Mortal danger follows the Pandavas and Panchali into exile.
Back in Hastinapur, the bloody-minded Kauravas continue to scheme for total domination.
Both Arjuna and Duryodhana approach Krishna for help.
Is war between the cousins inevitable? Or will the elders manage to avert it?
The Book of Discoveries is the eagerly awaited second instalment of the Mahabharata trilogy, which began explosively with The Book of Vows. Imagined afresh and composed in a style that captures the power, charm and ambiguity of Vyasa’s Mahabharata, this book dramatizes the stunning prelude to war—one that is full of thrilling adventures, fateful encounters and life-altering revelations.
Grounding his telling in the original Sanskrit version, Majmudar has recreated the ancient epic for a contemporary audience. His finest work yet, this is one of the most accessible, magical and unputdownable retellings of the Mahabharata. The Book of Discoveries will be followed by The Book of Killings.
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The Lost Symbol (Hindi)/The Lost Symbol/द लॉस्ट सिम्बॉल
अमेरिका के कैपिटॉल बिल्डिंग में हॉर्वर्ड के सिम्बॉलॉजिस्ट रॉबर्ट लैंग्डन सायंकालीन लैक्चर देने जाते हैं तभी अजीबोगरीब घटना घटती है। वहाँ एक पाँच चिह्नों वाली वस्तु मिलती है और लैंग्डन पाते हैं कि वह कोई प्राचीन आमंत्रण है जिसे पाकर अतीत के ज्ञान को हासिल किया जा सकता है। लेकिन इसी बीच जब उनके गुरु का अपहरण हो जाता है, तो उन्हें पता चलता है कि उन्हें छुड़ाने का एक मात्र रास्ता उस आमंत्रण को स्वीकार करना ही है।
क्या लैंग्डन अपने गुरु को छुड़ा पाते हैं?
क्या वह प्राचीन ज्ञान को हासिल कर पाते हैं?
यहीं द लॉस्ट सिम्बॉल की कहानी है।
The Continents Between
Looking over their shoulder at the home they left behind, the lives of immigrants Sudeep and Kamalika are suffused with a permanent sense of nostalgia. This is America in the 1980s, and it throws up all the challenges and insecurities they must fight against as they raise their rather American children in a conventional Bengali household.
Reminiscent of Jhumpa Lahiri’s Namesake, The Continents Between is a rich and thoughtful translation of Bani Basu’s epic novel, Janmabhoomi, Matribhoomi. Debali Mookerjee Leonard’s translation straddles difficult questions of identity, immigration, betrayal, love and politics with sympathy and skill and leaves you wanting more.
No Longer Human: A New Translation
A completely new translation of Osamu Dazai’s great masterpiece by award-winning translator Juliet Winters Carpenter.
A journey to hell with Osamu Dazai, Japan’s ultimate bad boy novelist” —Damian Flanagan, The Japan Times
No Longer Human is the story of Yozo Oba, who, from early childhood, finds it impossible to form meaningful relationships with family or friends. As a child he copes by acting the fool—mocking himself while entertaining others. As an adult he turns to alcohol, sex and drugs, which lead to his eventual self-destruction.
Originally written in 1948 and based closely on Dazai’s own life, the timeless and universal themes of social alienation, failure and one man’s inner torture at his inability to feel like a normal human still resonate with young people everywhere, making this an enduring international classic.
This contemporary translation will be welcomed by all fans of modern Japanese literature as well as by readers familiar with Osamu Dazai. After Soseki Natsume, Osamu Dazai is Japan’s most popular writer. Dazai is enjoying a surge in interest among young people today thanks to the success of the manga, anime and film series Bungo Stray Dogs, whose protagonist, a detective named Osamu Dazai, is based on the real-life author.
“Dazai’s brand of egoistic pessimism dovetails organically with the emo chic of this cultural moment and with the inner lives of teenagers of all eras.” —Andrew Martin, The New York Times
A Woman on a Suitcase
Newly married Seema Hyderi is tired of being thrown out of her husband’s house. Now, sitting on her suitcase after a third eviction, she has a choice to make: obey her husband and submit, or listen to her instinct and leave forever.
The consequences of her decision will take Seema on a journey: from a world of unloving mothers and manipulative matchmakers to new avenues filled with anxiety, exploration and pleasure. In delightful prose filled with wicked humour and immense pathos, Haider takes Seema and her suitcase on a rollercoaster ride from Karachi to London
and back again.
The Quantum Monk: A Transformative Journey Exploring Intersection of Science, Buddhism, and Self-Discovery
The book chronicles the remarkable journey of Dr Richard Austin, a distinguished scientist, on a quest to discover the ultimate cure: Immortality. In the course of his research, he encounters Buddhism and the concept of Nirvana. Intrigued by this ideology, he embarks on a transformative expedition to India, driven by scientific curiosity to explore the potential for immortality. He immerses himself in the profound spiritual odyssey of Buddha, experiencing it vividly as a close observer, which ultimately leads to a profound spiritual awakening in a compulsive man of science.
