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Tagore:A Novel
Tagore: A Novel is a fictionalized retelling of Rabindranath Tagore’s life and times. Sahitya Akademi awardee K.C. Ajayakumar unravels the mind of an incomparable visionary and genius in this book by exploring how the sensory impressions from Tagore’s early days shaped his creative ideation; how his boyhood experiences and beliefs reflected in his writings; how his complete and unapologetic immersion in everyday life played out against his lifelong obsession with death; and how his unbelievably multifaceted sensibility came alive through his literature, music, theatre and painting. This book not only examines the virtuosity of Tagore through his highly acclaimed works but also charts his rise to international fame and his friendship with William Rothenstein and William Butler Yeats. It presents an intimate account of his contentious relationships with Swami Vivekananda, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Sri Aurobindo, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, among others. Tagore’s ever-debated, ambivalent and enigmatic engagement with Mahatma Gandhi is also captured brilliantly in the book. His love for Shelaidaha, Patisar, Jorasanko Thakurbadi, Shantiniketan and the river Padma is portrayed beautifully. This is the story of a man like no other
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30 DAYS:Change your habits,Change your life
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get everything easily while others don't? Are you tired of waiting for your life to change? How long are you willing to wait till your circumstances change magically? 30 Days is a simple, fast-paced book where you will learn what it takes to create the life you want. In this book, international bestselling author Marc Reklau introduces the readers to some proven tips, tricks and exercises that can improve their life beyond imagination! All it takes is following them constantly and persistently. More good news: You can start by creating new habits and working towards your goals consistently, doing things that bring you closer to your goals every single day. This book shows you how to make it possible. You can do it! You deserve it! Thirty days does make a difference and you CAN really create a happier, healthier and wealthier life. All you have to do is stop waiting and start acting!
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Life Lessons from Lal Ded
ndia has produced some of the world’s greatest religious leaders, sages, saints, philosophers and spiritual thinkers. They were monks, nuns and renunciates, nationalists and reformers. No one religion had a monopoly on them. They range from Mahavira and Buddha, who lived over 2,500 years ago, to medieval saints like Chishti, Avvaiyar and Guru Nanak, to more recent philosophers and religious icons such as Vivekananda, Ramakrishna, Saint Teresa and many others. The spiritual and philosophical heritage they left behind is India’s gift to all Indians and the world. In the ‘Life Lessons’ series we publish the essential teachings of some of India’s best-known spiritual teachers, along with commentaries and biographical notes. Each book will be a handy companion to help the reader along the difficult pathways of life. *** Lal Ded (Granny Lal), as Lalleshwari was known, was a Shaiva mystic saint who lived in Kashmir, probably in the fourteenth century. Born into a Brahmin family of Pandrethan (near Srinagar), she is said to have had an early bad marriage and faced many domestic hardships, prompting a turn to spirituality. She renounced her marriage and material life and became a wandering mystic. She shared her wisdom in the form of vaakhs (sayings or utterances). These vaakhs (originally in the Kashmiri language) have seeped far and wide into popular usage and are part of the collective memory—through songs, proverbs and hymns—of Kashmiris of all stripes, through the generations. In these vaakhs, Lal Ded talked about the woes of the human condition, her disillusionment with the world, her anguished search for God, and, ultimately, her realization of God as pure consciousness. She rejected outward rituals, ostentation and extreme asceticism as paths to reach the truth. Her observations on the transience and futility of material pursuits and the emotions they generate, like greed, anger, pride and fear, apply to us all. While her sayings are deeply profound, her humanism makes it easy to relate to Lal and her teachings. Translated and edited by Shonaleeka Kaul, the aphorisms in ‘Looking Within’ represent Lal Ded’s core teachings.
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Amazing Secrets of Hinduism:Hindu Culture and Incr
After two international bestsellers, Am I a Hindu? and Amazing Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita, Ed Viswanathan’s third book is an equally thought-provoking and educational book on Hindu culture and the history of India. The whole idea behind this book is to educate people about India and Hinduism from a cultural and historical perspective, in simple language. The narrative is presented in the form of topics that focus on explaining key concepts such as Karma, Maya, Heaven and Hell; and questions such as ‘Who is a Hindu?’, ‘Why should I be a Hindu?’ and ‘What makes Hinduism great?’. This book is a must-read, especially for cynics, as the author invites readers to investigate and question everything in the book, since a true seeker will only search for truth.
