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THE CITIZENSHIP DEBATE-CAA & NRC

Amid widespread protests, the Indian Parliament passed the citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 on 11 December 2019. A topic of heated debate, the caa has divided the country into two distinct groups—one section of people considers the apprehensions about the caa being a case of miss-readings of the Act, and the other thinks the ‘non-secular’ Act is a manifestation of the prejudices and malevolent agenda of the ruling party. But does either side really understand the caa? Or, for that matter, does anyone who has listened to the shrill and often unconvincing arguments for and against the Act?Br In this short but powerful book, Amit Malviya and Salman Khurshid present to us the two sides of the debate that took the country by storm. While offering insights into the history and politics of the citizenship debate, they leave it up to us to decide which side we are on.

Bharatiya Janata Party Past, Present and Future: S

On 29th March, 2015, at BJP’s old Office at 11, Ashoka road, a digital counter was ticking. Party workers, Office Bearers and even Staff, all were staring at the digital screen. The screen was showing the total number of party members enrolled through the Party’s new ‘sadasyata Abhiyan’ (membership drive). the Party’s National President Amit Shah was in Office that day. With a childlike eagerness in his eyes, he too was looking at the digital counter. As soon as the counter hit the target, the whole Office erupted in euphoria. It reached 8.8 crore members, surpassing the Communist party of China. The ambitious membership drive was Shah's idea. Next day every leading newspaper reported it bold and clear—bjp becomes the largest political party in the world. How did this happen? Was it merely a numerical exercise which boosted Bharatiya Janata Party’s fortunes or was it the case of an idea whose time had come? From a mere two seats in the LoC Sabha in 1984 to now having decimated the opposition, can this juggernaut be attributed to only the modi-shah duo or the reasons run deep into the complexity of the highly misunderstood Hindu TV a movement? To answer these questions, Shantanu Gupta travels back into the history of the right-wing movements in India, from their ideological origins to the evolution of their nationalist idea, bringing together a comprehensive study of not just BJP as a political party but of an ideological entity which defines the nationalist movement in the country like never before.

Khantastic The untold story of Bollywood’s trio

Did Shah Rukh Khan reject Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge? Did Aamir Khan audition for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak? Was Salman Khan’s voice dubbed by another in Maine Pyar Kiya? Did Salman’s and Aamir’s ¬film rejections give Shah Rukh Bollywood on a platter? KHANtastic answers all these questions. Destiny binds together this charismatic trio—Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir. They not only started their journey in Bollywood around the same time but also share vestiges of Pashtun descent in their bloodline. Over time, their tempestuous rivalry turned into friendship as they became an indomitable triumvirate. Three diff¬erent, yet magnetic personalities—they form the three points of the invisible Bandra Triangle in Mumbai as their brotherhood reigns permanently over a capricious Bollywood.

Kaliyuga The A Scension

What does Kali Yuga hold for us? An enthralling tale of many centuries ago, set in the mythical land of Shivpuri in the great Himalayas, Kali Yuga: The Ascension, sets out to answer this question. Guru Parshuram, guide and leader of the five outcast clans of the Rudra Sena—Him Manavs, Bhuals, Aghoras, Nand Garajnas and Agneyas—prepares for the prophesied reincarnation of Lord Anjaneya in one of the clans. What follows is a rollercoaster ride that takes you deep into a mystical, magical world of honour, valour, bravery and self-sacrifice, as the timeless clash of good and evil unfolds.

Enjoy Success Relish Failures

This is the extraordinary story of an ordinary salesman who founded a large and successful company. A.D. Padmasingh Isaac, the founder of a leading brand of spices—Aachi Masala Foods—is the best example of how success can come at any time, as long as we are persistent. His is a life already dotted with more failures than most people experience in their lifetime. However, his unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit has seen him overcome every setback and create an indomitable brand. Padmasingh reveals how changed beliefs can result in success. He shares how ‘unconventional thinking’ even in the most ‘conventional jobs’ can help people grow exponentially. Padmasingh’s resilience and his ability to learn from failures and embrace them are remarkable and the lessons he learnt in consumer behaviour can be applied in life as well as career. He has also created a 20-point inspiration agenda for sure success. Read this book if you have been knocked down but want to move ahead in life and achieve success.

