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THE PINK IDENTITY
0₹245.00About The Book
Michele has been looking for answers for a long time. She remained behind the doors fearing the embarrassment that truth would accompany. Therapy presents her life in a new way, to look beyond the obvious. It teaches Michele to accept life the way it comes, to make her choices towards the life she desired for, and to live the fullest. Michele’s quest continues as she steps into her desired choices.
Do her parents accept her for the person she is… does she regret ‘coming out’ to the world… what happens behind the doors? This is a true account of a struggling woman, who seeks her identity despite all odds. Her life becomes a source of inspiration for the author. An unswerving heart accepts all challenges before finding the unsurpassed.
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THE PROPHET OF NON-VIOLENCE
0₹395.00About The Book
Corporate Wisdom in Thirukkural is a book on management applicable to corporate leaders and present day political leaders too. Thiruvallur’s thoughts on management are appealing to the head and heart. What Harvard professors teach today on management has been elaborately discussed in Thirukkuralwhich is a treasurehouse of vast wisdom. Thiruvalluvar lived in Tamil Nadu 2000 years ago. He speaks about the duties and responsibilities of the King and his palace officials. He speaks about various leadership qualities and human factors of public administration required for a welfare state such as effective delegation, organisational relations, domestic relations, social relations, public relations, communication skills, human resource management, project management, time management, financial management, decision-making skills and some case studies applicable in day to day administration and all walks of life.
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THE PURITAN IS POLITICAL: MAPPING ISLAMIC RADICALISM
0₹750.00About the Book
The book seeks to discuss and explore the journey of Islam as an ideology from the time of its origin to the present, particularly in respect of three schools namely, Wahhabism, Deoband, and Tablighi, which have come to dominate the discourses on the radical stream of contemporary Islam. It explains how the idea of puritan Islam delves into the terrain of political Islam and forms an ideology that is exclusivist in nature and poses a serious threat to democratic pluralism and secularism. It elucidates how the concept of puritan Islam becomes a powerful source for the Islamic organisations to preach, propagate and network the gospel of Islamic terrorism and how and why the moderate voices from the Islamic communities have failed to respond to these challenges.
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THE QUIET THAT REMAINS: A POETIC MAPPING OF MEMORY AND EMOTION
0₹550.00About the Book
“Where stories end, their echoes begin. Some stories do not end when the final page is turned—they linger in memory, emotion, and silence. The Quiet That Remains is a compelling collection of poems inspired by seventeen narratives, each exploring what endures after a story is told. At once tender and expansive, these poems invite readers not simply to read, but to feel: to recognise their own silences, inheritances, and quiet astonishments within these pages. Moving beyond retelling, these poems inhabit the spaces where meaning deepens and settles quietly into the heart. Through intimate reflections on loss, resilience, belonging, memory, and revelation, the collection listens for truths often left unspoken—the histories hummed rather than recorded, the emotions carried through ordinary lives and familiar spaces.”
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THE RAJ LIVES INDIAN NEPAL
0₹645.00About the Book
History, geography, religion and culture have bound Nepal and India into an extraordinary relationship. While many Nepalis actively participated in India’s Independence movement, New Delhi too has played an important role in the political evolution of its landlocked northern neighbour. These elements of affinity, exacerbated by asymmetries in area and population are, however, responsible for the rancour underlying the uneven relationship. Many Indians, like most Nepalis, are also exasperated by the resentment this proximity has produced. Preconceived notions and outright prejudices have tightened this embrace of estrangement.
New Delhi’s ‘big brother act’ has been stifling for many Nepalis. This was more pronounced when Nepal got painted red with the incessant battering of the Maoist rebels and was split between monarchy and republicanism. This book takes an unconventional approach to India-Nepal relations. Devoid of the abstractions of the academic tomes that fill up bookshelves, this volume also steers clear of the detachment of a historical account. The book draws from a plethora of documents in the public record though it also relies on the author’s personal experience.
The provocative title encapsulates the crisp message: How independent India has virtually adopted British colonial policies towards Nepal. By elucidating the misgivings and follies that have long constrained the relationship, the book sets out to explore the inherent possibilities.
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THE RED STAMP
0₹245.00About the BookThe book, set against the backdrop of the onset of a civil war, is the story of a young boy, Keev, who discovers the vagaries and purpose of life in the most unexpected of situations. The protagonists of the book must overcome the tussle between their dangerous circumstances and their instinctive judgment to come out unscathed during the trials that they are faced with. As the forces on either side move in for what they determine to be the final debilitating offensive to bring the war to a close, they are both caught up in a bizarre swap of positions. The commander of the Alliance and the rebels, Cantilly and Bilal respectively, recognize this but are also resigned to it. The novel communicates the repercussions of neo-colonialist conflicts on the quotidian intellect of an individual and society, and its futility.
