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Beauty At Your Fingertips-Kitchen Remedies For You

Would you eat the ingredients listed in creams or lotions? Why would you feed the skin what the stomach would refuse? Renowned naturopath Dr. Nirmala Shetty offers us beauty potions that are good enough to taste! Best of all, they come with easy-to-follow recipes. Dipping into the ingredients found in kitchens herbs and fruits, vegetables and spices Dr. Shetty offers us eco-friendly, utterly delectable concoctions for every skin and hair problem, be it rosacea or dark circles, hair fall or premature greying. Within the pages of this book, youll find - The potent Green Pack, a cleansing mixture of margosa, mint and cucumber, known to battle stubborn acne Coconut Magic, a heady mix of pistachios and coconut, that can wipe away the most persistent of tans Beet Blend, with beet juice, curd and olive oil, that can wash off those embarrassing flakes of dandruff There are chapters devoted to male beauty (how about an organic aftershave lotion, with aloe vera, tea tree oil and cucumber?), age-specific potions (did you know that coconut milk and almonds can keep wrinkles at bay, or that green gram packs can nourish your babys body?) and kitchen solutions for anxious grooms and brides! As a bonus, theres a ready reckoner of common natural ingredients and the delightful secrets they hold. Packed with more than a hundred tried-and-tested recipes, with this book, beauty is at your fingertips!

The Mahabharata Quest-The Alexander Secret

In 334 B.C., the young Alexander has already conquered most of the known world. He turns his gaze towards Hindustan, the land of the Indus. There, he seeks a secret buried in the Mahabharata, one that will grant him the powers of a god. In the present day, a tomb is uncovered in Greece, one that has been buried in secrets for over 2000 years. It hides the body of a queen. In New Delhi, the discovery of strange and unexplained corpses in a hidden lab leads Vijay Singh and his team, members of an elite task force, in a hunt for a deadly adversary. Their only clues lie hidden in the Mahabharata, and when they decipher them, they will discover the truth many people have sought for eons. In this journey, they face an ancient enemy who will yet hold the world for ransom with his diabolical plan for total domination. About Christopher C. Doyle Christopher C. Doyle is a historical fiction writer. A graduate of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, he studied business management at IIM Calcutta. He is currently based in Gurgaon where he lives with his family.

7 Secrets of the Goddess

Lakshmi massages Vishnus feet. Is this male domination? Kali stands on Shivas chest. Is this female domination? Shiva is half a woman. Is this gender quality? Why then is Shakti never half a man? Taken literally, stories, symbols and rituals of Hindu mythology have much to say about gender relationships. Taken symbolically, they reveal many more things about humanity and nature. Which is the correct reading? The fourth title in the bestselling 7 Secrets series focuses on the Goddess and respected mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik tries to unravel the secrets locked within her stories, symbols and rituals.

Power Of A Common Man-Connecting Consumers The Srk

Power of a Common Man - Connecting with Consumers the SRK Way chronicles the journey and the rise to fame of one of the biggest celebrities of India has ever seen. Summary of the Book In Power of the Common Man, the author writes about Shah Rukh Khan and his extraordinary achievements as an actor, businessman, brand ambassador and cricket-team owner. The author chronicles his journey from being a boy-next-door to becoming a phenomenon, not only in India but also around the world. In this exhaustive work, author Koral Dasgupta takes the readers behind the scenes of Shah Rukh Khan’s life and career. She analyzes and examines the reasons for behind his success, his business moves and strategies and lauds his amazing connection with his audience. About Koral Dasgupta Koral Dasgupta is Indian author, management consultant and an editor. Her research papers have been published in leading journals of India. Koral is also a freelance painter and draws inspiration from Indian mythology.

Agent Vinod: The Jungfrau Encounter

At a restaurant high up in the Bernese Alps, four mysterious strangers come together to face their nemesis. Each is there to get even with the one man responsible for his disgrace and humiliation. But almost nothing is as it seems, when the man happens to be RAW's most notorious operative ever. The Jungfrau Encounter is your scorching introduction to the newest spy on the block. Its an ode to the greats who've thrilled us, entertained us and kept us guessing and yet a different beast altogether. This is not Bond. This is not Bourne. This is not every other Hollywood spy you've ever known. This is equal measures Agatha Christie, Hitchcock and Ian Fleming with a dash of Deighton, a little Ludlum and a hint of Le Carre shaken with vintage Ibn-E-Safi and generous swirls of 70s Bollywood with all its mischief, melodrama and madness (and of course, the dhishum-dhishum and dhichkyons) like a classic cocktail with an Indian kick!

