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Mothering A Muslim
The most hard-hitting book on the state of middleclass Indian Muslims today Nazia Erum runs a fashion start-up, and is the mother of an adorable little girl. But from the day Myra was born, she found herself asking questions she didn't have answers for. It began with her daughter's name – should Nazia choose a traditional Islamic name or a more non-religious sounding one so that her daughter couldn't be identified as a Muslim? Nazia was not the only modern middleclass Muslim asking this question. Soon she discovered that finding the right name for Myra was the least of her worries. Talking to over 100 children and their parents across 12 cities, what Nazia uncovers is deeply troubling. She heard stories of rampant bullying of Muslim children in many of the country's top schools, of six-year-olds being hit by their classmates because of their faith, of religious segregation in classrooms and of anxious Muslim parents across the country who monitor their children's dress, speech and actions to protect them. In Mothering a Muslim, she finally lifts the veil on this taboo subject, one that is spoken of only in whispers. Urgent, gripping and heartbreaking, this is essential reading for every Indian.
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Illiberal India-Gauri Lankesh And The Age Of Unrea
5 September 2017: journalist Gauri Lankesh was shot to death. Following in the method of previous murders of rationalists M.M. Kalburgi, Govind Pansare and Narendra Dabholkar, Lankesh’s murder chilled the nation, sparking off protests across India. Even as the police unravels the plot behind her murder and connects it to the others, the larger forces that killed these four activists continue to grow. A fierce critic of the burgeoning Hindutva faction in Karnataka and elsewhere in India, and a strident supporter of separate-religion status for Lingayats, Lankesh’s activism had made her many foes. Fluent in Kannada and English, she was a particular threat to her ideological enemies – able to reach the influencers through a language of power and a wider audience at the grassroots through her mother tongue. In this personal-is-political narrative, senior journalist and analyst Chidanand Rajghatta examines the lives of two people against the volatile backdrop of an increasingly fractious and intolerant India. The two strands come together in the gutting death of a courageous woman who took on these forces and fought for a more equitable society, a better India.
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Footprints On Zero Line-Writings On The Partition
The Partition of 1947 has influenced the works of an entire generation of writers, and continues to do so. Gulzar witnessed the horrors of Partition first-hand and it is a theme that he has gone back to again and again in his writings. Footprints on Zero Line brings together a collection of his finest writings - fiction, non-fiction and poems - on the subject. What sets this collection apart from other writings on Partition is that Gulzar's unerring eye does not stop at the events of 1947 but looks at how it continues to affect our lives to this day. Wonderfully rendered in English by well-known author and translator Rakhshanda Jalil, this collection marks seventy years of India's Independence. Footprints on Zero Line is not only a brilliant collection on a cataclysmic event in the history of our nation by one of our finest contemporary writers, it is also a timely reminder that those who forget the errors of the past are doomed to repeat them.
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The Evolution of Religion
History has an unsettling effect on religion. Like science, history is fundamentally northing more than a range of theories based on objective evidence. Mythology becomes a byword for a traditions history, and hestoryin the objective sense that we understand it today becomes distorted. Thus through time both myth and history blend into an entertaining story of the world around them and their role in that world.
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Vedanta Treatise
The Vedanta Treatise expounds the ancient philosophy of the Vedas. It presents the eternal principles of life and living. Living is a technique that needs to be learnt and practised. The technique provides the formula for combining continual action with enduring peace. It further equips one with a clear intellect to meet the challenges of the world.
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Shine Bright
Everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. But is that the only way that you can make an impact? What if you could do things that entrepreneurs do, but within the ambit of a job? Shine Bright chronicles these inspiring journeys, which are equal parts arduous and equal parts fulfilling. You are not ‘stuck’ in a job—you too can be an agent of change. An intrapreneur. Includes chapters on: R. Mukundan, Tata Chemicals Manu Jain, Xiaomi, India Vineet Gautam, Bestseller India (Vero Moda, Jack & Jones) Amitabh Kant, NITI Aayog Pawan Goenka, Mahindra Auto Nitin Paranjpe, Unilever Harsh Bhanwala, NABARD Chitra Gupta, Principal, Zeenat Mahal Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya No. 2
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The Strawberry Thief
The compelling new novel from the author of the bestselling Chocolat. Vianne Rocher has settled down. Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, the place that once rejected her, has finally become her home. With Rosette, her 'special' child, she runs her chocolate shop in the square, talks to her friends on the river, is part of the community. Even Reynaud, the priest, has become a friend. But when old Narcisse, the florist, dies, leaving a parcel of land to Rosette and a written confession to Reynaud, the life of the sleepy village is once more thrown into disarray. The arrival of Narcisse's relatives, the departure of an old friend and the opening of a mysterious new shop in the place of the florist's across the square - one that mirrors the chocolaterie, and has a strange appeal of its own - all seem to herald some kind of change: a confrontation, a turbulence - even, perhaps, a murder...
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At Risk....
A Massachusetts state investigator is called home from Knoxville, Tennessee, where he is completing a course at the National Forensic Academy. His boss, the district attorney, attractive but hard-charging, is planning to run for governor, and as a showcase she's planning to use a new crime initiative called At Risk-its motto: "Any crime, any time." In particular, she's been looking for a way to employ cutting-edge DNA technology, and she thinks she's found the perfect subject in an unsolved twenty-year-old murder-in Tennessee. If her office solves the case, it ought to make them all look pretty good, right? Her investigator is not so sure-not sure about anything to do with this woman, really-but before he can open his mouth, a shocking piece of violence intervenes, an act that shakes up not only both their lives but the lives of everyone around them. It's not a random event. Is it personal? Is it professional? Whatever it is, the implications are very, very bad indeed . . . and they're about to get much worse. Sparks fly, traps spring, twists abound-this is the master working at the top of her game. View the trailer for "Patricia Cornwell's At Risk", premiering on Lifetime on April 10, 2010.
