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Winning in India : Secrets of the Worlds Most Comp
Even though India is the worlds most challenging place to do business, those who are hungry for success can win! Praise for the Book A fascinating and deeply insightful understanding of what makes India 'different'. The authors have compiled a must-read for anyone doing business in India, especially foreign investors. - R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki Ltd A brilliant work that captures valuable insights about Indians and their way of working and what it takes to win in India. - G. V. Sanjay Reddy, Vice-Chairman, GVK Power and Infrastructure Ltd Winning in India features the success secrets of five extraordinary individuals who are among the most successful business leaders of India. Real estate pioneer K. P. Singh dreamt of turning Gurgaon into Indias first millennium city, to cater to the nations aspirations for growth. Gurgaon is a resounding proof of how his company, DLF Limited, got things done without government infrastructure. Hari S. Bhartia encountered strong entry barriers when his company, Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd, ventured into the highly-competitive pharmaceutical sector, but his single-minded focus on producing low-cost drugs proved to be a winner. A first-generation entrepreneur, Sunil Bharti Mittal has truly leveraged the volumes that the Indian market offers, especially in telecom (Bharti Airtel) and retail (Bharti Retail). Padma Bhushan awardee Analjit Singh is the man behind the success of Max India Limited. He has not only transformed the health-care sector in India, but also played a significant role in making India a destination for medical tourism. Her Groups Sunil Kant Munjal rode past obstacles and turned them into opportunities by exploiting Indias market potential. In Winning in India, the authors Samarjit Singh and Amit Burman, who themselves run very large companies, have distilled the business learning's of five titans of industry across ten themes and combined them with their own experiences to create a racy read. Written in a simple and actionable format, this is a compelling manifesto for success in the Indian market.
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The Saffron Tide : The Rise of the BJP
A comprehensive, unbiased and timely biography of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The counting of votes in the general elections of 2014 began on the morning of 16 May. By mid-day, the Bharatiya Janata Party stormed into power with a full majority in the Lok Sabha, the only other party after the congress in 1984 to have received such a resounding mandate. The BJP traces its origins to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, originally set up by Syama Prasad Mookerjee in 1951 to take up the cause of Bengali Hindus in erstwhile east Pakistan. A bit player in Indian politics, the Jana Sangh only entered the big league after it forged an alliance with several other players to form the Janata Party and take on Indira Gandhi in 1977. This coalition broke up in 1980 and it was then that the BJP emerged in its present avatar. Today, the party has a pan - Indian presence with a devoted base, not just within the country but also among the Hindu diaspora worldwide. However, the BJPs remarkable rise has not been without struggle. It was only in 1998-nearly two decades after its founding-that the party first tasted power. Voted out in 2004, the BJP sat in the opposition for a decade before taking up the reins again in 2004. And while the BJP, since its inception, has presented a popular democratic alternative to the congress, it has struggled to shed its image of being overtly wedded to the pro - Hindutva agenda. In the saffron tide, a timely biography of the BJP, Kingshuk Nag traces the history of the party of India and crystal-gazes to estimate the course that it will chart for itself in the coming years. Balanced, informative and thought-provoking, this volume will be indispensable for anyone interested in the political history of post-independence India. Interesting facts Written by an author and political journalist with years of experience under his belt, this book will be the most current and first comprehensive biography of the party since the brotherhood in saffron by Walter Anderson and Shridhar Damle that was released in 1988. It is extremely timely, keeping in mind the general elections. The forward-looking epilogue has been written after the results were declared and this is the first book in the market that talks about the aftermath of the result. In a completely unbiased manner, Kingshuk Nag traces the BJP's rise in a book that will be read by all those interested in the party's philosophy, its origins and its future. About the AuthorOn the staff of the Times of India (TOI) for the last twenty-one years, KingshuK Nag is a passionate follower of Indias political economy. A recipient of the prestigious Prem Bhatia award for excellence in political reporting and analysis, Nag has lived and worked in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad and is now based in Hyderabad as the resident editor of TOI. An alumnus of the Delhi school of economics, Nag became a journalist after working as an economic consultant for a few years. Books previously authored by Nag include the double life of Ramalinga Raju-the story of Indias largest corporate scam, battleground telangana-the chronicle of an agitation and the bestselling the namo story-a political life.
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The Ultimate Santa-Banta Joke Book
Santa: A month ago I gave my number to this beautiful lady. She said that she'll text me when she gets back home. Banta: So, have you got her number yet? Santa: I haven't received any call from her so far. I think she is homeless! Santa: I eat my salad without dressing. Banta: For health reasons? Santa: No. Because once hungry who has the time to put on clothes. Police: Knock Knock! Santa: Who's there? Police:Police! Open the door, we only need to talk. Santa: How many are you? Police: We are three. Santa: So why don't you just talk to each other?
