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Why We Love The Way We Do

Is it possible to tell if it is love or lust? How important is sex in a relationship? Why do break-ups hurt so much? How often should you message a person you fancy? How do you tell if someone is too young or too old for you? When it comes to relationships, these are the questions that most of us ponder. No matter how young or old we are, we are all looking for ways to make our relationships better. The best way to do that is to understand what makes us behave the way we do. Why we love the way we do is a collection of essays on relationships based on Preeti Shenoy's hugely popular columns in a national daily, in which the bestselling novelist discusses some of those issues and questions that people in relationships, or those hoping to be in one, face. The topics range from those particular to our modern, technology-filled world: how to move from an online relationship to a real-life one, how to find and keep love online, whether casual sex is worth the effort, to those immortal issues such as how men and women communicate differently, how to deal with a broken heart and how jealousy ruins a relationship. Filled with wonderful insights, sharp observations, humour and real-life examples and written in her trademark lucid style, Preeti Shenoy brings to this book a perceptiveness about love and friendship that has made her the country�s highest-selling woman writer.

Chicken Soup for the IITian's Soul

At the first convocation address at IIT Kharagpur, Jawaharlal Nehru said - �Here, stands the fine monument of India, representing India�s urges, India�s future in the making. This picture seems to me symbolical of the changes that are coming to India.� It is not for nothing that a seat in one of the Indian Institutes of Technology is so coveted. Being a graduate of an IIT is a matter of prestige, a sure path to a successful career, and life. In this book, IITians share memories of their time in college, of friendships that defined them, lessons that went beyond the academic, of determination, of failure, of fun times in hostels. There are stories from proud parents of IITians, and from teachers and mentors. Whether you are an IITian yourself, or hope to be one in future, this wonderful collection of stories is sure to hearten and inspire.

The Bestseller She Wrote

Bhima The Man In The Shadows

am half-man, half-superhuman. I am the mightiest warrior of my time. I have violated my dharma and murdered a man in cold blood. I have, single-handed, wiped out a whole generation of my kinsmen. I have committed acts of unspeakable brutality on the battlefield. I have done it all for the love of one woman. A woman who loves my brother. I am Bhima, the second Pandava. This is my story.

Chicken Soup For The Soul-Think Positive For Kids

Start a conversation with your child! Share these stories about values, gratitude, good decisions, and having the courage to do the right thing. Its a great way to learn whats important to your child, and to help a child learn from the examples of others. Youll read stories about: • Being responsible • Trying something new • Making real friends • Doing the right thing • Developing self-esteem • Handling bullies and cliques • Appreciating your family • Making good choices • Being grateful

Mandate : Will Of The People

This title offers an incisive account on the general elections that shaped today’s India. Sanghvi talks about the little-known, behind-the-scenes details, giving you insider information on men and women behind the headlines. The book also discusses the declaration of the emergency, the story of Sanjay Gandhi, the Punjab riots, the assassination of Indira Gandhi, emergence of Rajiv Gandhi, and the Bofors controversy among several other major political events of India. It also delves into several political questions that experts try to find the most suitable answers to.

Living Legends, Learning Lessons, Up Close And Per

Scion Of Ikshvaku

Ram Rajya. The Perfect Land.But perfection has a price. He paid that price. 3400 BCE. INDIA Ayodhya is weakened by divisions. A terrible war has taken its toll. The damage runs deep. The demon King of Lanka, Raavan, does not impose his rule on the defeated. He, instead, imposes his trade. Money is sucked out of the empire. The Sapt Sindhu people descend into poverty, despondency and corruption. They cry for a leader to lead them out of the morass. Little do they appreciate that the leader is among them. One whom they know. A tortured and ostracised prince. A prince they tried to break. A prince called Ram. He loves his country, even when his countrymen torment him. He stands alone for the law. His band of brothers, his Sita, and he, against the darkness of chaos. Will Ram rise above the taint that others heap on him? Will his love for Sita sustain him through his struggle? Will he defeat the demon Lord Raavan who destroyed his childhood? Will he fulfil the destiny of the Vishnu? Begin an epic journey with Amish’s latest: the Ram Chandra Series.

