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Curfewed Night
Basharat Peer was a teenager when the separatist movement exploded in Kashmir in 1989. Over the following years countless young men, seduced by the romance of the militant, fuelled by feelings of injustice, crossed over the Line of Control to train in Pakistani army camps. Peer was sent off to boarding school in Aligarh to keep out of trouble. He finished college and became a journalist in Delhi. But Kashmir??"angrier, more violent, more hopeless??"was never far away. In 2003, the young journalist left his job and returned to his homeland to search out the stories and the people which had haunted him. In Curfewed Night he draws a harrowing portrait of Kashmir and its people. Here are stories of a young man's initiation into a Pakistani training camp; a mother who watches her son forced to hold an exploding bomb; a poet who finds religion when his entire family is killed. Of politicians living in refurbished torture chambers and former militants dreaming of discotheques; of idyllic villages rigged with landmines, temples which have become army bunkers, and ancient sufi shrines decapitated in bomb blasts. And here is finally the old story of the return home??"and the discovery that there may not be any redemption in it. Lyrical, spare, gutwrenching and intimate, Curfewed Night is a powerful and intensely moving debut.
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The Betelnut Killers
Chimanbhai shah is the content, mild - mannered owner of a grocery shop in portland, oregon. But when supriya, the sexy siren, draws his customers away to her slick new store, it leads to a sudden down turn in his business. In desperation, the shahs turn toosmanbhai, a mumbai supari killer, to help them get rid of their competition. Literally, The betelnut killers is a farcical black comedy about a nri Guajarati family where sopranos meets jaane bhi do yaaron; ambition leads to crime; passion overwhelms reason; and trial transforms into tragedy. Gripping and absurd in turns, it is soon to be made into a major bollywood film.
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Palpasa Cafe
A journalist sits in a café waiting for his subject — an artist called drishya about whom he wants to write a novel. But drishya doesn’t come. For that morning he has been visited by maoists at his home and abducted by them…so begins palpasa café, the extraordinary novel by Nepal journalist narayan wagle, which has become a sensation in the country. Starting with the murders of the royal family, it tells the troubled story of contemporary Nepal through the eyes of a romantic artist who falls in love, wanders the war - struck countryside and dreams of creating a café named after his beloved which serves the bestcoffee in the country. Playful, moving and melancholic, fusing the boundaries between fiction and non - fiction, palpasacafé presents a rare picture of Nepal at war. It is one of the most important novels to come out of the country.
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The Valmiki Syndrome - Finding The Work Life Balan
Maxing our career is our 'dharma' in this age of Kali. But at what cost? Working parents don't see enough of their children, couples barely spend time with each other, young men and women become strangers to their families and friends and here's the irony most of us mention our families and loved ones as the main reason for why we strive towards success, without realizing that we stand to lose them in this very quest. So how do we strike a balance between our careers and our families? In his first major work of non-fiction, bestselling author Ashok K. Banker goes back to Puranic sources to address this question. He writes of Ratnakaran the bandit, who made a living out of killing and looting to support his family and his transformation into Valmiki, the sage. Using his story and contemporary stories from today, he shows us how they contain the answers to today's most pressing issue: How to prioritize, manage and enhance our personal as well as professional lives. Insightful, thought-provoking and utterly inspiring. The Valmiki Syndrome is a map to the most elusive treasure of modern existence personal fulfilment.
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The Dream Chasers
About the Book: The Dream Chasers A candid story about fate, love and the follies of youth Six friends at university are pursuing the coveted MBA. Viraat, Sandy, Karan, Mallika, Vandana, and Preeto are a gang who hang out together and get into trouble together. And when the boys are not in their classrooms, they are indulging in some high octane fun from experimenting with dope, riding bikes semi-naked to even sneaking into cabarets. To add to their complicity, they are all vying for the attention of the same girl Mallika. As their term ends, a disillusioned Viraat discovers that his gang that was once inseparable has disintegrated and his wild, carefree days are now history. His past catches up with him faster than he excepts and he is left in the biggest rut of his life. Will Viraat get past the hurdles to pave a path of his own Will he finally get Mallika, the girl of his dreams Most importantly, are his dreams even worth chasing The Dream Chasers is a hysterical and candid story about fate, love, and the follies of youth. About the Author: Vipul Mittra Vipul Mittra lives in Ahmedabad with his family. His first book, Pyramid of Virgin Dreams, was a best-seller. He happens to be a member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). His satirical and unabashedly witty style of writing is rooted in everyday life and holds universal appeal.
