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Rebellion in Verse

Why chant the Vedas, follow Vedic karma?
Why preach day by day the books of dharma?
Why learn the six Vedangas by rote?
One thing alone will to your rescue come—
thinking always of the Lord Supreme.

In the Tamil region in medieval times, a quiet revolution unfolded. It came to be known as the Bhakti movement. Appar’s hymn above exemplifies its spirit of rebellion against Vedic rigidity and ritual.

Rebellion in Verse unfolds a journey that goes back to the sixth century CE—a time when many yearned for a reprieve from the constraints of Vedic orthodoxy and caste hierarchies. The Tamil Bhakti movement emerged as their clarion call, a grassroots surge of devotion that redefined spirituality and the social fabric itself.

The saints of this movement were poets of the people, composing their hymns in Tamil and their verses, brimming with simplicity and profundity, wrestled divine wisdom from the elite grip of Sanskrit and handed it to the masses.

Change had dawned. It would soon ripple through history with the force of a tidal wave.

The Art of Being Fabulous

In The Art of Being Fabulous elegance meets passion, and glamour begins from within. In this memoir, Shalini Passi speaks of the celebration of living beautifully and with dignity. Blending style and soulful philosophy, she distills a lifetime of art, fashion and spiritual wisdom into ten rules for a life lived on your own terms. From couture and creativity to karma and courage, Shalini reveals how true fabulousness isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence, purpose and power. With her signature mix of grace and grit, she invites readers to embrace individuality and nurture inner strength. Introspective and instructive, The Art of Being Fabulous is a larger-than-life canvas that calls on the reader to own beautiful mind and life.

The Alphabets of Africa

The Alphabets of Africa takes the reader across humanity’s home continent through time and space. From the ancient Egyptian pharaohs to modern bustling cities, this collection is an introduction to Africa’s rich history, art, culture, cuisine, philosophy, monuments, personalities—and its remarkable contribution in shaping our modern world.

Era of India

In his narrative-defining book, Era of India, Minhaz Merchant examines interlinked civilizational arcs across centuries and millennia. Through much of recorded history, living standards were broadly similar in the Old World: Europe, Asia and Africa.

The discovery of the New World in the Americas and Australasia brought about great change: catastrophic for some, a boon for others. Differences in per capita income between Europeans and Asians were minimal in 1600. By 1900, the gap had risen multiple times. Europe emerged from plague and penury to great wealth.

Was this extraordinary turn of events due to scientific discoveries, the Industrial Revolution and technological innovation? Or did centuries of exploitative, invasive colonialism, the 250-year-long transatlantic slave trade from Africa to the Americas, and colonist-settlements in the New World result in the largest transfer in history of wealth from East to West? Crucially, is it time for the West to pay reparations for three centuries of extra-territorial colonial conquest and enslavement?

Using empirical data and deeply researched documented evidence, Minhaz Merchant answers these questions in a riveting narrative that examines how the rise of India from an impoverished British colony in 1947 to the world’s third largest economy by 2030 will reshape the world order in the next quarter century

Marketing that Works

While India is rapidly creating its magical growth story, our thought process in building brands is alarmingly obsolete. We are still heavily dependent on ‘Segmentation-Targeting- Positioning’, designed and applicable for Western demographics. Hence, we fail to fulfill our truest potential, as Indian creators and customers.

Through through-provoking relatable essays, this book provides a deeper exploration of the Indian buying behaviour, with timeless marketing insights. It also serves as an actionable toolkit, providing a dynamic roadmap for every organisation, which wishes to build successful brands in this country. Lastly, it is an overdue response to ‘thought colonialism’, as India most certainly deserves a customised Brand Leadership model, which is uniquely customer-centric.
Marketing That Works is your ultimate marketing-driven action plan, designed to help marketers build outstanding and long-lasting brands in any part of India. Made in India, exclusively for India.