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India Shining and Sinking
ndia Shining and Sinking is a collection of daunting and thought provoking essays on a diverse range of subjects ranging from politics, governance to corruption and poverty. The author writes that India is currently under siege both from within and from the outside. Corruption and incompetence has got deeply incorporated in our governance and the politicians’ today work only for self-advancement rather than the welfare of the nation and its citizens. The economic health of India has been badly affected by this and crime and corruption have become bywords of our daily lives. To add to the existing problems within the country, our neighbors such as Pakistan and China are on constantly on the look-out for a slightest hitch in the system so that they can breach our defences. In these times of turmoil and unrest, the largest democracy in the world is heading into elections and about to vote into power leaders who can either make or break India. About S. K. Shah Mr. S.K Shah is an Indian author and social commentator. He completed his schooling from Sant Nirankari School in 1966, and completed his Bachelors in English from Hansraj College followed by his Masters in English also from Delhi University. Despite joining his family business, he always had a flair for writing and it was in 1997 that started writing letters to the Editors. The compilation of these letters was released in the form of a book Insight I in 1999 and the second volume Insight II was released in 2003.
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Redesigning the Aeroplane While Flying - Reforming
The development of institutions that conform to both democratic principles as well as market-capitalist ideas is one of human historys unfinished tasks. Perhaps it has become modern Indias destiny to help finish the task. Institutions and institutional processes provide stability, are a means to progress and thus fulfill the needs of society. This functionality, however, has been lost in recent times and citizens around the world are losing confidence in institutions of government and democracy, free markets and capitalism. Reforming institutions has thus become the most urgent task for leaders across the world. Not an easy task-it is as risky as redesigning an aeroplane while flying in it, it shakes up the foundations of stability. This insightful book, penned by a member of Indias Planning Commission, looks at how India, the worlds largest democracy, which embraced capitalism twenty years ago, has become the principal laboratory for institutional reform. It provides new ways to think about institutions and the process of reforming them and explains how we should go about reformation as a nation. The principles given in this book apply to institutions of government and business in all countries. Timely and incisive, Redesigning the aeroplane While Flying addresses the most essential need of the hour.
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The Writer on the Hill : The Very Best of Ruskin B
There are so many lovely things to see, there is so much to do, so much fun to be had and so many charming and interesting people to meet. How can my pen ever run dry? One of Indias finest and most prolific writers, Ruskin Bond has been putting pen to paper for well over six decades. Since The Room on the Roof his award winning debut novel which introduced readers to the unforgettable Rusty, the orphan from Dehradun - Bond has created characters both charming and eccentric, which have endured in popular imagination. And, in what is perhaps his most towering achievement, Bond has brought to pulsing life the mountains, valleys and rivers of Garhwal, as well as the quiet magic of small, tucked away places, in book after book The Writer on the Hillis a comprehensive selection of Bonds fiction and nonfiction, both popular and little known. In Masterji, a young man meets his old Hindi teacher on a train platform, in handcuffs. In the excerpt from The Room on the Roof, Rusty stands up to his bullying guardian. Man and Leopard describes, in mesmerising prose, a heartbreaking encounter between man and the wild. And, in Once upon a Mountain Time, Bond creates a charming portrait of his little patch of earth in Mussoorie. A tribute to one of the most popular and loved writers of India, The Writer on the Hillis also a celebration of the quiet, unhurried life, lived at ones own pace. This volume will delight Bonds fans everywhere. Interesting Facts The Writer on the Hillis a comprehensive collection of Ruskin Bonds work, spanning nearly six decades. The book includes popular works like A Long Walk for Bina as well as ones which arent as well known anymore. A part of the very best of series envisioned by Rupa, The Writer on the Hill will add weight and heft to the series. The collection will jog the memories of die hard Ruskin Bond fans and do well as a nostalgia driven book. It should also interest a new generation of Bond fans.
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More Men on My Mind - Love em, Leave em cant Live
More Men on My Mind is a whimsical, quirky look at sex from a womans point of view. A sequel to the critically acclaimed Men on My Mind, the protagonists hunt for a good man takes her not only around the world but also into her own soul. And both, she finds, arent exactly what she expected. From speeding illegally down the avenues of New York with Italian men in their alfa Romeos to the hospitals of Brooklyn with doctors who like stirrups, from charming, silver-tongued oriental drug dealers to musicians who alternately delight and terrorise her, there is nothing predictable about her adventures. Life teaches her lessons the hard way, but she dusts herself off pragmatically and soldiers on, skirting danger and flirting with potentially horrible endings. More Men on My Mind takes you directly into the mind of the modern woman, fearlessly exposing its innermost workings. Sometimes frightening, sometimes gut-wrenching, mostly unpredictable and always hilarious, this book does not hold a single dull moment. Interesting Facts Keeping in mind the sales input for the cover of Men on My Mind (1st in the series), More Men on My Mind is jacketed in a bright red colour, highlighting the mood of the book. Target audience-both men and women alike, age group - 18+ Although this book is a sequel, it can be read independently, creating much amusement for readers to pick up the first one too. With its upbeat story telling technique and sassy first person narrative style, this book makes for a fun-filled and breezy summerish read.
