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Once Upon A Star

There is much unrest in Vardaan, home to one of the most important film families. Raj, the superstar, has decided to leave his wife Simran for the reigning queen of Bollywood, Sia. Simran, former actress but homebody now, is out of shape and down in the dumps. Her in-laws dote on her but cant seem to dissuade their son. Besides, their only daughter, Ashima, has walked out of an unhappy marriage and returned home to announce she wants to be an actor. They have their hands full and in the midst of all this, Raj and Simrans children suffer as news of their fathers alleged affair trickles in relentlessly. How is Simran ever going to seek out happiness and perhaps love as well, in this dark maize of rejection? A saga of love and betrayal and the quest for ones true identity, Gajra Kottarys new novel gives us an insiders view of the world of cinema and the many faces of an industry where fame is fleeting and everything is as real as it is dramatic. About the Author Gajra Kottary is a multi-media writer. Her first collection of women-centric short stories, Fragile Victories, was published in 1996. It was followed by another collection, 'The Last Laugh', in 2003. Her debut novel 'Broken Melodies' was published by HarperCollins Publishers India in 2011 to critical acclaim, simultaneously with its Hindi translation Bikhre Sur. Gajra has written television serials like Hamare Tumhare, Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani, the nations most popular daily soap Balika Vadhu and more recently, Buddha and Veera. She has won many awards for her TV scripts / stories, among them are the 'Indian Television Academys best Teleplay Award', the 'Indian Telly Award', the 'Apsara Award' and the 'Global Indian Television Award'. She was also the script associate with Mahesh Bhatt on the film 'Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar' directed by Tanuja Chandra. This is her second novel.

Feel Fit Look Fantastic 3-2-1

Ever wonder how Hollywoods fittest stars, including Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, Scarlett Johansson and Kate Beckinsale achieved their amazing bodies? Look no further than this book! Now, after years of teaching her exercise and diet secrets to Hollywoods elite, celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza reveals to all of us the secret weapons to their success. By combining her fitness secrets from the West in her signature 3-2-1 training method with the healthy foods from the east in her 3-2-1 nutrition plan, she provides a 3-2-1 countdown of practical tools and motivational tips that are sure to get you feeling fit and looking fantastic! This step-by-step guide is a call to action. Start right now to lay down the foundation to a healthier and happier you. What are you waiting for? About the Author Hollywood celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza is best known for sculpting fit A-list bodies like those of Jessica Alba, Halle Berry, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Biel, Kate Beckinsale, Amanda Seyfried, Eva Mendez and Scarlett Johansson, as well as many famous male clients like Zac Effron, Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper. Along with teaching courses, speaking internationally and holding fitness retreats, Ramona is not slowing down her deep passion to spread the fitness and health message continues to everyone she meets including new moms in India! Her post-partum programme, 3 - 2 - 1 Baby Bugle Be Gone, is now offered at Fortis Hospitals Mamma Mia Programme.

2014 The Election That Changed India

In 2014 - The Election that Changed India, renowned journalist and author, Rajdeep Sardesai, provides an incisive look into the most important elections in Indian history since 1977. Summary of the Book 2014 – The Election that Changed India tracks the story of the crucial elections which changed the face of the Indian political scene. The elections saw the destruction of the ruling Congress party and an outstanding victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The author analyzes the results of the election and provides his perspective on a new style of campaigning. The author draws a panoramic picture of the elections which changed India, from the various scandals that crippled Manmohan Singh and UPA 2, and the mistakes of Rahul Gandhi to the strategies of Team Modi. This book offers great insights and a thorough analysis of the 2014 elections. About Rajdeep Sardesai Rajdeep Sardesai is an Indian journalist, author and news presenter. He was the Editor-in-Chief of IBN18 Network that includes CNN-IBN and IBN7. He has worked with the Times of India for six years and was also the city editor of its Mumbai edition.

In The Light Of What We Know

In Light of What We Know is a contemporary novel by Zia Haider Rahman. Summary of the Book When an unexpected guest visits an investment banker approaching forty, the man is shocked to realize that his visitor is a long-lost college friend. The banker’s life is unravelling, his marriage seems to be ending and his career is at its final stretch towards a collapse. Against the background of the economic recession and the fall of nations, this novel tells the story of two friends as they struggle under the pressure of class, culture and faith to control their destiny. It is a story of friendship and betrayal, infused with all the colours and variety of Bangladeshi culture. About Zia Haider Rahman Zia Haider Rahman is a Bangladeshi-born British novelist. This is his first book. In Light of What We Know has been nominated for the 2014 Guardian First Book Award.

