This workbook will help your child initiate the foundation of understanding spoken English. Startingearly with interesting and engaging sounds can help with cognitive development at a faster pace.The difficulty of word blends increases with the levels of the books; while also providing revisionfor previous concepts. This book has been curated for a holistic approach to English language.
This workbook will help your child initiate the foundation of understanding spoken English. Startingearly with interesting and engaging sounds can help with cognitive development at a faster pace.The difficulty of word blends increases with the levels of the books; while also providing revisionfor previous concepts. This book has been curated for a holistic approach to English language.
This workbook will help your child initiate the foundation of understanding spoken English. Startingearly with interesting and engaging sounds can help with cognitive development at a faster pace.The difficulty of word blends increases with the levels of the books; while also providing revisionfor previous concepts. This book has been curated for a holistic approach to English language.
A fly-on-the-wall account of the most thrilling 36 days in the history of Maharashtra politics.The battle of Kurukshetra described in the Mahabharata lasted for 18 days.In the aftermath of the 2019 Maharashtra assembly elections, another battle was fought-thoughnot on any battlefield. It went on for 36 days.Neither of these battles was a spontaneous attack. Rather, the seeds of both were sown over theyears, and a broken promise tipped the scales in both cases.The similarities don't end there. As you encounter the dramatis personae of the 36-day politicaldrama-or should we say pieces of the game of chess-you may find yourself drawing parallelsbetween them and the cast and characters of the great Indian epic.Embedded with tales of ambition, deception, trust and betrayal, 36 Days reads like a quintessentialthriller. Only, it is for real...
He was a great captain and the only one who has had the magnanimity to raise a new kingdom' - Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb A great warrior and skilled administrator, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, better known as Shivaji, was the founder of the great Maratha Empire and one who instilled a sense of Maratha identity in his people. At a time, when the Mughal Empire was at its zenith, Shivaji was the only one who dared to challenge the might of Emperor Aurangzeb. He steadily grew his army from a humble contingent of 2,000 soldiers to a force of 100,000. Assisted by a disciplined military system, a well-structured administrative organization and a deeply traditional society, soon the Maratha force became the only military power of consequence against the Mughals in India. Including accounts of legendary encounters like those with the Adil-Shahi Sultanate and the menacing Aurangzeb, The Grand Rebel is an epic saga of an Indian warrior king whose tales of victory and valour have been inspiring the nation for centuries.
Common Birds of the Indian Subcontinent: A Field Guide is the perfect guide to birdwatching for novices and experts alike. Detailing the salient features of over two hundred of the most easily found birds' species in the Indian subcontinent, the book also has guidelines about how to begin birdwatching, what equipment to use and where to get the best view. The descriptions of birds are accompanied with beautiful and rare photographs of the birds, taken by the best photographers in the country. Colloquial references to the birds and their Indian names are strewn throughout the book so as to aid identification and retain the local flavor of their habitats. With a foreword by Dr George Archibald, the legendary ornithologist and co-founder of the International Crane Foundation, the book also includes short biographies of ten celebrated birdmen of the last two centuries, a list of group-names of birds used in the English language and interesting trivia on around fifty birds from all over the world. Common Birds of the Indian Subcontinent: A Field Guide is a classic companion for bird enthusiasts.
Gora (1910) is Tagore's fifth novel and is considered his masterpiece. Canvassing the social, cultural, religious and political life of nineteenth century urban middle-class Bengali, it is a landmark in the history of the Bengali novel. The novel is believed to be an expression of Tagore's own transition from Hindu revivalism to universal brotherhood, from nationalism to internationalism, from the acceptance of rigid Brahmanism and Hinduism to the religion of man. Gora was translated into English by W.W. Pearson in 1924.
Lang was a friend and student of India, its cultures and people, at a time when this was hardly a fashionable stance among white colonial gentlemen.' - The Spectator Written by writer, journalist and Indophile John Lang, Wanderings in India is one of the best and most engaging, personal accounts of India in the nineteenth century. Spanning the years during and after the 1857 Sepoy Rebellion and taken from Lang's contributions to the weekly magazine, Household Words, it includes a series of 'sketches of life in Hindostan' as encountered by Lang during his travels. Included in this book are stories like 'The Ranee of Jhansi', an account of Lang's personal meeting with Rani Lakshmibai regarding the infamous Doctrine of Lapse; 'The Mahommedan Mother', a powerful portrayal of the predicament of Indian women who had relationships with European men; and 'The Himalayas', an account of Lang's adventures in the hills, camping and shooting kakur, bear, pheasant, ghooral and the like. From wonderfully evocative descriptions of the Himalayas to insightful narratives of his encounters with historical figures, Lang's remarkable book transcends genres and moves effortlessly from memoir to travelogue to fiction, but never fails to delight and enlighten the reader.
