underworld, or the Mumbai Mafia is as much a part of the city as Bollywood is, and as much a stuff of legends. The well known stories from this murky world are all male-centric. Haji Mastan, Dawood Ibrahim, Varadarajan Mudaliar, and Karim Lala, to name a few. But, there were women who ruled the roost there too, women who remained in the background and pulled the strings, women who acted as mentors and advisers to the famous dons, women who were wives of the dons and then took over when their husbands were killed, women who assumed leadership to try and bring down rival leaders who had harmed their family. Their stories are varied and just as intriguing, and hitherto untold. But these stories are well known in the ganglands of Mumbai. This book now brings together a set of stories about interesting and powerful female leaders of the Mumbai underworld. There is the story of Gangubhai, a girl who ran away from a small village and ended up in Mumbai streets and eventually became the powerful matriarch of Kamathipura, Mumbai’s red light area. Ashraf, who learnt of her husband’s underworld connection only after he was killed, transformed herself into the powerful Sapna Didi, to try and take down her husband’s killer. Mrs. Paul and Rubina Sayyed, associates of Chota Shakeel, Tarannum Khan, a bar dancer who became rich through cricket betting, and more such stories. But, the most intriguing story is probably about the very powerful Jenabhai, who was closely associated with many underworld dons like Haji Mastan, Varadarajan Mudaliar, Dawood Ibrahim etc, and advised them on various matters and helped in shaping important events in the underworld.

Powder Room- The Untold Story Of Indian Fashion

Riveting, behind the scenes account of the Indian fashion world Ever been intrigued by the Indian Fashion Industry its stereotypes of drugged models, gay designers, and fascinating but un affordable clothes? Join Shefalee Vasudev, former editor of Marie Claire and an acclaimed fashion journalist, on a deepsea dive into the gagging depths of Indian fashion. In Powder Room, she offers an insiders view of people who make the industry what it is from a lower middle class girl who sells global luxury for a living to a designer who fights the inner demons of child sexual abuse yet manages to survive and thrive in the business of fashion, or a Ludhiana housewife on a perpetual fashion high. Besides candid interviews of known names in Indian fashion, Shefalee provides a commentary on new social behaviour, urban culture, generational differences, and the compulsions behind conspicuous consumption in a country splitting at the seams with inequalities of opportunity and wealth. From Nagaland to Patan, Mumbai, Delhi, and Punjab, Powder Room mirrors how and why India does fashion.

Bunker 13

Our hero, known as MM, is a pleasure-seeking journalist working for an upstart Indian newsweekly. He is also an ex?army cadet with political connections, able to secure exclusive and dangerous assignments in the armed forces with the promise that he?ll write about his experiences. But MM has ulterior motives. Over a period of years he has been clandestinely investigating a source of corruption in the guerrilla war on India?s frontier: in the midst of skirmishes with the ?Mossies? in Kashmir, the sale of arms and drugs?often back to the insurgents they have been seized from?is an ever-renewable source of profit. MM hits the jackpot when a brutal border-patrol raid on which he is tagging along uncovers an emormous cache of both arms and high-grade heroin; but the goods in hand also provide him with a tempting brokerage opportunity. Knowing, cynical, highly capable, and deeply motivated, MM is an intriguing new postmodern hero. His action-packed narration of his daredevil, drug- and sex-drenched dangerous life is world-class suspense of an entirely new kind.

Tatya Tope's Operation Red Lotus

Tatya Tope’s Operation Red Lotus is a quest to understand the real history of the Revolt of 1857. It is a quest that led the Tope family to discover the dramatic battle man oeuvres of their ancestor, the legendary Tatya Tope, as well as the true import of the war. The first detailed account of Tatya Tope, covering his entire campaign from the planning of the war to his death, Operation Red Lotus offers a surprising answer to the generations-old question of whether the man hanged on 18 April 1859 was really Tatya Tope.

