हिंदी पल्प की दुनिया का एक ऐसा अध्ययन जिसमें अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रेरणाओं और भारतीय भाषाओं के लोकप्रिय साहित्य का सही तरीके से लेखा-जोखा किया गया है। इसमें बातचीत, बैठकें, कहानियाँ, शोध और विश्लेषण शामिल हैं। बेगमपुल एक ऐसी जगह है जहाँ कई पल्प लेखक तब घूमते रहते थे जब मेरठ हिंदी पल्प का बाज़ार हुआ करता था। दिल्ली के दरीबा और खारी बावली से पहले मेरठ के शास्त्री नगर-ईश्वर नगर, वाराणसी और इलाहाबाद (अब प्रयागराज) का बोलबाला था। स्कूली किताबों में छिपकर इसे पढ़ने के लिए पागल पाठकों के लिए यह जादू कैसे पैदा हुआ? “बेगम पुल से दरियागंज—देसी पल्प की दिलचस्प दास्तान” हिंदी पल्प साहित्य के समृद्ध ताने-बाने की एक दिलचस्प खोज पेश करती है, इसकी जड़ों, विकास और इसे आकार देने वाले प्रतिष्ठित व्यक्तियों की खोज करती है। यह उन चहल-पहल भरी सड़कों, जीवंत कवर और आकर्षक कहानियों के प्रति श्रद्धांजलि है, जिन्होंने लाखों लोगों को आकर्षित किया।
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Queen of Water (Queen Series)
The Kaveri is eternal; it will never let us down—and we Cholas live by this adage.’
Kundavai is the daughter of the mighty Sundara Chola. She glories in the history of her dynasty and their victories in their perpetual battles for supremacy against the Cheras and Pandyas, and tries to understand the nature of power. She also constantly challenges herself—in ways discouraged by her mother, who wants her to embrace traditional feminine pursuits.
When an assassination puts her family at threat, Kundavai must discover the dark secrets that lie hidden. She is determined to protect the Chola legacy, even if that comes at the expense of sacrificing her own hopes for the future . . .
This dazzling new novel by acclaimed historian Devika Rangachari delves into the little-known story of the woman who was advisor to two of the mightiest monarchs of medieval India.
The Babel Murders | A Gripping Thriller Decoding a Global Conspiracy and Deep Linguistic Mystery | Endorsed by Amish Tripathi—Bestselling Author
In a near-future world torn apart by frequent school shootings, society is divided between the Globalists, who want unity, global uniformity and peace, and the Segmentists, who fight for individual freedom and expression. Amidst this chaos, a group of academics studying an ancient Amazonian tribe is mysteriously killed, sparking a series of deaths among top linguists and scientists.
Professor Neel Dutta is plunged into investigating these murders linked to Neo-Esperanto, a primordial perceptive language that could enhance human communication. With his ex-girlfriend and fellow academic, Devin Jones, they must outsmart deadly assassins, unravel the Mertongue Project’s secrets and confront the enigmatic Thanatos across continents to prevent a global catastrophe while confronting their own pasts and the dark secrets of those they once trusted.
33
33 is a soulful collection of short poems that explores the journey of personal growth and self-discovery through four distinct symbols—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. Each section offers a unique exploration of the human experience, from introspection and emotional depth to creative expression and passionate action. Rooted in the power of numerology, the number 33 represents love, inspiration, and compassion, guiding readers on a path of healing and spiritual awakening. With evocative imagery and heartfelt language, 33 invites readers to reflect on their own lives, embrace their inner wisdom, and connect deeply with the world around them.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
Shortlisted for the Booker Prize, 2025.
When Sonia and Sunny first glimpse each other on an overnight train, they are immediately captivated, yet also embarrassed by the fact that their grandparents had once tried to matchmake them, a clumsy meddling that only served to drive Sonia and Sunny apart.
Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India, fearing she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world.
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is the sweeping tale of two young people navigating the many forces that shape their lives: country, class, race, history, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. A love story, a family saga, and a rich novel of ideas, it is the most ambitious and accomplished work yet by one of our greatest novelists.
A Shimla Affair
…the future of India may lie in unexpected hands.
1940, Shimla, British India. Nalini Mistry longs for a life outside of the four walls of her home; reality, however, is different.
Nalini and her two older sisters—Noor and Afreen—run the Royal Hotel Shimla, an opulent establishment that serves British high society. But when an underground revolutionary group asks them to aid a murderous conspiracy during the hotel’s Summer Jubilee Ball, they find themselves thrust headfirst into a dangerous game of lies. It doesn’t help that Nalini finds herself falling for Charles Nayler, a British officer; a man who sees her like nobody else.