Sunny Days is the fascinating account of the growth of one of India's greatest batsmen, one whose astonishing feats on the cricket field have caused innumerable records to be re-written and set close to impossible targets. How did the story of Sunil Manohar Gavaskar begin? What was the genesis of the man who grew to be a legend in his own lifetime? The story starts with a baby being switched after birth - luckily restored by an eagle-eyed uncle, he grows up to almost break his mother's nose with a mighty hit (a childhood habit that persists in later life), plays good cricket in school and college, inevitably graduates beyond university and trophy cricket, is occasionally booed by the crowd as his uncle happens to be a selector and then bursts into the international cricket scene with his test debut at Port of Spain at the age of twenty-one. The year is 1971, it is Gavaskar's year and sunny days have finally begun for Indian cricket. By the end of the 1975-76 season Gavaskar has played 147 first class matches, amassed 11574 runs and thirty-eight hundreds. He has played twenty-four matches in eight Tests, with 2123 runs and eight hundreds. And there is still nearly a decade left before the glory-days of the Kotla and Chidambaram stadiums. A fluently written book with Gavaskar's usual self-effacing modesty imparting a rare grace to its pages, Sunny Days is a must-read for all cricket fans.
Detective fiction has never lacked devoted fans. The undying popularity of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot vouch for that fact. In the early thirties, a detective by the name of Byomkesh Bakshi made an unobtrusive entry into the world of Bengali fiction. He preferred calling himself a satyanneshi, a seeker of truth and within days was a household name, courtesy his cerebral skills and the exciting situations he found himseft in. In the tradition of Doyle and Christie, Byomkesh is accompanied on his adventures by his friend, Ajit, Slightly obtuse and the perfect foil to him.
Tall and sturdy, their leaves gently rustling in the wind, trees form the backbone of life on Earth. They never discriminate between life forms while welding them from the heat or showering them with their bounty. But these providers of life have always been taken for granted, chopped down or burnt to ashes to accommodate the March of modernity. In this book, Ruskin Bond gives a humane touch to these gentle giants, from the legendary Willows, who do more than 'weep', to the godlike deodars, who are forever trying to reach the heavens to live up to their name. Through captivating quotations and classic illustrations, The trees of Dehra will remind you that endangering these silent chroniclers of the past will endanger the future of our planet too.
French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher, Voltaire was famous for his wit and criticismof Christianity and slavery. This compilation stands as an epitome of the Enlightenment Era providinga range of stories, including one of his most famous satirical writings, Candide. Politically relevant,culturally significant and backed with his expertise in philosophical fiction, these stories take thereader through an experience to remember.As the greatest French writer of all time, Voltaire's oeuvre ranges from plays and poems to historicaland scientific works. This intellectual capability drips down into the structural intricacies of hiswritings which have withstood the temporal and spatial boundaries.
This workbook will help your child initiate the foundation of understanding spoken English. Startingearly with interesting and engaging sounds can help with cognitive development at a faster pace.The difficulty of word blends increases with the levels of the books; while also providing revisionfor previous concepts. This book has been curated for a holistic approach to English language.
Living in hiding beneath the infamous Paris Opera House, a mysterious figure secretly tutors thebeautiful young singer, Christine Daae. With the legend of his disfigured face, he is promptly smittenand develops an obsessive affection for his beautiful protégé. While she has fallen for her childhoodfriend, the Viscount Raoul de Chagny, the Opera is passed on to the managers who dismiss thephantom's demands.This results in Daae's disappearance during a performance sparking a tragic chain of events. Oneof the most critically acclaimed novels, Leroux's renowned gothic tale of unrequited love, passionand tragedy is both horrifyingly suspenseful and yet moving in its portrayal of Erik, the anti-hero,in his yearning for Christine.
