भारताच्या प्रगतीची वाटचाल कोणत्या दिशेने होत आहे? इंग्लंडला मागे टाकून भारताची अर्थव्यवस्था जगातील पाचव्या क्रमांकावर जाऊन पोचली आहे याचा अर्थ भारताची प्रगती होत आहे असा होतो का? का लक्षावधी बेरोजगारांना रोजगार पुरवण्यास आलेल्या अपयशामुळे अर्थव्यवस्थेची पीछेहाट होत आहे? उज्वल भवितव्यासाठी आपण काय केलं पाहिजे?
भारत आज एका चौरस्त्यावर येऊन पोचला आहे. भारताच्या आर्थिक वाढीचा दर कित्येक मोठ्या देशांच्या तुलनेत जास्त असला तरी आपल्या बेरोजगार तरूणांना नोकऱ्या देण्यासाठी तो खूपच कमी आहे. कमी कौशल्याच्या वस्तूनिर्माण क्षेत्रातील तीव्र स्पर्धा, आपल्याच देशात वस्तूनिर्मिती करण्याकडे, संरक्षणवादाकडे झुकत चाललेला जागतिक कल, आणि वाढते स्वयंचलितीकरण यामुळे परिस्थिती अधिक गंभीर झालेली आहे. समाजात फूट पाडणाऱ्या बहुसंख्यांकांच्या तुष्टीकरणातून काहीच साधले जाणार नाही. आजवर आर्थिक विकासाची वाटचाल कृषी क्षेत्राकडून कमी कौशल्याचे वस्तूनिर्माण, त्यानंतर उच्चकौशल्याधारित वस्तूनिर्माण आणि सेवा क्षेत्र अशी होत आलेली आहे. विकासाच्या राजमार्गावरील मधल्या पायरीवरून उडी मारून आपण केल्हाच पुढे आलो आहोत. असं असताना परत मधली पायरी गाठण्यासाठी उलट फिरण्याऐवजी आपण आपला स्वतःचा भारतीय मार्ग शोधून काढला पाहिजे. मानवी भांडवलात गुंतवणूक करून, सेवा आणि वस्तूनिर्माण क्षेत्रातील उच्च कौशल्याधारित संधींचा विस्तार करून, नवी उत्पादने आणि नव्या कल्पनांना पोषक वातावरणात आर्थिक विकासाचा वेग कसा वाढवता येईल ते या पुस्तकात लेखकद्वयांनी समजावून सांगितलं आहे. भारताच्या लोकशाही परंपरांनां लोकशाही संस्थांचे सबलीकरण आणि विकेंद्रीकरणाचा विस्तार यासारख्या सुशासनातील सुधारणांची जोड मिळाल्यास विकासाच्या मार्गावरील वाटचाल सोपी होईल. ज्या ठिकाणी भारताला यश मिळाले आहे त्याचे लेखकद्वयाने खुल्या मनाने कौतूक केलं आहे तसेच त्यांनी त्यातील दोषही परखडपणे दाखवले आहेत. त्यांनी भूतकाळाला जखढून ठेवणाऱ्या शृंखला तोडून येणाऱ्या भावी काळातील शक्यतांकडे खुल्या दिलाने पाहण्याचे आवाहन केलं आहे. जागोजागी दिलेल्या समर्पक उदाहरणांनी आणि बिनतोड युक्तिवादांनी शेवटच्या पानापर्यंत वाचनीय झालेले, भारताच्या भविष्याविषयी आस्था असलेल्या सर्वांनी वाचलेच पाहिजे असे पुस्तक.
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Iconoclast
In Iconoclast, Dr Anand Teltumbde, a distinguished public intellectual and leading authority on the Dalit movement, presents a groundbreaking biography of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Far from the embellished narratives often associated with his legacy, Teltumbde strips away the layers of myth and hyperbole to reveal the man behind the legend.
