In this timely and incisive book, Stephen Groff explores the intricate challenges facing political leaders in developed nations as they confront the global climate crisis. Through a deep analysis of media influence, political agendas, and societal priorities, the book uncovers the barriers that often stall meaningful climate action and slow the momentum toward real change.
Groff expertly examines how public trust, media narratives, and entrenched political structures shape policy decisions. An essential read for policymakers, environmental advocates, and citizens alike, The Turbulent Waters of Climate Action is both a call to action and a roadmap for creating more effective climate governance.
The Moving of Mountains tells the inspiring story of how a small group of visionaries transformed Agastya into one of the world’s most respected educational foundations. Through a hands-on, innovative approach to science education, Agastya has sparked curiosity, nurtured creativity, and empowered thousands of children across India and beyond. From its humble beginnings to global recognition, this book highlights Agastya’s resilience, scalable solutions, and pioneering methods that are shaping the future of education. A must-read for educators, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs, it offers both a compelling case study and a practical guide for implementing impactful educational innovations.
This book decodes the mindsets, attitudes and behaviours of generation Z. Highlighting some of the most compelling aspects of their lives, it helps readers understand the opportunities and challenges faced by the generation in a world impacted by digital technology. Provocative and incisive, The Life of Z offers unique insights to help nurture an extraordinary generation of achievers and change makers. It is a must-read for business leaders, teachers, counsellors, parents and everyone who manages generation Z.
Uttara Rao, Janaki Paranjape, Arvind Shah, K. Subba Rao and Sumitra Iyer first cross each other’s paths at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in 1999. Coming from vividly different backgrounds, the five soon became friends. As they navigate relationships, careers and life, they vow to come back to the campus twenty-five years later. A story of hardships, perseverance, success and disappointment, the book examines the lives of five friends as they look back and reminisce on how life turned out. Life has indeed come to a full circle for them. Inspirational and poignant, The Circle of Life is a moving story of five friends as they deal with life’s great expectations.
Scaling Mount UPSC portrays inspiring stories of IAS officers who conquered the world’s most challenging competitive exam through their dogged pursuit, despite multiple odds against them. From a blind girl in Sikkim and a government clerk from Kerala to a boy from a remote Kashmiri village and an IIT graduate from Rajasthan—the book captures seven unique stories of highly determined young men and women who scaled the formidable ‘Mount UPSC’. This book also summarizes the strategies and success mantras that guided these extraordinary individuals to triumph, offering invaluable insights for civil service aspirants. It is a testament to grit, dedication and the power of dreams. Whether it is the civil services or any ambitious goal, these tales of resilience and perseverance will inspire and empower readers to chase their dreams.
To save the world from cosmic annihilation, Lord Vishnu takes on his second avatar, that of the Kurma, or the tortoise. The Kurma Purana is one of the eighteen classic Hindu texts known collectively as the Puranas. The origins of the Kurma Purana can be traced back to 600 to 900 CE, and we encounter Indradyumna, Varaha, Devi, Vyasa, and the divine presence of Shiva in this text as we delve into the deep and nuanced tale of one of the greatest Hindu legends.
The seventh book in the Purana series, this translation of the Kurma Purana by Bibek Debroy is an attempt to bring to readers, the rich and layered history of our myths and classics.
Previous books in the series include the Bhagavata Purana, Brahma Purana, Markandeya Purana, Brahmanda Purana, Vishnu Purana and the Shiva Purana.
Discover the profound contributions of Fali S. Nariman, a towering figure in Indian jurisprudence, through this authoritative anthology that encapsulates his lifelong dedication to law and justice. Beyond the Courtroom presents a meticulously curated selection of his most influential speeches, groundbreaking articles, and illuminating lectures, showcasing the vast breadth and depth of his legal and constitutional expertise.
This collection spans the entirety of Nariman’s distinguished career, offering incisive analyses of national issues, legal reforms, and critical reflections on arbitration, judiciary, and constitutional law. Each section highlights a unique facet of Nariman’s intellectual rigour and legal acumen, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his perspectives on justice, governance, and the rule of law.
With contributions that have shaped legal discourse and inspired countless professionals, this volume is an essential resource for legal scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the foundational principles of law, justice, and constitutional governance. Beyond the Courtroom stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of India’s most esteemed legal minds.
Three bodies found in Kullu,
shot and burnt to a crisp.
Two promising clues.
A missing nurse at the centre of this mystery.
Is she a clear suspect . . . or is there more than meets the eye?
Coming off a fresh suspension, IPS Simone Singh is thrown head first into a bizarre case of serial murders—a killer who is targeting doctors at the Regional Hospital in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. She soon realizes that solving this case is not going to be as easy as she thought, as lying doctors, missing evidence and contradictory eyewitnesses work hard to muddle her case.
Nurse Aadya is on the run. She is running from what she once believed was her salvation, all to protect her baby. Everywhere she turns, she is surrounded by enemies, and Aadya finds herself entrapped in a noose that steadily grows tighter around her neck. It’s only a matter of time before Simone Singh catches up with her.
Can Aadya prove her innocence in time? More importantly, can Simone catch the killer before someone else dies?
In 1831, the editor of the India Gazette wrote a report about a group he called the ‘Radicals’, ‘Ultra-Reformers’ or ‘the Ultras’, who were responsible for an unprecedented upheaval in social, religious and political thinking centred in Calcutta. Later named ‘Young Bengal’, these students of Henry Derozio at the Hindu College had embarked upon a collision course with orthodoxy and authority, generating scandal and sensation in equal measure.
Focusing on their activities twelve years later in 1843, this book examines their achievements in a radical reassessment of their contribution. That year saw Young Bengal argue for the rights of the peasant, campaign against corruption in the police and judiciary, bring a legal case against a British magistrate for the mistreatment of labourers, and continue their fight against racial, gender and caste discrimination in society. It also marked their formation of the first Indian political party.
India’s First Radicals seeks to rethink the activities of Young Bengal, whose pioneering contributions to public discourse and the changes they wrought were among the earliest shifts to define modern India as we now know it.
आपका शरीर अतुलनीय है, लेकिन यह आपको बर्बाद करने में भी सक्षम है। असल में एक इंसान बहुत सारे परीक्षणों और त्रुटियों का परिणाम है। इसी के साथ रहते हुए, आपको बेहतर तरीके से जीना सीखना है। इस काम के लिए यह किताब उपयोगी साबित होगी। इस किताब में वे सारी बातें हैं, जो जन्म के साथ ही क्षय शुरू हो जाने वाले शरीर की इस क्षय प्रक्रिया को धीमा करती हैं। ज़ाहिर है, आपको ये सारी बातें जाननी चाहिए। इस किताब के ज़रिए :
• आप अपने अस्तित्व के शानदार पहलुओं का आनंद उठा सकेंगे।
• आप अपने दिमाग की उलझन को ख़त्म कर उसकी क्षमता को बढ़ा सकेंगे।
• आप अपनी साँसों से अपने स्वास्थ्य की दशा-दिशा पता लगा सकेंगे।
• आप अपनी आँखों को वह सम्मान देना शुरू कर देंगे, जिसकी वे हकदार हैं।
इस किताब में बताया गया है कि आप अपने सभी अंगों के बीच कैसे संतुलन और सामंजस्य बना कर रख सकते हैं, ताकि एक बेहतर, लंबे, स्वस्थ जीवन का आनंद ले सकें।
