Present-day political discourse swings between two contrary positions on the issue of Muslims. Hindutva politics categorizes Muslims as a monolithic religious group to substantiate Hindu homogeneity. The liberals, on the other hand, claim to protect Muslims as a religious minority to defend Indian democracy (if not secularism!). In both cases, Muslim identity is envisioned as a one-dimensional phenomenon.
A Brief History of the Present attempts to go beyond the obvious to rethink the role of minorities, specifically Muslims, in the ‘New India’ that has revealed itself since 2014. By diving deep into the complexities of Muslim identity and its role in everyday life while at the same time viewing the Muslim communities through a historical lens, the author attempts to provide a far more accurate picture of Indian Muslims than what is perceived currently.
Through the author’s interpretation of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative sources and his long experience as an observer of the Indian political scenario for more than three decades, the book presents a deeply considered view of a burning question: the current status of Muslims in India.
कहते हैं, प्रेम की परिभाषा सबकी अपनी-अपनी होती है और उसे गढ़ने में हरेक को अपने मनोभावों की माटी ही लगानी होती है। भाव से भाव बंधते जाते हैं और इस जुड़ाव को व्यक्त करने के लिए शब्दों को माध्यम ढूँढ़ने पड़ते हैं। और ये माध्यम कौन-से होंगे, यह बस प्रेम-उमड़ता मन ही जानता है कि उसे सुकून-शान्ति मिलेगी तो किससे, प्रेमपत्रों से या प्रेम-मनुहार पगे शब्द-सेतुओं से।
यह किताब छत्तीस ऐसे पत्रों का संकलन है जिनमें प्रेम है, आसक्ति है, और है रोम-रोम को झुलसाता प्रेम-पीड़ा का गान, वो भी असग़र वजाहत, अनामिका, नन्द भारद्वाज, सविता सिंह-पंकज सिंह, मैत्रेयी पुष्पा, हुज़ैफा पंडित, वंदना टेटे, के सच्चिदानंदन, जयंती रंगनाथन, गीताश्री, उषाकिरण खान, आलोक धन्वा . . . जैसे हिन्दी साहित्य जगत के कुछ चुनिन्दा सृजनकारों की कलम से लिखे और उनके शब्दों से जगमगाते!
क्या पता, यह संकलन प्रेम करने के लिए तत्पर कर दे और इन पत्रों से प्रेरित हो आप एक नया अध्याय प्रेमपत्रों का लिखने लग जाएँ क्योंकि प्रेमपत्र सिर्फ़ शब्द नहीं होते, जीजिविषा होती है स्वयं को उन्मुक्त करने की, व्यक्त करने की।
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was considered to be the biggest threat to the British hegemony.
He was prosecuted thrice for sedition.
Was termed ‘the father of Indian unrest.’
He was convicted for his fiery writings in his nationalist daily Kesari.
Tilak, the first definitive biography of the man who raised the slogan that ‘freedom is my birthright and I shall have it.’
Before Mahatma Gandhi, there was Bal Gangadhar Tilak – the revolutionary who ignited the spark of Indian nationalism. The Times, London, called him ‘the father of Indian unrest,’ and the one-time Secretary of State for India Edward Montagu felt he had ‘the greatest influence of any person’ on the Indian people. Above all, for the British Raj, Tilak was sedition-monger-in-chief, and it prosecuted him thrice for sedition.
Hailed as ‘Lokmanya’ or ‘One Revered by the People,’ Tilak transformed India’s fight for freedom from polite discourse to a mass uprising. His fierce writings, relentless activism, and controversial stances earned him the title ‘enemy of the British government’ from the Raj, which saw him as its greatest threat. And at a time the British were undermining Indian self-esteem and dismissing Indians as ‘uncivilized heathens,’ Tilak argued powerfully and relentlessly that there was much of enormous value in India’s past, its culture, heritage and civilization, awakening Indians to a sense of their own identity. This definitive biography traces Tilak’s journey from his early days in Konkan to his influential role across India, highlighting his battles against the British, imprisonments, and commitment to Swaraj.
Rediscover an icon of Indian history whose ideas and actions continue to resonate today. Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s story is not just a tale of resistance but a testament to perseverance and conviction.
Is there a predominant reason why India is not Pakistan? Many would likely point to the omnipresence of the military in the polity of the latter. While the interventionist attitude of the army in Pakistan easily explains the democratic shortfall in its history, the mirror opposite in India is rarely studied or credited.
Poles Apart is a unique and original investigation of the comparative roles of the military, to study their influences on the growth of democracy in the two nations. The book highlights the divisive outcomes of military coups on Pakistan’s democratic trajectory while also closely analysing potential scenarios in India when the army could have gone astray, but chose to stay apolitical.
Disgrace at the hands of China in 1962, the Emergency and Operation Blue Star, among others, make for fascinating case studies of how the army was treated shabbily but still remained politically disinclined. On the other hand, the overarching presence of Field Marshal Ayub Khan, General Yahya Khan, General Zia-ul-Haq and General Pervez Musharraf in the Pakistani political space represent a very different set of choices and interventions.
A crisp chapter on Bangladesh and its experiments with democracy and martial rule rounds off the deeply researched study.
Did you know that an IAF officer commanded the Ghana Air Force as its first air chief?
Or that the Teen Murti Memorial honours Indian soldiers from the princely states of Jodhpur, Hyderabad and Mysore who fought in World War I?
