In the glittering rot of Sodom, where opium blooms like dark flowers since time immemorial, Lot, a foreigner, threads his life through shadows—with his wife, daughters, and humanity at stake. Sodom is a modern inferno, devouring its own: Emalath, Bithya, Jachin, mere echoes in its relentless feast. Lot’s solitary compassion fractures the city’s void, his kindness is but a costly lamentation.
The Stain reimagines the biblical scape, a Levantine dreamscape where the known unravels—truth and humanity become questions, not answers.
Translated from the Malayalam by Sangeetha Sreenivasan.
In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
• A New York Times bestseller for over a decade
• An international bestseller published in 52 languages worldwide
“This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.”
— Oprah Winfrey
“Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.”
— Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
“An inspiring book with many great lessons.”
— Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic
“In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.”
— Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior
From a young dreamer to a global business leader, Prateek Suri’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In Gateway to Africa, Suri recounts his bold pursuit of success, navigating the intricate landscapes of consumer electronics, real estate, and investment while reshaping Africa’s economic future. Through gripping anecdotes, strategic insights, and unfiltered reflections, he unveils the lessons learned from building businesses, overcoming setbacks, and forging high-impact global partnerships.
This is not just a story of entrepreneurship—it’s a blueprint for visionaries seeking to transform challenges into opportunities and build legacies that transcend borders. If you’re looking for inspiration, innovation, and investment wisdom, Gateway to Africa is your roadmap to success!
People of Gopallapuram is set in an eponymous village as India negotiates independence from the British. The village is going through rapid changes, both in its social structure and economic position as the colonial era wanes and a new India looms in the near future. Lovers, village leaders, tenant farmers and others who make up the village are all affected by this change as they navigate caste barriers development.
In Ki Rajanarayanan’s classic ode, translated by Shubashree Desikan, the humble south Indian village comes alive in a visceral, animated way, reminding us of our roots.
Megha Majumdar’s electrifying new novel, following her acclaimed New York Times bestseller A Burning—longlisted for the National Book Award—is set in a near-future Kolkata, India, ravaged by climate change and food scarcity, in which two families seeking to protect their children must battle each other. A piercing and propulsive tour de force.
In a near-future Kolkata beset by flooding and famine, Ma, her two-year-old daughter, and her elderly father are just days from leaving the collapsing city behind to join Ma’s husband in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After procuring long-awaited visas from the consulate, they pack their bags for the flight to America. But in the morning they awaken to discover that Ma’s purse, containing their treasured immigration documents, has been stolen.
Set over the course of one week, A Guardian and a Thief tells two stories: the story of Ma’s frantic search for the thief while keeping hunger at bay during a worsening food shortage; and the story of Boomba, the thief, whose desperation to care for his family drives him to commit a series of escalating crimes whose consequences he cannot fathom. With stunning control and command, Megha Majumdar paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of two families, each operating from a place of ferocious love and undefeated hope, each discovering how far they will go to secure their children’s future as they stave off encroaching catastrophe.
A masterful new work from one of the most exciting voices of her generation.
WHAT KIND OF LEADER WILL YOU BECOME?
Whether you’re in a corporate role, building a startup, or preparing for your next move, this book will help you craft a leadership path that’s entirely your own.
Leadership Beyond the Playbook offers no neatly packaged lists or models. Instead it will help you become a better leader—with clarity, sharper judgment, and greater intention.
Roopa Kudva is a rare leader who has built across corporate, startup and impact sectors, served on top Indian boards, and contributed to public policy through regulatory committees.
She distils decades of experience to decode what it takes to lead today: strategic thinking, execution, communication, stakeholder alignment, resilience and purpose.
Highly contemporary and practical—tackling AI, generational leadership, and mental health—the book includes tools you can use right away.
True to the book’s philosophy, it includes a DIY Leadership Kit to help you design your own 90-day action plan.
NO ACRONYMS. NO FRAMEWORKS OR SLOGANS. JUST LEADERSHIP FOR TOMORROW.