As the night of the ball approaches, the sisters are drawn into a web of hidden agendas, shifting alliances, and impossible choices—where nothing is what it seems, and the price of freedom may be everything.
A Shimla Affair follows the story of three women attempting to change the course of Indian independence—for love, duty, and revenge.
The Menon Investigation
When Inspector General Vijay Menon reopens the old file of a police officer’s murder, he expects dead ends and faded trails. But as chance conspires with his investigative instincts, the case begins to crack open, leading him not only to the culprits but to truths far more unsettling. What begins as the pursuit of justice quickly transforms into a personal reckoning for Vijay as the crime he thought he was solving turns into his own trial, dismantling the fictions of who he thinks he is and what he stands for.
A deftly layered excavation of caste, colourism and individual complicity in institutional violence, The Menon Investigation subverts the rules of the police procedural through its cast of unusual perpetrators and imperfect victims. With sparkling dry humour and a paradox-ridden protagonist at its centre, this is a masterful portrait of a tragedy profoundly Indian.
Siddhartha
This classic of twentieth-century literature tells the spiritual journey of a man living in India during the time of the Buddha—a story that has inspired generations. This edition features a fresh, poetic translation by Sherab Chödzin Kohn, a gifted translator and student of Buddhism. Kohn’s version captures the philosophical depth and meditative qualities of Hesse’s work. The book also includes an insightful introduction exploring Hesse’s own spiritual path through his journals and letters.
In this edition, you will:
- Experience a new, poetic translation emphasizing meditation and mindfulness
- Follow Siddhartha’s transformative spiritual journey
- Gain insight into Eastern philosophy and Buddhist teachings
- Discover Hermann Hesse’s personal spiritual reflections
- Explore timeless themes of self-discovery, enlightenment, and inner peace
Rani Sarandha tatha anya kahaniya/रानी सारंधा तथा अन्य कहानियाँ
रानी सारंधा में नायिका मान-मर्यादा के लिए आत्मत्याग और बलिदान का सजीव उदाहरण है। रानी सारंधा मुगलों से घिर जाने पर भी अपने पति ओरछा नरेश चंपतराय की बात मानते हुए उनके सीने में तलवार मारकर पुन: अपनी भी उसी तलवार से हत्या कर देश के लिए बलिदान हो जाती है। इस तरह भारतीय इतिहास में रानी सारंधा अग्रणी स्थान पाती है।
इसी के साथ प्रेमचंद की कई अन्य कहानियाँ भी इस संग्रह में दी गई हैं, जो प्रेरक भी हैं और बेहद रोचक भी। अन्य कहानियाँ भी इतिहास के अनछुए पन्नों से निकली ऐसी कथाएँ हैं, जो देश और धर्म के लिए बलिदान होने की सीख ही नहीं, वरन देश की रक्षा के लिए शत्रुओं के विनाश की शिक्षा भी देती हैं।
Rekhaon Mein Chhipa Bhagya/रेखाओं में छिपा भविष्य
आपके हाथ में आपका भाग्य और भविष्य छिपा हुआ है। ये रेखाएँ आपके अतीत और आने वाले समय की हर बात को खोलकर बता देती हैं।
डॉ. एल. आर. चौधरी तंत्र सम्राट तो हैं वह हस्तरेखा-विज्ञान के महान विशेषज्ञ भी हैं। उन्होंने व्यावहारिक ज्ञान से भरपूर पुस्तक लिखी है रेखाओं में छिपा भविष्य। वे इस कला के विकास का विश्लेषण भी करते हैं; और सबकुछ खोलकर कुछ इस तरह सामने रख देते हैं, मानो सच्चे जीवन की सच्ची कहानी कह रहे हों।
यह संपूर्ण पुस्तक चित्रों से सज्जित है और क्रमवार आपको एक-एक पाठ पढ़ाती है। रोग, विपत्ति, दुर्घटना, व्यापार में हानि, आत्महत्या की प्रवृत्ति, हताशा, दुख—सभी की इसमें पूर्व ज्ञान की विधि बताई गई है, ताकि मनुष्य उनसे सतर्क रहे और समय आने पर जूझने की हिम्मत जुटा सके। इस से एक लाभ यह भी है कि जीवन में सफलता और उन्नति के रास्ते भी सुझाती है।