Sayajirao Gaekwad III: The Maharaja of Baroda

Maharaja sayajirao gaekwad III of Baroda state Tower over all the other rulers of princely states in British India. The book not only documents how a Maratha farmer’s son became a Maharaja by a twist of fate, but also reveals interesting details about how the ‘favourite son' Of the British Empire found himself on the brink of being deposed by the British. Extensively researched and engagingly written, the book unearths secret records from the India Office in London and discloses the role played by sayajirao in India's fight for freedom. Despite failing health and great personal tragedies, sayajirao governed the state with remarkable zeal and had many firsts to his credit. As early as 1881, he opened several schools for girls and a training college for lady teachers. In 1893, he introduced free primary education for children and became the first Indian ruler to do so. He banned child marriage and untouchability and promoted inter-caste marriage and widow remarriage widely. This is a biography of a great ruler whose legacy does not lie just in great institutions like the Laxmi Vilas palace, ajwa reservoir, kala Bhavan, central library of Baroda, Baroda college (now MS University of Baroda), Baroda museum and Bank of Baroda, but in the scale, nature and foresight of his endeavours.

Winning the Chanakya Way

Thousands of years ago, one of the shrewdest economists, thinker and philosopher Chanakya, wrote a policy manual that helped groom Chandragupta Maurya to power. This treatise, called Chanakya Neeti, dealt with a variety of subjects, including war, strategy, international relations, fiscal policies and life in general. Bestselling author Virender Kapoor unravels the secret to living a successful life by interpreting Chanakya’s lessons for a twenty-first-century reader. The sixth book in this series, Winning the Chanakya Way, simplifies the sutras in such a manner that whether you are a manager, student, homemaker or teacher, you will be able to apply these to improve your situation and plan a successful course of action even in the most trying times. Separating the grain from the chaff, the author has selected from more than 200 sutras, and categorized them into sections such as the role of destiny and character in success; dealing with your boss; who to trust in a business; and how to manage difficult people and situations. Candid and insightful, this is an effective book for self-development and personal growth.

A Dozen And A Half Stories Things Lost and Found i

What really happened to the Indus Valley civilization? Where is the lost river of Saraswati? Did the ancient city of Dwarka actually disappear under water? How did the city of Muziris fall off the map only to miraculously reappear? Who stole the Kohi- Noor? What is the secret behind the last door of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple? Piece together puzzles from the past with the first book in this exciting new series that looks at some of the most intriguing, head-scratching, spine-tingling mysteries about things lost and found in Indian history. From strange disappearances to cryptic comebacks, from mystifying monuments to long-lost treasure, this book will serve you history with a whole lot of mystery and mayhem

20 Greatest Revolutionaries

Who are the people who rise above the status quo to make History? Are they born with more than the usual share of courage and conviction? Or are they forged by their circumstances and influences till their inner conviction glows like fire and lights revolutions along the way? This book takes up 20 greatest revolutionaries from modern history and goes through their lives to understand how they rose to positions of power and how they inspired the masses to follow their goals, sometimes by personal charisma and at times with nothing more than an unwavering faith in an ideal. 20 Greatest Revolutionaries also looks at how they shaped not only the history of their country but at times, even that of the world. Finally, it also looks at the legacy they left behind, despite their popularity waxing and waning with the passage of time because of changing ideological perceptions. Read this book to know what goes into the making of a leader or a mass uprising, and how such movements impact the world we live in today.

Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata:A Chronicle of His Life

The story of the life of one of the country's most influential industrialists and innovators. The chronicle of the life of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata is fascinating by reason of its impersonal approach, its old-world flavour and accent. It is for this reason that the publishers have not revised the text. The central protagonist of the chronicle can rank among the greatest pioneers of industrial enterprise of all time. In industrial matters he used 'a giant's strength like a giant'. His performance is unparalleled in India. Jamsetji Tata laid the foundations and largely consolidated the position of Indian industry and enterprise. In Indian industry the terms 'integrity' and 'Tata' are synonymous, with the result that the house of Tata and its far-flung organization have the stamp of stability, security and success. It was not an easy success and there is at no stage in its development any trace of the nouveau-rich make-up. Interesting Facts: A very well-researched biography. Set in the context of colonial India, it chronicles the story of a man who was unafraid to chart his own destiny for the fellow Indian citizen. Topics discussed in the book are relevant in the field of economics and commerce even today.