The Two-Year Mountain

With his life in the balance as he hangs from a rope—alone, high in the Himalayas—a young idealist relives his relentless struggle as a Peace Corps volunteer in a remote village in Nepal. When Phil Deutschle sets out for Nepal, he’s naively unaware of the ordeals he will face—striving to teach in the Nepali language, suffering from debilitating disease, painfully adapting to a foreign culture—but imperceptibly, over two years, he grows so attached to the village that he ultimately leaves it in tears. Following the alienation of his departure, he sets off on a reckless, solo climb of Mount Pharchamo, hardly caring whether he survives. Now, thirty-four years later, Deutschle returns to his village, intent on learning the fate of his family and his students in the wake of Nepal’s bloody Maoist civil war. Vividly written and deeply felt, The Two Year-Mountain combines adventure, travel and autobiography with rare skill.

A Glimpse Of Eternal Snows

In pulsating, polluted Kathmandu, and an idyllic village at the foot of the Himalayas, ‘Doctor Jane’ and her engineer husband Simon hope to make a difference: Jane to fulfil her vision to heal and advocate for the poor, Simon to avert the floods that threaten to devastate the country every monsoon. And even as they take to the Nepali way of life, they find sanity, compassion and joy with baby David, who in England was little more than an ‘interesting case’. A moving, candid story of courage, love and a family’s determination to give their child the best life possible, A Glimpse of Eternal Snows is a must read

The War Of The Worlds

The Selfish Gene

Traditional understanding of evolution has always been from the point of view of whole organisms. Survival of the Fittest and Natural Selection have all been perceived as being dictated by the species’ drive to survive. Dawkins turns this on its head. In The Selfish Gene, he says it is the genes that drive evolution, not the species. Each gene is motivated to replicate and pass on its own copies as long as possible. So, the fundamental competition for survival is between genes. In this race, the successful genes design the complex organism that it forms a part of. The organism's own survival is secondary. It is a vehicle to pass on its inclusive genes. The author does not use the word selfish in a sentient sense, to imply that the genes are consciously selfish. What the term in this context means is that the individual genes are automatically programmed to replicate and pass on their own characteristics, without any drive to cooperate with other individual genes. At the organism level, the cooperation and altruism among members of the same species also makes sense in this context. They share the same genetic code. So, if they care for other individuals of their species and even give up their life defending other members like their own offspring, they are just doing it to protect their own genetic composition. The gene-centric view of evolution also implies that gene survival can sometimes come at the expense of individuals of a species. For instance, in some spider species, the males are eaten by the females. Yet, the drive to pass on its genes overrides the male’s drive for individual survival. The Selfish Gene explains evolution as being driven by the competition to survive among the most basic units of life, the genes. It is a purely individualistic view rather than the collective view of the organism which is composed of countless genes coming together.

Capital Conquest-How the AAPs Incredible Victory h

In 2013, the Delhi electorate surprised everyone and voted the newly formed Aam Aadmi Party, led by ex-bureaucrat and social activist Arvind Kejriwal, into 28 seats out of 70. But following Kejriwal's resignation from the post of Delhi's chief minister just 49 days after he was sworn in, the AAP was dismissed as inexperienced, unorganized and incapable of delivering on its promise. And after its dismal performance in the 2014 General Elections no one, not even the media, which had built up Kejriwal and the AAP in its early days, believed it had a second chance.

Be Beautiful Naturally

Who says you have to spend a fortune on pricey organic beauty products to reap the benefits of natures best ingredients? Some of the finest all natural beauty remedies can be prepared at home using basic items you probably already have in your kitchen. This book will teach you the favorite beauty recipes so that you can cleanse, moisturize and exfoliate your skin in the easiest way. Tomato, vegetables, lemons, gram flour, cucumber can make your face beautiful quickly.