With meticulous research and intellectual honesty, Teltumbde delves into the life of Ambedkar, situating him within the dynamic context of his time. He explores the complexities of Ambedkar’s persona, offering a nuanced portrait that challenges conventional perceptions. Rich with poignant photographs, this biography paints a vivid picture of Ambedkar as a visionary and as a human, and above all as an iconoclast driven by a relentless pursuit of social justice and equality. From his tireless advocacy for the Dalit community to his visionary ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity, Ambedkar’s legacy reverberates through the ages, inspiring generations to strive for a more just society.
With incisive analysis and a deep understanding of Ambedkar’s philosophy, Teltumbde extends the narrative beyond the confines of history, examining Ambedkar’s enduring impact on contemporary India. Iconoclast is a masterful tribute to a towering figure in modern history, offering profound insights into the epic struggle for social emancipation and the quest for a truly inclusive society.
Just a Mercenary?
At the start of his career as sub-collector of Parvathipuram sub-division in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh way back in 1974, Subbarao learnt—the hard way—that tribal development requires more than enthusiasm; it requires, most of all, an understanding of poverty.
Nearly forty years later, in 2013, as the governor of the Reserve Bank of India in the midst of a fierce exchange rate crisis, Subbarao learnt—once again the hard way—the harsh challenges of emerging economies in an unequal world.
Bookended by these assignments is the remarkable journey of a small-town boy from a modest background to the top echelons of India’s civil service and then on to the helm of the country’s central bank. Subbarao recounts that journey—his hopes and despair, his successes and setbacks, his mistakes and misdeeds, and the lessons he learnt along the way—with rare candour and honesty. The subtext of that story though is his constant soul searching about whether he has given back to society more than he received.
Just a Mercenary? is a warm, engaging and earnest account of an extraordinary career that is bound to inform and inspire young professionals trying to find their way up their career ladders and discover meaning in their journeys.
The Four Purusharthas: The Path to Happiness, Success and a Meaningful Life
DISCOVER A NEW LIFE-CHANGING SECRET FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS
Purushartha (n.): The ultimate purpose of human beings.
In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. These are the four purusharthas.
Having helped people all over the world live longer with their book on the Japanese concept of ikigai, the authors are now on a mission to honour the balanced way of life they discovered in India. Inspiring and comforting, this book shares the ancient wisdom of the four purusharthas to help you awaken your creative potential, free yourself from stress and fear, and live with greater energy.
By using the four purusharthas to align yourself, you can unlock the key to a life full of inspiration, beauty, peace, and meaning.
Choice
A publisher, who is at war with his industry and himself, embarks on a radical experiment in his own life and the lives of those connected to him; an academic exchanges one story for another after an accident brings a stranger into her life; and a family in rural India have their lives destroyed by a gift. These three ingeniously linked but distinct narratives, each of which has devastating unintended consequences, form a breathtaking exploration of freedom, responsibility, and ethics. What happens when market values replace other notions of value and meaning? How do the choices we make affect our work, our relationships, and our place in the world? Neel Mukherjee’s new novel exposes the myths of individual choice, and confronts our fundamental assumptions about economics, race, appropriation, and the tangled ethics of contemporary life.
Choice is a scathing, compassionate quarrel with the world, a masterful inquiry into how we should live our lives, and how we should tell them.
Ancient Chants for Modern Living
The twenty-first century has seen so many advancements—in technology, research, healthcare and education. We are now more connected through technology than our ancestors have ever been, yet we are more isolated and lonely than our ancestors ever were.
The ease with which things are available to us has led to a fast-paced lifestyle. That lifestyle, accompanied by a bad diet and lack of exercise, can sometimes lead to dysregulated thoughts. Awareness of this anomaly, acceptance to change and finally, embracing tools to regulate our feelings, are required to ensure we lead balanced lives that centre our thoughts and emotions.
In Ancient Chants for Modern Times, Aatmanika Ram harnesses the wisdom of some of the ancient beliefs and practices of her Indian roots, and suggests tools to help overcome any stressful situations that may arise. These suggestions are global in nature and are easy to follow irrespective of where you live. Apart from information on mantras/chants, this book also includes advice on the diet and yoga asanas to follow to ensure that the body and mind respond in a balanced proportion to any situation.
