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The Fate Factory Design Your Own Destiny
Luck is for amateurs—winners build their own fate. Every choice you make is shaping your future, whether you realize it or not. If you’re ready to stop leaving things to chance, here’s how to take the driver’s seat. Your future isn’t a mystery—it’s a factory, and you’re the one running it.
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The Viksit Bharat Quiz Book
The Viksit Bharat Quiz Book is an engaging journey through India’s story, told one question at a time. It is not a guide to cracking competitive exams, nor does it offer shortcuts or tricks. Instead, it invites readers to explore India with fresh eyes, sparking curiosity and encouraging a deeper interest in the country’s past and present. Unlike conventional quiz books that neatly separate subjects, this one moves like a lively conversation. History, politics, culture, literature, sports, geography, monuments, and current affairs appear in an ever-shifting flow, jumping across time periods and regions, much like real curiosity does. One question leads to another, pulling you from ancient India to modern milestones, from famous figures to lesser-known gems. Along the way, you will revisit iconic moments, meet remarkable leaders and thinkers, uncover layers of art and literature, and challenge what you think you already know. Some questions will amuse you, others will make you pause, and many will surprise you. Written for anyone who enjoys learning through play, debate, and a little friendly competition, The Viksit Bharat Quiz Book offers a richer understanding of the idea of Viksit Bharat, and a renewed appreciation for the complex, vibrant nation we call home.
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The Magic Of More
More isn’t greed—it’s growth. More freedom, more success, more life on your terms. Settling isn’t noble, and wanting more doesn’t make you selfish. It makes you unstoppable. If you’re done playing small, here’s how to push the limits and grab everything with your name on it.
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The RSS: Roadmaps for the 21st Century
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) continues to make headlines, despite several books tracing its journey. Curiosity about the functioning of the RSS has increased phenomenally as swayamsevaks have risen to top positions in government and the Sangh’s core ideas of Hindu Rashtra and Ekatmata have become the mainstream lexicon of our social and political space. So, what is the RSS’s imagination for India? If India becomes a Hindu Rashtra, what will be the place of Muslims and other faiths in it? How big is the RSS project of history writing? Will Hindutva override caste politics? And what is the RSS view of social issues pertaining to the changing nature of family, the rights of people with different sexual orientations and the third gender? These contentious questions are just a few of the myriad political and social issues that Sunil Ambekar, a high-ranking pracharak, analyses in his book, The RSS: Roadmaps for the 21st Century. Displaying a deep understanding of facts, clarity of thought and attention to detail, Ambekar presents a blend of past milestones, present achievements and future ideas. Having worked at the heart of the Shakha system, he also highlights the internal working of the Sangh—the decisionmaking process, the effective coordination system and means of expansion.
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I Am Giorgia My Roots My Principles
“I have heard too many people talk about me and my ideas not to realize how different my life and I actually are from the way we are portrayed. So, I decided to open up, to show who I am, what I believe in, and how I got here.” In this deeply personal and revealing memoir, Giorgia Meloni—Italy’s first female Prime Minister— shares her story in her own words. From her childhood in the working-class neighbourhood of Garbatella to her rise in Italian and European politics, I Am Giorgia is a journey of conviction, resilience and identity. With unflinching honesty, Meloni recounts her early struggles, the profound influence of her mother and sister, and the absence of her father. She reflects on her passion for politics, her leadership of the conservative party Fratelli d’Italia, and the challenges of being a woman in a world dominated by men. Beyond politics, she offers insight into her life as a mother, a partner and a person of deep faith and national pride. Bold, candid and unapologetically personal, I Am Giorgia is the portrait of a woman who defied expectations, challenged the status quo, and has become a defining political figure of our time.