Where Angels Prey

Knowledge Innovation Strategy

Cut throat competition is not something new in today’s world of business. It is something that we all know about and will always be there. Innovation, on the other hand, is not something new either. However, innovation is not something we know about in the business world. It is a thing of the past, which has now been replaced by cut- throat competition. How do we get back this essential ingredient into our business. This is what Knowledge Ocean Strategy shows you. Have you ever faced an unpleasant situation in your business. Of course, we all have, but what you did not know is that these situations could be turned into opportunities. This is exactly what Parag Kulkarni tells you in this book. While all companies, big and small, face complex problems, all problems that companies face come with simple and innovative solutions, which most of us ignore. This is what the writer of Knowledge Ocean Strategy encourages you to see.

The Perfect Ones

When on a spiritual quest, what if you come to know that there are archangels, angels, perfect masters, saints, sages, celestial, terrestrial and physical beings who guide all seekers on the path? Like a parent leading a child. We call these guides the oneness family, the Perfect Ones. The Perfect Ones, is a collection of biographies written by spiritual guru Ruzbeh N. Bharucha about the hierarchical planes of the various spiritual guides and how they are available to all those who seek. He talks about Their lives in the physical bodies, Their teachings and Their connect with other masters, Their love, presence, protection and oneness that engulfs all. Written with love and from personal experiences with most of the Perfect Ones, this is a journey you do not want to miss out on.

Winning The Right Job-A Blueprint To Acting The In

Winning the Right Job – A Blueprint to Acing the Interview aims at guiding entry-level job seekers and mid-career changers on successfully cracking the complete interview process to get to that ‘dream job’. You know you have the right skills, a curious mind, the drive and discipline to make your career goals a reality. And yet, do you find yourself lost in a maze of job portals, social networking, online applications, calls with agents and futile rounds of interviews? That ‘dream job’ does not come easily. At the beginning of your career and unguided by a mentor, the challenges are manifold: getting it right during the phases of application, the interview and the negotiation can be tricky. Relevant both for entry-level jobseekers and those planning a change, Winning the Right Job – A Blueprint to Acing the Interview shows you how to approach a potential employer and answer questions on attitudes, life skills, ambitions and expectations. The book guides you through the interviewing and negotiating days, helps you decide whether the role on offer is right for you, and provides tips on making a gracious exit from your current and a powerful entry to the new organization.

Burn

Detective Michael Bennett is coming home to New York. And A world of unimaginable evil awaits. Bennett is thrust back into a horrifying case: a witness claims to have seen a group of well dressed men holding a sickeningly depraved ad murderous gathering in a condemned building. The report reads like the product of an overactive imagination. But when a charred body is found in that very same building, the unbelievable claim becomes all too real.

O's Little Book Of Happiness

With a sprightly dose of insightful inspiration, a sprinkling of practical advice and a bounty of exuberant stories by great writers, O's Little Book of Happiness features some of the best work ever to have appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine. Inside you'll find Elizabeth Gilbert's ode to the triumph of asking for what you want Jane Smiley's tribute to the animal who taught her about lasting fulfillment Shonda Rhimes's secret to trading stress for serenity Brene Brown's celebration of the power of play Neil de Grasse Tyson's take on our joyful participation in the universe and much more. In revisiting fifteen years of the magazine's rich archives, O's editors have assembled a collection as stunning as it is spirit-lifting.

When The Boss Is Wrong

Are you, as the boss, grasping at straws to manage your subordinates? Is your career going nowhere because of the way you manage yourself and other people? Are you part of an organization where bosses and their subordinates do not pull in the same direction and fail to meet ever-rising expectations? Do you think your boss is the reason you hate your job? Are office politics preventing you from fulfilling your potential? When the boss is wrong will help bosses, subordinates and organizations find the answers to these questions and many more. In this book, Sibichen K. Mathew draws from his rich academic and professional experience and deftly delineates the fifty shades of the boss to create unique prescriptions for the wrong bosses and precautions and solutions for their suffering subordinates. He emphasizes that healthy subordinate-boss relationships are critical to the growth and survival of an organization. Written in a racy and jargon-free style, when the boss is wrong is an invaluable companion for anyone who is part of an organization. Peppered with humorous anecdotes and cartoons, this is your handbook for analyzing yourself and becoming the best boss. It will help you realize your strengths and weaknesses and enable you to plan your future in a better way.

