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The Big Indian Wedding-The Ultimate Guide For Dumm
he Big Indian Wedding presents the larger-than-life, sometimes outlandish, generally madding and always high-octane world of Indian marriage ceremonies! Dip in to discover of the zany, over-the-top, and thus far undisclosed stories associated with the well-heeled Indian�s courtship and nuptial dance. From inebriated first dates over bottles of Dom P�rignon; to inspired proposals in exotic locations; to the entrance of the big-ticket wedding planner to, finally, the giant wedding itself, preluded by shopping sprees, bachelorettes, sangeets and mehndis, and culminating in the mother of them all, the �saat phere� this book is the ultimate compendium to the Indian marriage tamasha. Written by someone who has keenly observed and enthusiastically participated in weddings�and has almost been roped into one herself�and peppered with witty observations, merry quizzes, and a whacky proposal manual (Bollywood-style), this book is a satirical account of the excesses of modern-day Indian weddings, and a sobering comment on the simplicity of the past.
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Babur-Conqueror Of Hindustan
On the eve of the battle of Panipat, Zahiruddin Muhammad Babur gathers his forces to fight the formidable Lodhi Sultan and regain Hindustan, the land of riches that his ancestor Temur once ruled. His confidence is boosted by his pride in the martial skills of his beloved son and heir, Humayun. But little do the father and son know that their biggest threat lies not in the fields of war, but within the intricate web of relationships they have woven around themselves�Babur with his wives, who are constantly engaged in games of one-upmanship, and Humayun with the alluring concubine Sona. Can Babur really trust anyone, even those who are closest to him? Will the Mughals be able to defeat their enemies, both outside and within? Babur : Conqueror of Hindustan narrates the story of the first Mughal emperor, Babur - poet, warrior, writer, lover, aesthete and inspiring general and the gentle yet valiant prince, Humayun. An evocative narrative laced with searing passion and intriguing politics, this book brings to vibrant life the era of the mighty Mughals.
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To The Brink and Back
After a decision had been taken to devalue the Indian rupee, Manmohan Singh had written to Narasimha Rao. He was worried that his personal rupee balance, born out of modest dollar savings, would swell. He informed Rao that the 'windfall' gains would be deposited in the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. 1991 was India's Greece moment�. It faced an unprecedented financial crisis against the backdrop of political uncertainty and crumbling investor confidence. On 21 June 1991, P. V. Narasimha Rao became prime minister and appointed Dr Manmohan Singh as finance minister. In less than thirty - five days, the Rao-Singh duo ushered in momentous changes in economic policy those that transformed the country. To the Brink and Back is the first account of the weeks of fast-paced change, narrated by an insider a key aide of the prime minister, uniquely positioned both to participate and observe. It carries brisk accounts of the early days of survival - the compulsions and convictions that propelled a paradigm shift in India's economic policy - and the ups and downs, twists and turns in the saga of fiscal reform. Along with the author's astute insights, the book holds key documents and notes, placed for the first time in the public domain - the personal papers of Narasimha Rao - private conversations with Manmohan Singh - Parliament proceedings; and the minutes of seminal Congress meetings. Coming as it does on the eve of the silver jubilee of India's economic liberalization, To the Brink and Back will appeal not only to political history enthusiasts but also to those who wish to know how countries can be led from the brink to a radically new economic future. Features - An insightful and brisk account of the events surrounding the 1991 economic reforms programme coming to light for the first time on the eve of the silver jubilee of India's economic liberalization. Written by an insider a key aide to the then prime minister, P.V. Narasimha Rao. Comes with key documents and notes, placed for the first time in the public domain; the personal papers of Narasimha Rao - private conversations with Manmohan Singh - Parliament proceedings - the minutes of seminal Congress meetings - and rare photographs.
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Shakuntala The Woman Wronged
The story of Shakuntala is well known-her upbringing in the ashram, her meeting with Dushyant, their marriage and subsequent separation due to a curse and their final joyous reunion. What is not so well known, however, is that the gentle, lovelorn Shakuntala immortalized by Kalidasa is very different from the original Shakuntala of the Mahabharata a strong, fiery woman who stood up for her rights when she was spurned by her beloved. In this thoughtful retelling of the story of Shakuntala, Utkarsh Patel brings to the fore the original heroine, the bold and beautiful daughter of Menaka and Vishwamitra who fights to get herself and her son the recognition they deserve. She does not surrender to anyone, not even the king of Hastinapur. Retold to suit the modern-day context, Shakuntala: The Woman Wronged is a must-read to understand one of the most powerful yet underrated female characters of the Mahabharata.