The House That BJ Built

I'll make my sisters squirm like well-salted earthworms. I won't sell. Even my jutti wont sell. And if I die na, then even my gosht won't sell! The late Binodini Thakur had been very clear that she would never agree to sell her hissa in her Bauji's big old house on Hailey Road. And her daughter Bonu, is determined to honor her mothers wishes. But what to do about her four pushy aunts who are insisting she sell? One is bald and stingy, one is jobless and manless, one needs the money to 'save the nation' and one is stepmother to Bonus childhood crush-brilliant young Bollywood director Samar Vir Singh, who promised BJ upon his deathbed that he would get the house sold, divvy the money equally and end all the bickering within the family. The first word baby Bonu ever spoke was 'Balls' and indeed, she is ballsy, bullshit-intolerant, brave and beautiful. But is she strong enough to weather emotional blackmail by the spadefull? Not to mention shady builders, wily politicians, spies, lies and the knee-buckling hotness of Samars intense eyes? Sharply observed and pulse-quickeningly romantic, this is Anuja Chauhan writing at her sparkling best!

My Clingy Girlfriend

What is a clingy girlfriend? A clingy girlfriend will go through your phone. She will destroy the contact numbers of every other girl on your phone. She will delete your Facebook profile. And will give you forty-five missed calls in the sixty minutes you put your phone on silent for an office presentation. A clingy girlfriend will say Carry two sets of fully charged mobile batteries so you can be in touch with me. Always. In my dream, you were flirting with some other girl and then ended up in bed. Dreams are a manifestation of some act that is carried out in daily life. Are you cheating on me? You have issues. You need to get therapy. Are you cheating on me? And the worst one - why aren't we married yet? Obrokranti Banerjee's girlfriend ticks all of these and more. Caught between wanting to break up and the fear that he'll never find another girlfriend if he does, Obrokranti finds himself doing things he never imagined - watching Shah Rukh Khan movies, having to fast with her on karva chauth and perhaps worst of all, having his girlfriend join him on a boys night out! Bestselling author Madhuri Banerjee brings to you an uproariously howlarious account of a simple Bengali boy in Mumbai who copes, mopes and hopes to find logic and reasoning with his clingy girlfriend. It's writing Madhuri's never done before and promises to change her name if you don't laugh at least five times while reading this book! You know you have one too. This is your story. My Clingy Girlfriend.

The Gold Mine Effect

Why are 137 of the world's 500 best female golfers from South Korea? How did one athletic club in Kingston, Jamaica, manage to produce most of the world's best sprinters? What's the reason that the world's best marathon runners grew up in the same village in Ethiopia? What is the secret behind Brazil's mass production of soccer super stars? How has one tennis club in Moscow managed to develop more top tennis players in ten years than the whole of the United States? For six months, bestselling author and ex-professional footballer Rasmus Ankersen traveled around the world visiting these six talent gold mines and adapting his findings into a revolutionary business context. He talked, trained and lived with the athletes in order to discover what, if anything, they have in common and to attempt to crack the code of developing world class talent. The result is the gold mine effect, a book which questions all the misconceptions, conventional wisdom and popular theories about talent, hard work, parenting and motivation. Ankersen presents his surprising conclusions in seven lessons on how anyone-or any business, organization or team-can defy the many misconceptions of high performance and learn to build their own gold mine of real talent. About the Author Rasmus Ankersen is an ex-footballer, a bestselling author, a speaker on performance development and a trusted adviser to businesses and athletes around the world. He wrote three bestselling books before the age of 26 and the Danish prime minister invited him to contribute a chapter to his book the Danish dream. With the gold mine effect, Rasmus has taken his exploration of the secrets of high performance a step further, becoming the only expert on the subject to have lived and trained with the best athletes on the planet. Now back in London, Rasmus is teaching organizations how to build their own gold mines of world-class performance, through real life examples and result driven insights

