This is the third volume in the series of books on India’s finance ministers, which capture the story of India’s economic policies through the lens of the Union government’s budget initiatives since 1947.
The first volume covered the period of thirty years from India’s Independence to the end of the Emergency in 1977. The second volume covered the twenty-one years from the formation of the first non-Congress government in India in 1977 to 1998, when the short tenure of the coalition government led by United Front ended. The present volume covers a period of sixteen years that saw just four finance ministers present Union budgets and steer their respective government’s economic policies through them.
A fascinating account of economic policymaking, the book analyses the role of India’s finance ministers in the management of the Indian economy during the era of coalition politics. It also highlights the significant difference these ministers made to the policy evolution of the government and, thus, left an indelible mark on the psyche of Indian citizens. It attempts to measure the impact of their decisions not only on India’s economic system but also on its political system, and to what extent their decisions were influenced by their socio-economic backgrounds. Foregrounded in rigorous research and full of interesting anecdotes, the book is the first in-depth account of the crucial role the finance minister plays in the functioning of India’s economy.
A riveting collection of memoirs, essays and random musings, The Master of Unfinished Things showcases the voice of Hindi literary maestro Geet Chaturvedi, brought to life in English by Anita Gopalan.
Through these heartfelt memoirs, Geet explores his relationship with books, writers, cricket and nature, much of it rooted in Mumbai, the city of his heart. Thoughtful essays grapple with questions about writing, identity and memory, blending introspection, myths and anecdotes. Diary entries, short prose and poetry offer deeply contemplative, standalone moments—each one a complete story in itself. Interestingly, the final essay is a meditation on the art and inevitability of incompleteness. This beautifully crafted turn lends the book a paradoxically perfect conclusion and leaves us fulfilled amidst unfinished endings
Transform your perception of time and learn to truly live in the present with this practical guide from Himalayan monk and spiritual leader Ishan Shivanand.
Ishan Shivanand was born into an ancient lineage of yogis spanning twenty-one generations, and he spent the first twenty years of his life in a Himalayan monastery. Grounded in the traditions of yoga, meditation, martial arts, storytelling, and herbal medicine, he developed the Yoga of Immortals (YOI) protocol, which is designed to help followers combat stress, anxiety, depression, and create healthy individuals and healthy communities. The Practice of Immortality shares these lessons and practices.
In a world suffering the effects of anxiety, fear, competitiveness, and anger, Ishan encourages us to take a step back. Structured as a thoughtful narrative with practices based in the true intentions and meaning of yoga, The Practice of Immortality will help you achieve that which you never thought possible.
Rooted in the principles of meditation and mindfulness, The Practice of Immortality offers proven, effective lessons in becoming immortal, informed by the transformative journey that inspired Ishan to share the wisdom of his lineage with the world.
In Indian languages from Sanskrit to Marathi, yoga has an enormous range of meanings, though most often it refers to philosophy or methods to control the mind and body. This book argues for a wider understanding, demonstrating that yoga has long expressed political thought and practice. The political idea of yoga names the tools of kings, poets, warriors, and revolutionaries. It encodes stratagems for going into battle and for the demands of governance. This idea suggests routes to self-rule even when faced with implacable obstacles, and it defines righteous action amid the grime and grief of politics and war.
Sunila S. Kalé and Christian Lee Novetzke chart a new genealogy of yoga, beginning with uses of the term in the Ṛg Veda, the Mahābhārata, the Bhagavad Gītā, and the Arthaśāstra. In the world of these texts, yoga names everything from war and battle strategy to good governance, espionage, taxation, and welfare. Kalé and Novetzke follow this trail into the modern period, examining the writings and speeches of thinkers such as Gandhi, Tilak, Aurobindo, and Ambedkar as well as the extraordinary story of the Princely State of Aundh, whose ruler saw the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) as a tool for sovereignty. Offering a novel interpretation of yoga that embraces its long-standing political conceptualization, this book sheds light on South Asian political thought and history from its earliest texts to the present day.
Awaken your intuition, trust your vibes, and create your best life with this revised and updated edition of the self-help classic by spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette.
If you want an easier, more energetically uplifting, and satisfying way of life-it all comes down to trusting your vibes.
Originally published in 2004, best-selling author, speaker, and spiritual teacher Sonia Choquette has updated the book to share new stories and tools used by those who learned to tap in to their intuition and positively change their lives.
Your intuition supports your creativity, helps heal your emotional wounds, and calms your anxious and uncertain heart. It brings you peace of mind and shows you how to live in a higher, more harmonious way. To fully enjoy your life and to access the innate sense of security, confidence, and courage you deserve, trust your vibes.
“Trust your vibes and read this book! The straightforward, practical advice will show you how to use your most valuable asset-your sixth sense.”
– Cheryl Richardson, the New York Times best-selling author of The Art of Extreme Self-Care
Now in paperback, Soul Healer Susan Grau shares her near-death experience, deeply personal struggles, and stories of the thousands she’s helped as an evidential medium to offer profound insights into your soul’s journey, healing from grief, and the afterlife.
