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FORGOTTEN DELHI
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Delhi has been often identified with the Red Fort or the India Gate, but the history of this megalopolis is not restricted only to these famous monuments. The history of Delhi is like a beautifully woven tapestry, where the monuments and relics left behind by many of its rulers are so located that the past may be recreated to relive history. Why is the Chandni Chowk so named? What is the myth behind the shrine of Bakhtiyar Kaki? Who was Pir Ghaib and why was he so called?
One may not be aware of the final resting place of Delhi’s once-famous first and last woman Sultan, Razia Sultan. A passerby may not have given even a passing glance to the almost dilapidated Mutiny Relic—the first evidence of India’s struggle for freedom—that adorns the road opposite the GPO. Thousands of Delhiites cross the foot overbridge, popularly known as the Kauria Bridge, without being aware of the real story behind that nomenclature.
Forgotten Delhi tries to answer most of these questions in the words of a heritage walker. In a somewhat unorthodox manner, the author unravels the myth and stories behind many of Delhi’s relics that form an inseparable part of its heritage but are sadly being forgotten today.
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FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING: INSIGHTS FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH
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The world faces a global education crisis, with over 617 million children and adolescents lacking basic reading and math skills. Many children attend school for years but don’t acquire foundational literacy and numeracy skills, a problem recognised by the PAL Network, an organisation working to promote children’s foundational learning. COVID-19 lockdowns worsened this learning crisis. This book gathers practical insights to ensure all children, especially in the Global South, gain vital literacy and math skills. Academic experts, educators, and activists from around the world seek answers to crucial questions: How can we boost learning post-pandemic? What innovative strategies supported learning during school closures? How can native language and culture play a part in foundational learning? How can current systems be expanded and what is the role of partnerships in education? This book delves into the challenges and opportunities in education, offering a clear path to a brighter future for children worldwide. It takes an honest look at education in the Global South, providing guidance for educators, policymakers, and advocates determined to overcome obstacles and seize opportunities.
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FOUR ALEYS
0₹495.00About The BookThis is a book about four women—all named Aley. It is a story of obsessive love and familial loyalties set against a background of social upheaval. The women in the feudal, patriarchal, landowning family of Big House deal with their complicated lives as best as they can and Little Aley, the youngest of the four, tries to make sense of the lives of her hapless namesakes. She vows never to fall victim to the emotions which had tortured her mother, grandmother and beloved grandaunt and is determined to set a balance in the social system, that after a violent upheaval, now fumbles to constructively reinvent itself. Will she be able to achieve this? And will it give her contentment if she does?
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FOURTEEN SELECTED SHORT STORIES FROM ACROSS CONTINENTS
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Transcending the frontiers of literature, this collection of short stories delves into the myriad shades of emotions felt by those around us and those far, far away; even those who may have lived years and centuries before us. From the glorious forests of Latin America to Doyle’s Baker Street, from the modernistic hotel room crisis in Asia; to Maupassant’s vivid portrayal of French life and Chekhov’s haunting simplicity, this volume showcases ingenious writers from across the globe as they portray the human condition, looking at life through the lens of love, humour, anxiety, playfulness and most importantly, honesty.
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FROM EAST PAKISTAN TO BANGLADESH: RECOLLECTIONS OF 1971 LIBERATION WAR
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Whereas India and West Pakistan won their freedom from the British in 1947, East Pakistan got new colonial masters. So the story has to begin, as has been done in this book for the first time, from the personalities who created Pakistan, the military coups and assassinations that led to political instability, the ruling cliques that jostled for power and pelf, and the misdeeds which created fault-lines between the two wings of Pakistan. This was the backdrop to the genocide carried out by Pakistan’s army, which initially led to the resistance of East Pakistani troops and eventually necessitated India’s training and equipping of Mukti Bahini and joint operations with India’s armed forces. At the same time, dramatic events were also taking place on the world stage, in New York at the UN, in Washington, Dhaka and Islamabad which make for riveting reading. These developments had repercussions on international relations that were felt for decades, such as the unnatural axis between Washington, Beijing and Islamabad and the enduring ties between India and Bangladesh. Brig R P Singh, who was then a Captain in the Indian Army, was associated with the Bangladesh liberation struggle from start to the end. The book is a valuable addition to the literature on geopolitics as well as the subcontinent’s military history. The author provides an insightful, first-hand account of the challenges faced by the war-torn newly independent nation.
