Personality (1917) contains six lectures delivered in America during Tagore's second visit there. The essays are a structured exposition of his thoughts on different subjects like 'Art', 'Reason for its Existence', 'Woman' and so on.
Inspired by the sacred number from the Hindu andBuddhist tradition, this book is a collection of 108blessings and passages that touch every facet of our human experience. Each blessing is unique, but together they work as an evolutionary bridge that will lead us to our higher self. When we bless someone with pure intent, the sacred within us becomes an alchemical force to transform and shape lives.The blessings in this book offer wisdom to awaken the sacred in you so you can heal, be healers and empower your path with joy, passion and purpose.Like 108 beads of the Japa Mala, each blessing ismeant to be held, heard and absorbed. Hold one for a day. After 108 days, begin again and when you are ready, pass the book on like a blessing.
The moaning war siren started to blow urgently, silencing the valley, setting hearts aflutter. Soon, chaos broke out and there was arush of feet in the lane twisted around their house Little Millie's skin broke out in gooseflesh.Against the backdrop of a politically turbulent Assam, a young girl named Millie is determined to make her voice heard. She spends her childhood in a rural set-up with seven sisters, three anxious matriarchs and a resigned father this is what her small world is all about.Born in a family of priests, she struggles with orthodoxy and convention and goes on to become a student leader something which only foreshadows the bigger role she is destined to play. A flawed horoscope delays her marriage, but hastens her emancipation. Her tryst with romance is overwhelming and sweeps her off feet, but Ethnic clashes, militant activities, violent elections see the countryside otherwise home to several tribal communities, lush tea gardens, exotic orchids, sundry birds, one-horned rhinos and much more.Whether Millie's voice is loud enough to make an impact in the Brahmaputra valley remains to be seen
From the bestselling author of Zero Percentile, Life is only fun while it is simple - and attempting to develop the biggest software company in the world can never be simple. This is the story of two friends, Priya, and Nitin, who has HIV and struggles to not fall in love; of Arjun and his brilliant but differently-abled daughter; San, who has two main loves, one a software product, and the other, a girl; and the best-friend duo, Motu and Pankaj. Motu and Pankaj start a small software company called NumeroSoft. Surrounded by friends like Nitin, Priya and Arjun, they never thought work was going to be difficult. A chance break takes them to America, the land of golden opportunities, giving rise to an overpowering desire to conquer the world, no matter the price. Unfortunately that price turns out to be friendship. A story of greed, love, friendship, murder and conspiracy, Zero Percentile 2.0 is the exciting sequel to the best-selling novel Zero Percentile.
Mountain of the Moon is the English translation of one of the finest Bengali adventure novels Chander Pahar written by Shri Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay in the 1930s. Set in 1909-10, this is the story of a young Bengali man, Shankar. His cravings for a life full of adventure and excitement brings him to the Dark Continent Africa. From a small village in Bengal to Uganda to Salisbury, his journey is a veritable roller-coaster which takes him through many intimidating forests, mountains and deserts. There are dangers at every step; many of which catch Shankar unawares. A ferocious volcanic eruption, a labyrinth of caves and savage man-eating lions Shankar is in for a life-altering experience, only if he manages to stay alive! Will Shankar survive unscathed? Would he ever be able to return to his home? Racy and thrilling, this African odyssey will virtually transport the reader to some of the most exciting and perilous locations of the continent.
All and Nothing is the story of five people: Tina, a talented artist, desperately in love with the successful Aditya, a man who cannot let go of his past, Kriya, a chic fashion designer, who carries hidden torments, Poorvi, a discontented socialite and feminist, the struggling copywriter, Manas and Upasna, a willing victim of domestic violence. At the instigation of Tina, they come together to share the story of their lives and embark on an emotional journey that will transform them forever.
The Bournvita Quiz Contest (BQC) has been an integral part of growing up for countless schoolchildren across the country. Hosted by Derek O'Brien since 1992, the show has moved on to the digital age from television and is available on an exclusive mobile app. Dynamic and contemporary, BQC now reaches out to every corner of India and the world.In BQC Quiz Book 2017, Quizmaster Derek O'Brien brings together brand new questions from the show. These questions are relevant, fun and informative and will delight every quiz enthusiast, old and young.
