Today, mobile connections are so readily accessible that it is perhaps easy to forget the time when only the elite had access to a phone provided by the sole operator: the Government of India. It all changed in the early 1990s as liberalisation stirred the Indian economy out of its decades of complacency.
The Telecom Wars begins its narration from those times, traversing the uncertain early years of the mobile phone industry. It is a vivid portrait of the fierce competition as Tata, Birla, Reliance, and Bharti bid to capture the lion’s share of India’s billion voices. As they did, India’s institutions to regulate and manage the sector also evolved—the ministry separated from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), and state-run operators MTNL and BSNL also joined the fray. Policy makers, entrepreneurs, and bureaucrats worked tirelessly to change India’s cellular topography.
Fast-paced and expertly written, veteran financial journalist Deepali Gupta’s account is both a comprehensive history and a work of great business insight.
Nattukotai Chettiars were the most prominent business community from Tamil region and this book captures their spirit of enterprise that led many of them to seek their fortunes overseas. It’s a story that connects South India, Burma, and South-East Asia across the Bay of Bengal and equally one that spans the British imperial era and that of the modern nation state.
For students of history, business, and for modern entrepreneurs, the book has valuable lessons on the importance of diversifying into promising investment opportunities and gauging the economic winds of change.
This book explores ten traditions of folk music that have long preserved some of the many voices and diverse cultures across India. From the evocative ballads of Kashmir to the soulful rhythms of Bengal, each tradition is shaped by the region where it originated and the challenges and joys of the singers. These traditions are:
The Bidesia of Bihar
The Gathas and Kathas of Rajasthan
The Ladishah Ballads of Kashmir
The Nizami Qawwali of Dilli
The Pandavani of Chhattisgarh
The Kabir Vaani of Kutch
The Janapadas of Karnataka
The Lavani of Maharashtra
The Li of the Chakhesang Nagas
The Bhatiyali of Bengal Mamta Nainy explores the origins of these musical forms, and their evolution in the face of modernity, highlighting their power as a means of collective expression.
In the electric haze of college life, three friends are bound by laughter, late-night talks and unspoken promises. But when two of them cross the line from friendship into love, everything changes. Betrayal shatters their world, leaving one friend to pick up the pieces while navigating her own complicated feelings. As friendships fracture and love grows tangled, hearts are broken, and choices become irreversible. Caught between the ache of lost friendship and the bittersweet pull of love, Dev must decide if he’s willing to risk everything—again.
Long, long ago, the vast Indian subcontinent was alive with powerful kingdoms and adventurous maharajas. They expanded with fervour and ruled with aplomb. They lived extravagant lives yet protected their turfs. They introduced reforms and uplifted their people. And despite their many quirks, they laid the foundation for the progress and development of modern India.
- How did the Travancore maharajas promote education?
- When did the Mysore maharajas begin celebrating Dasara with such pomp?
- How unique was the Junagadh nawab’s love for his dogs?
Discover the answers to these questions and more in this gorgeously illustrated book that chronicles twenty-five such exciting Indian kingdoms—from their origin to when they became princely states under the British to finally merging with the Indian Union at the time of Independence and becoming the backbone of a brand-new nation.
बच्चों की सबसे प्रिय पत्रिकाओं में से एक है, जो मनोरंजन और शिक्षा का अनोखा संगम प्रस्तुत करती है। इसमें जानवरों पर आधारित रोचक कहानियाँ, मजेदार गतिविधियाँ और ज्ञानवर्धक लेख शामिल होते हैं। चंपक बच्चों की रचनात्मकता को बढ़ावा देता है और उनकी सोचने-समझने की क्षमता को विकसित करता है। यह पत्रिका हर आयु के बच्चों के लिए आदर्श है, जो उन्हें आनंद और शिक्षा दोनों प्रदान करती है।
बच्चों की सबसे प्रिय पत्रिकाओं में से एक है, जो मनोरंजन और शिक्षा का अनोखा संगम प्रस्तुत करती है। इसमें जानवरों पर आधारित रोचक कहानियाँ, मजेदार गतिविधियाँ और ज्ञानवर्धक लेख शामिल होते हैं। चंपक बच्चों की रचनात्मकता को बढ़ावा देता है और उनकी सोचने-समझने की क्षमता को विकसित करता है। यह पत्रिका हर आयु के बच्चों के लिए आदर्श है, जो उन्हें आनंद और शिक्षा दोनों प्रदान करती है।
As a province hailed by the British as the ‘sword arm of India’, masculinity remained a key pillar of Punjabi identity in colonial times. Observers largely looked at Punjab’s women through this blurred lens and women-centric narratives are largely missing in the available literature from colonial Punjab. Women featured as daughters of sardars, as wives of kings, mothers of statesmen and widows of emperors, their personality revolving around the men whose honour and pride they were upholding.
The Lost Heer seeks to go beyond these male-centric narratives and shed light on the struggles, resilience, and contributions of women in colonial Punjab. By excavating material from archives, oral narratives and accounts of women in regional literature, this work seeks to put women at the centre of its account.
From figures like Aas Kaur, Mai Fatto and Bibi Sahib Kaur in the early colonial period to latter-day figures like Manmohini Zutshi and Raghbir Kaur to completely forgotten figures like Dr. Premdevi (probably the first qualified lady doctor of Punjab) and Khadija Begum Ferozeuddin (the ‘first Punjabi lady MA’), this work enriches our knowledge of the history of Punjab by choosing to focus on a section of society who have not received their due.
The more I give you,
the emptier I feel.
I think I’ll be okay again
when I ask you to leave.
Dear reader,
I wrote this book for the ones who feel everything too deeply. The rare souls who still listen to their hearts and believe in love. The ones who don’t hurt others just because they’re in pain. The ones who wear their hearts on their sleeves and carry kindness within. The ones who overthink, over-invest in people and over-love, always.
This book is an ocean full of feelings, so if at any point, you feel like you’re drowning, take a moment to remind yourself that it’s a privilege to feel emotions as intensely as you do. Some people are so disconnected from their hearts that they don’t allow themselves to feel anything at all.
That being said, I wish you a happy reading. This book will make you cry.
Love,
Rithvik
Stop Overthinking: 23 Techniques to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Spirals, Declutter Your Mind, and Focus on the Present by Nick Trenton is your ultimate guide to breaking free from the endless cycle of overthinking and reclaiming your peace of mind.
Do you find yourself caught in a whirlwind of anxious thoughts, constantly replaying scenarios and worrying about the future? This book offers practical, science-backed strategies to help you quiet your mind, overcome self-doubt, and focus on what truly matters.
Through 23 powerful techniques, Nick Trenton provides actionable steps to:
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Perfect for readers of self-help, mindfulness, and personal growth books.