Chicken Soup For The Soul-Just Us Girls

Nothing beats the friendship between women-the understanding and support during tough times, the laughter and fun during good times. Its time for just us girls! and that means sharing these 101 fabulous stories for women about friendship. Whether theyve just met or theyre childhood pals, women support each other, understand each other, share advice and have great fun together. These stories will make you laugh out loud, tear up a little and call a friend to share what youve read. Youll read chapters called My group, about book groups, play groups, clubs, co workers and more The new friend project, about women who have successfully found new friends It works, about the magical way that even improbable friendships work She Knows, about the special connections women have with their friends Down the block, about the friends we find in our own neighborhoods Taking the plunge, about finding the courage to reach out to a potential new friend Adventures with the girls, about hilarious trips and escapades with friends.

Chicken Soup For The Indian Entrepreneur's Soul

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. The bestselling Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul series brings to you a compilation of short stories from entrepreneurs, both large and small, who share their experiences of success, failure and courage, with a little helpful advice mixed in. These stories will enlighten and inspire you with tales of overcoming obstacles, determination, team work, leadership, working smart and being human while building a business. All entrepreneurs start out with a dream and this book narrates stories of dreams that became reality through persistence and hard work. Whether its the beginning of the empire that is lion dates, or running the best cafe in town, or having the courage to follow your heart and take up dance as a career. These entrepreneurs and many more will inspire you with their amazing life experiences and fascinating beginnings. About the Author Raksha Bharadia is the editor of bestselling titles in the Chicken Soup for the Indian Soul series and the author of me - a handbook for life and roots and wings. She has taught in a school for the visually challenged, Andya Kanya Grah, in Ahmedabad where she lives. Amy Newmark is Chicken Soup for the Souls publisher and editor-in-chief, after a 30-year career as a writer, speaker, financial analyst and business executive in the worlds of finance and telecommunications. Amy is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard college, where she majored in Portuguese, minored in French and traveled extensively.

Third Man

Prenatal Fitness 360

It Happens For A Reason

It Happens for a Reason is a one of a kind story about love, betrayal, true friendship and making unusual choices in life. Summary of the Book Vipasha is a young, beautiful and single 18-year-old, who gives up a promising career in modeling to have her baby. She ends up cutting ties with her family and the father of her child, Ankush. Sixteen years later, Vipasha is well settled in life with two unusual careers – she owns a dog boarding facility and is a gym trainer. Her son, Aryan, loves her and hopes for her to find a life partner. Vipasha had feelings for Saurabh, the vet and things were going well, when Ankush comes back into their lives all of a sudden. What will Vipasha do now and how will Aryan react to all this? Will she resume her ties with Ankush and repeat the mistakes she made in the past? It Happens for a Reason will make for an engaging and enthralling read for those who enjoy reading love stories. About Preeti Shenoy Preeti Shenoy is a bestselling Indian author. She is best known for her romantic novels including Life Is What You Make It, 34 Bubblegums and Candies and Tea for Two and a Piece of Cake. A sociology graduate, she has since figured on the Forbes List of the 100 most influential celebrities of India in 2013.

13 Steps To Bloody Good Luck

Ashwin Sanghi reveals a surefire way to improve your life with The 13 Steps to Bloody Good Luck. Summary of the Book Life isn’t always easy. There are people who seem to drive through it with hard work and talent. There are others who just fall by the wayside. Then there are those who seem to find luck wherever they go. They seem to have some mysterious way of attracting luck, empowering them in all that they do. But is it possible to attract luck? Is there some way of training ourselves to become lucky? In this book, Ashwin Sanghi reveals that luck isn’t a fickle mistress always on the run. She’s well within reach, if you know where to look. He brings together several anecdotes and narratives incorporating personal experiences and vignettes which show readers how to tap into this mysterious fountain of luck. He gives readers a brand new image of what it means to be lucky and shows them how to become successful by finding luck no matter what they do. If luck has seemed to be in short supply in your life, this is the book for you! About Ashwin Sanghi Ashwin Sanghi is a bestselling Indian writer. He is known for his books: The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant and The Krishna Key. He has also co-written Private India with James Patterson. Sanghi received the Vodafone-Crossword Popular Choice Award and he was included in Forbes’ Celebrity India list. A student of the Cathedral & John Connon school, Mumbai and St. Xavier's college, Mumbai, Sanghi completed his postgraduate education at Yale. He is currently based in Mumbai, where he lives with his family.