First day at work: Greenhorn B-school graduate enters corporate maze.Office Shocks is the quirky and humorous chronicle of a fresh and opinionated recruit trying to fathom his way through the baffling arena of the working world. Along the way he encounters a fickle-minded boss, flirtatious colleagues, an erudite family man with a secret life, all of whom unwittingly set the stage for a very bizarre first day at work.
Set largely in the Prime Minister's official residence, the Race Course Road complex, Race Course Road revolves around the aftermath of the assassination of a sitting Prime Minister and the battle for succession that ensues within his family, with the elder son and heir, Karan Pratap Singh, trying to fight off the challenge presented by his charismatic half-sister, Asha Devi.As the search for the murderer continues, sex scandals surface, revelations about dodgy arms deals rock India, and rival
Speak Up, Speak Out: My Favourite Elocution Pieces and How to Deliver Them A brilliant compilation of the best elocution pieces from the inimitable Derek OBrien. Are you stumped about what to speak at the upcoming elocutioncontest? Are you tired of surfing the Internet searching for apiece that is right for you? Are you wondering how you can speakmore confidently? Then this handy collection is just what youneed. In Speak Up, Speak Out you will find: Poetry, prose and speeches suitable for junior, middle andsenior school students An introduction to each piece by Derek, along with hisrecommendations on how best to deliver it Dereks tips on how to become an expert public speaker Classic and rare writings by masters such as Roald Dahl, VikramSeth, Ruskin Bond, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama,among many others. So, grab this book and let Derek OBrien take you into a world ofliterary masterpieces and you will discover that all you need to bea winner is to speak up, and speak it right! About Author: Derek OBrien Derek OBrien was born in Kolkata. He studied at St. XaviersCollegiate School, Kolkata, St. Columbas School, New Delhi, andScottish Church College, Kolkata. During his school and collegeyears, he participated in numerous public speaking competitionswhere he won multiple awards. Derek began his career as a sports journalist but soon shiftedto advertising and worked for a number of years as Creative Head ofOgilvy. However, his natural ability as a public speaker led Derekto focus all his energy and talent on his passion: quizzing. Today, Derek OBrien is Asias best-known quizmaster and CEO ofDerek OBrien and Associates Pvt. Ltd. Over the years, he haswritten more than forty reference and quiz books. He is currently a Member of Parliament, and also the Chief Whipof the Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha.
Stories of the trauma and betrayal faced by Kashmiris have been told, the events retraced andanalysis offered. And yet, one of the most long-standing disputes in India''s post-Independencehistory remains unsettled. If it were up to Lal Ded, a Sufi poet, she would offer the most difficultsolution so far-to look within. Kashmir As I See It, a personal journey interspersed with geopoliticalanalysis, is not only about the state but also about the voice that yearns to be home again.Ashok Dhar slowly and carefully uncovers multiple layers of the conflict to show that apart frombeing a territorial dispute, it is also about historicity, morality and leadership-aspects that havebeen neglected so far. He holds that looking merely at the legality of the state''s accession is likelooking at an iceberg; peace will not come if we have not examined what Kashmiriyat is.
In one sense, the history of Ayodhya is a microcosm of the history of the north Indian heartland. In another sense, it is a history of the evolution of Vaishnavism in the Hindu consciousness. In a third sense, it stands for the formation and propagation of an aggressive Hindu cultural and religious consciousness that can be traced all the way back to the advent of the East India Company as a military power in north India in the eighteenth century. Over the last two decades or so, a singular fixa
A teacher's son from the hinterlands of Punjab who dreamt of doing what Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor did on screen and expecting to own 'a flat and a Fiat' consequently, has emerged as one of the most loved icons of Hindi cinema.
Hansaji J. Yogendra, a charismatic personality, is the director of The Yoga Institute, the world's oldest organized yoga centre. She is the leading face of householder yoga and has transformed the lives of millions by conducting free counselling sessions as well as over one lakh theoretical and practical sessions of yoga till date. Being at the forefront of the yoga fraternity for over five decades, her significant contributions in areas like yoga education, research, experiential learning, standardization of yoga practices, upliftment of society, communication via television/digital medium as well as numerous books authored by her have been widely recognized. She has headed significant research projects, reports of which have been published in various forms. She also serves as yoga expert to many prestigious organizations and government committees and has bagged numerous awards and accolades. She has brought about key revolutionary changes in the field of yoga by spreading yoga education especially for women.