Aameen / आमीन Paperback

बाज़ारवादी युग में दरकते इन्सानी रिश्तों पर लिखी आलोक की ग़ज़लें उनके निजी अनुभवों का आईना हैं। ‘आमीन’ की कई रचनाओं में सामाजिक सरोकार के सबूत मिले जिसने आलोक को सहज ही बेदार और प्रगतिशील कवियों की क़तार में ला खड़ा किया—वह क़तार जो हिंदी ग़ज़ल और उर्दू ग़ज़ल की ख़ेमेबंदी से परे सिर्फ़ और सिर्फ़ ग़ज़ल की हिफ़ाज़त कर रही है।
‘आमीन’ के प्रथम संस्करण की भूमिका शीर्ष लेखक कमलेश्वर ने लिखी जो किसी पुस्तक पर उनकी अंतिम भूमिका के रूप में याद की जाती है और मशहूर शायर-फ़िल्मकार गुलज़ार के पेशलफ़्ज़ ने इस पर एक मुकम्मल संग्रह होने की मुहर लगाई। दो भाषाओं का पुल बनाने वाले एक नौजवान के पहले संग्रह पर हिंदी और उर्दू के दो शिखर क़लमकारों के शब्द इस बात की गवाही बने कि आलोक ने अपना अदबी इम्तेहान पूरी संजीदगी और तैयारी से दिया है जो बहुत हद तक सही साबित हुई; वहीं दूसरे संस्करण की भूमिका डॉ नामवर सिंह ने लिखी, इस शुभकामना के साथ कि ये रचनाएँ और दूर तक पहुँचे। आमीन!

White Nights Hindi / Ujli Raaten / उजली रातें

व्हाइट नाइट्स दोस्तोएव्स्की की अद्भुत मानवीय प्रेमकथा है। यह अकेलेपन और उम्मीद के ताने-बाने से रचा एक अद्भुत संसार की सैर कराती है। एक अजनबी से मिलन, एक पल का प्यार और उसके फिर विरह—यह कहानी एक ऐसे नायक की है जो सपनों में जीता है, पर वास्तविकता से बार-बार टकराता है।

Gratitude: 42 Days of Honouring Life | A Gratitude Routine for Writing, Radiance Rituals, and Gratitude Meditation | Includes Prompts and Postcards

A bud is as complete as the flower is. Honouring the bud is what leads into celebrating the flower! Whether at bud stage or at flower stage, be grateful for who you are. Life becomes extraordinary when you choose to honour it with gratitude.

Gratitude: 42 Days of Honouring Life offers daily practices and reflections to help you appreciate the abundance in your life, nurture your well-being, and foster positive relationships. Commit to this 42-day journey and discover the magic of gratitude.

Tell Me in Secret: An Addictive New Adult Romance of Hidden Feelings, Forbidden Love and Heartache from Mercedes Ron, Author of My Fault

*My Fault is now an original movie from Amazon Prime*

From New York Times bestselling author and Wattpad sensation Mercedes Ron comes the English translation of the second in the Tell Me series, where Kamila Hamilton is caught between the two Di Bianco brothers after they burst back into her life.

Kamila Hamilton has her two best friends back in her life. The problem is that Taylor and Thiago Di Bianco aren’t just friends anymore. They’re so much more.

Thiago takes her breath away.

Taylor will never let her down.

The brothers have grown up, and with them, what Kamila feels for them. And now that her life is falling apart, her family is disintegrating, and her friends are turning their backs on her, she’ll need them more than ever… both of them.

But when Thiago kisses someone else, desire turns to devastation.

Taylor is falling for her, and she isn’t sure she can protect him from her feelings.

And the past is a ticking time bomb, ready to shatter everything.

Filled with angst, danger, and electric attraction, Tell Me in Secret is perfect for readers looking for:
• Contemporary teen romance books
• Unputdownable and bingeworthy novels
• TikTok books
• Colleen Hoover fans
• Forbidden romance

“Mercedes Ron does the forbidden love trope in such a fresh and incredibly emotional way. This series is an addicting gem and reminds us of the power of second chances and redemption. I loved it!” – NYT Bestselling Author, Anna Todd, for My Fault series.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hindi / डायरी ऑफ़ अ विम्पी किड

डायरी ऑफ़ अ विम्पी किड एक लोकप्रिय बच्चों की पुस्तक शृंखला है, जिसे जेफ किनी ने लिखा है। यह किताब ग्रेग हेफ़्ली नामक एक किशोर लड़के की डायरी के रूप में लिखी गई है, जो स्कूल और घर में अपनी दैनिक चुनौतियों का सामना करता है। सरल भाषा, हास्यपूर्ण घटनाएँ और चित्रों के साथ, यह किताब बच्चों और किशोरों के बीच बेहद लोकप्रिय है। यह न केवल मनोरंजन करती है, बल्कि जीवन के कुछ महत्त्वपूर्ण सबक भी सिखाती है।

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