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THE RELUCTANT DOCTOR : STILETTOS TO STETHOSCOPE – TRUE STORIES FROM INSIDE A CLINIC
0₹495.00About the Book
She was fashionable and rich. She wore stilettos and danced at the latest clubs and had dreams of going to London to become a famous paediatrician. But her destiny was elsewhere — in the dusty little village of Kapashera. This is a compelling and honest memoir of a young doctor who had to give up her dreams to face the challenges of a rural practice. She goes on to change the lives of her patients by treating not only their physical diseases but solving their psychological, marital, and adolescent issues. In four decades of her practice, the author watched as India woke up to globalisation, and the new farmland wealth that exposed the highs and lows of the human behaviour. There are horrific stories of the villagers’ superstitious beliefs and blind faith in the village quacks and voodoo doctors, with disastrous consequences. Yet there is joy, celebration, and hope amidst despair. Each story is part of a thirty-eight-year unhurried journey that holds you spellbound as you turn the pages.
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THE RESTLESS FUTURIST – SETH’S QUEST FOR TRANSFORMING INDIA
0₹495.00About the Book
No matter what views one may hold, the 21st century shall belong only to a people of ‘vision’ and those who care for the future, wrote Satish Seth—passionate, multi-faceted and restless scholar, whose love for India and the human condition drove him to become a great champion of the future. Very few civil servants would be able to match the visionary range and depth of his remarkable contributions to the making of twenty-first century India. Seth’s consistent and lifelong efforts to promote futures literacy and the culture of anticipatory management spanned every aspect of public life in India—governance, policy-making, the economy and educational institutions. Our policy makers today need to earnestly re-look at the ideas and tools he gave us for understanding and anticipating the future. We hope this book will contribute to the rediscovery of Seth’s ideas and the revitalization of his restless quest to create a beautiful future for India and the world.
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THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL
0₹295.00About The Book
Have you ever wondered why the bonding among boarders is much stronger than the bonding among classmates? Have you ever thought about first crushes, midnight feasts, robbing guavas and eating berries? The boy had his right arm across his belly, as he bowed and asked ‘May I have the pleasure of this dance’. The girl held the corners of her dress and curtsied daintily, ‘Yes, sure’. That’s the way you are supposed to ask a lady for a dance; this too was taught at Barnes, apart from boxing, swimming and many other games. The school on the hill, with its massive stone buildings, is history retold by its legendary teachers and mischievous students. The management of Christ Church school, Mumbai, thought that the city was too crowded and unhealthy in 1917 and suggested a boarding school in Devlali. Wonder what would they say about today’s Mumbai? Life in a boarding school comes alive through the eyes of an 11-year-old and you grow up with him through his teens. A book that you will not put down and recommend to every boarding school student.
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THE SEEDBED OF PAKISTAN : CULTURAL CONFLICTS, ELITE MUSLIM ANXIETIES AND THE CONGRESS
0₹525.00About the Book
Focusing on the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the book argues that Pakistan, as a concept, implicitly emerged from the cultural and political insecurities of the ashrāf, or the upper strata of the Indian Muslim society, and certain political missteps of the Congress. Once the administrative elite of the Mughal Empire, the ashrāf inhabited a cultural paradigm manifested by it—it is termed Islamicate. There was a relative decline in the worldly fortunes of the ashrāf under British rule. On the other hand, the Islamicate cultural paradigm, once hegemonic in the ashrāf-dominated qasbās, or small towns, was increasingly imperilled with Hindus aggressively asserting their own cultural symbols. The colonial state exacerbated this volatile situation by introducing local self-government. Hindus, due to their advantage in numbers, used municipal politics to push their cultural agendas in the urban spaces. Consequently, an already insecure ashrāf grew wary of franchise-based political representation and opposed the Congress when it demanded the same at the provincial and central levels of British India. To bring them around, the Congress made some initial concessions which legitimised a distinct Muslim interest in Indian politics, while it later refused to substantively engage with this interest. Resultantly, it charted its own course through the ‘Simla Deputation’, the All-India Muslim League and, finally, the idea of Pakistan.
