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Baali and Sugreeva of the Vana Nara tribe were orphan brothers who were born in abject poverty and grew up as slaves like most of their fellow tribesmen. They were often mocked as the vanaras, the monkey men. Sandwiched between the never-ending war between the Deva tribes in the north and the Asura tribes in the south, the Vana Naras seemed to have lost all hope. But Baali was determined not to die a slave. Aided by his beloved brother, Sugreeva, Baali built a country for his people.

This book analyses why Hindutva as an ideology is no longer anathema and what brought about this change. Why did a country that was ruled for decades by people espousing Nehruvian secularism suddenly began to align with the ‘communal politics’ of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)? The book is the story of this transformation.

A practical, common-sense guide that will lead you from ancient wisdom to modern-day thinking, You Can Win will help you to establish new goals, develop a renewed sense of purpose and generate fresh and exciting ideas about yourself and your future. Shiv Khera guarantees, as the title suggests, a lifetime of success. The audiobook enables you to translate positive thinking into attitude, ambition and action, all of which combine to give you the winning edge.

Soon to be a major motion picture by Vishal Bhardwaj, this double bill of pacey thrillers highlighting the exploits of India's intelligence agency will have your pulse racing. In The Zero-Cost Mission, India's relations with Bangladesh are undermined by the activities of the Jamaat-e-Islami, whose camps and facilities are being used to help Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence. The Wily Agent details the pitfalls of gathering intelligence in a foreign country, a delicate and complex business. A good source, however, can make the risks worthwhile.

There are places where the past lingers, making shapes in the moonlight and blowing in the curtains even as the air goes suddenly still. K. Hari Kumar, best-selling author of spine-chilling horror fiction, brings you the terrifying tales of some of India's most haunted places - including Bhangarh Fort, Malabar Hill's Tower of Silence and Jammu and Kashmir's notorious Khooni Nala. Whether you listen to them at night or in daylight, these stories will remain with you long after you've heard the last minute.

This book was a result of the author's anguish and refusal to tolerate injustice, corruption and oppression any further. It is his call to his countrymen to stand up and fight for principles and help in reforming society.

While it is often said that a person with a negative attitude cannot be helped, it is also true that a person with a positive attitude cannot be stopped. Life is an obstacle course in which we can often become our own biggest obstacle, but a positive attitude can be transformational. In one sense, this book is a road map for a life journey in achieving more. It offers direction and can help you make positive decisions in a noisy and cluttered environment.

Behind the razzle-dazzle of luxe, there is another life, filled with lust, hatred, jealousy and anger. A life very deprived, very starved. A life of horrors. A life of flesh and blood. But yes, a life to die for, or rather kill! Luxury remains a silent witness to that darkness. Dark Luxe is not about dreams; it is about nightmares. It is about those realities that safely hide behind the veil of luxe. These 13 tales of fiction from the darkest bottomless pits of hell, these firsthand stories of horror, are the stuff luxury is made of, straight from the heart, leaving a trail of blood....

Right Behind You is a collection of 13 horror stories of different genres. The thing that connects these stories is the emotion of our inner fears that resides in all of us. We might mask these fears, we might even deny them, but they emerge when least expected, and then they begin to encroach upon every aspect of our lives. In this collection of assorted horror stories, you will find noir horror, urban myths, fantasies, campfire tales, stories of phobias, gore, and even a story that takes place entirely on chat.

Inspector Ashish Bharadwaj is arrogant and hot-tempered, but he’s usually right about things. His brother, Manav, is quiet and intuitive. He is also brilliant at solving cases. When Shravya Chandra, wife of Arun Chandra the film star, goes missing—Ashish and Manav have their own hunches. Ashish is out to prove Arun Chandra’s guilt. But Manav wants to know more about Shravya’s old friend, Anchal, because he’s certain that she is hiding something big. They both can’t be right, of course.