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The Wit and Wisdom of Nani A. Palkhivala
Nani A. Palkhivala, a multi-talented personality, played diverse roles in his life�lawyer, diplomat, orator, author, political and economic thinker, and social reformer. An advocate of civil liberties, he proactively defended the Constitution and the principles enshrined in it. This book contains select quotations classified subject-wise under various chapters from his writings and speeches over six decades of his working life. The book introduces the man through his thoughts and ideas with the aim of inspiring readers, particularly the youth.
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Making India Awesome
Love your country? Want to make it truly great? Tired of loud debates and complex arguments which lead to no solutions? Welcome to Making India Awesome. Following the phenomenal success of his first non-fiction book, What Young India Wants, Chetan Bhagat, the country's biggest-selling writer, returns with another book of essays in which he analyses and provides inspired solutions to the country's most intractable problems - poverty, unemployment, corruption, violence against women, communal violence, religious fundamentalism, illiteracy and more. Using simple language and concepts, this book will enable you to understand the most complex of problems facing the nation today and give you practical solutions on how you can do your part to solve them.
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No Regrets
The dramatic build-up to the overnight nationalization of fourteen banks in a single legislative sweep sets the stage for No Regrets. In this book, bureaucrat extraordinaire D.N. Ghosh offers an eyewitness account of perhaps the most important event in Indias banking history post-Independence, baring the manoeuvrings behind the enabling ordinance and the pickle over fair compensation for the dispossessed bank owners. But thats not all. Years later, Ghosh enters the portals of the State Bank of India as its chairman, at a time when the stirrings of change have just begun to be felt in the Indian economy. Anticipating the future, he goes for a paradigm shift: to rid profit of its dirty word tag and place it at the core of the banks operating strategy. Gradually, he takes SBI into the capital markets, establishes its credit standing globally, launches India's first mutual fund and, above all, cajoles the trade unions into accepting full computerization. Post-retirement, Ghosh steps into the corporate world. During this period he deals with scarcely veiled threats from a mighty corporate house and even finds himself verbally assaulted by the promoter of an erstwhile bank. In between, the could-have-been-academic tills the soil for certain reputable management institutes to bloom and grow even as he sets up the credit rating agency, ICRA. Full of untold stories, No Regrets is an honest-to-goodness account of a glorious career spanning over six decades and covering some epochal events whose reverberations continue to be felt in the corridors of bureaucracy, banking and business to this day.
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Faith & True Love
Distraught over her childs illness, Savitri Sharma found answers in Shyam Baba. Shyam Baba, the deity known for his grace and generosity, channeled through her to alleviate the suffering of his devotees and she committed herself to help all who knocked on her door. Today, she is fondly remembered as Maa by her devotees. She started the Shri Shyam Darbar and a dharamshaala, and passed on the legacy to her grandson, Sunny Sharma, before passing away. Sangeeta Maheshwari met Maa when she was five years old and became an ardent devotee. As a tribute to Maa, her spiritual mother, she narrates the story of her own life and Maas life, and how Maa guided her through the loss of her children to setting up a foundation to help underprivileged children. She hopes that the wisdom Maa shared with her will help those who need to take a pause from 'running on the treadmill', enabling them to introspect on how to balance the two worldsthe inner and the outer worldand integrate both to lead a harmonious life.
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Landmark Judg Ments that changed india
My Perception Of the Constitution is that it articulates the conscience of the nation in particular and of mankind in general. This voice is most eloquent in the judgements of the constitutional courts.
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Shivaji The Grand Rebel
He was a great captain and the only one who has had the magnanimity to raise a new kingdom - Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb A great warrior and skilled administrator, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, better known as Shivaji, was the founder of the great Maratha Empire, and one who instilled a sense of Maratha identity in his people. At a time, when the Mughal Empire was at its zenith, Shivaji was the only one who dared to challenge the might of Emperor Aurangzeb. He steadily grew his army from a humble contingent of 2,000 soldiers to a force of 100,000. Assisted by a disciplined military system, a well-structured administrative organization and a deeply traditional society, soon the Maratha force became the only military power of consequence against the Mughals in India. Including accounts of legendary encounters like those with the Adil-Shahi Sultanate and the menacing Aurangzeb, The Grand Rebel is an epic saga of an Indian warrior king whose tales of victory and valour have been inspiring the nation for centuries.