Chandra Shekhar:The Last Icon of Ideological Polit

This is the story of an ordinary man who did not inherit a grand legacy from a well-established and renowned family; who did not rely on family wealth and eminence; who did not attend any of the prestigious educational institutions in the country or abroad; and who did not command a dedicated vote bank of any specific class, caste or community. Yet he took on the most powerful prime minister of his time and became a formidable opponent of her politics and policies. It is the story of a man who came from a lower middle-class family and who, despite stiff opposition from the most powerful Indian prime minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi, won the nomination to the Congress Working Committee, not once but thrice. Chandra Shekhar: The Last Icon of Ideological Politics is an up-close and extraordinary life story of an ordinary person who rose to become one of the tallest figures in Indian politics.

Tagore:A Novel

Tagore: A Novel is a fictionalized retelling of Rabindranath Tagore’s life and times. Sahitya Akademi awardee K.C. Ajayakumar unravels the mind of an incomparable visionary and genius in this book by exploring how the sensory impressions from Tagore’s early days shaped his creative ideation; how his boyhood experiences and beliefs reflected in his writings; how his complete and unapologetic immersion in everyday life played out against his lifelong obsession with death; and how his unbelievably multifaceted sensibility came alive through his literature, music, theatre and painting. This book not only examines the virtuosity of Tagore through his highly acclaimed works but also charts his rise to international fame and his friendship with William Rothenstein and William Butler Yeats. It presents an intimate account of his contentious relationships with Swami Vivekananda, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Sri Aurobindo, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, among others. Tagore’s ever-debated, ambivalent and enigmatic engagement with Mahatma Gandhi is also captured brilliantly in the book. His love for Shelaidaha, Patisar, Jorasanko Thakurbadi, Shantiniketan and the river Padma is portrayed beautifully. This is the story of a man like no other

30 DAYS:Change your habits,Change your life

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get everything easily while others don't? Are you tired of waiting for your life to change? How long are you willing to wait till your circumstances change magically? 30 Days is a simple, fast-paced book where you will learn what it takes to create the life you want. In this book, international bestselling author Marc Reklau introduces the readers to some proven tips, tricks and exercises that can improve their life beyond imagination! All it takes is following them constantly and persistently. More good news: You can start by creating new habits and working towards your goals consistently, doing things that bring you closer to your goals every single day. This book shows you how to make it possible. You can do it! You deserve it! Thirty days does make a difference and you CAN really create a happier, healthier and wealthier life. All you have to do is stop waiting and start acting!

Night of the Millennium

Nowadays, we are often assured by the cool touch of technology when confronted with fear. Help is just a call away. But the creatures of the dark await in the shadows, laughing at our foolishness, for their powers transcend those of man’s modern gadgets. Could Pasand, a man of the millennium, ever think that his cell phone would be of no help as he is caught in the clutches of the family in the graveyard? Could Harley Warren, a researcher of forbidden subjects, ever imagine that the telephone he was using to keep in touch with his friend as he explored the dark depths of a sepulchre would be useless in the face of danger? These and other elements of the night find place in this book compiled by India’s favourite author, Ruskin Bond. Comprising stories by Rudyard Kipling, H.H. Munro, Bram Stoker and others, Night of the Millennium will chill you to the bone!

Amazing Secrets of Hinduism:Hindu Culture and Incr

After two international bestsellers, Am I a Hindu? and Amazing Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita, Ed Viswanathan’s third book is an equally thought-provoking and educational book on Hindu culture and the history of India. The whole idea behind this book is to educate people about India and Hinduism from a cultural and historical perspective, in simple language. The narrative is presented in the form of topics that focus on explaining key concepts such as Karma, Maya, Heaven and Hell; and questions such as ‘Who is a Hindu?’, ‘Why should I be a Hindu?’ and ‘What makes Hinduism great?’. This book is a must-read, especially for cynics, as the author invites readers to investigate and question everything in the book, since a true seeker will only search for truth.