A young woman dreams of her future husband and prepares for their wedding, despite never having met him in real life. An elderly man recalls a long-forgotten encounter with a mystical forest spirit. The death of a friend rekindles memories of a couple’s days in the revolutionary movement. Bani and Liam, two kindred souls, face numerous obstacles as they strive to be together in two separate tales. Aunty Nima and Uncle Ben’s love story stands as a timeless testament to enduring affection.
Easterine Kire’s stories are gentle yet profound, offering deep insights into the human condition. With a keen eye for detail, she captures the myriad hues of the human spirit. Exemplifying the storytelling tradition she belongs to, this collection features slice-of-life narratives and tales, painting a vivid picture of the region’s rich cultural tapestry.
There is a standard narrative that recurs throughout popular writings on yoga and tantra, from South Asian texts to Western esoteric thought: Kundalini is the Serpent Power. She rests coiled at the base of the spine. If awakened, this divine feminine energy rises toward the crown of the head. Some are apprehensive of Kundalini’s intense power, fearing physical and psychological turmoil. Others seek it out, hungry for experiences, both spiritual and sensual. But what does this story leave out? What are its cultural and historical roots? What do the many ways of experiencing Kundalini tell us about this elusive phenomenon? The Serpent’s Tale traces the intricate global histories of Kundalini, from its Sanskrit origins to its popularity in the West. Sravana Borkataky-Varma and Anya Foxen explore its symbolic link with the serpent, its fraught connections to sexuality, and its commercialization in the form of Kundalini yoga. Ranging from esoteric texts to global gurus, from the cliffs of California to the charnel grounds of Assam, they show that there has never been one single “authentic” model of Kundalini but a multiplicity of visions. Bridging the gaps between textual and historical analysis and the complexities of embodied practice, Borkataky-Varma and Foxen reflect on the narration and transmission of experiences, including their own. Lively, accessible, and nuanced, The Serpent’s Tale offers rich insights for scholars, practitioners, and all readers drawn to Kundalini.
In Why the Constitution Matters Justice D.Y. Chandrachud delves into the profound significance of the Constitution in shaping the nation’s identity and governance. This insightful book offers readers a nuanced understanding of the Constitution’s role in protecting fundamental rights, ensuring justice and maintaining the rule of law. The author brings to the forefront his experience of nearly twenty-five years as a judge, making complex constitutional principles accessible to both legal professionals and common citizens. Through engaging narratives and real-life examples, he illustrates how the Constitution impacts everyday life and why it remains a cornerstone of democracy. The book covers themes such as democracy, free speech, pluralism, gender, environmental governance, dissent and landmark judgments that have shaped modern India.
Why the Constitution Matters is not just a book for legal scholars; it is a must-read for anyone who values democracy, justice and the rule of law. Discover why the Constitution is more than just a document; it is the foundation of a just and equitable society.
कादम्बरी एक फिल्मी पटकथा है, जो स्वयं अमृता प्रीतम ने लिखी है। एचके वर्मा द्वारा निर्देशित इस फिल्म में उस्ताद विलायत ख़ाँ के संगीत दिया था। यह एक प्रेम कहानी है। बिना किसी परिचित कोण के एक प्रेम कहानी। ताज़ा और यथार्थवादी। यह फिल्म अमृता प्रीतम के प्रसिद्ध उपन्यास ‘धरती सागर और सीपियाँ’ पर आधारित है और मौलिकता से परिपूर्ण है। यह आज के उन लोगों की कहानी है, जो अकसर जीवन के उतार-चढ़ाव से बह जाते हैं, फिर भी प्यार और उम्मीद के किनारे पर वापस आते हैं।
अमित एक नाजायज बच्चा है, जो अपनी माँ पर हमले से पैदा हुआ है। लड़के के पिता द्वारा अस्वीकार किए जाने के बाद, वह अब अपने बेटे के साथ रहती है, जिसे उसने बड़ी मुश्किल से पाला था। अमित की बचपन की दोस्त चेतना को पता चलता है कि उस पर क्रश उसके लिए प्यार में बदल गया है। प्यार, जिसे अमित किसी के साथ साझा करने में असमर्थ है क्योंकि वह अपनी माँ के लिए अपने प्यार को किसी के साथ साझा करने के लिए तैयार नहीं है। आगे क्या हुआ, यह तो पूरी पुस्तक पढ़कर ही पता चलेगा।