The Garud Strikes

This is the story of a few good men. The men of the 4th bn Brigade of the Guards (1 Rajput). They were simple, ordinary men, like you and me. But when push came to shove, they rose to the occasion and left an indelible mark on the pages of history. The Garud Strikes is the compelling story of 4 Guards (1 Rajput) and the critical role they played in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, in freeing seventy-five million people from the torturous and bloody clutches of the Pakistani Army. In merely sixteen days, under the inspiring leadership of Lt. Col. Himmeth Singh, 4 Guards (1 Rajput), played a pivotal role in leading for India one of the fastest successful military campaigns of modern times, one which not only led to the creation of Bangladesh, but also resulted in the capture of 95,000 Pakistani soldiers. Narrated by Mukul Deva, Indias literary storm trooper, in his inimitable, compelling style, The Garud Strikes is the breath taking story of the lightning campaign, seen through the eyes of the officers, JCO s and men of 4 Guards (1 Rajput). As you trudge through the mud and slush of Bangladesh, you will smell the gun smoke, the impact of bullets on flesh, the blood, the fears and tears, as 4 Guards (1 Rajput) smashed its way through the pride of the Pakistani Army, in their dash for Dacca.

Kalyug

He looked at his gun once more. The helplessness left him, in its place was a hardened resolve that he would still have the final say. A third option. The middle-finger to the middlemen who had driven him to this. A few moments later, Major General Iqbal Qureshi fired the shot that shook the nations conscience.The death of a decorated war veteran, one of Indias foremost military officials, triggers a chain of events that threatens to spiral out of control.The democratically-elected government is overthrown and a new one is formed in its place.A fierce and pure regime that promises it's peoplethepeople the kind of governance they have been deprived of. Just. Fair. Unyielding.Operation Kalyug has begun.Caught in the middle is Bala Murali Selvam, a writer who is still tormented by the memories of his persecution at the hands of the erstwhile-establishment. As the new government battles factions fighting for control, International intervention, personal agendas and incompatible motives, Selvam is swept along, a bewildered-pawn in a high-stakes game. Forced to question everything he has believed so far, even his innate sense of justice, Selvam struggles to choose sides. Will his instincts fail him when he needs them the most?

The Sadhu

When James Jensen, a down-on-his-luckEnglishman, is recruited into Her Majesty QueenVictorias army and posted with his family in ColonialIndia, he takes the first ship towards meeting hisdestiny. But a tragic twist of fate sends James ona journey that will force him to choose betweenspiritual awakening and human instinct guidinghim from a simple soldier to a spiritual warrior.

Dosai

Dosai features a hundred different recipes from thefour South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, AndhraPradesh and Karnataka. This book celebrates the manyforms of Dosa, or Dosai as it is originally known.Finding mention in 6th century Tamil Sangam Literature,the Dosai is an ancient recipe, but contemporary in itsversatility and its wholesomeness.Though rice is the principal crop in southern India,the Dosai is not limited by this ingredient. Through itsrecipes, the book illustrates how other constituents likeragi, millet, wheat, black gram, green gram, semolina,ripe jackfruit, yams, okra, potato, ripe banana, fenugreekseeds, among others, could also be an integral part ofits creation.The book also presents the recipes nutritive values,thereby establishing the healthy goodness of theDosai. Traditional food preparation methods, soaking,grinding and fermentation, make the Dosai nutritionallysuperior to processed foods. The Dosai packed withcarbohydrates, proteins and vitamins is a balanced mealwhen served with complementing accompaniments,as expertly illustrated in this cookbook. The cookingtechniques mentioned in this exhaustive repertoire arelucid and systematically instruct the reader about eachrecipes preparation time and cooking time.In her fifth cookbook, Chandra Padmanabhan sharesthe secret of creating perfect Dosais ranging fromthe tricky Ravai Dosai, to the popular Mysore MasalaDosai, to the luscious Panasa Dosai, to the succulentHalasu Dosai along with some nerve-tinglingaccompaniments. This book will be savoured andcherished by all epicureans.

