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An Accidental Lawyer

A legal luminary, K.K. Venugopal has played an unputdownable role in the development of constitutional law in India. This autobiography is an attempt to preserve in perpetuity the life of one of India’s legendary constitutional lawyers. Providing a fascinating account of Venugopal’s life----both professional and personal----It not only unravels the lawyer and the person in him but also recapitulates India’s dynamic socio-political and legal history. Presenting both the high and low points of Venugopal’s life , An Accidental Lawyer captures his interactions with his family and friends as well as judiciary, legislature and executive. It offers a unique perspective on his relations with key political figures such as prime ministers, chief ministers, governors, among others. Peppered with interesting anecdotes and consisting of landmark legal cases, the book will be of interest to both general readers and the practitioners and students of law interested in learning court craft from one of India's eminent jurists.

Winning Behavior : What the Smartest, Most Successful Companies Do Differently

"In an age where even the best products are quickly imitated, businesses must constantly find new ways to outpace competitors. Successful companies differentiate themselves not just with superior products, but also by how they behave toward their customers at every touchpoint: service, product development, marketing, branding, bids and proposals, presentations, negotiations, and more. Behavioral Differentiation is emerging as the ""final frontier"" in competitive strategy, and Winning Behavior shows how leading companies use it to exceed expectations and outperform competitors. This eye-opening book offers case histories and examples from companies like GE, Volvo, EMC, Ritz-Carlton, Wal-Mart, and Harley-Davidson, plus interviews with executives like George Zimmer (Men's Wearhouse), Colleen Barrett (Southwest Airlines), and Gerry Roche (Heidrick & Struggles). In today’s ultracompetitive business landscape, product quality and competitive pricing are prerequisites for staying afloat. Winning Behavior reveals the secrets the best companies use -- and any business can use -- to stay at the pinnacle of success in their industry."

The Seven Rings (The Lost Bride Trilogy-3)

The Sunday Times bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women - one dead, one alive - prepare for a terrifying final showdown... Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house-a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. Determined to bring light to this haunted place-to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again - Sonya decides it is time to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all. But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions-but illusions can be powerful enough to wound, even kill. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop-and of her own future...

Ace Of Blades

A Razor-Sharp Saga of a Family Business Empire, Obsession, and the Price of Greatness. Rajinder Kumar Malhotra—the mastermind behind India's iconic razor blade brands, Topaz in the '70s and Supermax from the '80s to 2023—was driven by one relentless obsession: the cutting edge of perfection. Born into a powerful Punjabi family, RK's journey was defined by contradictions—whiplash volatility, merciless edge, and a family pulled in different directions by ambition and greed. What began with humble Panama blades expanded into an empire that Gillette tried—unsuccessfully—to acquire for over a decade. Yet RK's obsession with the perfect edge ultimately shaped everything he touched. But as his empire rose, so did the personal and professional sacrifices that would test him at every turn. Ace of Blades is a raw, real account of RK's life and leadership, narrated by his daughter, Reenita, and validated by interviews with family, colleagues, and associates. This is not just the story of one man, but a coming-of-age story on three levels: RK's transformation, the rise of India's FMCG industries through the lens of the blade industry, and the cultural revolution of every Indian man who shaved with his brands.

The Psychology of Trading Strengthen Your Mindset and Refine Your Trading Process

Most traders lose not because their strategy is weak, but because their mind isn’t ready. In the high-stakes world of trading, strategy alone won’t take you to the top. What separates consistently profitable traders from the rest isn’t just technical skill, it’s mental resilience. In The Psychology of Trading, full-time trader and bestselling author Sunil Gurjar shares the hard-earned lessons, honest truths, and actionable tools that helped him navigate the emotional rollercoaster of the markets. Whether you’re struggling with fear, impatience, overconfidence, or self-doubt, this book gives you practical ways to master your mindset, so you can trade with clarity, discipline, and confidence. Inside, you’ll learn: • Why most traders sabotage their own success—and how to stop • The two edges you need to win: hard (strategy) and soft (psychology) • How to build emotional control without losing your edge • What the behaviour gap is—and how to close it • How to balance strategy, mindset, and risk management for long-term success Whether you’re a beginner trying to stay sane or a seasoned trader looking to break past mental plateaus, The Psychology of Trading will help you trade smarter—and think sharper.