Drawing from a wealth of knowledge spanning Buddhist philosophy and modern science, The Quantum Monk offers a unique perspective on life and existence. By delving into the essence of Buddhism, it invites us to pursue our own path of self-discovery.
In essence, The Quantum Monk is a captivating narrative that bridges the realms of scientific inquiry and spiritual enlightenment, offering readers a compelling exploration of humanity’s timeless quest for finding meaning and fulfilment.
The Path to Self-Love: Heal Your Heart, Set Healthy Boundaries and Unlock Your Inner Strength
A raw and honest guide to cultivating self-love, balancing it with loving others, and unlocking your healing journey, from the poet and Instagram sensation.
For fans of Rumi, Rupi Kaur and Noor Unnahar
“A sanctuary of comfort and self-discovery.”—Vex King
Self-love is not as simple as it sounds. It’s more than basic self-care practices or indulging your every desire—done right, it’s the key to unlocking and fostering true healing. It requires self-acceptance, difficult decisions, and learning when to let go and move on. In her first full-length self-help book, Ruby Dhal explores what self-love means to her and guides you to cultivate true self-love within your own life.
With the same welcoming and honest voice—that of an empathetic best friend who’s been through it all—that her fans know and love online, Dhal shares her own personal stories and healing journey, from how her Sikh family was forced out of Afghanistan and arrived as refugees in the UK to losing her mother at a very young age, grappling with her father’s alcoholism, and battling toxic relationships with friends and loved ones. She realized that healing is not a linear path but a staggered line, and self-love is the only thing that can save you in those moments of darkness.
Self-love doesn’t exist in a vacuum; the tricky part is knowing how to love yourself while maintaining healthy relationships with the other people in your life. Dhal shares practical strategies for setting boundaries and respectfully navigating different relationships without losing your self-love. She also explores the everyday challenges that might disrupt your self-love journey, from comparison on social media to negative thoughts and unhealthy relationships with food.
Written for anyone seeking to heal from challenges like the loss of a loved one, heartbreak, or toxic relationships, The Path to Self-Love is your key to loving yourself wholly and unlocking the doors to happiness, healthy relationships, and fully realized dreams.
The Right Guy
What happens when fate keeps bringing two people together, again and again?
Dhruv meets Avni in college and falls head over heels in love with her. But he never musters the courage to confess his love fearing that she would reject him. They graduate from college and go their separate ways.
Four years later, Dhruv is in Goa with his family on vacation. As luck would have it, Avni is in the same hotel as Dhruv. Will Dhruv tell her how he feels, all these years later? And will Avni reciprocate his love or has she already found her perfect someone?
Based on a true story, The Right Guy is a heartwarming story about finding the courage to express love, knowing the other person may not feel the same way. It’s about taking chances and maybe, just maybe, finding the right guy along the way.
The Exile
The Exile is a tale based on the life of Duleep Singh, the last Maharaja of Punjab. The story is set in the 19th century when the British were conquering different parts of India. The story follows Duleep’s life through Punjab, London and Paris.The Exile starts when Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Maharaja of Punjab, breathes his last. The year is 1839 and India is coming to terms with the powerful East India company, which is steadily conquering different parts of India. Less than a decade later, a Punjab, weakened mainly due to the infighting by different factions for power, succumbs to the British rule. 11-year old Duleep Singh, the youngest of the previous Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s acknowledged sons, is made to sign away all the treasures of Punjab, its vast fertile lands and the Kohinoor diamond amongst few.As the book progresses, Duleep Singh’s life begins to spiral downwards. He is separated from all that he loves. He is brainwashed by the British, converted to Christianity and then shipped off at the age of 16 to London, where he is resigned to live out the rest of his days as a squire who is loyal to the Queen of England. Disillusioned with the treatment handed out to him by the British and after a late realisation of the legacy he had lost, Duleep Singh begins to rebel against the British. He converts back to the Sikh religion and tries to get back to his people in Punjab. To do so, he must enter the murky politics of the 19th century. Read this book to find out if Duleep succeeds in reuniting his people or if he suffers the ignominy of defeat.The Exile gives an insight into the life of the last Maharaja of Punjab. Beaten down again and again by the British, his spirit could still not be tamed and till his last days, Duleep was a proud Punjabi Maharaj. The book was published by Penguin India in 2010. It is is available in paperback.
On the Other Side
Abdus-Salam Kalshekar’s only aspiration was to publish his Dastan-e-Ishq, a seven-volume ‘Saga of Passion’, before his death. While Salam could only complete three volumes, an author sets out to write a novel about Salam, unveiling the fifty-three diaries about the latter’s past amours that consume the saga. It also reveals a certain beloved whom Salam could never bring himself to write about. While Salam’s life unfolds a world that is riddled with patriarchy, caste prejudice, religious intolerance and exploitation in the name of faith, the deeper conflicts of love and abandonment are revealed in this expertly crafted narrative, now available in an English translation.