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THE SIACHEN SOLDIER AND OTHER STORIES
0₹350.00About the Book
In today’s troubles lie the seeds of tomorrow’s stories. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, drawing from his extensive service in the Indian Air Force, reflects on how the trials, triumphs, and moments of joy that once consumed him have now become the raw material for his narratives. His stories vividly portray life in the armed forces – from the thrill of combat to the rigours of training, the turmoil of warfare, the solitude of distant outposts, and the joy of leisure. Meanwhile, Dr Suneet Madan skillfully weaves her poetic magic around the central theme of each narrative, creating a unique and thoughtful read. These narratives, told with lightness and brevity, provide an intimate glimpse into the fauji life and will linger in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page. They serve as motivation or inspiration in those moments when you think all isn’t well with life.
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THE SILK ROUTE OF DHARMA: INDIA AND CHINA’S ENDURING BUDDHIST DIALOGUE
0₹3,999.00About the Book
“Across perilous journeys along the Silk Route, Buddhist masters carried the message of the Buddha across mountains, deserts, and kingdoms, leaving behind remarkable travelogues that illuminate sacred geographies, flourishing centres of learning, pilgrimages, and the transmission of Buddhist texts. The Silk Route of Dharma traces two millennia of enduring Indo-Chinese Buddhist dialogue through a rich multidisciplinary lens. Drawing upon extensive research, visits to China, and archival work at the International Academy of Indian Culture founded by Dr Raghuvira, the author uncovers fascinating layers of shared cultural and spiritual history. Legendary figures such as Kumārajīva—the son of a Kashmiri Brahmana and a princess of Kucha—and Hsuan-tsang, the prince among Chinese pilgrims, emerge as central figures whose lifelong dedication transformed not only religious thought but also imperial patronage, inspiring the creation of magnificent temples, monasteries, caves, and stupas across China. From sanctified imperial capitals to the enduring resonance of Ch’an Buddhism, this coffee table book reveals how Buddhist traditions shaped Chinese civilisation over centuries ”
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THE SQUADRON DIARIES
0₹495.00About the Book
The vocation of a fighter pilot is a very specialized one. At present there are probably not more than 20,000 active fighter pilots in the world. Today India has maybe less than a thousand active fighter pilots in service. The demanding nature of this profession attracts a select few and accepts fewer still. Very few people have the privilege of being intimately familiar with the life of a IAF fighter pilot. This book creates a picture of the everyday lives of these heroes. To show more than the bravado and the wars. This is a book about their stories of training, camaraderie, about fears and motivations, and most importantly, it’s about them and their love of flying.
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THE STAINED PASHMINA
0₹350.00About the Book
A birthday greeting from an unknown number shakes Raheel’s monotonous life. The message has a PDF of a diary entry written by his late father. After a slew of strange emails, Raheel finds himself embarking on a journey into the unknown. Amidst the beautiful mountains and valleys of Kashmir lurks the vicious web of terrorism, lies, and spies spun by everyone around him. As Raheel sinks deeper into the quicksand of the blood-stained Kashmir, he is handed the task of saving his native town while he unravels the truth about his father’s death and his own existence. With lie and deception staring him in the face at every step, will he be able to find the truth unscathed?
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THE STREET OF MISTS
0₹395.00About the Book
“The magic of Paris was surrounding me from all sides, like a thin vapour, entering my pores, like a flavour, like a drug, like a sticky string of gossamer, impossible to detach.” Young Mehjabeen’s stay in Montmartre, Paris, is an exploration of different worlds, without and within. The Paris that she discovers is not a utopia of Love and Art alone. It’s also a city simmering with ethnic conflict. Mehjabeen is in search of her roots, and unknowingly she embarks upon a journey of self-discovery as she attempts to understand art, love, the notion of freedom, and more.
On the one hand, there’s the world of soirées, champagne and luxury and on the other is the world of Agnès Desmoulins, her mentally challenged son Dodi and the Guatemalan refugee Marina. Mehjabeen straddles these two very different worlds, and her myriad experiences find their way into her canvas.
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THE THROB OF SILENCE
0₹425.00About the Book
Thamizhachi is not just another poet; her work epitomizes the richness of our heritage that is rooted in village life. Bringing a possibility of hope, she invokes the persona of Vanapechi, her ancestral deity and spirit. Her poetry collection, The Throb of Silence represents the seamless continuity of human kinship with ancestors and posterity and this environment that we share with other living and non-living beings. Even though the modern world mutilates and murders, it is not yet a lost hope or an ineffectual memory of the sweet past. Thamizhachi’s alternative reality of Vanapechi comes alive in poetic epiphanies.