Operation Sindoor

A GRIPPING ACCOUNT OF THE DEVASTATING PAHALGAM ATTACK IN APRIL 2025 AND INDIA’S DECISIVE MILITARY RESPONSE THROUGH OPERATION SINDOOR. IT EXPLORES THE STRATEGIC SHIFT IN INDIA’S DOCTRINE, FROM RESTRAINT TO PRECISE, INTELLIGENCE-LED AIR AND GROUND STRIKES AGAINST PAKISTAN-BACKED TERROR INFRASTRUCTURE, HIGHLIGHTING PIVOTAL OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES AND THE COMPLEXITIES OF DIPLOMATIC MANEUVERING IN THE AFTERMATH. THROUGH DETAILED NARRATIVES AND EYEWITNESS PERSPECTIVES, THE BOOK REVEALS HOW THE EVENTS TRANSFORMED INDIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY APPROACH AND REGIONAL STABILITY. A GRIPPING NARRATIVE IN SIMPLE LANGUAGE, CLEAR EXPLANATIONS, AND RELATABLE EXAMPLES, ENSURING READABILITY AND EASY UNDERSTANDING FOR ALL READERS."

Amazing Discoveries In Science

Science is full of surprises—not just in what we discover, but in who gets the credit. From the innovations of ancient civilizations to the breakthroughs of modern medicine and technology, this book traces the ideas that transformed human life. Alongside the celebrated figures of history, it reveals the lesser-known pioneers whose contributions laid the groundwork for what we know today. Did you know that Pythagoras did not discover his famous theorem, or that Darwin was not the first to describe natural selection? Many scientific milestones were the result of cumulative effort, chance encounters, or forgotten insights later revived and credited to others. With clear explanations and vivid storytelling, Amazing Discoveries in Science explores the ingenuity, persistence, and occasional accidents that shaped our world. It is both a fascinating history of science and a reminder of the unsung figures who changed it. Ideal for curious readers, students, and anyone interested in the human stories behind the great ideas of science.

Sree Narayana Guru The The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism

The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism is an inspirational account of one of the most important spiritual leaders and social reformers of modern India, Sree Narayana Guru. In terms of his contribution to the betterment of Indian society and Hinduism, he ranks with Swami Vivekananda, B. R. Ambedkar, and Mahatma Gandhi. However, he is not as well-known as he deserves to be, and this book is, among other things, an attempt to remedy that neglect. Born in 1855 into a modest, middle-class family in Travancore (now Kerala) the Guru belonged to the Ezhava caste, which was considered untouchable at the time. The story of how a boy from a socially disadvantaged caste rose to become a charismatic sage with millions of followers is a remarkable one. Yet, the Guru was not just an inspiring spiritual leader. He was also a social reformer who was determined to reshape the oppressive caste system that held millions in its grip. He fought to make the society he was part of more equal, establishing and consecrating temples that were open to all castes, founding schools and other educational institutions, and doing everything he could to empower the lower castes and break the malign influence of the upper castes. Today, if Kerala is one of the most progressive states in the country, plural, secular, and egalitarian, much of this can be traced back to the Guru’s transformative efforts. As the author writes: ‘[Sree Narayana Guru] stands unmatched…as the greatest reformer to emerge from southern India since the incomparable Adi Shankara a millennium earlier, and the most successful champion of the rights of oppressed Hindus in the twentieth century.’

You Can Have It All

Most of us spend our lives chasing our dreams - happiness, love, good health, financial freedom, security and more. - But can we really have it all? On a cool November morning, Gaur Gopal Das arrives in Jaisalmer to attend his friend Rakesh Arora's son's three-day-long wedding festivities where he meets the Arora clan and the soon-to-be bride's family. As the wedding day approaches and an unexpected visitor makes an appearance, he observes the storm that threatens to tear apart the two families. In the course of his conversations with his hosts and their guests, through his unassuming presence, he unearths the secret fears and desires they guard fiercely in their hearts and offers them steadying counsel even as he reveals his own journey through life's vicissitudes. You Can Have It All is Gaur Gopal Das's most personal and profound narrative yet, a captivating book that presents a transformative and radical path for those of us caught between ambition and fulfilment, between striving and being. Marked by his iconic humour, deep empathy and gentle wisdom, it urges us to understand how perspective shapes our reality, learn to recognize and overcome our blind spots, and develop the self-compassion we need to better navigate this beautiful, complicated thing we call life.

