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Khushwant Singh: The Legend Lives On

Prolific writer. Acerbic critic. Editor nonpareil. Trenchant humorist. Connoisseur of single malt. Lover of life, words, women and all things beautiful. Here was a man. This volume comprises the best, most poignant and the most nostalgic obituaries and features on the death of Khushwant Singh at the age of 99. These range from The New York Times to The Guardian, The London Times, The Economist to newspapers in the Gulf, Pakistan and Bangladesh and of course India. About the Editor Rahul Singh, the son Khushwant Singh, is a writer and journalist. Educated in St Stephens, Delhi University and Kings College, Cambridge, he began his career as the youngest ever Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Rahul is associated with three NGOs connected with reproductive health and literacy. He splits his time between Mumbai, Delhi, Kasauli and Goa.

A Manifesto for Change : A Sequel to India 2020

A manifesto for change provides a vision of how our leadership can change dramatically. It offers a path way to strengthening the governance process as also gives an outline of how the countrys states can improve their performance and aspire to a developed status. Frank, forth right and perceptive, it is a book that will become an essential companion to any discussion about political leadership. About the Author A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was the eleventh president of India, from 2002 to 2007. He is a recipient of the countrys highest civilian awards, including the Bharat Ratna and author of several bestselling books.

Modi Demystified

Narendra Modi is one of the most controversial politicians dominating contemporary India. Never before have we had a leader like him, one who is loved and hated in equal measure. At a time when endemic corruption and weak governance have become major issues, Modis image as a decisive leader who can provide a clean administration has catapulted him on to the national stage. Helping his rise are his skills as an orator and claims to development in Gujarat, as also his popularity on social media, knack for attracting the youth and ability to inspire industrys confidence. But, for all his achievements he has also spawned a culture of fear that too, now risks being replicated. Already living in anxiety are such varied groups as minorities haunted by the ghosts of 2002 and his own party colleagues who feel he will crush them as he consolidates power. If he becomes prime minister, an ambition that has consumed him for the past many years Modi will have to walk a tight rope, given that India is a complicated country to rule. Will its most incendiary politician manage to lead a billion people? or will he just get down to implementing what he thinks is the Hindutva agenda? Modi Demystified takes a hard, unbiased look at the man through his formative years and his decade in power and attempts to answer these questions.

Passion Flower - Seven Stories of Derangement

Award-winning author Cyrus Mistrys first collection of short stories. Award-winning author Cyrus Mistrys first collection of short stories is dark, mysterious and inhabited by characters that walk a thin line between fantasy and reality. A serendipitous discovery on the floor of a local bus transforms the melancholic life of Percy, who meets a ghost in the washroom of a public library, a new mother struggling with depression and the urge to end her newborns life opens the door to a stranger, stalked by mysterious men, Jacintha believes her enemies are out to eliminate her because she knows too much, on New Years Eve, an aged couple clashes, replaying an annual ritual that shrouds the unacknowledged secret buried between them twenty-three years ago, two childhood friends, now co-workers at an advertising agency, indulge in a never-ending display of one-upmanship, false camaraderie and intense, unspoken resentment, Bokha tries to counter the powerful black magic of his wicked old mother in order to shield his helpless lover and Mahendroo, full of himself, is consumed by his obsessive search for an elusive species of Passiflora. Original and disturbing, Passion Floweris another triumph from one of the countrys most gifted storytellers. Interesting facts Cyrus Mistry is the author of Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer which won this years DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, one of the subcontinents most prestigious literary prizes. This is the authors first collection of short stories and it is sure to get a lot of attention in the media. The stories are unique and some of them offer a rare glimpse into the life of Bombay Parsees, something Cyrus is adept at writing about About the Author Cyrus Mistry began his writing career as a playwright, freelance journalist and short-story writer. His play Doongaji House, written in 1977 when he was twenty-one, has acquired classic status in contemporary Indian theatre in English. One of his short stories was made into a Gujarati feature film. His plays and screenplays have won several awards. His previous works include the novels The Radiance of Ashes (2005) and Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer (2012), which won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2014.