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Bhagvad Gita For Everday Living
The Bhagavad Gita is amongst the most popular scriptures in the world. It is a dialogue between the Supreme Lord Shree Krishna and His devotee-disciple, Arjun. The discussion is revered by scholars as a comprehensive and lucid summary of the Vedas. Its profound and universally appealing message is as relevant today as it was 5,000 years ago. Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living distils this wisdom from the original scripture for quick access in our ever-rushed and busy schedules. This power-packed edition bestows readers with a pithy collection of the Gita’s most profound insights, inspiring takeaways, and calls-to-action. It is a ready-to-use reference guide that enables us to easily imbibe Shree Krishna’s perennial wisdom for a successful life. Timeless Wisdom for a Modern Mind In an age of constant distraction, rising stress and spiritual confusion, where do we turn for clarity and calm? Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living offers a direct, accessible gateway into India’s most revered scripture—curated and explained by bestselling author and spiritual luminary Swami Mukundananda. Designed for seekers, leaders, learners and meditators alike, this edition distils the most impactful verses of the Gita and presents them alongside thought-provoking takeaways that make the profound immediately practical. What Will This Book Give You? • Clarity of Purpose: Discover your true self, your life’s dharma and the joy of living with intention. • Emotional Resilience: Learn how to face life’s challenges with calm, courage and (spiritual) strength. • Decisive Wisdom: Cultivate the power to act without fear or impulse, guided by timeless ethical principles. • Everyday Application: From workplace decisions to personal dilemmas, apply the Gita’s teachings to real-life situations. • Self-Discipline and Focus: Internalise the tools of yog and mindfulness to master your thoughts and actions. • A Daily Reference Guide: Keep it by your bedside or in your bag—it’s the Gita in your pocket for when you need it most. Why This Book Resonates Deeply • Rewires negative patterns of thinking • Aligns you with your higher self • Offers a blueprint for balanced living • Transforms obstacles into opportunities • Bridges ancient spirituality with modern life Why Readers Turn to Swami Mukundananda Educated at IIT-Delhi and IIM-Calcutta, Swami Mukundananda left a promising career to pursue a higher calling. With clarity and compassion, he blends scientific reasoning with spiritual insight. His teachings are loved by millions worldwide for being relatable and transformative. A Companion for Every Seeker Whether you’re new to the Gita or returning for deeper insight, this book helps you: • Understand the nature of the self • Make wiser decisions rooted in dharma • Embrace detachment, acceptance and surrender • Practise true yog in daily life • Live a life of balance and joy Start Your Gita Journey Today Because the greatest truths are not locked in temples or texts. They live in the choices we make— every day. From boardrooms to meditation mats, from sceptics to seekers—this book is for everyone.
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Lady You're Not a Man
Today's woman wants to make a success of both family and career and is unwilling to compromise on either. But the burden of coping with deadlines, recalcitrant children, lazy husbands, difficult bosses and equally difficult in-laws can be daunting, even overwhelming. In this book, Apurva Purohit, CEO of Radio City 91.1 FM, shows how women can accept, adapt and achieve their way to the highest rung in every arena. Through real-life stories and funny anecdotes, she provides pithy tips on a multitude of topics: from training husbands to training interns, from the right attitude to getting it right with kids, from dealing with household crises to office emergencies, from building a reputation to paving one's way to the top. Warm, witty and empathetic, 'Lady, You're Not a Man!' is a must-read for every woman on the quest for work-home balance and determined to succeed in her career and live a happy and fulfilling life.
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School’s Out
‘I’m thinking,’ said Romi, ‘that even if the fire is out in a day or two, it will be a long time before the bridge is repaired. So it will be a nice long holiday from school!’ ‘But you can walk across the river,’ said Teju. ‘You just did it.’ ‘Impossible,’ said Romi. ‘It’s much too swift.’ There is a sense of anticipation in the air, increasing as the clock slowly ticks on, each second seeming to last forever. The teacher’s voice drones on in the background as you exchange another grin with your best friends, already planning your summer routine in detail in your head. And then the bell rings—that sweet sound of freedom—signalling that school is finally out! Revelling in the joy of this moment, School’s Out! brings together a collection of Ruskin Bond’s best children’s stories, the perfect summer vacation read. Journey through streets and tunnels and forests, on tongas and trains and bicycles, with friends old and new, and make the most of the holidays through the delightful style of the writer on the hill.
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Zenith Mastering AI For Everyday Life And Work
‘Technology is the great equalizer—and prompt engineering is its new literacy.’ Unlock the transformative power of AI with precision and creativity. Whether you’re a business leader, educator, developer or entrepreneur, this book equips you with the art and science of prompt engineering. Learn to craft clear, effective prompts that save time, boost productivity and drive innovation—across industries and everyday tasks. Packed with real-world examples, advanced techniques and role-specific strategies, this guide is your key to harnessing AI’s full potential. Elevate your communication, streamline workflows and stay ahead in the AI-driven future.