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Anti - Social Network : An Inspector Virkar Crime
An up-all-night crime thriller, layered with suspense! - Ashwin Sanghi When college students across Mumbai are murdered one after another in gruesome ways, inspector Virkar from the crime branch is called in. As Virkar investigates, he stumbles upon a ruthless gang of young, tech-savvy miscreants who use social networking sites and the Internet for blackmail and sextortion. But how are the two cases linked? And who is the mastermind behind these killings? As the case grows murkier, the computer-challenged Virkar finds himself greatly out of his depth, chasing a killer who always seems to be one step ahead and a group that soon trains its sights on him. He must race against time to unmask the gang and to find the murderer before his reputation is ruined forever. Thick with suspense and layered with grit, anti-social network brings to you inspector Virkars toughest case yet. Interesting Facts From the bestselling author of Mumbaistan and compass box killer comes the third riveting instalment in the Mumbaistan crime-thriller series. The story once again features inspector Virkar, who is now a popular protagonist amongst readers of crime-thrillers. The book is easy to read and with its striking red and white cover with endorsements from Ashwin Sanghi and Ravi Subramanian, will find a lot of new readers. Anti-social network will appeal to fans of the authors books as well as find new ones.
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Secrets and Second Chances
Tender, bittersweet and moving, Secrets and Second Chances is about the fragile threads that bind a mother and daughter and the brave choices a woman makes to follow her heart. Nandita Dharkar, a strikingly beautiful and talented architect, relocates to Mumbai from Delhi, seeking new horizons and compelling explanations about ghosts from her mothers past. As she revels in her new found independence and forges new friendships, her job at a prestigious architect firm brings suave hotelier Aryan Rai into her life-and she falls hopelessly in love with him. But when her best friend, the carelessly handsome Aditya Arora, suddenly lands on her doorstep, Nandita realises how fickle the heart can be. In the midst of it all, she is unable to forget the mysterious letter she had discovered in her mother's jewellery box. When she embarks on a quest to find out the identity of the letter writer, shocking secrets about her mothers past come to the forefront. Will this shatter Nandita or will she heal through forgiveness? Tender,bittersweet and moving,Secrets and Second Chances examines the fragile threads that bind a mother and daughter,and the brave choices a woman makes to follow her heart.
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An Aryan Journey
The author has compiled this brilliant, educative work after referring, studying and doing his thorough research about the origin of the Aryans, their arrival to India and the legacy they have supposedly left behind in the form of literature. But unlike most of the theories, the author asserts that the Aryans came into the nation on trade ships and it was the people of the Indus Valley Civilization who even let them to live amongst them. There are many references to Vedas and Zoroastrian epics and scriptures. A source also claims that the Zoroastrianism also belonged to the same ethnic stock as the Aryans. A must have history aficionados. About Harsh Mahaan Cairae Harsh Mahaan Cairae is an Indian scholar, philosopher and writer. His specialization is the Vedas, which happens to be his chief interest. He is an ardent student of religion and philosophy. He has thoroughly studied the epics and scared scriptures of many religions, including the Zoroastrian and the Vedas. He is currently working on deciphering the Indo-Aryan code written in historical works.
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Jack & Master : A Tale of Friendship, Passion and
The legendary story of two friends, one of them is a ‘Jack’ of all trades, whereas the other is the ‘Master’ of one, began twenty years ago in the Grinnels University of Goa. One is a suave, charming person, who sways women off their feet by his guitar and he can be a cyber wizard at the same time. The other is a ‘Master’ in economics, who shook the very foundation of the political scene of Goa. Both of them are young and in love, and together they embark upon a fun ride. What happens when a vivacious college drop-out, Jack, meets the invincible Master? The story revolves around their sizzling chemistry, friendship and craziness together and a raving face-off between the two in the end. Who comes out victorious, Jack or the Master? About Karan Verma Karan Verma is a talented young postgraduate from IMT Ghaziabad. He is a writer, entrepreneur and a renowned public speaker across B-schools. He has several television shows and a handful of movies in his kitty and with this debut novel he is all set to venture into the field of writing as well.
