The year is 1185 CE. Devaki tends to her ailing father, Pemma Virappa, lord of Kodagu, who has been tasked with collecting revenue by Hoysala emperor, Veera Ballala II. But the king is unaware of Virappa’s illness.
With the royal thappal post system failing and bandits prowling the forests, Devaki sets out for the capital, Dwarasamudra (modern Halebidu), to deliver the news—despite her parents’ fears.
En route to the capital with pilgrims, at Shravanabelagola, Devaki learns of a deeper crisis: a royal kidnapping and a brewing rebellion. Her journey takes her through ancient Velapuri (Belur) and coastal Barakuru (Barkur).
Will she reach the king in time? Can she help recover his kin and stop the rebels? Join Devaki on her journey through the twelfth century Hoysala kingdom—and step into history as it was.
Raised in an upper-middle class family, Aparna was taught to build a successful career, to prioritise her work, and not get distracted by trivial things like love.
Abhishek comes from humbler beginnings, and like Aparna, he too, hopes to build a good life for himself. But unlike Aparna, he still believes in love.
As fate will have it, they fall for each other, but their troubles are just beginning. As college draws to an end, they find themselves working on opposite ends of the country, trying to get by with long-distance phone calls and annual meetings.
Abhishek loves Aparna. Aparna loves Abhishek. Then why are all the forces of the universe hellbent on making sure they stay apart?
She Stood By Me is a story of love, of family and friendship, and most importantly, of what it means to fall in love for the Indian middle-class.
A seismic shift is underway—one that will redefine work, value, and even what it means to be human.
Artificial Intelligence is not just disrupting industries—it’s beginning to outperform humans in areas once considered exclusively ours: complex reasoning, creativity, even emotional intelligence. As AI accelerates, it will displace millions of jobs—while also creating once-in-a-generation opportunities for those ready to build, innovate, and lead.
This profound duality raises the defining question of our time:
In a world where machines can learn, decide, and simulate emotion—what remains uniquely human? And how do we protect, strengthen, and evolve that edge?
In Human Edge in the AI Age, bestselling author and global tech leader Nitin Seth offers a powerful and deeply personal answer. Drawing on decades of leadership across McKinsey, Fidelity, Flipkart, and Incedo—and rooted in the timeless wisdom of Indian philosophy—he reframes the AI debate through a human lens.
At the heart of the book is POSSIBLE: an eight-dimensional framework that unlocks the core human strengths that will define success in the AI era—including problem-solving, openness, spirituality, balance, leadership, and the spirit of entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re a student stepping into an uncertain future, a professional navigating change, or a leader shaping what comes next, this is your blueprint for thriving—not in spite of AI, but because of what makes you human.
The future is POSSIBLE. Let’s lead it with the human edge.
Longform 2025 invites readers into a world where stories defy expectations and redefine the art of storytelling. Journey through dystopian futures, explore imaginary cities, and immerse yourself in kaleidoscopic dreamscapes. Longform 2025 transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, making it a must-have for those who cherish innovative and thought-provoking tales.
Six Indian soldiers, as part of their regular patrolling exercise, go missing from the Bajrang post in the Kaksar sector in Ladakh.
A captain and his men are outnumbered by hundreds and fired upon relentlessly from all angles.
Captain Saurabh Kalia and his five men from 4 Jat Regiment were the first casualties of the Kargil War in 1999. The unit was captured alive by the Pakistani Army and subjected to unimaginable horrors for twenty-two days—a stark violation of the Geneva Convention. The men had vowed not to reveal any secrets if captured, and they kept their promise even when each and every bone in their body was hammered to pieces.
In The Legacy of Captain Saurabh Kalia, Dr N.K. Kalia—with author Sreemati Sen—documents the inspiring life of his son, his pivotal role in the Kargil war, and his family’s relentless efforts in their quest for justice.
Featuring exclusive photographs, excerpts from the captain’s diary, letters written by him and rare interviews of his family, relatives, teachers, classmates, batchmates, and officials who were then posted in Kargil, this deeply researched account brings to light a story of valour and courage like you’ve never known before.
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Help your little one build communication skills with the ultimate writing workbook for kids ages 3 to 5. More than 2 million copies sold!
Set kids up to succeed in school with a learn to write for kids guide that offers letter, shape, and number practice for kindergarten―and beyond. My First Learn-to-Write Workbook introduces early writers to proper pen control, line tracing, and more with dozens of handwriting exercises that engage their minds and boost their reading and writing comprehension.