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Katha
Some of the most successful people of our times are master storytellers. From Steve Jobs to N.R. Narayana Murthy, from Indra Nooyi to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the best communicators are those who effectively use stories, analogies, metaphors and even jokes to get their message across. Maybe you are an entrepreneur, trying to sell your business plan to potential investors. Maybe you are the head of a company, trying to influence your employees to follow a rather unconventional path. Or a mid-level manager, trying to convince your boss to take a chance on a project. No matter which field you are in, there comes a time when you have to persuade and influence, and theres no better way to do it than by narrating stories. In fact, the modern designation of chief storytelling officer (CSO) - which is said to have begun at Nike in the nineties - is a growing trend in companies. Katha - Tell a Story, Sell a Dream is about the art of storytelling in business. It tells you why stories are important, when you must tell a story and how to find and tell the most effective tales, whether you are communicating to stakeholders, business associates, employees or colleagues. Written in simple, lucid prose, Kath will demonstrate why the art of storytelling is perhaps the number one skill and how the power of storytelling may well be the key to achieving your goals.
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The Nyaya Theory Of Knowledge
The Nyaya philosophy is primarily concerned with the conditions of valid thought and the means of acquiring true knowledge of objects. Its ultimate end, like that of the other systems of Indian philosophy, is liberation - a state of pure existence, which is free from both pleasure and pain. For the attainment of this liberation, a true knowledge of objects is the surest means. Hence the theory of knowledge is the very foundation of the Nyaya system. The Nyaya theory of Knowledge is the first systematic, critical and comparative treatment of the Nyaya epistemology. It reveals how, as a thorough-going realistic view of the universe, the Nyaya philosophy supplies an important eastern parallel to the triumphant modern realism of the west and contains anticipations of as well as possible alternatives to many contemporary realistic theories. This book is important as much for the correct understanding of ancient Indian philosophy, as for the evaluation of modern western philosophy. About the Author Satishchandra Chatterjee was formerly head of the department of philosophy, Calcutta University. He was also visiting faculty of the University of Hawaii.
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An Outline History Of English Literature
An outline history of English literature takes a look at English literature as a whole, from the pre - Chaucerian period (500 - 1340 A. D.) down to the 1950s. Along the way, it profiles the great writers who have left their indelible marks on literature, such as Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare, John Milton, John Dryden, William Wordsworth, Alfred Tennyson, T. S. Eliot and others. Since literature is always shaped by the age it is born in, the author also places each genre and writer in the context of their times to show how prevalent trends, events and circumstances affected the works of that era. A clear and systematic account not only of literature but of writers, their ages and the epochal moments of each age, an outline history of English literature will prove invaluable to students, researchers as well as literature buffs.
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Dream with Your Eyes Open
Dream with Your Eyes Open brings you the inspirational entrepreneurial story of Ronnie Screwvala, the first-generation entrepreneur and founder of UTV. It hopes to demystify victory, inspire victory, uplift ambitions and help you think big. Summary of the Book This title details the entrepreneur’s vast experiences and the numerous lessons learnt from over twenty years of building some successful (and a few not-so-successful) businesses, bringing more clarity to an ever-changing business landscape and presenting an ardent account on the role of entrepreneurship in India's future. It shares thoughts and anecdotes to help you gain better insights into entrepreneurship and give you a fighting chance when it comes to making your dreams come true. About Ronnie Screwvala Rohinton Soli "Ronnie" Screwvala is an Indian first-generation entrepreneur and philanthropist. He was the Founder-CEO of the UTV Group. He was the Managing Director of Disney-UTV India, Managing Trustee of the Swades Foundation and Founder & Advisor at Unilazer Ventures Ltd. Screwvala has been named in the Esquire's List of the 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century. He ranked 78 among the 100 most influential people in the world list by Time 100. He was also one of the 25 Asia’s Most Powerful by Fortune magazine and was called the Jack Warner of India by Newsweek. Ernst & Young named him the Entrepreneur of the Year.