Chicken Soup For the soul : Just For Preteens

Youre growing up, your friends are changing, homework is harder and your life has more ups and downs than it used to. This support group in a group is just for you. You are not alone and youll find out why when you read these 101 stories about: feeling good about yourself True friends and new friends Embarrassing moments Mean girls and boys Bullies and bully payback Crushes Family issues Learning to do whats right And lots more stories about your preteen life

India Uninc.

India Uninc. is a book on Indian Economic Development which examines the grown of the nation in relation with the smaller firms, shops and stores as opposed to large corporations. Summary of the Book Prof. R. Vaidyanathan examines how media and public perception of national growth is skewed in favor of large firms with higher capital and seemingly greater returns. Smaller firms, shops by the corner of streets selling groceries and bare necessities, he says, enjoy lesser attention. However they form the bulk of India's progress, catering to a larger bandwidth of the population. The common man's needs are fulfilled by smaller firms, which in turn give rise to the smaller jobs and roles. This book is a researched examination of Indian Economy. About R. Vaidyanathan R. Vaidyanathan is a Professor of Finance & Control at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He has also written: Indian Pension Systems Facing the Future and Pensions in Asia besides contributing to various other books. A graduate of the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta, Prof. Vaidyanathan completed his Fellowship at Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. His research interests lie in: Corporate Finance, Investments, Portfolio Management, Risk Management and Pensions.

Inside The Solid State : The Story Of Bharat Elect

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.

JFK

JFK ... A dying man’s last word ... A plea, an accusation or a clue? That’s what the police couldn’t figure out. What they did know was that they had serial murders in broad daylight, and just one suspect with little motive ... Jatin F. Karunamoi, the dead man’s best friend. Jatin is no hero; he’s an unemployed 50-year-old, desperate to find a job. But his only hope for a life of dignity lies in him finding the real killer. As he jumps headlong into the investigation he has little idea what he’s getting into ... a hunt for the faceless murderer. Each step Jatin takes to unravel the mystery brings him closer to insanity as he encounters unimaginable situations, devious characters, intrigue and ... death. In this fast-paced thriller set in Kolkata, debut ant novelist Jhangir Kerawala brings the reader face-to-face with the ugly underbelly that looms large beneath the bright lights of urban India.

Banquet on the Dead

Kauveramma loved life. She was terrified of water. So why was her body found floating gruesomely, hair fanned out, limbs outspread, in the well of the family compound? Her sons, daughter, grandchildren-some of them resident, others far-flung-assemble at her death with expressions ranging from composed or confused to those of outright maniacal grief. Things don't quite fit, and one of them demands an investigation into the mysterious drowning. Enter a policeman, Inspector Valmiki Nagarajan, and a charming rogue, Hamid Pasha. The latter is an elderly Muslim and a reformed criminal who spouts ghazals, has exquisite manners, and it's clear he's the brains of the two. He and the policeman regard each other with reluctant admiration and gruff affection. They have been on opposite sides of the law and clashed in the past, and that has formed an unstated bond. The duo interrogates each member of the family and staff in turn, unearthing secrets of their past, and calculating the degrees of their love, hatred or loyalty to Kauveramma-and each other. As it happens, everyone had something to gain from Kauveramma's banishment from their lives.