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The Country is Going to the Dogs : A Novel
Sitting by the window, watching the girls of All Saints College walk past, Radhey Radhey has nothing much to look forward to in his boring, retirees life until Miss Fifoo, the sizzling sex siren of sin city, goes missing. With the help of his very resourceful friend Anwar, ageing RR turns into an enthusiastic amateur detective, and plunges headlong into the murky underworld of Delhi. On this dangerously exciting mission, which takes him to gay bashes and wife-swapping parties, he encounters shady characters such as the Poetic Pimp, who is fond of quoting English poetry and the malicious Don, who owns every badass in town, as well as the Guru of the Hijras In this boisterous thriller, The Country Is Going to the Dogs, join the over-sexed retired accountant, RR, on a wild ride as he dives into the sexual underbelly of Delhi. Interesting Facts Latest offering by the author of the bestseller, Inscrutable Americans. Mystery, suspense and thriller, all with a greater purpose. A book that attempts to break societys constricted notion about women and sexuality, revealing the double standards of those who claim to be moral.
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The Buck Stops Here : Learnings of a #Startup Entr
In any business, its the entrepreneur where the proverbial buck stops. Yes, its a clich, but that is what it boils down to. When things go wrong, its your responsibility, when they go well, you get to enjoy the benefits. Ashutosh Garg was a high-flying corporate honcho who decided to quit and pursue his dream of becoming an entrepreneur. But just having a dream is not enough, he discovered, one needs to be resourceful, pragmatic, weigh the pros and cons and, most of all, have the will to keep going in the face of all odds. In The Buck Stops Here, Garg compresses the key learnings and experiences from building Guardian Pharmacy, Indias second largest chain of wellness, health and beauty stores. He reveals the realities of running ones own business and dispels some myths along the way. Learn how to source capital, get the best from your team-and yourself; manage costs, locate the perfect shop space, find the right partners to grow your business and at the same time, manage your stress levels. These lessons will both inspire budding entrepreneurs to follow their dream as well as caution them about the challenges that lie ahead. Written by someone who has actually experienced the highs and lows of being a #Startup Entrepreneur, The Buck Stops Here is essential reading for those who dream of running their own business
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Derek Introduces - 100 Iconic Indians
A new series of reference books from Indias favorite quiz master, Derek OBrien, the Derek Introduces series provides intelligent, relevant information on topics that every student needs to know. In 100 Iconic Indians, read about a hundred great people who changed the history of our nation. The story of India is also the story of the extraordinary men and women who helped build this remarkable country. In this book, Derek OBrien picks a hundred iconic Indians from among them and introduces them to a new generation of readers. From Chanakya to Mahatma Gandhi, Sachin Tendulkar to Narayana Murthy, 100 Iconic Indians contains succinct biographies along with interesting anecdotes, Good to Know facts and fun quizzes on each personality. Divided into easy to refer sections such as Politics, Sports, Entertainment, Language and Literature, Art and Culture, History and General, these remarkable stories are brought alive in a clear, concise and immensely readable style by one of the countrys best known reference book writers has down under.
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The Sceptical Patriot : Exploring the Truths Behin
A delightfully tongue-in-cheek yet insightful look at Indian self-perception and self deception India. A land where history, myth and email forwards have come together to create a sense of a glorious past that is awe-inspiring...and also kind of dubious. But that is what happens when your future is uncertain and your present is kind of shitty-it gets embellished until it becomes a totem of greatness and a portent of potential. Sidin Vadukut takes on a complete catalogue of India's Greatest Hits and ventures to separate the wheat of fact from the chaff of legend. Did India really invent the zero? Has it truly never invaded a foreign country in over 1,000 years? Did Indians actually invent plastic surgery before those insufferable Europeans? The truth is more interesting-and complicated-than you think. Interesting Facts A path-breaking book that questions the legitimacy of a range of popular India facts, be it theclaim that the country invented zero, or the assertion that Indians have always been peace-loving, or the belief that Sushruta was the worlds first surgeon. An important title that makes us reassess history and understand its significance. Is written in a style that is accessible, humorous, irreverent.
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Selected Stories by Rudyard Kipling
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre - from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Mark Twain
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre - from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Guy de Maupassant
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre - from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by D. H. Lawrence
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by Leo Tolstoy
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekhov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the bestselling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.
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Selected Stories by O. Henry
The Masterpieces of World Fiction series brings together the best-loved short stories by the great masters of the genre-from Chekov and Maupassant, Kipling and Wilde, to O. Henry and Saki and Tolstoy and Conrad. Thoughtfully compiled by the best selling author Terry OBrien, this series is a great way for readers to revisit old favorites and for introducing literary masterpieces to newer, younger readers.