The Garud Strikes

This is the story of a few good men. The men of the 4th bn Brigade of the Guards (1 Rajput). They were simple, ordinary men, like you and me. But when push came to shove, they rose to the occasion and left an indelible mark on the pages of history. The Garud Strikes is the compelling story of 4 Guards (1 Rajput) and the critical role they played in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, in freeing seventy-five million people from the torturous and bloody clutches of the Pakistani Army. In merely sixteen days, under the inspiring leadership of Lt. Col. Himmeth Singh, 4 Guards (1 Rajput), played a pivotal role in leading for India one of the fastest successful military campaigns of modern times, one which not only led to the creation of Bangladesh, but also resulted in the capture of 95,000 Pakistani soldiers. Narrated by Mukul Deva, Indias literary storm trooper, in his inimitable, compelling style, The Garud Strikes is the breath taking story of the lightning campaign, seen through the eyes of the officers, JCO s and men of 4 Guards (1 Rajput). As you trudge through the mud and slush of Bangladesh, you will smell the gun smoke, the impact of bullets on flesh, the blood, the fears and tears, as 4 Guards (1 Rajput) smashed its way through the pride of the Pakistani Army, in their dash for Dacca.

Making Dreams Come True-The Story Of The Tech Mahi

In just over five years of its existence, the Tech Mahindra Foundation (TMF) has helped bring about a significant change for the better in the lives of thousands of underprivileged children and youth. Funded entirely by Tech Mahindra, the well-known IT company belonging to the Mahindra Group, it has risen to the Herculean challenge of providing them educational opportunities-from primary schooling to vocational training. In this endeavour, it lays special emphasis on those who are more vulnerable: the girl child, the physically challenged and religious minorities. And with each passing year, its philanthropic operations- and its successes-continue to grow, bringing hope to an ever increasing number of disadvantaged young people. Making Dreams Come True provides valuable insights into how a medium-sized private foundation has become a significant contributor to some of the country's most important developmental goals. Moreover, it is a testament to the passion and hard work of not only the TMF and its personnel but also the others involved in this important project of building a more inclusive India for the future-the NGOs, the teachers, the technicians and the determined young children who dare to dream big.

Because Life Is a Gift-Stories Of Hope,Courage And

He is ten years old and confined to a wheelchair. But that's not his identity. To the world, he is India's youngest patent holder for inventing variants of chess for six, twelve and sixty players. Have you heard of the Army Major who was declared dead in the Kargil war, but is India's first blade runner today? Do you think a woman without hands can be one of India's leading painters? What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you see a differently abled person "Pity"? Sympathy real life success stories of fifteen differently abled people charted in Because Life is a Gift will make you think otherwise. You will sense pride replace all feelings of pity and sympathy for they have fought against all odds to achieve their dreams is book is a tribute to their courage, passion and zest for life. Book will challenge your notion of the impossible. Book will inspire you to live life to the fullest, because life is truly a gift. About the Author Disha is an IIM Calcutta alumna and works in the corporate sector, besides being actively involved with various social issues. Disha's energetic smile has helped her win even against various odds and keeps her going. Because Life is a Gift is her second book, intended to bring about a social change, after her first book My Beloved's MBA Plans received rave reviews from leading magazines, newspapers and readers.

Winners

In the picturesque mountains of Squaw Valley, Colorado, a girls dreams are about to be shattered. At just seventeen, Lily Thomas is already a ski champion training for the Olympics, her heart set on winning the gold. But in one moment, Lilys future is changed forever-her hopes for Olympic triumph swept away in a tragic accident. Her father, Bill, refuses to accept Lilys fate, while her neurosurgeon, Dr. Jessie Matthews, is adamant that all hope is not lost. But when Jessie endures a tragedy of her own, her spirit is truly tested. Then Bill decides to build a rehab facility for his daughter and transforms countless other lives too. But will courage and kindness be enough to make winners of them all? An inspirational story of courage and triumph from one of the world's greatest storytellers. A perfect read for fans of Susan Lewis, Jodi Picoult and Penny Vincenzi.

