समाचार, सोशल मीडिया, ईमेल, संदेशों के निरंतर चक्र के बीच, यह जानना कठिन हो सकता है कि आप कब, यदि कभी संभव है, उन चीज़ों से विराम ले सकते हैं, जो आपका ध्यान खींचती हैं? अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्तर पर सबसे ज़्यादा बिक्री वाली पुस्तकों के लेखक, बौद्ध भिक्षु शुनम्यो मसुनो एक महत्त्वपूर्ण संदेश देते हैं : आप सब कुछ छोड़ सकते हैं, और कभी-कभी सीखने के लिए सबसे अच्छी चीज़ यह होती है कि कुछ नहीं कैसे किया जाए! तो इसके लिए वे सुझाते हैं कि सुबह की रोशनी में निर्णय लें, इनमें हड़बड़ी न करें। ऐसी अनमोल बातों के साथ-साथ इस पुस्तक को पढ़कर आप 94 अन्य व्यावहारिक सुझावों से सब कुछ नियंत्रित करने के व्यर्थ प्रयासों को छोड़ सकते हैं और एक संपूर्ण सामाजिक जीवन; व्यक्तिगत कल्याण; और एक अधिक शांत, अधिक केंद्रित मन-मस्तिष्क की कुंजी तलाश कर सकते हैं।
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Jawaharlal Hazir Ho/जवाहरलाल हाज़िर हो
भारत के पहले प्रधानमंत्री जवाहरलाल नेहरू 1922 में पहली बार जेल जाने और 1945 में आखिरी बार रिहा होने के बीच कुल नौ बार जेल गए। सबसे कम 12 दिनों और सबसे अधिक 1,041 दिनों के लिए। वे कुल 3259 दिन यानी अपनी जीवन के सवा आठ साल जेल में रहे।
यह कहानी है उस दौर में देश के चुनिंदा रईस परिवार के इकलौते पुत्र और लंदन में रह कर विद्यालय से विधि तक की पढ़ाई कर लौटे एक युवा की । वह जब गांधीजी के संपर्क में आया तो शानो-शौकत की ज़िंदगी त्यागकर देश की आज़ादी के संकल्प को जीवन का लक्ष्य बना लिया। एक दौर ऐसा आया कि घर के सारे लोग जेल में और घर में केवल बच्चे थे।
आख़िर वे कौन से नौ अपराध थे, जिनके कारण ब्रितानी हुकूमत ने जवाहरलाल नेहरू को सजाएँ सुनाईं और जेल में बंद रखा? क्या जेल जीवन उतना सरल था? वास्तव में यह कहानी है कि किस तरह नेहरू ने सन् 1915 से 1947 तक लगातार संघर्ष में जेल और अदालत को अपनी बात कहने का माध्यम बनाया।
हमारी आज़ाादी की यात्रा, कारावास और कानून के सँकरे गलियारों से होते हुए हमारे संविधान तक पहुँची। यह महज अदालती कार्यवाही का दस्तावेज नहीं हैं , जवाहरलाल नेहरू के जेल के आने और जाने के दौरान घटित हो रही महत्त्वपूर्ण घटनाओं और स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के अनगिनत–अनाम सैनानियों की गाथा है।
Think Like The Minimalist
In a world full of clutter, thought-provoking design can become a key point of differentiation. In Think Like The Minimalist, Chirag Gander and Sahil Vaidya introduce their unique philosophy of Minimalist thinking that has taken the world of creativity by storm. With a simple four-step process and well-defined techniques from the Minimalist toolkit, this book provides actionable insights that marketers, brand managers, and design leaders can leverage to produce inventive ideas. This is an essential read for students, practitioners, and leaders who are eager to succeed in the world of creativity.
Emotional Intelligence
In the digital world, The significance of emotional intelligence (EI) will gain further importance as technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation partly or fully replace human intervention. Humans will be valued by their unique characteristics and skills in the digital world. There is no doubt that EI is one of the differentiating future competencies in industry 4.0. The book helps in understanding Each component of EI along with its meaning, significance and application in our professional and personal lives. It talks about the five main elements of EI, namely self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, empathy and social skills that allow us to escape from the ordinary. The necessary foundation for building EI is based on the three main components of mindfulness, resilience and compassion, which are also discussed in the book. It further provides steps for driving with EI and is filled with EI self-assessment tools and exercises. Emotional intelligence shares the recipe for lifelong health, good relationships, professional and personal success, and happiness.