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The Way I See It-A Gauri Lankesh Reader
Gauri Lankesh was the definitive activist-journalist, someone whose head and heart worked as one to encompass her life. Gathered here is a selection from Gauri’s writings, spanning languages, publications and the length of her career. It flags the unfinished work and uphill struggles that remain her legacy, but also preserves her companionable voice for us to cherish, a talisman and inspiration. She was taken away from us in the middle of life, of living busily, large-heartedly and with a clear gaze on the world—the qualities that animate this collection. 'There is a wild flower with petals like tongues of flame called Gauri hoovu.
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Reunited By A Shock Pregnancy The Billionaires Vir
Reunited by a shock pregnancy claimed for the Italian’s baby! Sienna should not be secretly attending her ex-husband’s wedding. Until she realizes Nico isn’t the groom… but when he follows her, their burning fire reignites, leaving Sienna shockingly pregnant with the Italian’s child! The billionaire’s virgin temptation untouched… until his irresistible seduction! Ruby is stunned when Sam sweeps her into an anonymous seduction! But when Ruby realizes Sam is her new boss and they’re left stranded together, his forbidden touch could be powerful enough to unravel Ruby forever.
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A Single Dad to Heal Her Heart And Resisting Her R
A single dad to heal her heart finding her long-awaited family… trauma surgeon and breast cancer survivor livvy henderson’s powerful connection with widowed father, handsome surgeon Matt hunter reawakens her longing for a family. Can Matt convince her she belongs in his, whatever the future holds? Resisting her rescue doc their attraction won't be denied! Paramedic copper Sinclair’s carefully planned first day at new Zealand aratika rescue base goes awry when he helps felicity ‘fizz’ Wilson with an emergency rescue. The stunning, adrenaline junkie should be off-limits to guarded Cooper – only their attraction is undeniable.
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Innocent's Nine-Month Scandal Claiming My Untouche
Innocent’s nine-month scandal “if you’re pregnant…you’ll marry me.” when rozalia appears on viktor’s doorstep, his world is thrown into chaos! But their passion has consequences Viktor refuses to let scandal ruin his family. Their baby will be legitimate! And rozi? She will be his… claiming My untouched mistress she’s mine to awaken! Edie agreed to clear her family debts by posing as My temporary mistress, helping expose My business rivals. Yet edie’s innocence is a temptation I couldn't have imagined. Our Chemistry is spectacularly I’ll claim Edie for more than pleasure!.
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Spaniards Baby Of Revenge And The Sicilians Secret
Spaniard’s baby of revenge she’s carrying his heir! Antonio’s plans to persuade innocent Amelia to sell her shares in his rivals business. But he doesn't plan on their intense connection is stunned to discover their nine-month consequence. To secure his child, he'll make Amelia his wife! The Sicilian's secret son he’ll protect his heir—with a ring! When Luca uncovers the existence of his hidden son, he’s determined to whisk his new family away to his Sicilian estate. But Luca knows there’s only one way to truly claim Anna and his son… marriage!.
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Under His Skin And Wicked Heat
Under his skin she’s getting to him. Aussie construction king Logan Holmes never sleeps with clients. But when hope McWilliams hires him, he discovers they have Chemistry hotter than the Australian sun! Soon all Logan can think about is how he can pleasure her—and stay when he should walk away… wicked heat a destination wedding… a celebrity wedding could turn event coordinator Ella Montgomery’s life around the bride’s gorgeous brother, Liam, wants to sabotage the ceremony. When Ella and Liam meet at the resort, their Chemistry leads to a scorching encounter. Will his hidden agenda ruin their out-of-control passion?.
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Kings Ransom And Good Girl
King's ransom “I’m here to kidnap you…” billionaire ajax king will do anything to destroy Sydney's criminal underworld kidnap his enemy's delectable and oh-so- virginal daughter. Only Imogen white shocks him by wanting a carnal education from Sydney sexiest bad boy…a chance to steal this brooding King's heart! Good girl one week of pleasure… academic Juno darlington-hume wants the best education—in sexual pleasure! Playboy Alessandro Ricci agrees to show the gorgeous woman almost everything: magical Florence to the Tuscan countryside the peaks of ecstasy. But will he take what she truly wants to give him?.
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Dream Dare Deliver-The Inspirational Journey Of Su
Join bestselling author Priya Kumar as she takes you on an inspiring journey, through the life of one of India’s leading entrepreneurs –Subhasish Chakraborty, the founder of DTDC Couriers and Cargo Ltd. Subhasish Chakraborty started DTDC in 1990, with the intention of providing a better logistics solution to people. Challenged by a lack of capital to create a network, he came up with an idea to partner with entrepreneurs who shared his vision of providing the best customer service experience in the field of express supply chain logistics. The scheme was an immediate success and he pioneered the path-breaking concept of a franchise model, the first of its kind in the courier industry Subhasish Chakraborty is a people person and his philosophy has been to grow by helping others grow. Today DTDC, with its family of channel partners, delivers 11.5 million consignments a month across 10,000 pin codes in India and over 240 locations world wide. It has a direct presence in over 15 countries. This is the story of a man, who made it against all odds, taking DTDC from a start-up courier company to the Supply Chain of Happiness that it stands for today - providing employment to thousands and delivering smiles to millions