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100 Greatest Leaders
It is often said, ‘Be the change you want to see’. When Malala Yousafzai risked her life to promote education for girls, she stunned the world with her sheer grit! Such is the undaunted spirit of men and women who inspire awe and fearlessness in the masses. This book not only provides short biographical sketches of 100 greatest leaders from across the world, but also showcases inspirational stories from their lives. Leaders such as Barack Obama, Abdul Kalam, Indira Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Lincoln have not only transformed the lives of others, but have brought about change in such a way that it continues to affect modern lives. More importantly, be it politicians, activists or statesmen, their accomplishments have as much to teach us as their failures!
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Agents of Change:Unleashing The Innovation of Real
Both at work and at home, our lives are growing more and more hectic and it can be hard to survive, much less thrive, at the pace of progress. Technology has brought new and better ways to create, to communicate and to collaborate but has also filled our time with clutter, craziness and chaos. There is more potential than ever to fill our careers and our lives with magical experience, but we seldom make enough time or space to realize that potential. Agents of Change is a collection of stories, examples and fables that provide ideas and insights for creating a superpowered innovation program, organizational culture and purposeful life. While our life is, and bound to be, full of distractions, this book will help you to unleash your inner superhero and to become an Agent of Change.
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Ramayana..
William Buck’s retelling of the story of Prince Rama composed by Valmiki—with all its nobility of spirit, courtly intrigue, heroic renunciation, fierce battles, and triumph of good over evil—is distinctive and accessible without compromising the spirit and lyricism of the original
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Of Guts and Glory
Guts and Glory is a survival racing game created by solo game developer Jedediah “HakJak” Steen and published by tinyBuild. It's loosely based on the concept of ordinary people competing in life-or-death race challenges in a twisted game. However, little has been revealed about this story so far.
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Dhyan: Superpower of Man
What happens if one fine morning you awake to the reality that you have not achieved anything that has the power to provide you absolute peace and ananda, or joy? With all the material wealth and benefits that you have acquired in life, your life still looks meaningless to you? And you are faced with the question: What went wrong and where? This question sets you on the path of the search for Truth. And Dhyan: Superpower of Man does exactly that. This book connects you with your soul and helps you find meaning, without which a void is left in your life. Dhyan, awareness, or soul, in turn leads one on the sure path to inner peace and joy. Dhyan is the light itself. Let us use it in removing the darkness we are surrounded with.
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Hindu Terror
Chilling account of a man who was almost traded for release of Ajmal Kasab" What role did ministers like Shivraj Patil, P Chidambaram, A R Antulay, Digvijay Singh and officials like Chitkala Zutshi, Dharmendra Sharma, Hemant Karkare, R V Raju play in the Hindu Terror narrative? Here is a version of a man who almost was taken captive and was to be traded for elease of Ajmal Kasab, but saved by sheer providence. In his insider account, author RVS Mani discloses how the country’s internal security establishment functioned in the period of 2004-2014 when India faced some of the bloodiest terrorist carnages. This former Home Ministry official posted in the Internal Security Division between 2006-2010 also poses several questions which the nation should seek answers to
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Raavan Enemy of Aryavarta
WITHOUT THE DARKNESS, LIGHT HAS NO PURPOSE. WITHOUT THE VILLAIN, WHAT WOULD THE GODS DO? INDIA, 3400 BCE. A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don’t give a damn. Raavan. Fathered by one of the most illustrious sages of the time. Blessed by the Gods with talents beyond all. Cursed by fate to be tested to the extremes. A formidable teenage pirate, he is filled with equal parts courage, cruelty and fearsome resolve. A resolve to be a giant among men, to conquer, plunder, and seize the greatness that he thinks is his right. A man of contrasts, of brutal violence and scholarly knowledge. A man who will love without reward and kill without remorse. This exhilarating third book of the Ram Chandra series sheds light on Ravaan, the king of Lanka. And the light shines on darkness of the darkest kind. Is he the greatest villain in history or just a man in a dark place, all the time? Read the epic tale of one of the most complex, violent, passionate and accomplished men of all time.
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Shelter In Place
When the shots rang out in the shopping mall, Simone Knox knew what to do. Shelter in place. That's what they taught you to do in the event of a mass shooting. So on that terrible, hot summer day in 2005, Simone was lucky. She escaped death. But she would never be the same again. More than ten years later, Simone still struggles with grief, trauma and the misplaced guilt of a survivor. She spends much of her time alone on Tranquility Island - a quiet, artistic community off the coast of Maine. But she is transforming - shaping herself the way she shapes her extraordinary and highly prized sculptures. As she heals herself, she opens up to Reed Quartermaine, who survived the shooting himself and has become a detective. But someone has been watching all the survivors of the DownEast Mall massacre. They have spent years perfecting a plan to finish what was started that day. Now that Reed and Simone have found each other, they are in more danger than they can possibly imagine - from a killer who will not, and cannot stop.