The Butcher of Benares

The shocking and brutal murder of a young American woman rips apart the peace of the ancient city of Benares. She is found to be a research scientist working with the Vatican Observatory, one of the oldest astronomical research institutions in the world. Hawa Singh, a senior inspector from Delhi crime branch on a visit to Benares, gets embroiled in the case. He finds that the murdered woman had been researching the Bhrigu Samhita, an astrological classic dating back to pre-vedic times, believed to be lost. The FBI sends in Ruby Malik, a Pakistani American to investigate the murder. Soon, more bodies are found with bizarre connections to both the Bhrigu Samhita and Christian orthodoxy. The Vatican seems to be carrying out a clandestine operation, seeking the secrets of Hindu astrology in the city most sacred to it. Secrets that the Vatican would kill to know. Hawa Singh, hardened by many gunfights and with a bullet already lodged near his brain in a previous encounter, teams up with Ruby Malik to unravel the mystery. Nothing is the same any more. The temple bells fade in the perpetual winter fog. There is blood on the streets of Benares, which becomes a battleground where faith and science collide. The worlds of astronomy and astrology come. Hawa Singh and Ruby search the opium dens and the domains of Naga sadhus, Aghoris and Doms in the cremation grounds, hunt a cannibal lurking in the maze that is Benares and clash with the figurehead king of the city, Kashi Naresh Maharaj Abhay Narayan Singh. The killer could be anyone. Only Hawa Singh and his beautiful co-runner on the chase, Ruby Malik, possess the mindset and the indomitable courage to find the murderer at the heart of this mystery and in the process, find themselves.

Dont Lose Out, Work Out!

With more and more people realizing the need to exercise, gyms are cropping up at every nook and corner, roads are occupied by recreational runners and yoga schools have an enviable waiting list. But along with this has grown the number of injuries and disillusionment at not getting results. This leads to fads, its the exact same place diet was five years ago when Rujuta wrote her first book Dont Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight. The basic problem is the complete lack of understanding about exercise, how it works and how to make it work for you. Through this book, Rujuta tackles pretty much every myth and fad to do with exercise, demystifies exercise for everyone and presents it as not a brainless activity but a science which has the potential to combat all lifestyle disorders including diabetes and obesity, way better than any drug. Strength training, Cardio and Yoga get a detailed chapter each along with their pre and post workout meals, an often neglected but crucial aspect. So whether you are a beginner or want to take your workouts to the next level, the sample training schedules and real life workout examples with analysis and modifications will bridge the gap between knowing and doing and ensure that you are in a position to start and/or progress with a sensible, do able and a wholesome exercise plan.

Everything You Wanted to Know about Freelance Jour

Freelance journalism demystified. Do you want to be a freelance journalist but have no idea where to begin? Or are you already a writer of sorts but want to see your name in the biggies? In Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Freelance Journalism, you will learn how to: Prep yourself for this career Come up with fresh and original story ideas Find markets for your stories Approach editors with confidence Write a winning pitch Research and write a feature Negotiate pay and rights Cope with rejection Write for the foreign media Market yourselves through social media and more, Everything You Always Wanted to Know is filled with practical advice and real life examples from two journalists who have written for the biggest and the best. Editors from some of your dream publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic Traveler and Forbes tell you how to succeed in the business. Top freelance writers reveal their secrets to getting published and making more money and we hold your hand through the whole process.

Take Me Home : The Inspiring Stories of 20 Entrepr

Parakram Singh Jadeja did it in Rajkot. Deepak Dadhoti did it in Belgaum. Vibhor Agrawal did it in Meerut. Take Me Home is the story of 20 entrepreneurs who have built remarkable enterprises, while remaining true to their roots. From small towns across India, they run giant global companies with locally trained talent. The ability to run a professional business is no longer limited by location. What you need is a vision and a mission and a burning desire. To make it happen, wherever you are.

THE SYMPATHY WAVE

Bound to Rise : Radical Ideas for the New Corpora

Corporate life is tough, really tough. If the hours or the jargon (think out of the box, bottomline, topline) dont get you, the politics most certainly will. Given that much of our waking hours are spent at work, how then does one negotiate the minefield that is the office? How does one get a life and also understand that we are much more than our jobs? Enter Sunil Roberts Bound to Rise. Its homespun wisdom and practical advice embellished with real life anecdotes show you the way. Years of experience in varied sectors, job profiles and countries have given Sunil Robert a unique view of corporate life. This depth of understanding has been further enhanced by his avocations sports writing, motivational speaking and marathon running. This rich mosaic of experiences gives the reader a fresh set of insights that enables him not just to survive, but To Rise.