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Bimal Roy's Madhumati
Not everyone attains celebrity status in the quicksand of film-making business. Sadly, many remain unsung. A cinematic masterpiece, Bimal Roys Madhumati is an enduring classic and one of the most enduring legacies bequeathed to the Indian film industry by the black-and-white era. Starring the legendary thespians Dilip Kimar, Vyjayanthimala and Pran, Madhumati combined a heartbreaking saga of love with a convincing, spine-chilling ghost story to create an award-winning hit movie which continues to inspire Bollywood even today. In Bimal Roys Madhumati - Untold Stories from Behind the Scenes, his daughter, Rinki Roy Bhattacharya, explores how Roys biggest commercial success was made, revisiting shoot locations, meeting people who were involved in its making, building on reminiscences, media reports, interviews and most importantly, the memories of the three stars - Dilip Kumar, Vyjayantimala and Pran. With a tribute by Amitabh Bachchan, a foreword by Vyjayanthimala and exclusive on-location photographs, this book is a must-have, both for fans of this iconic film and for those interested in the history of the Indian film industry. Interesting Facts The book is about the making of the block-buster movie Madhumati (1958). It includes interviews with iconic starts like Dilip Kumar, Vyjayanthimala and Pran. For those interested in the hows and whys of film-making in the black-and-white era, this book definitely takes them two steps ahead. This book is written solely on peoples experiences and does not get into the technical nitty-gritties of film-making, making it a non-cumbersome, enjoyable read, full of fun filled moments. The book also includes some rare pictures of archival material, making it for a collectors edition. About the Author Rinki Roy Bhattacharya, daughter of the legendary Bimal Roy, runs the Bimal Roy Film Society founded in 1997 and also writes in Indian national dailies, filing stories or features in The Indian Express, The Hindu, Mid-day, Rediffmail.com and The Times of India. She is a feisty patron of cinema and fine arts, a staunch supporter of womens rights and a gourmet enthusiast. Was this product information helpful? Yes No Specifications of Bimal Roys Madhumati : Untold Stories from Behind the Scenes (English) (Hardcover) Book Details Publisher Rupa Publications India ISBN-10 8129129167 Edition 1st Edition Book Type Non Fiction Book Number of Pages 222 Pages Publication Year 2014 September Language English ISBN-13 9788129129161 Binding Hardcover Dimensions Height 7.79 inch Width 5.07 inch Contributors Authored By Rinki Roy Bhattacharya Foreword By Vyjayanthimala Was the product specification helpful? Yes No Please Note: All products sold on Flipkart are brand new and 100% genuine
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Mantras For Success
In Mantras for Success, India’s finest CEOs and business leaders tell you what it takes to be successful.They take you to the heart of their enormous businesses and tell you how they built these corporations and grew them to their present standards of excellence. These icons of business will show you how to find the keys to greatness, unlock the secrets of their ability to innovate, break the conventions, overcome challenges and generate strategies. Many of them have a lot of qualities in common, and all of them have a number of abilities that set them apart as the best. They talk candidly and clearly about these aspects of their life and work, and the elusive ‘x-factor’ needed to win. This is a book that is intended for the general reader who wants to build a successful career and life, but it will specifically benefit those who are involved in business and management—from trainees to CEOs. Interesting Facts :- This is the biggest business book of the decade. The success mantras present a blueprint for succeeding in life and business. The book profiles the czars of Indian business—Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani, Anand Mahindra, Adi Godrej, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Sanjiv Goenka, Deepak Parekh, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Analjit Singh, Naresh Goyal, Kishore Biyani, P.R.S. ‘Biki’ Oberoi, K.P. Singh, Aditya Puri, Atul Singh, Rahul Sharma, Kunal Bahl, Pawan Munjal, Rajiv Memani and Aditya Ghosh. About the Author :- Suhel Seth is the Managing Partner of Counselage India and founder of Equus. He is a regular speaker at industry meets and lectures at various Indian Institutes of Management. A bestselling author, Suhel also writes columns in The Financial Times, London, and in Business India, The Hindustan Times and The Indian Express on current affairs and the social landscape of India.
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Tigers For Dinner
Beautifully illustrated and richly imagined, Ruskin Bonds new book will entertain children and adults alike. Did you see him shoot a tiger? I asked. Oh, many times, said Mehmoud. A tiger a weekthat was nothing to Carpet-sahib! Did the tigers come to the house, or did you go looking for them? Thus starts Mehmouds stories about working as khansama, or cook, for the great shikari Jim Corbett. As deft with his stories as he is with koftas, lamb chops, pies and milkshakes, Mehmoud has a tall tale for every occasion. From wrestling with a cobra in his bed, being carried away into the river by a muggermuch, to when a tiger came looking for the cook, these stories leave little Ruskin spellbound. Join Mehmoud in the kitchen as he cooks up one delectable meal after another, and gobble down his delicious stories of man-eating tigers, incompetent maharajas, missing kitchen boys and haunted pillows, all brought vividly to life by Sunaina Coelhos captivating illustrations. About the Author Ruskin Bond has been writing for over sixty years, and has now over 120 titles in print novels, collections of stories, poetry, essays, anthologies and books for children. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, received the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys award in 1957. He has also received the Padma Shri, and two awards from the Sahitya Akademi one for his short stories and another for his writings for children. In 2012, the Delhi government presented him with its Lifetime Achievement award.