People Who Meet People-Interviews With The Stars

People Who Meet People is an amazing anthology of uncommon interviews of the finest spread and variety. Each of these interviews is a specimen of meaningful dialogue that makes for compulsive reading.Here the interviewer expertly induces his subjects,both national and international, to launch into freewheeling conversation with unusual depth and perception. His empathetic and probing question-shave sparked these occupants of the artistic firmament to intimately and animatedly talking about that part of their lives which usually remains under the lid.All of these tete-a-tetes carry befitting codas, most of which are interesting observations on the interviews made by discerning readers. None of the pieces was sent by the interviewer to his subjects for vetting. He took it entirely upon himself to execute this thought-provoking undertaking (Forty nine personalities from the world of writing, music, cinema, dance and painting are showcased here)-a marvellous achievement in the canon of interview as an art form.Swapan Banerjee gives equal prominence in this volume to some obscure yet highly deserving people who have never before been brought to the limelight. Spontaneous, no-holds barred conversations with the greats and the to-be-greats make this book an armchair favourite.

Dispatches From The Wall Corner-A Journey Through

Disclaimer - Baradwaj Rangan has no illusions of grandeur that you are going to base your movie watching on his reviews or even agree with his-assessment of movies. He is a film critic simply because he loves cinema-discussing, analyzing and getting nostalgic about it-and has no qualms in accepting that, pop culture doesnt always welcome the deserving and the worthy-but sometimes the side show carnivals that make-modern life such an entertaining merry-go-round. Split into six sections - Actors, Hindi Cinema, Directors, Music, Tamil Cinema and Reviews - Dispatches from the Wall Corner is a collection of Baradwaj Rangans best writings and outstanding in unraveling the magical world of Indian cinema. For instance, like a fawning fan before the Superstars altar, he convinces us how Rajinikanth isnt a formula that can be bottled and bartered. Or despite an obvious reverence for masala Hindi films of the Seventies, including Sholay and Don, he unhesitatingly describes Yash Chopras characters as 'pretty people in prettier clothes'. Straddling the worlds of Tamil and Hindi movies with great panache, the book is wonderfully honest about how, for instance, Hindi cinema has learned that maximum profits can be made from the handfuls of multiplexes, while on the other hand, Tamil cinema continues to tell the stories of the villages.

Longing Belonging-An Outsider At Home In Calcutta

Calcutta was no longer an old piece of furniture in the attic. It was an antique whose value I had realized. With these words Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on an exploration of a city that, as a probashi-non-resident Bengali, he has only recently fallen in love with.He probes the lives of its inhabitants-some famous and others faceless-and at the same time strolls along the Hooghly, wanders in and out of Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi, even ending up in a dance bar in Salt Lake.With his adventurous spirit and undeniable witwit intact, Bishwanath Ghosh pieces together his own unique idea of a unique city.Calcutta was no longer an old piece of furniture in the attic. It was an antique whose value I had realised. With these words Bishwanath Ghosh embarks on an exploration of a city that, as a probashi-non-resident Bengali, he has only recently fallen in love with.He probes the lives of its inhabitants-some famous and others faceless-and at the same time strolls along the Hooghly, wanders in and out of Park Street, College Street, Kalighat, Kumartuli, Sonagachhi, even ending up in a dance bar in Salt Lake.With his adventurous spirit and undeniable wit intact, Bishwanath Ghosh pieces together his own unique idea of a unique city.