Ghost-Eye

Past and present collide in a novel about a girl who might just be a 'case of the reincarnation type' Varsha Gupta wants fish for her lunch. Her family can't understand it; the three-year-old has never tasted fish in her life. The Guptas are strict vegetarians and don't allow it inside their Calcutta mansion. But Varsha claims she can remember another life: a mud house by a river where she caught and cooked fish with a different mother. Perplexed, the Guptas turn to Dr Shoma Bose, a psychiatrist who has been investigating what are known as 'cases of the reincarnation type' for years. But Shoma's understanding of the world is changed forever by Varsha's revelations. Half a century later, when Varsha's therapeutic case file catches the attention of a group of environmental activists, Shoma's nephew Dinu is drawn inexorably into their plans. And as Dinu finds himself caught up in the search for Varsha, buried memories of his own past begin to surface. Travelling between late-sixties' Calcutta and present-day Brooklyn, Ghost-Eye is an urgent and expansive novel from one of our greatest living storytellers, about family, fate and our fragile planet.

Toward Armageddon: Geopolitics & Warfare In The Holy Land

The Israel-Hamas-Hezbollah conflict is one of the most dangerous and ongoing conflicts of our era, conditioned by profound historical animosities, ideology, and emerging global alignments. Toward Armageddon dissects its beginnings, decisive battles, and profound implications. This book examines the October 2023 war—a watershed that recast the conflict—along with the expanding role of social media in contemporary warfare, where propaganda and disinformation define world narratives. It also looks at India’s changing role, from historical connections to diplomatic initiatives in a more polarized world.

From Reveille To Retreat

'Reveille to Retreat' is the story of Lieutenant General SPP. Thorat, an Indian Army officer, who by his life and personal example, exemplified the values that his family, the Indian Army and his country stood for and held dear. The setting of this book is India and the world, and the time that this story walks us through is the twentieth century, during which time, cataclysmic changes were taking place worldwide. It was during this time that India was engulfed in World War II, the Freedom movement, Partition, the Indo-Pak war of 1947-48, the Korean war of 1950, and the Sino-Indian war of 1962. In all these events General Thorat played a stellar role exhibiting the highest values of courage, honour, chivalry, self-sacrifice, balance and maturity. His hobbies and sports of shikar and angling brought a sense of adventure to his life when he was not battling enemies on the battlefield.

Sorrow And Bliss

A dazzling novel about modern love up against the confusing, sad aches of mental illness - with all its highs, lows, humour and misery.

One Of Us Is Back

From international bestseller, Karen M. McManus, comes the explosive third and final instalment in the acclaimed Bayview series. Ever since that day in detention, life hasn't been easy for the Bayview Crew. Now Nate is trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with Bronwyn, who is struggling to balance her new life at Yale with her memories of Bayview. Addy's about to leave Bayview behind and take a leap into the unknown and Phoebe's tired of keeping secrets. Everybody's ready to move on. Until a mysterious billboard arrives. Time for a new game, Bayview. And when a member of the crew disappears, it's clear this 'game' just got serious - and no-one understands the rules. Everyone's a target. And now that someone unexpected has returned to Bayview, things are starting to get deadly. Simon was right about secrets - they all come out in the end. Praise for One of Us is Next: 'Given that her high-school-based murder mysteries read like bingeworthy Netflix dramas, it's easy to see why queen of teen crime Karen McManus is a bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.' - THE OBSERVER 'McManus keeps the juicy subplots ticking over and drip-feeds reveals as clinically as an IV tube.' - THE GUARDIAN Praise for One of Us is Lying: 'Tightly plotted and brilliantly written, with sharp, believable characters, this whodunit is utterly irresistible' - HEAT 'A fantastic murder mystery, packed with cryptic clues and countless plot twists. I could not put this book down' - THE SUN