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A Hill Station’s Vintage Murders and Other Stories
If ever there was a born murderer, he must surely have been William Jones. The thing came so naturally to him. No extreme violence, no messy shootings or hacking or throttling. Just the right amount of poison, administered with skill and discretion.’ What is it about stories of crime that appeals to the human mind? Is it the thrill of solving the mystery before the solution is spelt out, or a morbid fascination with the peculiar circumstances that could push a person into committing the ultimate sin? With its ruminations on human nature and atmospheric prose, A Hill Station’s Vintage Murders and other Stories brings together some of Ruskin Bond’s best crime writing that delves into these questions. Immerse yourself in his vivid descriptions of crime scenes set in a locale most familiar to him—the hills—and explore with him what happens when people get pushed over the edge.
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Monkey Trouble and Other Stories
‘He gave a full-throated roar and moved purposefully through the tall grass. And the roar came back to him, calling him, calling him forward: a roar that meant there would be more tigers in the land!’ In the vast tapestry of the world, where earth and sky converge, a delicate thread binds humans and the wild. Beneath rustling trees, within deep forests, and across endless plains, a story of coexistence unfolds—often unnoticed, yet profound. Monkey Trouble and Other Stories is a collection of Ruskin Bond’s writings that invite the reader to reflect on the responsibility and wonder of being part of this fragile yet resilient planet, where the secrets to life’s greatest mysteries are found in the smallest moments of connection. From the humorous to the terrifying, experience all that can happen when man meets the wild, through the sensitive and vivid prose of the master storyteller.
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Old Times’ Sake
‘All this is pure nostalgia, of course, but why be ashamed of it? Nostalgia is simply an attempt to try and preserve that which was good in the past… The past has served us: why not serve the past in this way?’ There is something about the past that makes us hold on to it as if it were tangible—the innocence of childhood, the joys of a simpler life—or perhaps it’s just the rose-tinted lenses through which we view our memories that make us feel this way. Undeniably, though, there is a magic to a time long gone that one is powerless to resist. Old Times’ Sake is a collection of Ruskin Bond’s writings for the nostalgia nuts, bringing to life the old-world charm of the times we reminisce about with our loved ones. Take a trip down memory lane with stories about love, loss and friendship, told in Ruskin Bond’s inimitable style.
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The Days I Loved You
Was it all a dream? ‘It was impossible to say. But the topaz on my hand glowed softly in the darkness. And a whisper from the forest seemed to say, “It isn’t time that’s passing by, my friend. It is you and I…”’ Our memories of the people we loved, rose-coloured and untainted, always have a special place in some corner of our heart. Every time we think back to the moments we lived with them, we still feel phantom echoes of the feelings we felt then—the intensity of those emotions may have reduced, but never their value. The Days I Loved You is a collection of stories that recount such memories with startling sensory clarity. Let the evocative and sweet prose of the writer on the hill help you rediscover the joys and sorrows of your own lost loves.
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Great Trees of India
Why do you spend so much time in the trees?’ complained my grandmother. ‘Why not do something useful for a change?’ ‘The trees are my brothers,’ I would say. ‘I like to play with them.’ From the banyans of the plains to the deodars of the hills and the mangroves of the coasts, the trees of India are the soul of our land and its people. Our memories and myths, our songs and superstitions—our land’s trees are an inextricable part of all of them. Great Trees of India contains a selection of stories that are Ruskin Bond’s love letters to the trees that give this country its unique character. Let the master storyteller’s sensitive and warm prose transport you to afternoons spent under cool shade, with birdsong in the air as dust moats float in dappled sunlight—one of the timeless pleasures of life!