Get the best in learning books for 3+ year olds with:
Comprehensive skill building―As they explore these preschool and kindergarten learning activities, kids will build a strong foundation of reading comprehension, the alphabet, penmanship, and fine motor skills.
75+ practice pages―Tons of engaging pencil-on-paper activities like connect-the-dots and fill-in-the-blanks offer enough repetition for real learning but enough variety to keep kids interested.
Colorful fun―This bestselling workbook is full of helpful (and slightly silly) pictures and illustrations that will spark kids’ imaginations and get them excited to keep practicing.
Get your child on the path to success with toddler learning activities that help them develop essential skills!
Learn to read with the ultimate reading workbook for kids ages 3 to 5
Make your toddler’s first steps in reading fun and engaging! This reading guide teaches kids the alphabet, letter sounds, and sight words―and makes it fun. This workbook even aligns with a Pre K curriculum for homeschoolers! It introduces early readers to word families, sight words, simple stories, and more, with dozens of reading exercises that engage their minds and boost their reading and writing skills.
Get more than other preschool workbooks with:
75+ practice pages―Tons of engaging pencil-on-paper activities like fill-in-the-blanks and matching exercises offer enough repetition for real learning and enough variety to keep kids interested.
Comprehensive skill-building―As they explore these exercises, kids will build a strong foundation of reading comprehension, language fluency, and critical thinking skills.
Colorful fun―This preschool activity book is full of pictures and illustrations that will spark kids’ imaginations and get them excited to keep practicing.
Put your little one on the path to success with an interactive pre-K workbook that helps them master early learning skills.
The ultimate science experiment book for kids! 100+ hands-on projects to get kids ages 5 to 10 excited about science.
As kids grow older, they become more curious about the world around them, often asking, “How does this work?” Awesome Science Experiments for Kids teaches young brains the nuts and bolts of the scientific method using fun, hands-on experiments designed to show kids how to hypothesize, experiment, and then record their findings.
With awesome projects like a Fizzy Rocket, Magnet-Powered Car, and Pencil Sundial, kids will have a blast learning to build, design, and think critically―while getting inspired to interact with the world around them and make their own discoveries.
Awesome Science Experiments for Kids includes:
100+ STEAM experiments―Each activity includes an explanation of the processes in play, so kids can understand how and why each project works.
Easy instructions―These step-by-step science experiments for kids simplify each process to make the projects fun and simple to understand.
Colorful photos―Refer to real-life photos that show experiments and many of the common household materials they use, as well as some of the final results!
From learning how quicksand works to turning a lemon into a battery, these experiments teach budding STEAM kids how cool it is to be curious.
Spark creativity and curiosity with fun engineering activities for kids ages 5 to 10
Watch your child’s eyes light up as they get excited about engineering, learn how things work, and have tons of fun. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is packed with more than 50 fascinating STEAM exercises, complete with step-by-step instructions, colourful pictures, and simple explanations of why the experiments work.
This engaging book about engineering for kids includes:
· Activities kids can do themselves―Make engineering for kids easy and fun with projects like toothpick towers and paper cup phones that use common, inexpensive household materials so they can play and learn anytime.
· The power of STEAM―Lessons are based in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to show kids how these things are everywhere and help them become better problem solvers and logical thinkers.
· The basics of engineering―Kids will learn all about engineering with a brief guide to the different types of engineers, an explanation of what they do, and what kids need to know to become one.
Unlock the world of engineering for kids with exercises that help them learn, grow, and get creative.
Learn sign language alongside your baby with this adorable storybook for ages 0 to 3!
Story time is the perfect time to practice sign language with your child. My First Book of Baby Signs is part-storybook and part-sign language guide, designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. This baby sign language book starts with signs for basics like “eat,” “milk,” and “mommy” and then moves on to more advanced ideas like “help,” “potty,” and “I love you.”
Get an illustrated sign language book for babies that includes:
A storybook style―Each sign is paired with engaging text and vibrant illustrations to help depict the meaning of the word.
Interactive learning―Every page includes written and visual instructions that demonstrate how to sign properly and allow you and your baby to learn and practice together.
40 real ASL signs―This baby signs book uses signs are the accurate and up-to-date versions from American Sign Language, and you’ll even find a guide to the full alphabet and basic numbers.
This book of sign language for babies and toddlers is the perfect way to start communicating with your baby before they learn to speak.