Dark Witch

Playing It My Way

Command Authority

Decades ago, when he was a young CIA analyst, President Jack Ryan, Sr. was sent on what was supposed to be a simple support mission to investigate the death of an operative who had been looking into suspicious banking activities at a Swiss bank. Ryan's dogged tenacity uncovered not only financial deceit, but also the existence of a KGB assassin, code-named Zenith. He was never able to find the killer. But in the shadowy world of covert operations, nothing stays hidden forever. In the present, a new strongman has emerged in the ever-chaotic Russian republic - the enigmatic President Valeri Volodin. His rise to power was meteoric, but shrouded in deception and treachery. The foundations of his personal empire are built on a bloody secret from his past, and he will eliminate anyone who comes close to that truth. For he has set in motion a plot to return Russia to its former glory and might, with the rest of the world once again trembling in fear of the mighty Bear. When an old friend of the Ryans is poisoned by a radioactive agent, the trail leads to Russia. And Jack Ryan, Jr. - aided by his compatriots John Clark and the covert warriors of the secretive Campus - must delve into an international conflict thirty years in the making, and finish what his father started. With President Ryan fighting a desperate campaign to thwart Russian aggression, and his son fighting a silent war against a ruthless foe, the chances for global conflict grow ever greater - and the possibility of survival may soon be lost for all . . .

Beyond 2020-A Vision for Tomorrows India

India 2020 is about to become a reality. Are we ready? In 1998, Dr. Kalam and Y. S. Rajan published the now iconic India 2020, a vision document for the new millennium that charted how India could become one of the top five economic powers in the world by 2020. Sixteen years later, as the year 2020 approaches, it is time to take stock of how much India has achieved and what lies ahead. In many ways, Indias growth story in the twenty - first century has been hamstrung by missed opportunities and slowdowns in project execution, but it has also been marked by new opportunities and emerging technologies that make faster and more inclusive growth viable. A renewed policy focus is now needed for agriculture, manufacturing, mining, the chemicals industry, health care and infrastructure to invigorate these sectors and boost economic growth, argue Kalam and Rajan. Alongside, education, job creation, emerging technologies, biodiversity, waste management, national security and the knowledge economy are some of the other vital areas that we need to build on as we look beyond 2020. India can still make it to the list of developed nations in a decade. Beyond 2020 provides an action plan for that transformation.

Tales From The Hills-Lahaul's Enduring Myths And L

Kalyug

He looked at his gun once more. The helplessness left him, in its place was a hardened resolve that he would still have the final say. A third option. The middle-finger to the middlemen who had driven him to this. A few moments later, Major General Iqbal Qureshi fired the shot that shook the nations conscience.The death of a decorated war veteran, one of Indias foremost military officials, triggers a chain of events that threatens to spiral out of control.The democratically-elected government is overthrown and a new one is formed in its place.A fierce and pure regime that promises it's peoplethepeople the kind of governance they have been deprived of. Just. Fair. Unyielding.Operation Kalyug has begun.Caught in the middle is Bala Murali Selvam, a writer who is still tormented by the memories of his persecution at the hands of the erstwhile-establishment. As the new government battles factions fighting for control, International intervention, personal agendas and incompatible motives, Selvam is swept along, a bewildered-pawn in a high-stakes game. Forced to question everything he has believed so far, even his innate sense of justice, Selvam struggles to choose sides. Will his instincts fail him when he needs them the most?

Dosai

Dosai features a hundred different recipes from thefour South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, AndhraPradesh and Karnataka. This book celebrates the manyforms of Dosa, or Dosai as it is originally known.Finding mention in 6th century Tamil Sangam Literature,the Dosai is an ancient recipe, but contemporary in itsversatility and its wholesomeness.Though rice is the principal crop in southern India,the Dosai is not limited by this ingredient. Through itsrecipes, the book illustrates how other constituents likeragi, millet, wheat, black gram, green gram, semolina,ripe jackfruit, yams, okra, potato, ripe banana, fenugreekseeds, among others, could also be an integral part ofits creation.The book also presents the recipes nutritive values,thereby establishing the healthy goodness of theDosai. Traditional food preparation methods, soaking,grinding and fermentation, make the Dosai nutritionallysuperior to processed foods. The Dosai packed withcarbohydrates, proteins and vitamins is a balanced mealwhen served with complementing accompaniments,as expertly illustrated in this cookbook. The cookingtechniques mentioned in this exhaustive repertoire arelucid and systematically instruct the reader about eachrecipes preparation time and cooking time.In her fifth cookbook, Chandra Padmanabhan sharesthe secret of creating perfect Dosais ranging fromthe tricky Ravai Dosai, to the popular Mysore MasalaDosai, to the luscious Panasa Dosai, to the succulentHalasu Dosai along with some nerve-tinglingaccompaniments. This book will be savoured andcherished by all epicureans.

