Their Love Was A Coming Together Of Two Different Worlds Samaira Has Had Her Fair Share Of Ups And Downs In Life And Now She Is Looking For Love And Contentment. Mayank Is A Small-town Boy With Big Dreams. She Is A Deep Thinker Who Values Relationships, He Is A Fickle-minded Genius Of Sorts For Whom Relationships Come With An Expiry Date. Their Love Is Beyond Beautiful, But There Is Something About Him That She Doesn’t Know. What Happens When His Past Comes Calling What Happens To Their Love Has Destiny Charted Different Paths For Them Will They Ever Meet Again And Will They Find Love All Over Again Find Out In This Enduring Love Story Of Two Eternal Hearts.
‘But Miss Gamla did not like small boys. Or big boys, for that matter. She placed us high on
her list of pests, along with monkeys (who raided her kitchen), sparrows (who shattered her
sweetpeas) and goats (who ate her geraniums). We did none of these things, being strictly fun-
loving creatures; but we did make a lot of noise, spoiling her afternoon siesta.’
We often look back at our time as children and think about them as the good old days—days full
of mischief, wonder, curiosity and adventure. These are the days when we form lifelong bonds and
make memories that become our balm on the hard days that life throws at us. These are the carefree
days of galivanting, letting your imagination run wild and formulating grand plans.
In Boys Will Be Boys, Ruskin Bond puts together a collection of stories and personal essays that
capture the magical days of childhood. From adventures with wild animals and running amuck in
ponds to finding ways of surviving algebra, a world of adventure awaits!
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'Unable to stand the whole weary and sordid business, Mr Fennimore hit upon a solution. Loading his revolver, he moved to his wifes bedside and shot her through the head. It is the many myths and legends that make a place interesting. With the beautiful tales of natures gifts, there exist stories of natures wrath. There exist stories of spooky, haunted houses and of forests where ghosts dwell. There will be naysayers who will deny the existence of the paranormal, but it is the mystery of the unknown that attracts a traveller to a destination. In Legends of the Hill, Ruskin Bond puts together a selection of stories and personal essays that take us into this world of the unknown that lives among the majestic hills. From girls who disappear from dilapidated train stations and murder mysteries that remain unsolved, to lovers who live on as ghosts—a world of intrigue awaits!
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What happens when the cricketing world collides with the underworld? The inaugural edition of Mumbai Super League is about to start. Eight teams comprising a mix of elites from the Indian cricket team alongside India hopefuls have set the temperatures soaring in Mumbai. Among them is Dongri Dragons, a team owned by the notorious gangster Max Malhotra aka MM, who once headed the most dreaded drug cartel in the city. MMs suspicious entry into the cricketing world immediately puts the league on the radar of the police. Zia, the rebellious daredevil cop, who has had MM on her hitlist for a long time, starts keeping a close tab on MM and his 'cricketing activities. Then there is Vivank, a failed cricketer, who was once considered a shoo-in for the Indian team but whose love of drugs destroyed his career. Hes roped in by the Dongri Dragons to coach their team. This is Vivanks last shot at redeeming himself and winning back the love of his life, Leepa. A bone-chilling gangster, an ambitious and swashbuckling super cop and a heartbroken and forgotten cricketer are all looking for an elusive turning point that could change their lives forever—but nothing is quite what it seems. What happens when their paths cross? Find out in this remarkably suspenseful, action-packed and entertaining thriller, where every page is a sixer and every twist is a shoot out!
What happens when the dynamics within a group of best friends changes forever? Maahi, Samar, Ahana, Aadi, Hiya, Mayank and Poorvi are BFFs, while Ishiqa is a late entry into the group. Ahana is Samar’s little sister and plays cupid to Samar and Maahi. Unfortunately, Samar and Maahi’s paradisiacal bubble is burst as differences begin to surface. Mayank and Poorvi’s relationship is in jeopardy, when Mayank falls for Ishiqa. Poorvi fights back, Mayank and Poorvi end up marrying eventually. Ishiqa gets hitched to a wealthy NRI, but her marriage is doomed from the word go. Hiya, meanwhile, finds a soulmate who helps her heal from the scars of a traumatic childhood. Ahana and Aadi also tie the knot. While on the surface they are an ideal couple, something seems amiss. These friends reunite on a cruise more than a decade later and sparks fly. However, the outbreak of leads to an abrupt end to their vacation. They return to their respective lives, but nothing will ever be the same. Debutant author Deepti Singh Gupta creates a delectable melange of love, longing, ecstasy, agony, intimacy and heartbreak.