'There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty isto unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it.'A Study in Scarlet is the literary debut of the world-renowned character of Sherlock Holmes. Afterthe tragic experience of a war in Afghanistan, Dr John Watson finds himself alongside a newacquaintance, Sherlock Holmes, in London. Their uneventful lives are soon interrupted by theunfortunate discovery of a dead man whose face is frozen with an expression of horror and hatredwith the word Rache written in blood on the wall.With the creation of Sherlock Holmes, the first scientifically grounded fictional detective, Conangoes on to solve mysteries which are gripping, interesting, and keep you hooked to his most soughtaftercharacters.
Chanakya Neeti is a compilation of the belief system of Kautilya, an Indian theorist, teacher,philosopher, economist and renowned mentor to Chandragupta between 350-275 BC. His role wasfoundational for the creation of the Mauryan Empire. He was one of the pioneers in the field ofeconomics and political science in India and his work is acknowledged as an important precursorto classical economics.This text lays out his primary ideas first in Sanskrit, followed by the transliteration and translationin English for better comprehension. This is a treatise on the archetypal Indian way of life. He alsodeveloped Sutras (aphorisms) which talk about how people should build their personality.These Sutras were fundamental for grooming Chandragupta and other chosen disciples in the artof ruling a kingdom successfully.
An informative and interesting read on the life and times of the legendary 'bridegroom prince', Dulha Rai.The inception of the kingdom of Dhundhar (later the princely state of Jaipur) is ascribed to DulhaRai, who is remembered as the progenitor of the Kachwaha dynasty of Rajputana. His career and riseto power is deeply linked with the district of Dausa and its principal seat of power, the enigmaticDausa Fort. Details of his life and achievements (late tenth-eleventh century), however, remain amurky subject, while his family background and its history are also topics which are largely unexploredtill date. This is due to the lack of first-hand information and understanding of the early medievalperiod in which the events of his life transpired.By piecing together various clues and analysing historical records, Maharaj Devraj Singh-the grandsonof Jaipur's last ruling maharaja, Sawai Man Singh II, and his wife, Maharani Gayatri Devi-attemptsto narrate the hitherto unknown history of his ancestors in the centuries prior to their move intoRajasthan, during which time they were known as the Kachaphaghatas of Gwalior and Narwar.
'This book is a must-read for all those interested in corporate governance, whether practitioners,academics, students or policymakers.'-Kiran KarnikOn the morning of 7 January 2009, India and the global IT community watched in horror as a letterwritten by the chairman of Satyam Computers, B. Ramalinga Raju, flashed on all news channels.The tech czar confessed to fixing the books for years together, audits notwithstanding. This led toa host of consequences-Satyam stock prices crashed, its large employee base was deeply affected,and most importantly, India's reputation as a premier IT service provider was sullied.However, the story does not end there. In fact, The Tech Phoenix: Satyam's 100-Day Turnaroundonly begins at this point. The government swiftly stepped in and nominated a board, with leadingfigures from various fields. T.N. Manoharan, one of these board members, narrates the events ofthe tumultuous 100 days immediately following Raju's letter, in what is the fastest turnaround incorporate history.This remarkable corporate rescue operation is an engrossing story that culminates in the selectionof an investor who infuses capital and takes control. It offers an insider's account of the detailedplanning and dedication that resurrected a fallen but storied company, and the lessons learnt in theprocess of protecting the interests of the stakeholders-employees, investors and customers-andredeeming India's global image.
HAPPINESS IS WITHIN, HAPPINESS IS IN THE MOMENT .This is neither a secret nor a revelation, so why do we keep chasing the idea of a happy tomorrowand the happiness of today escapes us?Every human being seeks pleasure just as they shun pain. Unfortunately, however, we all experience'The Triple Suffering'-pain of the body, misery of the mind and agony of the ego. Our socialconditioning has made us believe that happiness comes with success; hence, we spend our entire lifechasing achievement after achievement. But, are all successful people happy? No. On the contrary,all happy people are successful.AiR (Atman in Ravi) experienced happiness in abundance and discovered the three peaks ofhappiness-achievement, fulfilment and self-awakening-very early in life. He lives with eternalpeace, divine love and everlasting joy. In this book, he shares how every person can do the same and gives you a simple and easy-to-implement road map for conquering the three peaks.This book will help you accept a simple truth-that happiness is just a state of mind, and the momentyou are blissful and peaceful, you will be successful too.