Memory Man

His family was murdered. The hunt for the killer begins. Amos Decker would forever remember all three of their violent deaths in the most paralyzing shade of blue. It would cut into him at unpredictable moments, like a gutting knife made of colored light. He would never be free from it. When Amos Decker returned home eighteen months ago to find the bodies of his wife and only daughter, he didn't think he could carry on living. Overwhelmed with grief, he saw his life spiral out of control, losing his job as a detective, his house and his self-respect. But when his former partner in the police, Mary Lancaster, visits to tell him that someone has confessed to the murder of his family, he knows he owes it to his wife and child to seek justice for them. As Decker comes to terms with the news, tragedy strikes at the local school. Thirteen teenagers are gunned down and the killer is at large. Following the serious brain injury Amos suffered as a professional footballer, he gained a remarkable gift - and the police believe that this unusual skill will assist in the hunt for the killer. Amos must endure the memories he would rather forget and when new evidence links the murders, he is left with only one option. Memory Man will stay with you long after the turn of the final page.

World's Best Boyfriend

Hate, is a four letter word. So is love. And sometimes, people can't tell the difference. Dhurv and Aranya spend a good part of their lives trying to figure out why they want to destroy each other, why they hurt each other so deeply. And, why they can't stay away from each other. The answer is just as difficult each time because all they've wanted is to do the worst, most miserable things to one another. Yet there is something that tells them: This is not it. If you want to know the answer to it all, read the book. About the Author Durjoy Datta was born in New Delhi, India and completed a degree in engineering and business management before embarking on a writing career. His first book-of Course I Love You! - was published when he was twenty-one years old and was an instant bestseller. His successive novels-Now That You're Rich! She Broke Up, I Didn't!, Ohh Yes, I Am Single!, If It's Not Forever, Till the Last Breath, Someone Like You, Hold My Hand-have also found prominence on various bestseller lists, making him one of the highest-selling authors in India. Durjoy also has to his credit two television shows, Sadda Haq (Channel V) and Veera (Star Plus), both of which have done exceedingly well on Indian television. Durjoy lives in New Delhi, loves dogs and is an active Crossfitter.

Basics Of Marriage Management

Marriage is the one Institution that needs more management than any other. And what could be better than having the world famous Marketing guru ? Walter Vieira- showing us how to make it work? Too much about marriage is taken for granted. There is little preparation for marriage (except for the celebration part) and very little -is being done to keep a marriage going successfully. Many marriages cease to be enjoyable ?- they become routine, boring, monotonous. ? This book is an attempt to provide guidelines for success in marriage ?to make it more enjoyable and more rewarding. Written in a racy, simple style with cartoons and case studies, this will be a valuable book for those intending to get married, recently married and, for those already married. Every aspect of marriage is considered: The all-important Sexual Part; Expectations in Marriages; Why Marriages go wrong; Marital Conflicts; Living in Marriages; The Boredom of Marriage; Proximity and Marriage; Dealing with in-laws; How to Choose the Right Partner; Predicting Success in Marriage. And, most important of all ? How to make this most ancient of Institutions work in the modern world.

Derek Introduces The Constitution And Parliament O

In The Constitution and Parliament of India, read about the book that lays the foundation of our nationhood - The Constitution - and find out how democracy works. The Constitution of India is a remarkable document that lays down the rules, principles and ideas according to which India is governed. It delineates the basic framework of various institutions and specifies the rights and duties of citizens. Every citizen needs to know about it in order to preserve the spirit of democracy and equality of independent India. In this book, Derek O'Brien tells in a simple and concise manner, how the Constitution came to be written, who were the people who shaped it and the concepts and thoughts that went into creating it. He also explains how the Parliament of India functions. Filled with hundreds of interesting facts as well as detailed informative entries, The Constitution and Parliament of India will instill a sense of pride about the country in readers and will also inspire them to be more responsible citizens.