It's Easy to Be Healthy : Malaika's Guide to Living a Good Life

One question has followed Malaika Arora in her three decades in the entertainment industry: ‘How do you do it all?’ Whether it’s staying fit, managing a packed schedule, or showing up with energy and poise, people are always curious about her so-called ‘secrets’. But she was not born with glowing skin, perfect hair and boundless energy. According to Malaika, what sets her apart is consistency, not luck. Over the years, she has tried countless workout routines, diets, skincare products, and holistic therapies. Some worked, others didn’t. Through it all, what stayed with her was the discipline to show up every single day. After years of trial and error, Malaika found a way of living that works for her. It’s Easy to Be Healthy has it all down in one place—from the elixirs and health shots she swears by to the little habits and rituals that make a big difference. Whether you’re looking for beauty tips, wellness rituals, or just a little inspiration to take better care of yourself, this is the book for you.

Play Nice But Win

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader In 1984, soon-to-be college dropout Michael Dell hid signs of his fledgling PC business in the bathroom of his University of Texas dorm room. Almost 30 years later, at the pinnacle of his success as founder and leader of Dell Technologies, he found himself embroiled in a battle for his company’s survival. What he’d do next could ensure its legacy—or destroy it completely. Play Nice But Win is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies: one to launch it, one to keep it, and one to transform it. For the first time, Dell reveals the highs and lows of the company's evolution amidst a rapidly changing industry—and his own, as he matured into the CEO it needed. With humor and humility, he recalls the mentors who showed him how to turn his passion into a business; the competitors who became friends, foes, or both; and the sharks that circled, looking for weakness. What emerges is the long-term vision underpinning his success: that technology is ultimately about people and their potential. More than an honest portrait of a leader at a crossroads, Play Nice But Win is a survival story proving that while anyone with technological insight and entrepreneurial zeal might build something great—it takes a leader to build something that lasts

Deng Xiaoping And The Transformation of China

Once described by Mao Zedong as a "needle inside a ball of cotton", Deng was the pragmatic yet disciplined driving force behind China's radical transformation in the late 20th century. He confronted the damage wrought by the Cultural Revolution, dissolved Mao's cult of personality, and loosened the economic and social policies that had stunted China's growth. Obsessed with modernization and technology, Deng opened trade relations with the West, which lifted hundreds of millions of his countrymen out of poverty. Yet at the same time he answered to his authoritarian roots, most notably when he ordered the crackdown in June 1989 at Tiananmen Square. Deng's youthful commitment to the Communist Party was cemented in Paris in the early 1920s, among a group of Chinese student-workers that also included Zhou Enlai. Deng returned home in 1927 to join the Chinese Revolution on the ground floor. In the fifty years of his tumultuous rise to power, he endured accusations, purges, and even exile before becoming China's preeminent leader from 1978 to 1989 and again in 1992. When he reached the top, Deng saw an opportunity to creatively destroy much of the economic system he had helped build for five decades as a loyal follower of Mao-and he did not hesitate.

Kama (The Story of The Kama Sutra)

Who was Vatsyayana? What motivated this intriguing personality in the third century to compile ancient erotic texts, replete with his witty aphorisms, into the Kama Sutra, the ultimate treatise on love and the art of lovemaking? Kama is a fictionalised account of the life and times of Vatsyayana. Seemingly, a manual for the hedonist about town, the Kama Sutra reveals another tale—written in blood—of broken hearts, lyrical violence, ageless love, and unbridled lust! Set in 273 AD, in a land fraught with war and unrest, Kama is the story of a catastrophic day in a writer-artist’s life that sets him off on a journey unto himself, beyond the boundaries of love, family and betrayal.This fast-paced story of tragedy and triumph beguiles and captivates as it flits seamlessly between an agonising past, an erotic present and a cataclysmic future.