The Adventures of Stoob - Testing Times

The laugh-out-loud account of ten-year-old Stoobs incredibly dangerous exam adventure featuring a boy, his friends, his parents and a most villainous crow. Its February and Stoob is glad that hes almost done with class five-given the not-so-great year he has been having, middle school can only be an improvement. But just before he can heave a final sigh of relief, theres an announcement-the class test marks have all been cancelled and getting through to middle school depends on one giant exam! And thats how it starts, the whole nightmare that his future biographers will call Stoobs incredibly dangerous exam adventure. His life is turned upside down when his parents dont want him to do anything other than study, his friends Ishani and Rehan suddenly go all pious and goody-goody-study-buddy and best friend Prithvi comes up with a top secret plan to ace the exams without studying. Add to that a crow and some monkeys out to get him and Stoob is about ready to have a nervous breakdown. From bestselling author Samit Basu, this is one adventure that anyone who has ever taken an exam wont want to miss.

Wicked

After Burn and After Shock

Afterburn and Aftershock is the story of Gianna, a young and independent woman with clear goals for the future. She is extremely career-oriented and ambitious. But things start turning upside down for her when an old lover, Jackson Rutledge, turns up for a second round of hot loving. He had abandoned her without a word before and he thinks he does not need her approval to start afresh or need to apologize for just disappearing after their last attempt at a relationship. Now that he was back after two long years, he walks straight into the deal Gianna had been working on for quite some time. Since Jax had left, she had learnt the tricks of the trade under the tutelage of Lei Yeung, one of the sharpest business women in the city of New York. But this round, Gia was well aware of the effect his touch had on her. Gia belonged to a simple down to earth family, whereas Jax belonged to a family of politicians. He was part of the world where truth was only catered to when it suited the political agenda. Afterburn and Aftershock is about the inner circle of sex and glamour. Will Gianna let Jax disrupt her life and career all over again or will she be able to play by the rules this time? About Sylvia Day Sylvia June Day is a Japanese-American romance writer famous for her Crossfire series which began in Bared to You and Reflected in You. Ms. Day also writes under the pseudonyms S.J. Day and Livia Dare.

The Skin Collector

Copycat? Or Revenge? They have never seen a murder like it. A talented tattoo artist is using poison instead of ink. His victim is a young woman. And on her skin he's left a message - 'the second'. Drafted in to investigate, NYPD detective Lincoln Rhyme and his associate Amelia Sachs find the scene has been scrubbed of evidence. All except for one trace - a scrap of paper that connects this case with one they will never forget. And like the Bone Collector before him, Rhyme and Sachs find themselves pitted against a twisted serial killer choosing his victims seemingly at random, a perpetrator who plans his work to the last detail, in a deadly contest with any who try to stop him. But how close is his connection with that old case? What is the meaning of the words tattooed in poison on the skin of his first victim? And where will he strike next?

Crazy Ladies

Double Jeopardy

Ellie Landau couldn't pass up the invitation to a murder mystery weekend.It was even harder to pass up fellow player Jed Thorpe.Only Jed was the "killer,"and Ellie wound up fighting for her life. Back in the real world,Ellie was the management consultant for Cludds Haberdashers,a simple enough job until she realized that something was terribly wrong there-and that Jed was intimately involved.Then someone tried to kill her for real. Ellie was in double jeopardy.Was she falling in love with the one man who could save her life-or end it?

Sir Speaks Selected Speeches Of Manohar Joshi

21 Things about Romance

For more than a decade, weve had exposure to love stories in the form of novels, movies and more. We have fallen in and out of love and we have been riddled with questions about the origins of love, our emerging sexuality, authenticity of people that we love and so on. Our parents and society dont always sync with our ideas of being romantically involved with people of our choices. Indian culture discriminates without discrimination, which in itself a very sad predicament for the new, evolving generation. Plus, there hasnt been a single platform where all our troubles have been heard and voiced out at the same time. Not until 21 things about romance came into existence. This book, written by acclaimed young author Shomprakash Sinha Roy, clubs the viewpoint of an entire generation with his own ideas about romance in the twenty first century, through poignant essays, conversations and articles about love as we know it today. Be part of the romantic revolution with this radical book which is set to answer all your questions about love and change the way you look at romance, forever!

The Deliberate Sinner

Is there an acid test to gauge the success of a relationship? Is it right to carry on in an unhealthy relationship with no conjugal bliss, or look for an alternate path? Rihana is an adventurous and free-spirited girl, until she marries Veer, an eligible bachelor who comes from a wealthy family. While they appear 'happily married', their strong personalities are at odds. Veer, for the most part, is insensitive to Rihanas physical and emotional needs, straining the relationship and leaving her feeling incomplete. Caught between the devil and the deep sea, Rihana has to now decide whether to walk out of her marriage and be a victim of society's ridicule, or compromise on her physical needs, which for her are the foundation for a healthy marital bond. Can they work out their differences? Will Veer give her what she desires, or push her to do something desperate and scandalous?