100 Greatest Leaders

It is often said, ‘Be the change you want to see’. When Malala Yousafzai risked her life to promote education for girls, she stunned the world with her sheer grit! Such is the undaunted spirit of men and women who inspire awe and fearlessness in the masses. This book not only provides short biographical sketches of 100 greatest leaders from across the world, but also showcases inspirational stories from their lives. Leaders such as Barack Obama, Abdul Kalam, Indira Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Lincoln have not only transformed the lives of others, but have brought about change in such a way that it continues to affect modern lives. More importantly, be it politicians, activists or statesmen, their accomplishments have as much to teach us as their failures!

Agents of Change:Unleashing The Innovation of Real

Both at work and at home, our lives are growing more and more hectic and it can be hard to survive, much less thrive, at the pace of progress. Technology has brought new and better ways to create, to communicate and to collaborate but has also filled our time with clutter, craziness and chaos. There is more potential than ever to fill our careers and our lives with magical experience, but we seldom make enough time or space to realize that potential. Agents of Change is a collection of stories, examples and fables that provide ideas and insights for creating a superpowered innovation program, organizational culture and purposeful life. While our life is, and bound to be, full of distractions, this book will help you to unleash your inner superhero and to become an Agent of Change.

Dhyan: Superpower of Man

What happens if one fine morning you awake to the reality that you have not achieved anything that has the power to provide you absolute peace and ananda, or joy? With all the material wealth and benefits that you have acquired in life, your life still looks meaningless to you? And you are faced with the question: What went wrong and where? This question sets you on the path of the search for Truth. And Dhyan: Superpower of Man does exactly that. This book connects you with your soul and helps you find meaning, without which a void is left in your life. Dhyan, awareness, or soul, in turn leads one on the sure path to inner peace and joy. Dhyan is the light itself. Let us use it in removing the darkness we are surrounded with.

The Gift.....

The Phantom Coach

‘As a matter of fact,’ he went on to say, ‘I believe in vampires myself.’ ‘You do?’ I felt the hair on the back of my neck commence to irritate. It is one thing to write about a horror, but quite another to begin to see it assume definite shape. ‘Yes,’ said Father R—. ‘I am forced to believe in vampires for the very good but terrible reason that I have met one!’ Tales of vampires, ghouls, werewolves and spirits rub shoulders with shikar stories and thrillers from all over the world in this eclectic collection. Selected by Ruskin Bond, these are stories by Bram Stoker, Sydney Horler, Alice Perrin, Rudyard Kipling, Arthur Conan Doyle, Saki and Amelia Edwards and many others. Read about a precarious journey in a haunted coach; a seemingly supernatural man-eater; Sherlock Holmes investigating a locked room mystery; and an Englishman who spends a night of horror in a long-deserted village before traveling on to Transylvania as the guest of Count Dracula.

In Grandfathers Garden

Months later, the book appeared, printed privately of course. And there was my photograph, and a photograph of the dead leopard after it had been hunted down. But the local printer had got the captions mixed up. The dead animal’s picture earned the line: ‘Well-known author Ruskin Bond.’ My picture carried the legend: ‘Dreaded man-eater, shot after it had killed its 26th victim.’ Playful snakes, monkeys, crocodiles and old favourites like the Grandfather, Aunt Mabel, Uncle Ken, Ms Bun, Ranji, Foster and Ruskin Bond himself, come together in this delightful and irresistible collection. From a belt that gets hooked on to another person’s luggage, and snakes admiring themselves before a dressing table, to a priest reading out the service for burial at sea during a funeral inside a church—Bond is at his effortless best in this anthology. Peppered with his signature wry humour and generous dose of wit, In Grandfather’s Garden will make you see the funny side of things in life, bringing laughter to even those who seldom smile.

Chanakya In The Classroom

Good Morning, Chanakya Sir! How we wish that this was true—that we could get the sharpest of minds to teach us how to deal with the myriad challenges life throws us! What are some of the principles and suggestions given by the most revered teacher and observer of human nature that work best for students? Best-selling author of the Chanakya Series, Radhakrishnan Pillai, culls out some of these nuggets from the master and presents them in a lucid, easy to understand manner, making Chanakya’s teachings accessible to everyone. Systematically addressing the most common issues faced by students, this book will help in: Concentration Purpose Learning Discipline Awareness Devotion Duty Responsibilities.