In this compassionate, insightful guide into the often-misunderstood realm of the spirit world, you will gain a deeper understanding of the afterlife and tools for connecting with angels, spirit guides, and souls on the other side.
Susan Grau shares her spiritual journey—including her decades of experiences as a Soul Healer and certified counselor, struggles with loss, and personal trauma—as an inspirational roadmap for those seeking enlightenment and healing. You will be captivated by the stories of some of the thousands of clients she has helped over the years as an evidential medium, each one containing a lesson for your soul.
Whether you’re grappling with the loss of a loved one, seeking answers to life’s mysteries, interested in near-death experiences, or looking to deepen your spiritual awareness, Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons provides the clarity, wisdom, and solace needed for your journey.
Powerful transformational practices, including the Law of Assumption, from Abdullah, the mysterious Black Ethiopian rabbi who was the mentor to New Thought icon Neville Goddard.
In From Imagination to Reality, Abiola Abrams reveals the hidden teachings of Abdullah, a mystic and sage from the 1930s whose influence on spiritual teachers such as Neville Goddard and Joseph Murphy underscores the profound impact of his insight. Abdullah’s teachings have long been linked to Neville Goddard’s creation of the Law of Assumption.
Abdullah’s spiritual laws provide the foundation of conscious creation; and the manifesting processes, revelations,and exercises provided in these pages will become your tools for harnessing the energy of your intentions while guiding you toward deeper self-awareness and alignment with your desires.
Get ready to step into your fullest potential and manifest a life beyond your wildest dreams as you learn to purposefully shape your reality.
Let world-renowned Feng Shui Master Marie Diamond show you how to activate the secret manifesting power of your home and welcome more abundance into your life.
Manifestation techniques have exploded in popularity in recent years, but what many people don’t realise is that there is a missing key you can use to do a lot of the manifestation work for you – your home.
Your home is a vision board that tells the Universe exactly what you want to attract in your life. The images you hang on the walls, the colors you choose, the items you display, the way your furniture is arranged – all of these choices send out very clear messages to the Universe and have the power to supercharge or sabotage your goals.
With over 30 years of manifesting incredible results for her clients, world-renowned Feng Shui Master Marie Diamond has created a life-changing energy system that works for everyone who uses it. This easy-to-follow method unlocks the missing key to manifestation so that you can create massive energy shifts in your life. Whether you’re looking to enhance your career, finances, relationships, or health, Marie’s simple and effective tools will show you how to finally live the life you’ve always dreamt about.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
Fully updated and expanded, this is the ultimate guide to staying healthy, active and mobile and avoiding painkillers for the over-fifties. Avoid painkillers, prevent surgery and get back to doing the things you love!
THRIVING BEYOND FIFTY is the word-of-mouth bestseller from physiotherapist and over-fifties health specialist Will Harlow, who has helped millions via the videos on his popular YouTube channel.
If you’ve been told your problems are ‘just a part of getting old’ or you’re worried about becoming reliant on medication and missing out on the things you enjoy, this book is for you. Life expectancy rises every year, yet many of us experience health and mobility issues that impact our quality of life. Despite what your doctor may have told you, many of these problems aren’t just ‘due to your age’ and can be remedied – providing you know how. Will Harlow reveals the secrets to remaining fit, healthy, active and mobile in your fifties… and beyond! You’ll discover:
• The back pain golden rule
• The tiny muscle responsible for a lot of back trouble
• One incredible exercise for lifelong shoulder health
• Why the pain on the side of your hip is probably not arthritis
• The truth about glucosamine and collagen supplements
• What to do when knee pain affects your walking
• How to lose weight – even when you can’t exercise
• 12 tips to fix your walking
Armed with the natural strategies outlined in this book, you’ll have a great chance at living a long, healthy and comfortable life. Because it isn’t ‘all downhill’ after fifty – life is only just beginning!
In an age where technologies such as AI threaten to supplant human intelligence, an award-winning scientist offers a radical new view of our innate human technology and what we’re truly capable of.
There are rare moments in time when we make choices that irreversibly change the world, and our lives, forever. Today is one of those moments.
Scientists, engineers and philosophers alike warn us that without a radical shift in our thinking, we are on track to be the last generation of pure humans that the world will know. Within a single generation we will devolve into a hybrid species of synthetic bodies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and computer chips that limit our ability to think, to love, and to adapt to the conditions of the emerging world in a healthy way. In doing so we will also lose our capacity for emotion, empathy, intimacy, and forgiveness—the very qualities that we value and cherish in our humanness.
The question that we face is simple: Do we love ourselves enough to preserve the gift of our humanness? Our answer is based upon the way we’ve been taught to think of ourselves.
This book is a compelling journey of self-discovery that will catapult you beyond conventional thinking when it comes to your origins, your limits and, most importantly, the abilities that have been hidden from you for centuries, and the extraordinary potential that awaits as you embrace them.