Happily Murdered

Who killed Gulab Sarin? The radiant new daughter-in-law of the influential Mehta family dies mysteriously on the very next night of her wedding. The murder is an inside job, the police are certain. It could be anyone-the adulterous husband, conniving in-laws, jealous friend and the love struck ex-fiance. With an aim to save themselves and incriminate others, it is not long before these suspects turn into amateur detectives, hunting for clues and delving into hidden secrets only they can unearth. They coerce, pry and blackmail in an attempt to get to the bottom of this mystery. Will one of these nine unlikely sleuths finally unravel the mystery behind Gulabs death and avenge it? Or will the truth die as viciously as Gulab?

Beyond Suspicion

For smart, tough Miami criminal lawyer Jack Swyteck, it was a golden opportunity to help out his beautiful ex-girlfriend Jessie Merrill, who sold her life insurance for a cash payment when she wrongly believed she was dying. Now, thanks to Jack's courtroom prowess, Jessie can keep the $1.5 million she received. But it turns out that Swyteck and the insurance company are both victims of a gorgeous scam artist. And when Jessie's lifeless corpse is discovered in his bathtub, the attorney is suddenly wanted for murder. Framed and desperate -- on the run from the police and a powerful criminal consortium willing to go to any lengths to retrieve the money -- Jack must exhume the dark secrets of a buried past to save his freedom, his career, and his life. But even his unique legal skills cannot keep him out of the murderous sights of a cold killer -- one who wants Jack Swyteck's blood . . . and is beyond suspicion.

Targets of Opportunity

Army Ranger sharpshooters Kyle Monroe and Wade Curtis are dispatched to Romania, the land of the legendary Dracula, to stop a modern-day evil in the form of five terrorist masters, who are gathering to plan the destruction of countless innocents. Original. The second book in the series revolving around one of the most fascinating professions within the armed forces--the sniper. This time the shooters head to Romania to stop a dangerous terrorist cell before it\'s too late. Master snipers Kyle Monroe and his partner Wade got more than they bargained for on their last adventure--an assignment to knock out a powerful terrorist leader in Pakistan. Their new assignment takes them to Romania, a new land with all-too-familiar enemies. Although the men are still haunted by the team-mates they lost in Pakistan, duty comes first, and it\'s time to put the past behind them, strap on their rifles and go take out some bad guys. Military snipers are the best in the world at what they do--precision shooting without getting caught. But the skill required to shoot a man from a mile away becomes useless in the densely packed streets of the city that used to be the home of the historical Count Dracula. Finding themselves alone in the dark, foreboding tunnels beneath the notorious Count\'s former castle, their nerves of steel face the ultimate test. And as they get closer to the men responsible for plotting massive terrorist attacks against the U.S., Kyle and Wade realize that the true evil isn\'t in crypts or legends, but in the man who can plot the deaths of innocents, and the only solution is a bullet between the eyes.

Emily Post on Weddings

Your wedding day. It should be one of the happiest days of your life, not one of the most harried. The perfect wedding doesn't just happen--it takes planning. Things you never thought about suddenly occupy your every waking hour: How are the invitations worded? What is a semiformal wedding anyway? Why are announcements sent out, and who receives them anyway? What obligations does a wedding invitation confer on the recipient? Do guidelines exist for selecting a wedding gift? Who gives the wedding showers? Are there any guidelines for finding and working with a videographer? Brides and grooms and their parents will find the answers to these questions and much more in the pages of this indispensable book.

Keeping Your Baby Healthy

What you should know about early childhood illnesses. Dr. Bill and Martha Sears - the doctor-and-nurse, husband-and-wife team who are today widely recognized America's leading authorities on childcare have spent decades answering parent's questions about caring for babies. in this book they share their expertise on: - Childhood vaccines and immunizations - what you can do to ease teething discomfort - choosing a fever medication for your child - dealing with allergy attacks and asthma flare-ups - infant gassiness and formula intolerance - tracking your child's motor development - detecting "lazy eye" early to save your child's vision - treating gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and other digestive disorders. - recognizing croup - what causes ear infections - and how best to treat them - vitamin supplements and your child's nutritional requirements - flushing your child's stuffed up nose - diaper rash, teething rash, and other skin conditions - your child's first trip to dentist - finding the perfect pediatrician and much more

Christinas Favourite

Christina doesn't normally let a casual encounter in a haystack lead her into yet another vocation. And as much as she they know about breeding, you wouldn't ordinarily find her courting sheikhs and Russian dissidents because she's looking for a racehorse. But, of course, when Christina's around one thing very often leads to the other...