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The Curse Of Brahma
The man who became a brahmarishi. The curse that banished him to the hell of hells. And the revenge that threatens to destroy the three worlds. In a fit of rage, Brahma banishes his star pupil from Swarglok. Mortally wounded and anguished at Brahmas unfair punishment, the man struggles to survive in tamastamah prabha, the hell of hells. In time, he becomes the Dark Lord, the most feared figure in Pataal-lok, who swears to destroy Brahma. Brahmas curse sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to alter the fate of the three worlds. Vasudev, the brave Prince of Bateshwar, becomes the hunter of Asura assassins, his closest friend, Kansa, almost dies saving his sister, Devki, from a group of deadly monsters and the most valiant kings in Mrityulok turn over to the dark side, driven by forces beyond their control. Only one person threatens the Dark Lords well-laid plans-Devki, the beautiful princess of Madhuvan, who is destined to give birth to the warrior Krishna. About the Author Jagmohan Bhanver has handled National and International roles for top multinational banks and is rated among the top leadership coaches in the country who has mentored industry leaders across the globe. He is considered one of the most powerful speakers in Asia and addresses half a million people every year. Jagmohan has been the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award and the Global Achievers Award, among several other felicitations in education and public service. He has previously authored three bestsellers in the non-fiction space. The Curse of Brahma is his first novel.
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The Righteous Life-Selected Writing And Lectures
A definitive collection that brings together the best of A. P. J. Abdul Kalams writings. Dr. Kalam, who was Indias eleventh President and has been a scientist and a teacher, has written more than twenty books. Ranging from inspirational and spiritual thoughts, to autobiographical reflections to his vision statements for a developed India, these works bear the imprint of a mind that is deeply reflective. For the first time, some of the most thoughtful, inspiring and educative of these writings have been compiled in one place in 'The Righteous Life'. Some of the essays in this volume describe his early life, family and teachers and his entry into the world of scientific development and research. Also included are his thoughts on education, governance, probity in public life and his analysis and solutions to some of Indias problems such as corruption, energy independence and the overall development of the country. Filled with wisdom and farsighted thinking that upholds honesty, diligence and spirituality, The Righteous Life showcases the working of one of the finest minds in the country. About the Author Born on 15 October 1931, at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam specialized in aeronautical engineering from Madras Institute of Technology. Dr. Kalam is one of the most distinguished scientists of India and has received honorary doctorates from forty-five universities and institutions in India and abroad. He has been awarded The Padma Bhushan (1981), The Padma Vibhushan (1990) and Indias highest civilian award, The Bharat Ratna (1997). He has also received The King Charles II medal (2007), The Woodrow Wilson Award (2008), The Hoover Award (2008) and The International Von Karman Wings Award (2009) among other International accolades. Dr. Kalam became the eleventh President of India on 25 July 2002. His focus and greatest ambition remains finding ways to transform India into a developed nation.
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The Song Of The Magpie Robin-A Memoir
Birder, naturalist and writer, Zafar Futehally was born in 1920 into a business family of Bombay. He grew up in Andheri, then one of the greenest areas of the city and went on to join the family trade. However, it was with Salim Ali, the famed ornithologist also known as the Birdman of India, that Zafar found his true calling. Zafar accompanied Salim Ali on his expeditions and helped him ring birds, collect specimens and take notes. On these field trips, he came in contact with some of the worlds foremost naturalists and conservationists - Dillon Ripley, Loke Wan Tho, Richard Fitter and Sir Peter Scott amongst others. These associations helped Zafar develop a nuanced, far-ranging understanding of ornithology as well as of the natural world. This, together with his diplomatic skills, made him a vital consensus-builder on matters relating to conservation. Zafar Futehally spearheaded the conservation movement in India and played a key role in transforming it from a fringe concern of the middle-class to a matter of National importance. Zafar held key posts in all the important conservation organizations and initiatives in India and abroad - BNHS, IUCN, WWF - India and Project Tiger. Witty, humble and deeply thoughtful, The Song of the Magpie Robin is a vibrant portrait of a man of principle, who spent his entire life striving to find a balance between development and nature conservation. About the Author Zafar Futehally (1920 - 2013), the longest-serving Vice President of the Bombay Natural History Society, also founded and edited, for forty-five years, the seminal Newsletter for Birdwatchers. Awarded the Padma Shri in 1970 and the order of the Golden Ark in 1980, he was the Founder-trustee and Vice President of World Wildlife Fund - India and served on the executive board of the IUCN. He was also closely involved with Project Tiger and the International Ornithological Congress. Shanthi and Ashish Chandolas involvement with natural history filming, photography and writings spans over three decades. Besides a whole host of film titles to their credit, they have also compiled two books of the works of M. Krishnan - Eye in the Jungle and of Birds and Birdsong.