When the red-headed orphan is mistakenly sent to the Cuthbert siblings who wanted a boy child,the adventure of Anne begins. As an innocent girl with a temper, it becomes difficult for her toadjust to the rural life of the Cuthberts. When she tries to fit in because 'it's a million times nicerto be Anne of Green Gables than Anne of nowhere in particular,' all three begin their simultaneousjourneys of evolution.A favourite classic meant for children, Anne of Green Gables is a story that stays with the readerbeyond temporal and spatial bounds. The author's vivid imagination and innocent chatter makesher character relatable. Delve into this book to witness the rollercoaster that Anne's life was.
What is known as Kolkata's food today has its backstory embedded in 250 years of political, socialand cultural history-a fascinating testimony of self-fashioned Bengali baboos, whose aspirationspushed the boundaries of Bengal's traditional gastronomy, resulting in a new food universe.From the private kitchens of an exiled king and the homes of a handful of upper-class Bengalis, howsome dishes became so popular is a thrilling story of taste, smell and savouring. To think that someof today's signature dishes such as dum biriyani, kebabs, fish chops, kabirajis, cutlets, kathi rolls andMughlai paratha were once exclusive to those who had access to the ingredients or for whom it wastheir 'home food', is perhaps overwhelming at some level.With influences of mostly two cooking styles-the English and the Mughlai-Awadhi, aided bycontributions of the Portuguese and a pre-existing food habit from the medieval times, Calcutta'sfoodscape underwent a sea change, impacting people's lives, food habits, food procurement and theways of social engagement. Calcutta on Your Plate touches upon this incredible journey of tastes,innovations, acceptance, indulgences and celebrations.
Superintendent of Police Naveen Mishra and his storyteller colleague Sub-Inspector Awasthi arecalled to investigate the death of a student at the Indian Engineering College, Lucknow. Little dothey expect their investigation to uncover a connection with a crime nexus in the heartland ofUttar Pradesh. As the plot thickens, Jayanti, who is a student at the college, and Raghav, an alumnusof the college and now successful author, find themselves entangled with the investigation. Theirreunion after three years is overshadowed by the mysterious death of Jayanti's father and linked tothe seemingly harmless professor at the college, Ansari.Follow Naveen and Awasthi as they navigate a corrupt system, enemy bullets and a racket basedout of Barabanki that can jeopardize the health of the entire nation.Anuj Tiwari's first crime thriller, this book captures the game of ambition, power and greed thatthreatens the ancient city of Parijat.
Stories in Champak are set in a unique forest, Champakvan. Champa is an evergreen fragrant tree and van means forest. Great adventure lies in every page, waiting to take children on a wild and exciting ride. Everyone in this forest treats the other with respect, kindness, sensitivity and most importantly-they value friendship. Meeku the Mouse: Cheeku the Rabbit's best friend, Meeku gets into trouble with other animals and has to be constantly bailed out. His stories are about friendship and him being short-sighted and miserly. He loves being the centre of attention and is a friend one always wants around. There is a little bit of Meeku in all of us to love and enjoy.
Joy and Ollie. Two souls from different worlds who don't speak each other's language. TheUniverse brings them together to embark on an unusual, unforgettable journey. Sometimestogether, sometimes apart.From living in London with a high-powered job and a lovely family, to losing everything andbecoming a handyman in a small Maasai village in Africa, Joy wades through happiness, grief, lossand despair; while Ollie swims in the slow lane of life.When truth, as they perceive it, begins to collapse around them, it exposes their brokenness, shatterstheir beliefs and reveals their worst fears. It leaves them completely devastated.As they unlearn falsehoods, they discover the truths of life. Helped by the wind, the sea and anindigenous tribal elder, Joy experiences the power of the universal energy that heals all. Ollie findsa friend and the real meaning of existence.When we open our hearts to love and trust, we begin to understand who we really are, our lifepurpose and our inter-connectedness with everything in the environment.