Or that an iconic Indian military vehicle’s name is actually an acronym honouring its city of origin?
Or that a British lady anthropologist once led an intelligence-gathering guerrilla unit in the North-east and was called the ‘Queen of the Nagas’?
Find out the answers to these and more in Naam, Namak, Nishan 2, the much-awaited sequel to Naam, Namak, Nishan—India’s first quiz book on Indian military trivia that connects the Indian Armed Forces to more topics, exploring trivia in new, engaging formats. Written by a team of quizzer-doctors from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, this is military history like you’ve never read before.
भाषा की कुंजी अब आपके हाथों में!
प्रमुख भाषाविद एवं भाषा विज्ञानी सुरेश पंत कई दशकों से भाषा से सम्बन्धित समस्याओं का समाधान करते आए हैं। सोशल मीडिया और ब्लॉग्स के माध्यम से भी वे समय-समय पर अपने भाषाई ज्ञान को सबके साथ साझा करते रहे हैं। यह पुस्तक उनके आजीवन हिंदी शिक्षण, प्रशिक्षण और उसके अनुप्रयोग से जुड़े अनुभवों का सार है।
हिंदी को बरतते हुए कई बार शब्दों की उत्पत्ति, उनकी वर्तनी, प्रयोग, दो समान शब्दों में अर्थ की भिन्नता, शब्द की विविध अर्थ छटाओं की समझ तथा इसी प्रकार की अनेक समस्याएँ सामने आती हैं। इन्हीं उलझनों को समझने और सुलझाने में आपकी मदद करेगी यह पुस्तक। साथ ही, आप पाएँगे पारम्परिक अर्थ और विविध सन्दर्भों में उनके प्रयोग, प्रचलित अर्थों में सूक्ष्म अन्तर, शब्द के पर्याय और आंचलिक स्वरूपों में उनकी विविधता।
यह पुस्तक हर वर्ग के हिंदी प्रेमी के लिए काम की है; विशेषकर हिंदी शिक्षण, अध्ययन, अनुवाद, मीडिया आदि से जुड़े कर्मियों और प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के अभ्यर्थियों के लिए व्यवहारिक कोश के समान उपयोगी।
Your mind should ideally be your safe zone, not the noisiest place in the world. Although that is rarely the case, and if you are always on edge and unable to relax, this book is for you.
Control your thoughts. Manage your happiness. Restore your inner peace. With help from psychologically proven tips to get out of your mind and into your life:
- Practicing nonjudgment and observation over your emotions.
- Untangling the toxic beliefs of urgency and danger in your brain.
- How to use brain dumping in the most calming way possible.
- Exercises for self-distancing and externalization: powerful psychological techniques.
- Defeating your drive for perfection while finding a drive for excellency.
The Art of Letting Go is about organizing the mess in our minds. For that, it is important not to dwell on the past, or obsess over the future that may never occur; but that is easier said than done. Learn how to trust that things will be okay, how to control your self-talk, and transform your internal worldview.
We know self-discipline is an important tool for a good life; just like we know we should budget more wisely or eat healthier. But just because we know something, doesn’t mean we know how to practice it meaningfully.
This compilation of self-discipline methods teaches you tough lessons in clear and easy ways; like learning how to resist distraction, push through your pain, and embrace a life of hardship yet ultimate fulfilment.
- Fight temptation, tame your impulses, and learn to persevere.
- See role model; copy role model. The quickest path from Point A to Point B.
- Learn the willpower lessons that have withstood the test of time.
- Identify the tiny changes you can make for huge results in your life.
Our habits, addictions, and limited comfort zone control us. This book will give you the tools to understand how we can cope with the difficulties of life, yet never stop and keep on going; by taking inspiration from heroes of old and present-day warriors.
THE ChatGPT MILLIONAIRE
This is the ultimate guide for using ChatGPT to create engaging content, research that can accelerate your work to make high profits. If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks involved in running a business – ChatGPT is here to help so you can focus on things that matter.
This book will teach you how to use the revolutionary technology, ChatGPT, to create new opportunities, save time, and improve your bottom line.
As a freelancer, a digital marketer or a content creator, you will learn how to use ChatGPT to improve your productivity and income.
- FREE BONUS: Access to 150+ powerful “Act as” prompts and all the prompts used in this book in a convenient PDF swipe file.
- Use Chat GPT to create passive income sources that keep on giving.
- Create and re-purpose social media content for various platforms in seconds.
- Effortlessly Research and write blog posts, video scripts, software applications, online courses and more.
Some people have that magical ability which makes everyone want to stop and listen. Well, what if it is not an inherent quality but a teachable skill!
How to Speak Effectively is a field-tested guide to the battlefield of social interactions. There is no fluff, and it dives directly into tips you can apply daily, which are realistic and non-theoretical.
The truth is, there are a ton of small signals that determine whether people will want to engage with you. But how many of them do you know? This book teaches you how to clearly communicate, speak with influence, and always be heard:
- Five types of communication tones and why you’re using the wrong one.
- How to use your words like an artist with paint.
- Asking the right questions and methods for better listening.
- So-called trash words and how to eliminate them from your vocabulary.
- Getting through tough conversations with ease and grace.
This is your guide to engaging conversations, presentations, and making an impact on people. Learn exactly what to say, how to say it, and how to make people remember you.