People Who Meet People-Interviews With The Stars

People Who Meet People is an amazing anthology of uncommon interviews of the finest spread and variety. Each of these interviews is a specimen of meaningful dialogue that makes for compulsive reading.Here the interviewer expertly induces his subjects,both national and international, to launch into freewheeling conversation with unusual depth and perception. His empathetic and probing question-shave sparked these occupants of the artistic firmament to intimately and animatedly talking about that part of their lives which usually remains under the lid.All of these tete-a-tetes carry befitting codas, most of which are interesting observations on the interviews made by discerning readers. None of the pieces was sent by the interviewer to his subjects for vetting. He took it entirely upon himself to execute this thought-provoking undertaking (Forty nine personalities from the world of writing, music, cinema, dance and painting are showcased here)-a marvellous achievement in the canon of interview as an art form.Swapan Banerjee gives equal prominence in this volume to some obscure yet highly deserving people who have never before been brought to the limelight. Spontaneous, no-holds barred conversations with the greats and the to-be-greats make this book an armchair favourite.

Dispatches From The Wall Corner-A Journey Through

Disclaimer - Baradwaj Rangan has no illusions of grandeur that you are going to base your movie watching on his reviews or even agree with his-assessment of movies. He is a film critic simply because he loves cinema-discussing, analyzing and getting nostalgic about it-and has no qualms in accepting that, pop culture doesnt always welcome the deserving and the worthy-but sometimes the side show carnivals that make-modern life such an entertaining merry-go-round. Split into six sections - Actors, Hindi Cinema, Directors, Music, Tamil Cinema and Reviews - Dispatches from the Wall Corner is a collection of Baradwaj Rangans best writings and outstanding in unraveling the magical world of Indian cinema. For instance, like a fawning fan before the Superstars altar, he convinces us how Rajinikanth isnt a formula that can be bottled and bartered. Or despite an obvious reverence for masala Hindi films of the Seventies, including Sholay and Don, he unhesitatingly describes Yash Chopras characters as 'pretty people in prettier clothes'. Straddling the worlds of Tamil and Hindi movies with great panache, the book is wonderfully honest about how, for instance, Hindi cinema has learned that maximum profits can be made from the handfuls of multiplexes, while on the other hand, Tamil cinema continues to tell the stories of the villages.

The Year I Met You

Matt and Jasmine have been neighbours for long and meet on New Years Eve. To their surprise, they hit it off instantly. Summary of the Book Many of us hope that New Years Eve might be that special time when we find that special someone. The idea of it is dreamy and romantic. In The Year I Met You, Jasmine and Matt meet on New Years Eve and love is in the air. They are both at their homes with nothing to do, and Jasmine has many reasons to dislike Matt. Though, she is proved wrong when she meets Matt. They start off as friends, and as time goes on, this relationship grows into something more deep and meaningful. Will their feelings for each other lead to a ‘happily ever after’? About Cecilia Ahern Cecelia Ahern wrote her first novel, PS. I Love You, when she was only twenty-one years old. The novel became a bestseller in Ireland for 19 weeks and was sold in almost forty countries. Her second book was called Where Rainbows End, which won the German CORINE Award in 2005. She is also the co-creator and producer of the ABC comedy

Small Betrayals

17 Stories 17 fierce, honest, moving portraits of women. Shobhaa De unfolds the betrayals and intimacies, the needs and regrets, the secrets that sustain relationships and the ones that threaten to destroy it. In this book, you will be confronted with vaguely familiar scents and images that draw us deeper into a world filled with eccentricities, darkness, love and sorrows-a world that strangely mirrors our own. With lyrical precision and suspenseful storytelling, this volume is rich with contemporary characters that wonderfully integrate different emotions, newly analyzed, examined and experienced. Part dystopian, part dreamy, part romance, part drama, Shobhaa De manages to bring forward a remarkable account of the power of possibility and a womans sense of self. A great read that will force you to question and accept your own society, attitude, purpose and life. About the Author Voted by readers digest as one of Indias most trusted people and one of the 50 most powerful women in India by daily news and analysis, Shobhaa De is one of Indias highest selling authors and a popular social commentator. Her works comprising both fiction and non-fiction have been featured in comparative literature courses at universities abroad and in India. Her writing has been translated into many regional languages as well as French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish.