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The Garden of Memories and Other Stories
‘This won’t last. Not in this way. But if something like it lasts, we should be happy.’ Our memories are like the multi-coloured flowers in a garden—some happy, some sad; each special on its own, but all coming together to paint a beautiful picture of a life well lived. The ability to walk through this garden whenever we want is one of the greatest gifts nature has given us, and there is nothing quite like the contentment of the occasional trip down memory lane. The Garden of Memories and Other Stories is a special collection that guides readers down the lanes of Ruskin Bond’s own garden on the occasion of his ninety-first birthday. Bringing together some of his most personal recollections and celebrated stories, this book offers a peak into the rich life of the writer on the hill in his usual inimitable and intimate style. Read less
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The Rise of the Hitman
From his Under-17 days, Rohit Sharma was earmarked as one for the future. Blessed with loads of natural ability and inherently attractive, he made batting look very easy. Fusing the Mumbai school of batsmanship with organic flair, he broke into the Indian team when only 20 and immediately impressed during the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa in 2007 and in the triangular series in Australia in 2008. There were disappointments, too, along the way. On the morning of his Test debut, he sustained an ankle injury in February 2010 and had to wait until November 2013 to earn his Test cap. He was also left out of the Indian squad that triumphed in the 50-over World Cup at home in 2011. Despite starting his Test career with centuries in his first two matches, Rohit struggled for consistency and a settled slot in the middle order. He resurrected his limited-overs career on being asked to open in January 2013 and did likewise in Tests when he became a red-ball opener in October 2019. In early 2022, he was named India’s all-format captain, succeeding Virat Kohli. He was instrumental in India reaching the final of the 50-over World Cup at home in November 2023, ending a prolonged barren run by winning the T20 World Cup in June 2024 and bringing home the Champions Trophy in March 2025. This book traces Rohit’s roller-coaster journey from his early days in Borivali to ultimate glory in Bridgetown—through the eyes of his contemporaries, his friends and his coaches, all unanimous in their view that Rohit has remained unchanged through the various ups and downs of a career most fulfilling.
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Wings of Courage
Most of us have had moments where we thought: ‘Why, God? Why me?’ At the age of twenty, when she was just settling into a happy married life, Charu Malik was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, a debilitating and life-threatening disease. Within a few years, she was in a wheelchair. But then something special happened: the birth of her son, Alok, who became her reason to live and be happy. Over the next two decades, Charu’s life turned upside down again. She wondered, ‘Why would God be so cruel as to take my son away?’ Wings of Courage is a true story of how unforgiving life can be. The things we take for granted—whether being able to lift a finger or breathe normally—are no longer available to Charu. How does someone who has been bedridden for more than a decade stop blaming God for the repeated injustices dealt to her and find the courage to move on? You should meet her, dear reader. Even today, she has a perpetual smile on her face. If you can’t meet Charu, then journey with her as she chronicles her life in this book. She accepts God’s will but refuses to surrender to her illness. She instead reserves her every assisted breath to help whoever crosses her path through her charitable trust. Her life is a beacon for those who give up at the slightest inconvenience and teaches everyone to fight for this blessing called LIFE.
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Why I Feel Sad
Sometimes, the sun feels a little dim, and everything feels a bit too quiet. Whether it's missing someone, losing something special, or just having a tough day, this book gently reminds little hearts that sadness is a feeling, not forever.
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Why I Feel Happy
Happiness is warm hugs, belly laughs, and little moments that make the heart feel light. From playing with friends to cuddling up with a good story, this book celebrates all the things that bring a big, bright smile!
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Why I Feel Scared
The dark looks different at night, loud noises can be surprising, and trying something new can feel big and scary. But fear doesn't mean we have to stop—it just means we're learning to be brave. This book helps little ones understand that even scary feelings don't last forever.
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Tales From My Boyhood
And when all the wars are done,” I said, “a butterfly will still be beautiful.” “Did you read that somewhere?” “No, it just came into my head.” “Already you’re a writer.”’ Vast realms of memories live in our minds. They stay there quietly as we go through the motions of life. But sometimes a place, a name, a taste or even a dream brings forth a flood of colourful memories. The tiny, intricate details of these memories enrich our lives in the most unexpected ways. The heart-warming and eclectic stories in Tales from My Boyhood give you a peek into the vibrant world of Ruskin Bond’s childhood days. Take a nostalgic plunge into Bond’s world through his evocative and descriptive prose, filled with conversations, love, friendship and, most of all, cherished memories.