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FROM THE BYLANES OF DELHI, AGRA & JAIPUR
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Shah Jahan’s love for kakris and tarbuz… the secret of Purani Haveli… Shashi Kapoor’s sweet tooth… the story behind the Pir of Bachon Ka Ghar… the miracles of the Sufi saints…the Mughal emperors’ love for Gangajal…. All this and more in this refreshing bouquet culled from the gardens of myth and truth that RV Smith has frequented for six decades to bring to his readers these stories in The Hindu and The Statesman. Smith Sahib knows the gossip and legends that spilled over in the city streets, the whispers that once floated down its lanes and bylanes… what a Delhi Christmas was like in the 1890s, how New Year was celebrated after the siege and slaughter of 1857 and how Durga Puja came to Delhi and Jaipur. These stories keep the secrets of the cities safe from being lost forever.
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GHOST IN THE CRYSTAL
0₹345.00About the BookWhen thirteen-year-old Simon invites the South Wind to his door, he opens the door to a world of magic that is both exciting and frightening. When an angry ghost begins whispering in his ear, offering him power in exchange for service, Simon’s friendships, love and even life are put at risk.
As they travel back in time to ancient Alexandria, Egypt, Simon joins sharp – tongued Goldberry, roommate Robbie, mysterious, lovely Leah and menacing Mermelstein to overcome the challenge of…The Ghost In The Crystal.
The Ghost In The Crystal is the first book in the five – book series of School Of The Ages.
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GHOST WARS OF TEPANTAR
0₹195.00About the BookWhen Nandini, young Hyangla’s cow, strays inside Nakshi forest, he encounters the witch Jatai Buri. She initiates him into the world of magic. His education is completed by Master Rudra, the head of the Order of Good sorcerers. Soon he is flying around on his banyan leaf, curing sick villagers with magic.
The story culminates in the ghost war of Tepantar—a war in the Tepantar marsh fought between Rudra and Rakshit (the master of evil sorcerers) with Kulapati, his evil commander. The author takes us on a see-saw ride through the fascinating world of ghosts and spirits. We are introduced to ghosts not only from India, but from other parts of the world.
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GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
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Nature knows no political frontiers whether for climate change or trans-boundary pollution. Climate change is today perhaps the greatest worry worldwide. The Western countries were the biggest polluters until a few decades ago. The developing countries must learn from the mistakes of the West. The debate on how much climate change is likely in the future is overshadowed by the still greater debate on what, if any, should be done to reduce or reverse global warming. How to tackle the consequences is another issue that is engaging the attention of environmentalists and policy makers across the world.
HD Kumar’s book is likely to increase appreciation of this phenomenon which is not limited to territorial boundaries of certain countries though political debates may make it look so. It makes an incisive analysis of what causes these changes and how. The book is useful for students of climatology, geography, meteorology, global climate change and environmental science. Even lay readers of environmental issues will find the book extremely useful in understanding the problems facing mankind.
Policy makers across the world will find the book useful in helping them take wise, balanced and informed decisions concerning present and future humanity living in the fragile and rapidly crowding greenhouse. Kumar tries to explain the issues, various international protocols and the jargons associated with this field of specialisation in simple and easily comprehensible expressions.
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GOD POLITICS
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The language of politics in the world in general and India, in particular, has been heavily dominated by the identity aspects of religion. Globally, terrorism has been linked to a religion and in India, the identity issues revolving around Ram Temple, Lord Ram and Holy Cow have dominated the political chessboard.
This book takes a broad look at the multifaceted ensemble called Religion and political phenomenon constructed around religion’s identity. It begins with the elaboration of religion as value and a human institution and then goes on to understand the life and teachings of some Prophets. How religion has been seen and understood in the social arena has been elaborated in different periods of Indian society.
From early twentieth century, the word Hindutva has been coined for a particular type of politics. A regular confusion does take place around different terminologies— Hindu, Hinduism, Hindutva and Hindu Rashtra. Lately, the ‘men of God’ have come to be prominently noticed in the social field, mostly not for right reasons. There are types and types of them specializing in accumulating wealth, being involved in sex scandals and other criminal acts including the one’s related to terrorist violence. This book does look at few aspects of some of them. Many a debate have also been generated around the versions of Lord Ram’s story and the place of Cow in Hindu belief system.
The book also attempts to outline the possible role of religions in contemporary times and finally points out that it is the alliance of attainments of human society; values of religions; civilizations, which is at the root of human progress.
