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CHINGARI

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M.J. Akbar embarks on a historical whodunnit to trace the journey of an idea, and the events, people, circumstances and mindset that divided India. The investigation spans a thousand years, and features an  extraordinary cast: visionaries, opportunists, statesmen, tyrants, plunderers, generals, and an unusual collection of theologians, beginning with Shah Waliullah who created a 'theory of distance' to protect 'Islamic identity' from Hindus and Hinduism. Akbar brings an impressive array of research, perception and analysis to solve this puzzle, writing the  story in a fluent, engaging style that makes a difficult subject deceptively accessible. There could be no better guide  to the subcontinent's past, and a glimpse into its future.

TINDERBOX

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Indians and Pakistanis are the same people: why then have their nations moved on such different trajectories since freedom in 1947? Pakistan was the culmination of a search for what might be called Muslim space that began during the decline of the Mughal Empire. Mohammad Ali Jinnah wanted a secular nation with a Muslim majority, just as India was a secular nation with a Hindu majority. The father of Pakistan did not realize that there was another claimant to the nation he had delivered: Maulana Maududi, founder of the Jamaat-e-Islami, the godfather of Pakistan. In Tinderbox: The Past and Future of Pakistan, M.J. Akbar embarks on a historical whodunnit to trace the journey of an idea, and the events, people, circumstances and mindset that divided India. He brings an impressive array of research, perception and analysis to solve this puzzle with a fluent, engaging narrative style, making a difficult subject deceptively accessible. There could be no better guide to the subcontinent s past, and a glimpse into its future.

MIRROR TO POWER

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A Mirror to Power is the subcontinent according to M. J. Akbar. Featured here are the heroes, villains and fencesitters of the past decade and the events that they have been part of, in a grand parade of observation, analysis and comment. Starting from the turn of the century, the book covers the political and social dilemmas that underlie the period. Most political parties and groupings are included, as are their Leaders, like Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, L. K. Advani, Narendra Modi and for comparison, the towering Nehru and Jinnah of a past era and the problematic issues that disfigure, like varicose veins, the systems functioning - corruption, terrorism, delayed justice, a slow governance, insensitivity to the deprived. Alongside is a marvellous miscellany of pieces on subjects from cricket, film Stars, reading and the fads and foibles of the rich and famous. Written in Akbars inimitable, elegant style, this is a collection that offers the best guide to a transforming decade.

INDIA VS UK

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From the revolt of 1857 and the freedom movement to duels on the cricket pitch, India and the United Kingdom have been on opposing sides on numerous occasions. A less known instance when this dynamic played out was the 2017 election for a seat on the International Court of Justice.Unwilling at first, India was prompted to enter the ring in the wake of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case. The contest that followed proved to be a ‘second war of Independence’ in the words of then foreign minister Sushma Swaraj – and a David-and-Goliath fight against the permanent members of the Security Council, who all put their might behind the UK.Syed Akbaruddin, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN at the time, presents a behind-the-scenes account of India’s coming-of-age in world affairs through the prism of this momentous election.

THE PALESTINE-ISRAELI CONFLICT

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With coverage of all the recent events, the new edition of this best-selling book gives a thorough and accessible account of the history behind the Palestine-Israeli conflict, its roots, and the possibilities for the future. New material outlines recent developments, while an updated conclusion consists of a direct debate between the two authors, which raises many issues, yet offers real solutions to which future peace talks may aspire.