Three Nobel Prize winners. Two Bharat Ratnas. Three Knights of the British Empire. A Pulitzer Prize winner. A two-time Best of the Bookers winner. An Abel Prize winner. A Pritzker Prize winner. A Fields Medallist. Two Fukuoka Prize winners. A Turner Prize winner. Two Praemium Imperiale recipients. A double Academy Award winner. Many Padma Vibhushans and Padma Bhushans. But that is not why these people are really here. They are here because they, as Indians and people of Indian origin, have had extraordinary achievements and have inspired a generation of Indians.

Ringo has just turned 10 and is very excited to go on a trekking expedition organized by Bharat Scouts and Guides. During the expedition in Joshimath, Ringo befriends a Yogi, who tells him inspiring adventurous stories. Soon after, a catastrophic cloudburst causes devastating floods and landslides in the entire Uttarakhand. The only hope for the boys to return home is to seek help from a nearby army base camp.

A definitive, analytical and meticulous account of the present state of the nation - from a constitutional perspective - by one of India’s most respected legal luminaries. An ardent defender of the Constitution of India, Fali Nariman has today attained the status of an outstanding lawyer who strongly believes in the rule of the law and stands by his convictions. In this timely volume, the author highlights crucial issues that the legislature, the executive, judiciary, the bar and the common people have to deal with virtually on a day-to-day basis.

Neil and Gauri have made it big and are enjoying life with their doting daughter, Neilakshi. Holidaying in Cuba, little do they know that the selfie they send back to their daughter in India will be their last, as they are attacked by mysterious men. They cannot be traced, and there are rumours of murder. The governments of both the nations jointly investigate and try to find them at war footing level. Their friends wonder why someone is hell-bent on breaking the lovers apart, this time forever. Who it could be - Rachel, Neil's hostile lover? Or Arya, his college girlfriend?

In this explosive book, Suraj Yengde, a first-generation Dalit scholar educated across continents, challenges deep-seated beliefs about caste and unpacks its many layers. He describes his gut-wrenching experiences of growing up in a Dalit basti, the multiple humiliations suffered by Dalits on a daily basis, and their incredible resilience enabled by love and humour. As he brings to light the immovable glass ceiling that exists for Dalits even in politics, bureaucracy, and judiciary, Yengde provides an unflinchingly honest account of divisions within the Dalit community itself.

This is an English summary of the book 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things', written by Ben Horowitz. In the book, the author shares invaluable insights and experiences as a successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur. He tackles topics such as leadership, decision-making, and navigating difficult situations in the business world. The book offers practical advice and real-world examples that resonate with aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned executives alike.

This is an English summary of the book, 'Four Thousand Weeks', written by Oliver Burkeman. A book that looks at time and life management with a brand-new perspective, Four Thousand Weeks is for anyone who is always short on time and overwhelmed with an ever-overflowing to-do list. It is also for people who want some honest advice that actually works on what to do with time to make the most of life, without all the frills.

This is an English summary of the book 'The Body Keeps The Score', written by Bessel van der Kolk. In this compelling book, the author Bessel van der Kolk delves into the profound subject of trauma, discussing how our bodies retain the impact of traumatic experiences, the role of the brain in processing trauma, and the healing power of the body.

This is an English summary of the book 'Cosmos', by Carl Sagan. Based on the hugely popular television series, 'Cosmos' that has ignited the passion of millions who yearned to explore the vast expanse of our universe, and is one of Carl Sagan's most iconic works. Through poetic language, Sagan captures our imagination, helping us understand the enormous scale of the universe, alongside gaining an appreciation for the great thinkers who propelled humanity to the stars.

This is an English summary of the book 'The ONE Thing', by Gary W Keller and Jay Papasan. The One Thing is a self-help book that teaches readers how to focus on the most important task in order to achieve extraordinary results. Its key message is that by focusing on the 'one thing' that will have the biggest impact on your goals, you can achieve more with less effort. If you're looking for a book to help you simplify your life and achieve your goals, then The One Thing is a great choice.