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GOD’S OWN UNTOUCHABLES
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Aaron Micah is elevated to a Bishop. His origin is shockingly traced back to the Pulaya (Untouchable) community. In a brilliant narration, which goes back and forth, the author keeps the reader firmly engrossed in the twists and turns which occur in Micah’s life and in the lives of his ancestors. This book attempts to bring to the fore the below-the-surface caste tensions prevalent among the Syrian Christians of Kerala. Christianity preaches equality among all but its followers do not follow the tenets. A real edge of the seat narration, especially when it comes to the conflict between Rome and the local church authorities to designating the Bishop.
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GODS MUST HAVE CURSED HINDUS: ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF DARKNESS
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For centuries Mother India has welcomed the world with open arms, especially those seeking help or refuge irrespective of their origin or religion. But, ironically some chose to write a tale of persecution with the blood of those who embraced them. Numerous invaders like the Persians, Arabs, Khiljis, Turkish, Mongols, Mughals, Portuguese and British came to this land as guests. The believers of vasudhaiva kutumbakam, atithi devo bhava and ahimsa parmodharma had to undergo extreme atrocities– enslavement, forced conversions, rape, murder, self-immolations, and much more. The last 1000 years have been a period of darkness with the Muslim rule being the scariest and bloodiest. But why did this happen? What about Lord Krishna’s promise to Arjuna in Kurukshetra. Why did he not manifest himself to destroy evil? Did we forget that Hinduism was never about fatalism? In our scriptures, it is clearly stated that it is important to fight and slay evil in order to enforce truth and justice. Did the Gods curse us for failing to protect our motherland? Should we not ponder over this fact to prevent history from repeating itself?
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GOPABANDHU DASH’S DHARMAPADA
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This is the English translation of a classic work of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Dash (1877-1928), a freedom fighter, staunch Gandhian, social reformer, legislator in Bihar-Odisha Legislative Assembly, poet, essayist, lyricist—all folded into one. Dharmapada narrates the deeply moving story of self-abnegation and supreme sacrifice of a twelve-year old genius craftsman. Legends say the youngster succeeded in mounting the crown stone of the world-renowned 13th century 230 feet high Konark Sun Temple when 1200 artisans of the State engaged by the King Langula Narasimha Deva to construct the temple had given up. Unfortunately, the braveheart then put an end to his own life by jumping from the temple into the ancient Chandrabhaga River below to protect the life, dignity and self-esteem of the 1200 artisans.
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GORAKHPUR EK ANKAHI KAHANI
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इस कहानी की शुरुआत भारत के पहले 1857 के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम से होती है जब गोरखपुर के अली नगर में बाबू बंधू सिंह को लटका दिया गया फांसी के फंदे पे. 1922 में चौरी -चौरा में निहत्थों को गोलियों से भून दिया गया , और वहीँ से आज़ादी की लड़ाई ने जोर पकड़ा. वास्तविकता में क्या हुआ था चौरी-चौरा में? क्यों गाँधी जी को दोष देना उचित है? एक सफर जो शुरू होता है गोरखपुर की गलियों से, और ले जाता है उस दुनिया में जहाँ 9/11 ने सब कुछ तहस नहस कर दिया था. क्यों गोरखपुर से लोगों का पलायन एक आम बात है? कैसा था दशकों पुराना गोरखपुर, और क्या होता है जब कोई वापस लौट के आता है? क्यों जाति पति और धर्म का बोल बाला है? हिंदुओं में और मुसलमानों में भी? क्यों सारी दुनिया की नज़र है भारत पर. इसका कारण चीन है या पाकिस्तान? मुसलमानों की क्या सत्ता में भागेदारी सम्भव है? ऐसे में बिछी है ऐसी बिसात जहाँ ‘बाहरी शक्तियां’ चल रही है नयी नयी चाल. और क्यों न हो सारी जंग सत्ता के लिए है? एक ऐसा चुनाव जो भारत ने कभी न देखा हो, चुनने को तैयार है उनको जो राज कर सकें. क्या वह शख्स आतंकवादी था या सिर्फ हालात का मारा. उसकी फांसी से चुनाव पे क्या असर पड़ने वाला है? शामिल हैं कश्मीर की वादियां, और उसमें रहने वाले लोग. एक ऐसी जंग जो दशकों पुरानी है. क्या होगा आगे? कैसे होगा और कब होगा? एक कहानी जिसे जानना ज़रूरी है. है न?