The Book Of fate.

The Book of Fate gives the readers a rare insight into the lives of the Iranian Society. It gives a view of several decades of turmoil that the society went through, from the 1979 revolution, during the time of the Islamic Republic, and to the present. The story revolves around a young girl named Massoumeh and the events in her life that decide her fate. Summary of the Book Massoumeh is an ordinary teenage girl from pre-revolutionary Iran, and is a passionate learner. One day, when she is returning from school, she meets a man in her locality with whom she falls in love. Unfortunately for her, her family gets to know about this through the letters that the boy sends her, and she is beaten up by her brother. She is troubled as she has to face a life without love or education, but is asked to submit to her destiny by a neighbour. She is eventually married off to a man of political dissident, and who is also a threat to the oppressive regime of the Shah’s. When he is arrested by the secret service, Massoumeh’s life takes a turn and is now tied to the ever-changing fortune of her country. About Parinoush Saniee Parinoush Saniee is a sociologist and psychologist. She has worked as the manager of the research department in Supreme Coordination Council for Technical and Vocational Education Ministry in Iran. She has authored many novels. Her first novel was Sahme Man, and the second was Pedar-E Aan Digari. Both of these books were appreciated and popular. Other books written by her are waiting for approval by the censorship board.

Longing Belonging-An Outsider At Home In Calcutta

Calcutta was no longer an old piece of furniture in the attic. It was an antique whose value I had realized. With these words Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on an exploration of a city that, as a probashi-non-resident Bengali, he has only recently fallen in love with.He probes the lives of its inhabitants-some famous and others faceless-and at the same time strolls along the Hooghly, wanders in and out of Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi, even ending up in a dance bar in Salt Lake.With his adventurous spirit and undeniable witwit intact, Bishwanath Ghosh pieces together his own unique idea of a unique city.Calcutta was no longer an old piece of furniture in the attic. It was an antique whose value I had realised. With these words Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on an exploration of a city that, as a probashi-non-resident Bengali, he has only recently fallen in love with.He probes the lives of its inhabitants-some famous and others faceless-and at the same time strolls along the Hooghly, wanders in and out of Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi, even ending up in a dance bar in Salt Lake.With his adventurous spirit and undeniable wit intact, Bishwanath Ghosh pieces together his own unique idea of a unique city.

Primal Woman Stories

Beauty At Your Fingertips-Kitchen Remedies For You

Would you eat the ingredients listed in creams or lotions? Why would you feed the skin what the stomach would refuse? Renowned naturopath Dr. Nirmala Shetty offers us beauty potions that are good enough to taste! Best of all, they come with easy-to-follow recipes. Dipping into the ingredients found in kitchens herbs and fruits, vegetables and spices Dr. Shetty offers us eco-friendly, utterly delectable concoctions for every skin and hair problem, be it rosacea or dark circles, hair fall or premature greying. Within the pages of this book, youll find - The potent Green Pack, a cleansing mixture of margosa, mint and cucumber, known to battle stubborn acne Coconut Magic, a heady mix of pistachios and coconut, that can wipe away the most persistent of tans Beet Blend, with beet juice, curd and olive oil, that can wash off those embarrassing flakes of dandruff There are chapters devoted to male beauty (how about an organic aftershave lotion, with aloe vera, tea tree oil and cucumber?), age-specific potions (did you know that coconut milk and almonds can keep wrinkles at bay, or that green gram packs can nourish your babys body?) and kitchen solutions for anxious grooms and brides! As a bonus, theres a ready reckoner of common natural ingredients and the delightful secrets they hold. Packed with more than a hundred tried-and-tested recipes, with this book, beauty is at your fingertips!

A Hundred Lives For You

I wish we had the courage to have a second child. Abhimanyu Sharma, 13, is on the threshold of a new beginning when his fathers remark scars him and his relationships forever. Why did you not say it that day? He is in love but does not fathom the depth of his love till it is too late. And mark my words, you are the best! he adores his Daddu, the old man whose faith in him keeps him going. You saved me and in time, I shall rescue you back. And then, there is Simran, the little girl who gives him hope and love. For whom he can give a hundred lives. Join Abhimanyu as he proves every perception against him wrong-even his own-as he lives through tumultuous relationships, a broken friendship, lost love and merciless carnage in the very heart of Delhi. A hundred lives for you is a melting pot of emotions that moves with the anger and pace of a thriller.