One of the most inflammatory writings of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, 'Annihilation of Caste'remains a strident indictment of the Indian society and its social stratification where the lowestsegment was treated as untouchable.A lecture that was never permitted to be given because of its incendiary nature, 'Annihilationof Caste' was self-published and immediately became the eye of a storm. Radically against theBrahmanical caste system and Hinduism, it argued for a society based on equal opportunitiesfor all.This volume posits Ambedkar's views on caste vis-à-vis Mahatma Gandhi's 'Harijans', andpresents the debate that the two luminaries engaged in. Read in this context, the book providesan overview of the problem of caste in India.
Designed for all ages and abilities, The 4-Week Memory Challenge is a simple guide that provides day-by-day training to supercharge your brain and improve your memory drastically and immediately! In just one month, you will discover how to unlock the phenomenal power of your memory and use it to its maximum potential! What's more, you will find that your memory is noticeably sharper and your mind is much more active. From fun rhymes and music to taking long memory journeys, this book is the perfect way to flex your mental muscles and train your brain!
Revolutionary, philosopher, litterateur, and seer, Sri Aurobindo remains one of the brightestminds India has ever had. This book captures the evolution of his thought through excerptsfrom his political articles and speeches, essays, talks with and letters to disciples, and publicmessages-presented chronologically. It includes his views on Jawaharlal Nehru and SubhasChandra Bose; his doubts about Gandhi's method to attain freedom and insistence on Ahimsa;and his very distinctive contribution to the nascent Nationalist Movement. Both propheticof the challenges to come India's way post-Independence, and persuaded of her potential toovercome them, Sri Aurobindo's vision of a new India melds the spiritual with the political.More than sixty years after his passing, Sri Aurobindo's penetrating insights on issues suchas building on India's cultural and spiritual foundations, a national agenda for education,Hindu-Muslim coexistence and the need to distinguish reason from a blind imitation of theWest, continue to resonate.
Published in 1903, As a Man Thinketh is considered among the world's greatest self-help books. The book is a powerful reminder that all one achieves or ceases to get is due to his thought process, as thoughts alone are most powerful. Thoughts are the key to unlocking the fulfilments in life that one wants or desires.The book was also described by Allen as 'A book that will help you to help yourself', 'A pocket companion for thoughtful people', and 'A book on the power and right application of thought'.
50 Greatest Short Stories for Children is an anthology of what children have heard and read over the ages. Here comes a selection of the best fairytales, stories about creatures big and small, spells and enchantments, giants, witches, royal adventures and everything that makes a child's world magical.With numerous authors penning children's books, the classics seem to be getting lost and that enchanted world is receding to give place to more contemporary settings. This book brings back the much-loved tales through generations to enthral children once more. This book is the ideal gift from a parent to a child to revive the reading habit.Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm, Aesop's Fables and folktales from other shores bring together a delightful bouquet to young minds.
Parenting in the Age of Facebook acknowledges the all-pervasive influence of the World Wide Web on the lives of children, and the quandaries parents find themselves in as a result. How much ''net-time'' is enough? Are children safe on social media pages? What are the online dangers kids could encounter and how do parents counter these threats? By encouraging practical, proactive strategies-those that model the mindful use of technology, help nurture connections, and support children through healthy Internet-browsing techniques-this book encourages positive parenting in the age of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Synonyms (Little Red Book) is a handy educational tool for students and teachers that provides a varied set of synonyms for each word in the English language.This book can be extremely useful in improving your vocabulary and cultivating a better writing language. It helps you avoid repetition of basic and common words while introducing you to new substitutes that can be useful in the right context. English is a language that is rapidly growing with the introduction of new words each year. This book allows you to keep a track of the changes while also allowing individuals to express themselves better.Synonyms (Little Red Book) is an ideal book for individuals looking to build on their language and speaking skills. There are many alternatives to framing even a basic sentence and this book allows you to explore those options while simultaneously helping you to develop your own language as well. It was published by Rupa Publications India in 2012 and is available in paperback.Key Features:This is a handy manual for students, teachers, writers, or any other individuals interested in building their vocabulary.
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