This is the perfect guide to becoming emotionally stronger and stress-free in the long run.
Kathmandu Chronicle
In recent decades, Nepal’s history has been marked by tumultuous events and transformations, and its relations with India by sharp fluctuations. From the Maoist insurgency to the hijacking of IC 814, from the Palace Massacre that wiped out King Birendra and his entire family to the coup by King Gyanendra against democracy, among others, the much-vaunted India–Nepal ‘special relationship’ has repeatedly experienced setbacks, some of them with long-term implications.
What are the real causes of regular anti-Indian eruptions in Nepal, and why is there so much mutual distrust and suspicion despite India’s best intentions? Anecdotal, definitive and deeply researched, Kathmandu Chronicle opens a window to many stories of India–Nepal relation that largely remain untold and therefore unknown till date.
This Land We Call Home
In 1871, the British enacted the Criminal Tribes Act in India, branding numerous tribes and caste groups as criminals. In This Land We Call Home, Nusrat F. Jafri traces the roots of her nomadic forebears, who belonged to one such ‘criminal’ tribe, the Bhantus from Rajasthan.
This affecting memoir explores religious and multicultural identities and delves into the profound concepts of nation-building and belonging. Nusrat’s family found acceptance in the church, alongside a sense of community, theology, songs and carnivals, and quality education for the children in
missionary schools.
The family’s conversion to Christianity in response to caste society highlights their struggle for dignity. Parallelly, we see the family’s experiences during Gandhi’s return to India in 1915, the Partition, the World Wars, the Emergency and the prime ministers’ assassinations.
In a way, this is a story like and unlike the stories all of us carry within us—the inherited weight of who we are and where we come from, our tiny little freedoms and our everyday struggles and, mostly, the intricate jumble of our collective ancestry. Nusrat pays homage to her foremothers, the first feminists, and her forefathers, the ones who tried hard to fit into a caste society only to be disappointed, eventually choosing alternative faiths in pursuit of acceptance.
The Golden Future: What to Expect and How to Reach Fifth Dimension
Find inspirational guidance, hope and an uplifting vision of better times to come in this transformational path to the fifth-dimensional golden future.
We all know how turbulent life has been recently. How long will the world carry on like this? Will things ever improve? Bestselling teacher, author and card deck creator Diana Cooper believes a better future is on its way. In this uplifting spiritual guide, she describes how an entirely new age – the golden future – is being birthed. Current times are challenging but we are moving towards a new fifth-dimensional Golden Age that will be a time of peace and happiness, when the world as we know it will have changed beyond recognition for the better.
Diana Cooper tells the history from the fall of Atlantis to the current period and the time frame to 2032. This vital spiritual guide is split into four enlightening parts, covering:
• The journey to the golden future of Earth
• The Transformation – life in the new Golden Age
• Preparing for the Fifth Dimension
• Higher Ascension tools to propel you into the golden future
As Diana shares the journey to the new Golden Age, she explains the reason why there are eight billion people on the planet and the cosmic happenings in 2032 that will change the world. Amidst the turmoil of modern-day life, allow The Golden Future to inspire and guide you along this collective transformational journey towards a better future.
The Book of Runic Astrology: Unlock Ancient Power of Your Cosmic Birth Runes
Access the ancient wisdom of both astrology and the runes to cast your birth chart and reveal your destiny with this essential guide to runic astrology.
Richard Lister explores the powerful combination of the ancient Nordic symbols of the runes and the millennium old tradition of astrology. Through a unique combination of mythos and practical advice you will discover:
• The deep cosmic art of runic astrology
• Your runic star path or birth chart
• Your connection to the energy of the cosmos through your Sunna (Sun), Manni (Moon) and Jord (Earth/rising) runes
• The effect of the wandering gods – what it means when the gods ‘go retrograde’
• How to uncover the hidden codes to access your cosmic luck and good fortune.
With this powerful knowledge, you can connect with the energy of the universe to support, guide and navigate your way through life, with passion, prosperity and purpose.
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