Power Vs Force

An internationally bestselling must-read for those on a personal development path from world-renowned author, psychiatrist, clinician, spiritual teacher, and researcher of consciousness, David Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D. Dive deep into the realms of consciousness with Dr. David Hawkins' groundbreaking masterpiece, Power vs. Force, a roadmap to understanding human behavior and emotions. Imagine—what if you had access to a simple yes-or-no answer to any question you wished to ask? A demonstrably true answer. Any question . . . think about it. — from the Foreword We think we live by forces we control, but in fact we are governed by power from unrevealed sources, power over which we have no control. — from the author’s Preface The universe holds its breath as we choose, instant by instant, which pathway to follow; for the universe, the very essence of life itself, is highly conscious. Every act, thought, and choice adds to a permanent mosaic; our decisions ripple through the universe of consciousness to affect the lives of all. — from Power vs. Force In this life-changing motivational book you’ll learn how to • Tap into the genius consciousness that lies within us all. • Master your emotions and harness your inner power. • Make better decisions and have more peace. • Understand the energy dynamics that influence your life. Power vs. Force stands tall among motivational books, self-development books, and spiritual books, offering inspiration and guidance to all who seek it. Its profound insights and practical wisdom make it an encouraging book to cultivate a more conscious and fulfilling life. Unleash your potential, rise above your limitations, embrace the genius within, and begin your journey toward success and emotional mastery today.

Sundarakandam

Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam - Sundarakanda

The RSS: Roadmaps for the 21st Century

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) continues to make headlines, despite several books tracing its journey. Curiosity about the functioning of the RSS has increased phenomenally as swayamsevaks have risen to top positions in government and the Sangh’s core ideas of Hindu Rashtra and Ekatmata have become the mainstream lexicon of our social and political space. So, what is the RSS’s imagination for India? If India becomes a Hindu Rashtra, what will be the place of Muslims and other faiths in it? How big is the RSS project of history writing? Will Hindutva override caste politics? And what is the RSS view of social issues pertaining to the changing nature of family, the rights of people with different sexual orientations and the third gender? These contentious questions are just a few of the myriad political and social issues that Sunil Ambekar, a high-ranking pracharak, analyses in his book, The RSS: Roadmaps for the 21st Century. Displaying a deep understanding of facts, clarity of thought and attention to detail, Ambekar presents a blend of past milestones, present achievements and future ideas. Having worked at the heart of the Shakha system, he also highlights the internal working of the Sangh—the decisionmaking process, the effective coordination system and means of expansion.

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Liberation Of Sita

Valmiki's Ramayana is the story of Rama's exile and return to Ayodhya, of a triumphant king who will always do right by his subjects. In Volga's retelling, it is Sita who, after being abandoned by Purushottam Rama, embarks on an arduous journey towards self-realization. Along the way, she meets extraordinary women who have broken free from all that held them back: husbands, sons, and their notions of desire, beauty and chastity. The minor women characters of the epic as we know it -- Surpanakha, Renuka, Urmila and Ahalya -- steer Sita towards an unexpected resolution. Meanwhile, Rama too must reconsider and weigh his roles as the king of Ayodhya and as a man deeply in love with his wife. A powerful subversion of India's most popular tale of morality, choice and sacrifice, The Liberation of Sita opens up new spaces within the old discourse, enabling women to review their lives and experiences afresh. This is Volga at her feminist best.

On the Banks of the Pampa

Sabari's encounter with Rama is an important episode in the Ramayana. But who was Sabari, a forest-dweller who became Rama's ardent devotee? In On the Banks of the Pampa, award-winning writer Volga narrates the tale of Sabari, born of aranyavasis, once forced into slavery by a power-seeking state, which she breaks free from. It traces the journey of her spiritual awakening and birth into a voice of dissent for the oppressed and dispossessed. Sabari's is a narrative entwined with the forest along the Pampa river - one she comes to dwell in and is at one with. Poignant and piercing, this concluding volume in Volga's trilogy of feminist retellings of the Indian epics drives us to reconsider the meaning of dharma, and rejects ideologies that legitimize conquest and the exploitation of nature. Powerfully translated into English by Purnima Tammireddy, this is a story of resistance - a story for the times we live in, drawn from the classic tale we know so well.