FASCISM

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From One Of The Most Admired International Leaders, Comes A Timely, Considered, And Personal Look At The History And Current Resurgence Of Fascism Today And The Virulent Threat It Poses To International Freedom, Prosperity, And Peace.At The End Of The 1980s, When The Cold War Ended, Many, Including Former Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright, Believed That Democracy Had Triumphed Politically Once And For All. Yet Nearly Thirty Years Later, The Direction Of History No Longer Seems Certain. A Repressive And Destructive Force Has Begun To Re-emerge On The Global Stage—sweeping Across Europe, Parts Of Asia, And The United States—that To Albright, Looks Very Much Like Fascism.Based On Her Personal Experience Growing Up In Hungary Under Hitler And The Communist Regime That Followed World War II, As Well As Knowledge Gleaned From Her Distinguished Diplomatic Career And Insights From Colleagues Around The Globe, Albright Paints A Clear Picture Of How Fascism Flourishes And Explains Why It Is Once Again Taking Hold Worldwide, Identifying The Factors Contributing To Its Rise. Most Importantly, She Makes Clear What Could Happen If We Fail To Act Against Rising Fascist Forces Today And In The Near Future, Including The Potential For Economic Catastrophe, A Lasting Spike In Terrorist Activity, Increased Sectarian Violence, A Rash Of Large-scale Humanitarian Emergencies, Massive Human Rights Violations, A Breakdown In Multilateral Cooperation, And Nearly Irreparable Self-inflicted Damage To America’s Reputation And Capacity To Lead.

FASCISM: A WARNING

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A personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century and how its legacy shapes today's world, written by one of America's most admired public servants, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state.'There is priceless wisdom on every page.' Kirkus Starred review.A Fascist, observes Madeleine Albright, 'is someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.'The twentieth century was defined by the clash between democracy and Fascism, a struggle that created uncertainty about the survival of human freedom and left millions of innocent people dead. Given the horrors of that experience, one might expect the world to reject the spiritual successors to Hitler and Mussolini should they arise in our era. In Fascism: A Warning, Madeleine Albright, draws on her own experiences as a child in war-torn Europe and her distinguished career as a diplomat to question that very assumption.

THE BLACK DOOR

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‘The Black Door’ explores the evolving relationship between successive British prime ministers and the intelligence agencies, from Asquith’s Secret Service Bureau to Cameron’s National Security Council.At the beginning of the 20th Century the British intelligence system was underfunded and lacked influence in government. But as the new millennium dawned, intelligence had become so integral to policy that it was used to make the case for war. Now, covert action is incorporated seamlessly into government policy, and the Prime Minister is kept constantly updated by intelligence agencies.But how did intelligence come to influence our government so completely?‘The Black Door’ explores the murkier corridors of No. 10 Downing Street, chronicling the relationships between intelligence agencies and the Prime Ministers of the last century. From Churchill’s code-breakers feeding information to the Soviets to Eden’s attempts to assassinate foreign leaders, from Wilson’s paranoia of an MI5-led coup d’état to Thatcher’s covert wars in Central America, Aldrich and Cormac entertain and enlighten as they explain how our government came to rely on intelligence to the extent that it does today.

THE DREAM SHALL NEVER DIE: 100 Days that Changed Scotland

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The inside story of the campaign that rocked the United Kingdom to its foundations, and the implications of the Scottish independence movement for the future of British politics. Alex Salmond has been a passionate supporter of Scottish independence his whole life. In September 2014, he came close to realising that dream. In a riveting daily diary, written with his trademark wit and charm, Salmond takes us into the heart of the YES campaign, revealing what was said and done behind the scenes as the referendum reached its dramatic climax. He explains how the YES campaign energised the entire Scottish nation and rewrote the rulebook for grassroots political campaigning, not just in the UK but throughout the world. He also looks ahead to the critical role of the 'national question' in the future of British politics, making clear that the referendum was not the end of a process, but the beginning of one. The dream of Scottish independence is very much alive.

PHABULLUS

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Phallic symbolism is one of the oldest and most prevalent motifs in religion, culture and art: the earliest known representations go back to prehistoric times. Starting off as a symbol of fertility, the phallus has gone through numerous interpretations in the way it is perceived, and its symbolic significance varies across cultures as well. In the west, the erotic symbolism of the phallus is often emphasized, whereas in India, the most widely seen representation of the phallus is religious, in the form of the lingam, associated with Shiva. Pha(bu)llus draws on the intricate network of ideas and beliefs regarding the phallus to present a fascinating look at the most obsessed-with body part in human history.