Sita has been sent to Valmiki’s ashram, at Rama’s command never to return. This extraordinary novel is her story—she who, as much as Rama, is the heart of Ramayana, one of the greatest living epics. It is also the story of Lakshmana, crushed by guilt on Sita’s abduction; of Soorpanakka, shocked at Ravana’s being struck by love, alien to the rakshasas’ code; and of Rama’s turmoil when confronted by public gossip about Sita, his beloved wife. Through the remembrances of these and other characters, Sita comes alive as a figure of womanhood.
Inspired by myriad age-old and culturally diverse retellings, Vayu Naidu creates a rich, deeply moving and original work of fiction, Sita’s Ascent illuminates the physical and emotive landscape of a woman in exile, who crosses the desert of loss and ascends the abyss of abandonment with the power of love that transforms the narrators and the listeners.
‘I always believe that every grain and every dish has a memory of comfort, families and celebrations.’
CHEF VIKAS KHANNA
An authority on eclectic cuisine, and with an experience of over twenty years, Chef Vikas Khanna brings together the most delicious recipes from his travels across India. From Bharwan Murgh to Parda-Nashin Kebabs, Surat Patra to Fanasachi Bhaaji, and from Shirazi Pulao to Bepadiya Rotli, there are recipes to suit every palate and preference. Celebrating the richness and variety of Indian cooking, Vikas shares exclusive recipes for delectable starters, lip-smacking chutneys and achars, and mouth-watering desserts made on special occasions.
With more than 130 easy-to-prepare recipes and heart-warming anecdotes from the farthest corners of India, the Michelin Star chef takes you along in his culinary journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Rajasthan to West Bengal. You are sure to experience the same magic he felt as he put the recipes together, one beautiful region at a time.
How did Chhattisgarh turn into India’s ‘biggest internal security threat’?
How did it become the epicentre of the Maoist rebellion?
Why did the backbenchers—the quiet adivasi classmates from the author’s school—turn into the nation’s ‘biggest terrorists’?
In this passionate quest to find out what ails the failing heart of India, Shubhranshu Choudhary spent seven years with hundreds of Maoists, asking probing questions at all levels of their hierarchy to meticulously piece together the stories of these hunted men and women. At the centre of this extraordinary account is the enigmatic Vasu—at once comrade and rebel, friend and stranger. By telling his story, Choudhary destroys many stereotypes to flesh out a layered portrait of the misunderstood Maoist, making Let’s Call Him Vasu the most comprehensive and least partisan account of Maoists in recent times.
Rabindranath demands to be quoted for his impressive command over language, his inimitable expressions and, especially, for the keenness of his thought. Tagore s poetry is legion, but his prose writings reflect the way he perceived the world and his involvement in the contemporary debates of his time. Tagore s sharp, analytical, polyglot mind contested mainstream world views even as he maintained a unique position on the fundamental shifts that were occurring in society and politics in the first half of the twentieth century. The Nectar of Life, a collection of pithy quotations from Tagore s prose writings, available in English for the first time, is distilled from his essays, speeches and letters. These musings on a wide array of subjects ranging from literature, nationalism and religion to beauty, happiness and love will delight readers, particularly those who are new to Tagore.
I am eighteen years old and five feet six inches tall. I have big eyes, long fingers, and I am healthy because I eat my food on time. I also have a mole on my left palm. Grandma says, ‘Mole on the palm is bad luck.’ Eric Hoffer, an American writer said, ‘A great man’s greatest good luck is to die at the right time.’ I wondered what a right time to die was? I feel I have an eye in my mind and I close it when I am with strangers.
Mallika is autistic and lives in a strangely whimsical yet ordered world of her own. When her mother breaks the news to her that her beloved elder brother Ananth is going to get married, Mallika’s fragile world collapses. How will she deal with a stranger in her home and life? Told in an inimitable style, From the Eye of My Mind is a charming tale of acceptance, love, and a beautiful mind.
how do i file for divorce in PBI – India?
how do i identify a good lawyer?
what are the grounds on
which i can file for divorce?
what goes into deciding who
gets custody of the children?
how much alimony will i have to pay?
how much does it cost?
Divorce is usually painful and complex. Breaking Up: Your Guide to Getting Divorced answers every question you might have on the subject. Mrunalini Deshmukh is one of PBI – India’s top divorce lawyers, and she and her associates have handled some of the most high-profile cases in the country. Using their twenty years of experience and expertise, they have put together this book on understanding divorce law. Authoritative, simply written and easily accessible, Breaking Up will guide you through the entire process and help you get your life back on track.
When children learn letter sounds, they’re on their way to becoming readers. And the more fun they have as they learn, the faster their skills will grow! These word searches turn learning letter sounds into a game.
Each puzzle presents just one letter or sound, like “baby” and “plate” for Long A, “city” and “dance” for Soft C and “jab,” “jam” and “jelly” for J words.
Adorable line drawings add to the appeal. And the completed word search appears in the back – just in case new readers need a little help!
An earthquake, a kidnapping, a secret cave, ancient treasure etc. Quite the Bollywood film this is turning out to be, isn’t it? Fafe, Faster Fenay, the boy detective has an uncanny knack for attracting adventure. With his talent as a mimic, his skill with the catapault and his fearless mind, Fafe, at thirteen, has already put several crooks behind bars. Fafe and his classmates are at Fort Pratapgad on a trip. A massive earthquake occurs at midnight. Fafe’s best friend Subhash goes missing and in an attempt to find him, Fafe comes across a gang of kidnappers on the loose. Join Fafe in this action-packed adventure as he pieces together the clues, bit by bit till the nail-biting finish. This brilliant adaptation of B.R. Bhagwat’s original Marathi series based on the popular character Faster Fenay will mesmerize readers of all ages.
Indira Gandhi, Prime Minister of India for over sixteen years, was a brave freedom fighter and a passionate patriot, deeply committed to the honour and integrity of India. She was also a devoted mother and grandmother, who was great fun to be with-she loved books, nature, art, sports and puzzles.
Born into the illustrious Nehru family in Allahabad, Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was educated at Santiniketan, Geneva and Oxford, and was determined since childhood to serve the people of India. This biography, with a foreword by Rajiv Gandhi, and illustrated with rare photographs, portrays very simply but eloquently the life of the ‘Iron Lady of India’ from her birth on 19 November 1917 to her
assassination on 31 October 1984.