Mad About Cuba
In 1982, when Ullekh N.P. was still a young schoolboy in Kerala, he first came across Cuba and Fidel Castro in political discussions at home and on the streets. Kerala’s active communist movement and high literacy rates had made Castro a recognizable name in the state, and Cuba was idolized as a repository of ‘communist’ values.
While growing up in the north Kerala district of Kannur—a bastion of Marxist politics—Ullekh delved into Cuba’s history, culture, literature and political legends in Leftist journals and through Malayalam translations of Cuban works. The great strides the tiny Caribbean nation made in biotechnology, public health, pharmaceuticals and agriculture despite American sanctions were seen as a testament to the power of public-sector-led growth.
Ullekh was finally able to travel to Cuba in 2023 on a journalist visa. Mad About Cuba documents his visit and observations. Through conversations with senior bureaucrats, scientists at Cuba’s fabled pharma research institutes, youth beginning their careers, students and many others, he paints an intimate and objective picture of the nation that has managed to withstand American sanctions for over six decades.
Will the Revolution endure? What does the future hold for this island? How will its remarkable transcontinental bond with Kerala pan out? This wonderfully written book attempts to provide answers.
Courtesy of Criticism (Chronicles Series)
Kirtinath Kurtkoti (1928-2003) belongs to the rare but powerful tradition of multilingual literary and cultural criticism in India. His oeuvre encompasses commentaries on the entire spectrum of Kannada literature, from the earliest extant writings to late-twentieth-century works. Kurtkoti’s critical writings highlight the unique sensibility of the Kannada literary tradition, placing it in the broader context of Indian and world literature. His analytical framework is essentially comparative, offering close readings of works through a broader theoretical perspective. In this multilingual comparative framework, he utilized his extensive familiarity with Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Sanskrit, English and other European literatures, as well as Indian and European schools of philosophy and aesthetics.
Courtesy of Criticism brings some of his important essays on Kannada literature to non-Kannada readers. Divided into three sections—’Literary History’, ‘Literary Theory’ and ‘Literary Criticism’—the book showcases thirty-one short and long essays by Kurtkoti which are among his essential writings. The book has a twofold purpose: to introduce to the reader the significant body of Kurtkoti’s works and, through these essays, to highlight the significant strands of the Kannada literary tradition. Courtesy of Criticism demonstrates the subtle ways in which a mind, enriched by its own traditions and eclectic literacy, can transcend received structures of knowledge.
Rhymes for the Times | Illustrated Poetry Collection for 10+ Years
Ruskin Bond brings a refreshing twist to his writing palette with this collection of humorous, whimsical,
zany poems, limericks, terse verse, and more.
This collectible edition has a little bit of everything we all need—fun, humour, positive thoughts and wise words to inspire reflection and joy. From an ode to a mischievous cat to the nonsensical grammar of the ‘Idiot’s Alphabet’, Bond’s eclectic and spirited poems are sure to lighten your days and lift your spirits!
India Before The Ambanis
In a one-of-a-kind attempt, India Before The Ambanis deepens the history of modern Indian business by looking at stories of individual enterprise, talent and vision to reflect on the larger milieu and context of business activity. Adopting a narrative non-fiction format, the book focuses on individual protagonists who shaped business in India, focusing largely on western India which by the middle of the 19th century had emerged as the major commercial, financial, and industrial hub. The book takes its cue from several pioneering studies on business and economic history, especially of India, to put together a narrative that is as much about individuals with fire in their belly, as it is about the larger context in which they laboured, innovated and dared to dream big.
Freerain
Freerain is Easterine Kire’s latest poetry collection. Gentle and thoughtful, these carefully crafted poems evoke many different emotions: joy, wonder, nostalgia, loss and hope. While many of the poems are rooted in Nagaland, its traditions and its geography, a number of them speak to universal themes and concerns.
In Her Defence
Few arenas in the annals of legal history have witnessed as profound a transformation as the realm of gender equality within the armed forces.
In Her Defence: Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces is an anthology of essays and commentaries, in layperson terms, contributed by jurists, judges and academics on landmark constitutional court decisions of India that made a difference or brought about a positive change for women in the uniformed forces.
It is envisaged as not just a book, but a testament to the resilience, determination and legal triumphs of women who have paved the way for greater gender inclusivity and parity within India’s armed forces.
Meticulously curated to illuminate the pivotal judgments that have shaped the trajectory of women’s participation in the armed forces of India, this book stands as a cornerstone and embodiment of the judiciary’s unwavering dedication to upholding the principles of equality and justice.