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The Art of Communicating
'Thich Nhat Hanh shows us the connection between personal, inner peace and peace on earth' The Dalai LamaHow do we say what we truly mean? How can we learn to listen with compassion and understanding? How do we find true connection with one another?Celebrated Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh shares the five steps to truly mindful communication. Drawing on his experience working with couples, families, colleagues and even on international conflict, the world's most famous monk has created a simple guide to communicating with yourself, others and the world.'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' Time
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Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines and Habits
1 New York Times Bestseller The latest groundbreaking tome from Tim Ferriss, the best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek. From the author: “For the last two years, I’ve interviewed nearly two hundred world-class performers for my podcast,The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs (Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, etc.) and athletes (icons of powerlifting, gymnastics, surfing, etc.) to legendary Special Operations commanders and black-market biochemists. For most of my guests, it’s the first time they’ve agreed to a two-to-three-hour interview, and the show is on the cusp of passing 100 million downloads. “This book contains the distilled tools, tactics, and ‘inside baseball’ you won’t find anywhere else. It also includes new tips from past guests, and life lessons from new ‘guests’ you haven’t met. “What makes the show different is a relentless focus on actionable details. This is reflected in the questions. For example: What do these people do in the first sixty minutes of each morning? What do their workout routines look like, and why? What books have they gifted most to other people? What are the biggest wastes of time for novices in their field? What supplements do they take on a daily basis? “I don’t view myself as an interviewer. I view myself as an experimenter. If I can’t test something and replicate results in the messy reality of everyday life, I’m not interested. “Everything within these pages has been vetted, explored, and applied to my own life in some fashion. I’ve used dozens of the tactics and philosophies in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. The lessons have made me millions of dollars and saved me years of wasted effort and frustration. “I created this book, my ultimate notebook of high-leverage tools, for myself. It’s changed my life, and I hope the same for you.”
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Indianomix Making Sense Of Modern India .
Why does the stock exchange dip during a lunar eclipse? Why don't cars with safety features lead to fewer injuries? Why did Nehru ignore the Chinese threat in the lead-up to the 1962 war? Why is it that a stranger might risk his life to save yours on one day and a street full of passers-by might casually watch you bleed to death on another? Why did pollsters wrongly predict a BJP victory in 2004 and what was the real reason for their defeat and why is India's Independence Day not, in fact, on the day on which it's celebrated? In pithy, sparkling, bite-sized chapters, economists Vivek Dehejia and Rupa Subramanya tackle these seeming mysteries and unearth the real reasons why 'we are like this only'. The answers are entertaining and surprising at every turn and reveal a picture of modern India as never seen before.
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Rokda How Baniyas Do Business
Baniya - a derivative of the Sanskrit word Vanij, is a term synonymous with India's trader class. Over the decades, these capitalists spread their footprint across vast sectors of the economy from steel and mining to telecom and retail. And now even e-tail. Nikhil Inamdar's Rokda features the stories of a few pioneering men from this mercantile community - Radheshyam Agarwal and Radheshyam Goenka, founders of the cosmetic major Emami, Rohit Bansal, co-founder of Snapdeal, Neeraj Gupta, founder of Meru Cabs and V.K. Bansal, a humble mathematics tutor whose genius spawned a massive coaching industry in Kota - amongst others. Through the triumphs and tribulations of these men in the epoch marking India's entire post independence struggle with entrepreneurship from the License Raj to the opening up of the floodgates in 1991 and the dawn of the digital era - Rokda seeks to uncover the indomitable spirit of the Baniya.
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Kargil Untold Stories from the War
Why does a group of stranded paratroopers call for Bofors' fire upon its own position? Why is an old man in Palampur fighting for justice for his dead soldier son? What makes a martyr's father visit a young Kashmiri girl every year? Kargil takes you into the treacherous mountains where some of Indian Army's bloodiest battles were fought. Interviewing war survivors and martyrs' families, Rachna Bisht Rawat tells stories of extraordinary human courage, of not just men in uniform but also those who loved them the most. With its gritty stories of incomparable bravery, Kargil is a tribute to the 527 young braves who gave up their lives for us-and the many who were ready to do it too.
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The Great Indian Diet
Why run after the West when we already have the best? Join Shilpa Shetty and Luke Coutinho as they tell you just how nutritious your locally grown and sourced ingredients are and that there�s no need to look beyond borders to tailor the perfect diet. The book touches upon various food categories and not only tells you how to take care of your nutritional intake but also how to burn fat in the process. The combined experience of a professional nutritionist and an uber-fit celebrity who lives by the diet will open your eyes to why Indian food is the best in the world.
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She Swiped Right Into My Heart
"If you've never had friends, you've never really lived Geet, one of the most unpopular girls in college, is best friends with the beautiful and soughtafter Shibani. To win the popularity vote, Geet takes the help of college hottie Rudra, who agrees to act as her 'boyfriend' - he sees an opportunity to get closer to Shibani. Little does he know that Shibani has been harbouring feelings for someone else all along. As misunderstandings and jealousies take centre stage, Geet must make a decision that will affect not just her own life, but also those of her loved ones. She Swiped Right into My Heart is a story about love - gained and lost - and the healing power of friendship."