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My Friend Genie
What happens if one fine day you accidentally stumble upon a super power, which grants all your wishes, and even tells you about your future? Would your life turn out easier or get complicated and challenging? Experience the adventures and an array of emotions with Arun Deshpande, a middle-aged, middle-class person, as he unexpectedly gets a hold of a magical ring, which invokes a genie whenever he wears and rubs it. He is thrilled and starts enjoying the super power at his command. However, the real problem starts when others get to know about his secret powers and the mayhem breaks loose. His life turns upside down when the underworld and the intelligence agencies hound him vigorously to obtain the magical ring at any cost. Can he succeed in evading their onslaught and retain the ring with him? What is his outlook towards life after experiencing the supernatural powers of the genie? Is it always a boon to know the future? Enjoy the suspenseful joyride with My Friend Genie, a fantasy thriller.
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The Second Chance
Do you think the doctor-patient relationship is sacrosanct? How confident are you that your friendly doctor is not a pill mill doctor and is not prescribing you unnecessary tests? How sure are you that your lawyer is ethical and not a fat cat? Does the new media’s febrile and vituperative reporting arouse your interest? Do you think the culture of character assassination by the fourth estate fosters positivity in societies? These questions are pertinent today, more than ever, as professional ethics and morals are being seriously eroded by some ambitious people. The Second Chance is a riveting story of three friends – a doctor, lawyer and journalist – who start their careers with good intent but on the way, they go astray. In blind pursuit of unending wealth and wild success, the trio compromises on moral issues blatantly. Will they ever listen to the voice of their soul? Can the trio ever reflect on their actions? If they do, will it be easy to retract their steps after travelling deep into the jungle of unethical practices? The Second Chance is an inspiring and thought-provoking tale of professional ethics, morals and morality that will certainly tickle your scruples. Read to find out if a sinner can ever become a saint!
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Claimed For The Sheikh's Shock Son Claimed for the
Claimed for the Sheikh’s Shock Son by Carol Marinelli The sheikh’s seduction… …has a lifetime of consequences Desert prince Khalid never loses control… With one exception: his illicit night of passion with captivating dancer Aubrey. Khalid was shocked to discover Aubrey was a virgin. Yet after returning to his kingdom, nothing compares to the bombshell that she’s had his secret child! Claiming his son is non-negotiable for this proud prince… But claiming Aubrey will prove a much more delicious challenge! Penniless Virgin to Sicilian’s Bride by Melanie Milburne “Marry me this weekend.” He will wed his Cinderella! Sicilian billionaire Gabriel Salvetti offers a simple exchange― for her hand in marriage he’ll save Francesca Mancini’s ancestral home. Penniless Frankie has the aristocratic name Gabriel needs to redeem his family’s notorious reputation. And their blatant physical attraction can only sweeten the deal. But when he discovers his convenient bride is a secret virgin, one taste is enough to make Gabriel crave his wife―forever!
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A Cinderella To Secure His Heir
A Cinderella to Secure His Heir She’ll be his wife! To secure his heir, Alessio will use his incredible chemistry with his nephew’s legal guardian, Beth, and command her to marry him! But will their intensely passionate marriage be enough for this innocent Cinderella? The Italian’s Twin Consequences Their passion is forbidden. Her pregnancy? Shocking! Sarina’s used to working with powerful men. But she isn’t prepared for the fire billionaire Matteo ignites in her! Succumbing to indescribable pleasure changes everything between them. Especially when she discovers she’s pregnant―with the Italian’s twins!
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Marriage Bargain With His Innocen Pregnant by the
Marriage Bargain with His Innocent by Cathy Williams Their engagement is accidental. Indulging their passion is deliberate… Commanding tycoon Matias Silva is less long-term romance, more million-dollar business deals. Until his sweet childhood friend Georgie White anxiously confesses his family believe they’re engaged. Matias never does anything by halves, if they’re going to pretend, he’s all in. Whisking Georgie to his sprawling coastal mansion, he’ll ensure everyone believes their charade. But discovering Georgie’s true innocence, suddenly makes their fake relationship feel unexpectedly―deliciously!―real… Pregnant by the Commanding Greek by Natalie Anderson Their blissful encounter was a secret… Until her pregnancy shock! Powerful Greek Leon Kariakis is not accustomed to being challenged―least of all by an impulsive woman who’s mistaken his identity. Yet warm-hearted Ettie Roberts is a breath of fresh air, and Leon can’t resist indulging in a night of tantalizing pleasure! But Ettie’s pregnancy bombshell demands action. Leon’s heir will not be born out of wedlock, so Ettie must say ‘I do’…