An intimate and detailed account of how the haggard and faulty policies of the West have put Afghanistan on the brink of a deeper and increasingly worrisome crisis The war in Afghanistan has been raging for 20 years—three times more than the duration of World War II. Twenty years after the West, under the leadership of the United States, went to war in Afghanistan, the Taliban is gaining momentum, seizing territory and killing Afghan security forces in unprecedented numbers. All told, the cost of 20 years of war in Afghanistan will amount to more than $2 trillion. Still, why is Afghanistan looking more precarious than ever? Apparently, the US-brokered peace process has crumbled, with neither the Taliban nor the Afghan government subscribing to it fully. Did 20 years of unparalleled military support and financial aid fail to pacify one of the world’s most volatile nations? What was the West’s biggest failure in Afghanistan? With the departure of the US forces, in the midst of a resurgent Taliban taking over Kabul, there is growing speculation around the stability of this country. Quest for a Stable Afghanistan deeply analyses the Afghan war and apprises the readers about the colossal crisis that the country is facing today. It is a bold attempt to move away from the mainstream rhetoric, and focus on the future that lies ahead of Afghanistan. It provides a daring new outlook denouncing several myths that colour common global perception of this war-ravaged country.
Rising to the China Challenge is a stellar contribution to India’s rethinking of how to manage a more dangerous China.
Conflict has resurfaced on the China–India border. The framework that had prevailed from 1988— to proceed with deep engagement while the border issues lay unresolved—has come to an end.
The events of Doklam and Ladakh are not the end of this story. India now faces the prospect of a hostile relationship with China. This is not just a problem of sending troops to Ladakh; this is a problem that will play out on a strategic scale. It is difficult for India to navigate these waters, as China is substantially ahead of India in many aspects.
Thinking about these questions and developing an intellectual framework for Indian strategy is very important in India today, and will have an impact on a broad swathe of Indian policy planning.
In Rising to the China Challenge Gautam Bambawale, Vijay Kelkar, R.A. Mashelkar, Ganesh Natarajan, Ajit Ranade and Ajay Shah, examine this problem from India’s point of view, and develop the elements of the Indian strategic response. Their in-depth study of China and a compareand-contrast with India in an array of practical areas, ranging from electric vehicles to taxation of corporations, establish the roadmap for the economic, diplomatic and military aspects of the bilateral relationship.
This book represents a holistic picture that integrates these three diverse perspectives. Rising to the China Challenge is a call to action that policy planners wwill find invaluable while engaging in deep consultations and developing a pragmatic way forward.
The first in-depth study of the deep bond between Mahatma Gandhi and Gurudev Tagore by one of our greatest historians. Tagore and Gandhi were both born in the 1860s and, through their very different spheres of activity, became figures of global renown and shapers of modern India. They also shared a deep personal friendship which was robust enough to bear the strain of differences on many public issues through the 1920s and 30s. Gandhi always addressed Tagore as Gurudev which, for Gandhi, was not an empty epithet. Gandhi sought Tagores blessings at every critical juncture of his Indian public career. Tagore openly acknowledged Gandhi as the greatest Indian of his time. In Tagore and Gandhi: Walking Alone, Walking Together, Rudrangshu Mukherjee explores their relationship through their differences expressed in their writings and letters to each other and also tries to understand the beliefs that acted as the bond between the two of them. They differed with each other without a hint of acrimony, and they looked towards building an India that was inclusive and free from hatred and bigotry
This creation is like an 'MBA (Leadership) in a box, with a lucid narration of stories, insightful nuggets of learning and unique introspective components.
• Fear of not being good enough
• Unfulfilled potential
• Anxiety around future
• Finding a purpose-driven career
• Inability to harmonise between work and life
• Lack of meaningful work
Do you resonate with these challenges? Have you been trying to figure out how to get out of it? Would
expert guidance help you find answers to your puzzling questions?
If your answer is yes, you have picked up the right book!
These 33 real-life short stories will inspire you and invite you to the world of possibilities. They will take you through similar experiences of your own with ideas and advice from global leaders to help you arrive at answers youve been searching for. Experience the immense power of wearing a lens of abundance, curiosity and intent. Boost your leadership skills. Unleash what youve been holding within.
In The Elephant at the Dinner Table, Amit Nagpal weaves real-life experiences of over 31 years, with five years of dedicated research, interviews with successful leaders across the globe and a beneficial resource bank
The Buddha, Ashoka, Gandhi—the three greatest Indians who ever lived—were emblematic of non-violence. Yet, paradoxically, their country of origin is one of the most violent places on earth. Do 'we, the people of India have violence in our bones? This work explores different aspects of our society to answer the question. Despite a blood-soaked Partition coupled with many other challenges that all emerging democracies have had to negotiate, Indias record in upholding the democratic values enshrined in its Constitution has been impressive. Yet, violence remains an inextricable part of everyday life. Parts of the country are rocked by 'low-intensity operations against various insurgencies. Our society is also scarred by caste violence, communal riots, and viciousness against women, children, the transgender community, and minorities. The countrys large size, a highly differentiated population, uneven economic development, linguistic differences, regional imbalances, class and caste hierarchies, the politicizing of religious identities, appropriation of tribal lands, agrarian distress, joblessness, poverty, and deep inequality all breed frustration. Violence underlies almost every social and political interaction within Indian society, from the violence of everyday life to the brutal actions of the state or those ranged against the state. The Violence in Our Bones maps the assorted kinds of violence in India, and explores why, even as a successful democracy, violence continues to be endemic in the nation.