The Steradian Trail: Book #0 Of The Infinity Cycle

An Ancient City An Ageless Tradition A Modern Murder They dont come better than Divya. Uber-smart does not even begin to describe it. And even a single-digit All-India rank in everything is nothing more than a left-handed demonstration of the kind of stuff she is made of. But the limits of her prowess are suddenly tested when her professor, Lakshman, springs a bizarre new assignment on her - helping out Joshua Ezekiel. A world-renowned computer scientist at MIT, Joshua is now in India and in deep, deep trouble. A criminal genius who happens to be his former student is brutally murdered, leaving Joshua trapped in the mess and mayhem that follow. With Lakshman and Divya firmly on his side, Joshua begins digging up his crooked protgs sinister trail of secretssecrets which spiral out of an ancient Indian city and unleash shockwaves much, much, beyond. A mind-blowing cocktail of science and religion, mythology and technology, history and human greed, The Steradian Trail fires the starting shot of an explosive new series in style.

Tukis Grand Salon Chase

For most hairstylists, the move from the dingy Lovely Beauty Parlour to the upmarket Nancys Factory would be reward enough. Young, gifted Tuki, though, has her sights set on a bigger prize her own salon! However, her well-laid plans start going awry as soon as the striking tattooist Faraaz joins Nancys Factory. Tuki needs to handle Faraazs advances, figure out the mystery behind the disappearance of the elderly, eccentric, brilliant writer Bijoy Dutta and rescue the multi-layered Sweety Bhabhi from destitution. Finding herself at the heart of one storm too many, Tuki decides to run away from the leafy lanes of Bandra to the old-world Portuguese villas of Goa. In the comforting embrace of the village Aldona, she finds herself struggling with her rather untimely attraction to her enigmatic neighbour, the charming Arvind and sharing house with Bijoy, haunted as he is by the ghosts of his past.Armed with nothing but a pair of scissors and the jigsaw pieces of her broken dream, Tuki has to navigate through Mumbai, Goa and London to find out if the universe is conspiring to make her or break her.Tukis Grand Salon Chase is her heartwarming tale of finding love and hope in the unlikeliest of places.

A Little Mayhem

According to official records, a girl is raped in India every twenty-two minutes. Unofficial estimates put it at more like one every five minutes. That was just a statistic to me. Until they raped and killed my little sister. The police dont want to pursue the case the media blame her and the men who killed her walk free. Its time men like them learn that they can no longer get away with it. Its time they learn the meaning of fear. Its time they learn that a woman need not just beg and plead for her dignity she can fight and kill for it.I am just an ordinary woman but sometimes all it takes to get the ball rolling is for one person to create a little mayhem.

Sahyadri Adventure Koleshwars Secret

Searching for the remnants of Mumbais Fort is a futile exercise, for not a wall or battlement of the edifice survives today. But waking from his dream, Anirudh inexplicably knows of every gate, contour and detail of the vanished Fort. Fascinated by Anirudhs revelations, Vikram explores Mumbai with him.

Sahyadri Adventure - Anirudhs Dream

Once upon a time there were fields in the city of Mumbai. In its heartland there were forests where panthers roamed. In those days the sea flooded the channels that separated the seven islands of the city. On one of the islands there was a Fort guarded by cannons that bristled from black ramparts. Vikram had no idea of the existence of this Fort. Nor did his friend, Anirudh. But in a cave, on a windswept mountain in the Sahaydris, Anirudh had a dream. He dreamt of a boy named Irfan who once lived in this Fort. Citra joins Vikram and Aditya and their new friend Anirudh, on the Sahaydri Mountains, where they embark on their strangest adventure yet.

A Pinch of This, A Handful of That

A Pinch of This, A Handful of That is a celebration of well-known food writer Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyals coming of age in the kitchen and the many culinary influences that have moulded her into the cook she is now. Offering a smorgasbord of her favourite foods, it begins with a memoir of her growing years and the early influences on her palate, and goes on to explore recipes she encountered from the various people shes met. The book is a food diary with lots of fabulous recipes and the stories behind them. It includes popular and lesser-known dishes, as well as her own creations Gujarati Undhiyu, Sindhi Kadhi, Curry Leaf Fish, Goan Sausage Pulao, Clove-Scented Lamb in Red Wine, and Chindian Manchurian that cross barriers of community and region to become part of the colourful whole that is Rushinas kitchen.