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Forget Me Not Stranger 3
I'm Rivanah Bannerjee, 23/F/Mumbai. Some of you might already know how my life is on a razor edge. Those of you who don't, just know this: I may be killed soon . . . by the Stranger. I don't know who or what he is: a ghost, a person or a figment of my imagination? All I know is he isn't just one thing: he is sexy and scary, terrific and terrifying. What I don't understand is why a young, harmless girl like me, who works in a big city, stays away from her parents and has a screwed-up love life, would be of any interest to him. Unless there is something about my own story that I do not know . . . In the hotly anticipated final instalment of the Stranger trilogy, Rivanah will learn the answers to her many questions-What is it that binds her to the dead Hiya? Who is the Stranger? Why has he been following her all this while?-leading to an intense, breathtaking climax
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The Automobile Club of Egypt
Abd el-Aziz Gaafar, formerly a well-respected landowner now in the grip of penury, moves his family to Cairo and takes on menial work at the Automobile Club a place of refuge and luxury for its European members, but one where Egyptians may appear only as servants. Alku, the lifelong Nubian servant of Egypts corrupt king, runs the show in all but name. The servants, a squabbling, humorous, and deeply human group, live in a perpetual state of fear : beaten for their mistakes, their wages dependent on Alkus whims. When Abd el-Azizs pride gets the better of him and he stands up for himself, his death as much from shame as from his injuries after Alku has him beaten leaves his widow further impoverished and two of his sons obliged to work in the Club. As the family is drawn into the turbulent politics of Egypt public and private both servants and masters are subsumed by the countrys social upheaval. Soon, the Egyptians of the Automobile Club face a stark choice : to live safely but without dignity as servants, or to fight for their rights and risk everything.
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Success is a Thief : Inspirational Convocation Spe
Success is at thief; failure is a fortune - R. Gopalakrishnan, Director, Tata Sons Ltd. Convocation is a magical time for graduates, it is liberating and petrifying in equal measure. It is tradition to invite a noted personality to deliver an address which can rouse the students to step into the real world with courage, motivation and enthusiasm. This book brings together twenty convocation speeches delivered at the greatest management institutes in this country by eminent personalities like A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Deepak Parekh, Subrato Bagchi, Indra Nooyi and Anand Mahindra. This book also offers reflections from experts who analyse these speeches and delves into the art of inspiring communication. Stimulating and inspiring, Success is a Thief is a must on every bookshelf.
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You're Trending in My Dreams
Four friends . . . four lives . . . one decision Four college students, who couldnt be more different from each other, move into a flat in Mumbai. While Varun is sloppy but lovable, Ahana is gutsy and reckless; Malvika is the groups selfie queen and Garima is the most reserved in the group. Yet, all four get along like a house on fire. Although each of them is battling personal demons, their commitment to the bond of friendship they have built over time holds them together. Things, however, take a turbulent turn when one of the four finds herself caught in a mess. Will they stick together or fall apart? Youre Trending in My Dreams is a true story that will reaffirm your faith in the magic of love and friendship.
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The Bridal Diet
Are you a bride-to-be? Do you want to get into fabulous shape before your wedding? As weddings in the country grow more and more glamorous each year, brides face immense pressure to look their best on the D-Day. But in the days leading up to the wedding, most brides get into a frenzy to shed the kilos fast, making them resort to heavy gym sessions and crash diets which ultimately leaves them with little time for anything else. So, what if there was a way to shed the kilos without feeling stressed, deprived or having sleepless nights over whether youll fit into your dress on time? From Delhis top dietician and the bestselling author of Lose a Kilo a Week comes another weight loss book that will outline a diet programme aimed at brides-to-be so that the days leading up to their wedding can be stress-free. And even if you arent getting hitched, you can still use this book to get in shape and get fit. From exclusive diet plans, workouts, recipes, strategies to avoid temptation, motivators and much more, The Bridal Diet contains everything you need to look and feel your best.
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Yuva India
This title delves into the lifestyles of India’s young men and women. While discussing what makes them tick, it unveils the phenomenon of the attitudinal convergence that is swiftly growing across youth squadron in India. Tracing its origin to the entry and exposure to a cosmopolitan culture, the research behind convergence zeroes in on how a young India is defining its identity in terms of the modern time sensibilities. Based on studies done for over a decade, the author documents and analyzes how India’s youth approaches the themes of identity, sexuality, personal relevance, image, spirituality, social connections and community and professional pursuits and tries to make sense of their aspirations. About Ray Titus Ray Titus is Professor of Marketing and Strategy at the Alliance School of Business, Alliance University. His main fields of interests converge on consumer behaviour and marketing strategy. Previously, he has worked for the Taj Group of Hotels, INI Technologies, Landmark Gulf Group and Cafe Coffee Day. His business articles and expert comments have been frequently featured in The Globe and Mail, Sunday Guardian, Voice of America, The Telegraph, The Hindu Business Line and other prominent media publications. He is also the co-author of Business Drama - How Shakespearean Insights Help Leaders Manage Volatile Contexts.