'I thought of running away with Kamla. When I mentioned it to her, her eyes lit up. She thoughtit would be great fun. Women in love can be more reckless than men! But I had read too manystories about runaway marriages ending in disaster, and I lacked the courage to go through withsuch an adventure. I must have known instinctively that it would not work. Where would we go,and how would we live? There would be no home to crawl back to, for either of us.'Seldom do we come across a person who leaves behind an impression on our very being. Call itbeing enamoured or moved, the memories we shared with them can catch us unawares even yearsdown the line. It is not for the world to decipher what bond we shared and nurtured with them, orhow real or surreal it was. This is our secret alone, meant to be kept close to the heart.In The Girl on the Train, we see tales of longing and lost bonds being traced again in Ruskin Bond'ssimplistic narration. With these stories, you might once again walk down the memory lane of allthose cherished moments gone by.
One wrong choice on the eve of her wedding has left Ananya married to one brother and in love withTHE OTHER...Ananya Saxena is the good girl who has always done the right thing. She is a dutiful wife, faithfuldaughter-in-law, fierce champion of the law. Except, in her heart was another phrase-reckless lover.An impossible choice for a good Indian girl. Duty had Ananya marry her best friend only to endup with a bitter, vengeful husband. Arvin Saxena is now a cripple, both physically and emotionally,after his wife's confession the day before they were to be married. So, Arvin's never-ending pain findsrelease only in hurting her. What he doesn't know is that her secret sin was loving Arnav Saxena.Arnav turned his back on all of them when she discarded him and married his younger brother.When he is forced to return, it sets Ananya on a collision course with fate and she chooses desireover duty to embark on an affair with Arnav. For a brief glorious time, they have it all. But soon,Ananya is faced with yet another life-changing decision when adultery, bankruptcy and a web oflies bring her to a crossroads. The dutiful wife or the defiant lover... who does she choose to be?And does she really even have a choice?
There are very few writers who write horror and write it well. Abhirup Dhar is one of them.'-Vikram Bhatt, Filmmaker'Abhirup Dhar is the most acclaimed name in Indian horror writing.'-Mid-Day'Dhar is the biggest Indian horror writer in the country and one of the most renowned authorswho keeps us holding our breath!'-Zee5The choicest and most spine-chilling haunted house cases of the Indian Paranormal Society arecurated and written in this once-in-a-blue-moon tribute to horror. Meet the dynamic team who havebeen living the rocking dream of Gaurav Tiwari, an inspiration for many and the founder of IndianParanormal Society established in 2009-the first of its kind! From haunted high-rise buildings wherecertain secrets lurk or a frightening doppelganger at home to terrifying places in small towns-thesetwelve stories will make you believe in the supernatural if you don't yet!The house you live in has seen more than you, even before it was probably made! Listen to whatit tells you... before it's too late!'There are very few writers who write horror and write it well. Abhirup Dhar is one of them.'-Vikram Bhatt, Filmmaker'Abhirup Dhar is the most acclaimed name in Indian horror writing.'-Mid-Day'Dhar is the biggest Indian horror writer in the country and one of the most renowned authorswho keeps us holding our breath!'-Zee5The choicest and most spine-chilling haunted house cases of the Indian Paranormal Society arecurated and written in this once-in-a-blue-moon tribute to horror. Meet the dynamic team who havebeen living the rocking dream of Gaurav Tiwari, an inspiration for many and the founder of IndianParanormal Society established in 2009-the first of its kind! From haunted high-rise buildings wherecertain secrets lurk or a frightening doppelganger at home to terrifying places in small towns-thesetwelve stories will make you believe in the supernatural if you don't yet!The house you live in has seen more than you, even before it was probably made! Listen to whatit tells you... before it's too late!
'Someone is stalking the streets of Sonagachi.'It's the 1870s, and Calcutta is bustling with commerce and colonialism. A sea of changes has beenushered in by the relatively new British Raj, which has led to migrants from all over India fillingup the city with their hopes and dreams.Amongst these struggling masses is a serial killer on the prowl. Corpses of sex-workers start turningup at ponds and in the by-lanes of Sonagachi, Calcutta's famed pleasure district, choked to deathand stripped of all their ornaments. Fear has gripped the city and the nascent police departmentseems to be chasing shadows.This is the story of Trinoyoni Debi: a sensuous seductress with a silver tongue and a love for all thingsshiny. But behind those eager eyes lurks a savagery that has made Trinoyoni the stuff of legends.How could such a breath-taking beauty be so terrifying? How many more will she kill before sheis satiated? And is there anyone who can stop her? Follow her life as she transforms from a childwidow to a famed courtesan and merciless murderer, becoming India's first-ever serial killer.
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