The Bourne Retribution

BOURNE'S BACK AND LOOKING FOR VENGEANCE. When the head of Mossad Mexican drug lord, may be trafficking something far more deadly than drugs, he turns to his friend Jason Bourne for help. Bourne agrees to investigate, but he has his own agenda: revenge. Jidanwas responsible for the murder of Rebeka-one of the only people Bourne has ever truly cared for. But has Bourne attempts to avenge the woman he loved, he becomes embroiled in a monstrous worldwide scheme involving the Chinese, Mexican and Russians. Now each step closer to vengeance is a step closer to his own death. A JASON BOURNE BOOK: 11

The Whistleblowers : When Land Sharks Baited Death

This land is mine... Vrooming past boardrooms, construction sites and government offices, The Whistleblowers flies deep into the secret dynamics of big ticket financing in real estate. A builder with a devious but fool-proof plan to hoodwink a finance company. A business manager blinded by his lust to get to the CEOs post. Two unswerving risk executives staking their careers in the process of cleaning up. A gutsy journalist embarking on a daredevil adventure, hunting for the truth and a CEO walking the tightrope. All find themselves engaged in a fiercely fought race against time, where determination and courage are pitched against deceit and greed. Designed to provoke thought, The Whistleblowers takes the reader on an eyeopening tour rich with interesting nuances of real estate and housing finance, all the while depicting as to how lines get blurred without as much as a second thought in the quest for more.

The Exorcism of Sathish Kumar, MBA

rjun Palani has been fired thrice in his brief career, is he going to be fired for a fourth time? That is the question in his mind as he walks into the offices of his company, which has been struggling ever since the CEO seems to have gone insane at a NASSCOM conference and then disappeared from public view. Instead of being fired, though, Arjun is assigned to a team of top managers that seems to be hiding a dark secret. Who is the man they are holding captive in the room on the top floor? Arjun discovers that, to keep his job, he has to fulfil duties his education degree didn't quite prepare him for-procure ganja, kidnap a girl descended from warrior chieftains and confront the mercenaries of a private equity giant. Assisted by a crack hacker working with Anonymous India, Arjun has to unravel what is beginning to appear as a diabolic plot, as well as confront his own fears. A hilarious, dark satire, The Exorcism of Sathish Kumar, MBA is the story of an unlikely hero who accomplishes the most daunting of tasks, with courage and honesty.

PAPER TOWNS

The thing about Margo Roth spiegelman is that really all I could ever do was let her talk, and then when she stopped talking encourage her to go on, due to the facts that 1. I was incontestably in love with her, and 2. she was absolutely unprecedented in every way, and 3. she never really asked me any questions... QUENTIN JACOBSON has always loved Margo from afar. So when she climbs through his window to summon him on an all-night road trip of revenge he cannot help but follow. But the next morning, Q turns up at school and Margo doesn't. She's left clues to her disappearance, like a trail of breadcrumbs for Q to follow. And everything leads to one unavoidable question: WHO IS THE REAL MARGO?

Baby, Dont Go

Rule One - Dont Let Him In, When photographer Nick Coltrane saunters into Daisy Parkers office, all she sees is the man who broke her heart nine years ago. Never mind that he wants to hire her as his bodyguard ah, security specialist or that her fledgling company desperately needs the cash flow. Shed once broken her own rules, only to watch his sexy self go running for the door. Providing round-the-clock protection for him now is out of the question right? Rule Two - Always Be Able To Walk Away Nick needs Daisy around to keep the hired thugs that are out for his blood from actually getting it. If he can make amends for the way he screwed up nine years ago in the process, then so much the better. Except time has done nothing to dull the memory of how Daisy once rocked his world off its axis and her cocky attitude and mouthwatering curves still have the power to turn his brain to mush. Well, that doesnt mean Nick cant handle living hand-in-glove with the one woman hes been obsessed with for years. Yeah. Sure he can. Some Rules Were Made To be Broken In the city by the bay, two people who once were friends and used to be lovers will discover if love and trust can come from a passion that breaks every rule.