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You Were Never Meant To Read This

A story of love, fate and the price of loving someone

Perhaps fate didn’t allow it then, but Dev never stopped believing that it meant something.

Now, his new life awaits: the corporate job of every MBA’s dreams, with a salary to match.
But some things still follow him: a name never deleted, a number never blocked.
And fifteen months of learning to live, without ever really being able to let go.

When six words from her appear on his screen,
I wish we could meet again’
Everything he worked so hard to bury comes back.

But love, in the real world, is very different from love in college. Dev’s story didn’t end with Tanishka asking to be strangers again.

This is the rest of their story, told in the words he was never able to tell her

Food for the Soul: Eating for Happiness. And for Health: Amma’s kitchen secrets, treasures from our yoga retreats, and more

Combining two seemingly different worlds – yoga and Sattvic cooking – Food for the Soul brings together thousands of years of wisdom and a time-tested approach to health. In an age when people are searching for direction on exercise and diet, tradition comes to the rescue. Drawing from his years of immersion in yoga, Arun Pandala offers what he calls “recipes for life and for the dining table”.

The book meshes Kerala cuisine – and a few dishes from North India – all from his mother’s treasury of home cooking, with the yogic insights of right eating and living. These are recipes commonly served at his yoga retreats and residential training programmes.

From the warmth of Ericheri and the comfort of Avial to the lightness of Thayir Saadham and the festive spread of an Onam Sadya, the dishes reflect a cuisine that is both grounding and restorative. Alongside the recipes, the author weaves in reflections on Sattvic principles, the three doshas of Ayurveda, the six tastes, the power of fasting, and the quiet medicine of habits.

This is more than a cookbook. It is a guide to a way of living, where nourishment extends beyond the plate into a more mindful, harmonious life.

Seeds of Hate: Bangladesh’s Extremist Surge Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and other radical organizations

A timely and deeply researched investigation into the rise of extremism in Bangladesh and its wider implications for South Asia. Seeds of Hate: Bangladesh’s Extremist Surge – Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and Other Radical Organizations is a compelling and evidence-based volume that explores the ideological, political, and social roots of religious extremism in Bangladesh.

The book examines how radical organisations have shaped the Nation’s political and cultural landscape over decades. Drawing from historical records, field research, political analysis, and journalistic inquiry, the book investigates the role of Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and affiliated extremist groups in influencing governance, education, social structures, and public discourse.

It also explores the transnational networks connecting radical ideologies across South Asia and beyond.

Why This Book Matters:
• In-depth analysis of extremism in Bangladesh
• Explores Jamaat-e-Islami and radical political networks
• Examines the erosion of secular and democratic institutions
• Essential reading for policymakers, journalists, researchers, and students
• Provides historical and geopolitical context to current developments
• Evidence-based, research-driven, and highly relevant to South Asian affairs
Perfect For Readers Interested In:
• South Asian geopolitics
• Bangladesh politics and history
• Religious extremism and radicalisation
• International relations and security studies
• Political Islam in South Asia
• Democracy, secularism, and human rights

Nachiketa:The Wisest Boy of Bharat

What can a young boy teach the world about life, death, truth, and courage?

Nachiketa: The Wisest Boy of Bharat brings alive one of the most profound stories from India’s ancient wisdom traditions in a powerful, engaging, and accessible way for modern readers. Whether you are a parent looking to introduce Indian philosophy to your children, a young reader exploring Bharat’s civilisational stories, or an adult seeking deeper spiritual insights, this book offers a meaningful reading experience for all ages.

Why Readers Will Love This Book:
• A beautifully retold Indian civilisational story
• Inspired by the wisdom of the Upanishads
• Encourages critical thinking, courage, and values
• Perfect for children, teenagers, and adults
• A meaningful gift for young readers interested in Indian culture and mythology
• Combines storytelling with life lessons and philosophy

I Am My Own Laxmi

Why do so many women still say, “I can handle everything except money”?

In a country where Lakshmi is worshipped as the Goddess of Wealth, women are rarely taught to own wealth for themselves. Financial decisions are often handed over, delayed, or dismissed, shaped by generations of conditioning that taught women to participate in money, but not claim power through it.

I Am My Own Lakshmi is not a finance manual. It is a cultural mirror, a personal awakening, and a reclaiming.

Blending lived experiences, storytelling, and practical insights, this book speaks to the woman who manages everything, yet feels intimidated by finance. The woman who wants financial security, but does not know where to begin. After all, the moment a woman understands her money, she begins to understand her power.

And that awakening changes everything. For her, for her family, for society.

Mantra Meditations Telugu / మంత్ర ధ్యానాలు

ఆధునిక జప ప్రపంచంలోనికి ప్రవేశించండి మరియు మీ దైనందిన జీవితంలో మంత్ర యొక్క శక్తిని ఎలా ఉపయోగించుకోవాలో కనుగొనండి. మీరు ఆందోళననను అధిగమించటానికి లేదా ఆత్మవిశ్వాసాన్ని పెంపొందించుకోవటానికి, లేదా ప్రేరణను పొందటానికి, ఇలా ఏదైనా కానివ్వండి, జీవితంలోని ఒడిదుడుకులను ఎదుర్కోవటంలో మంత్రాను మీకు తోడుగా ఉండనివ్వండి.
ఈపుస్తకం, మీకు సాధారణమైన మరియు అందుబాటుగా వుండే విధమైన మంత్రాలను పరిచయం చేస్తుంది. మీ యొక్క విశ్వాసాలు మరియు నమ్మకాలతో సంబంధం లేకుండా, ఈ మంత్రాలను మీరు ఒంటరిగా గాని, లేక ఒక సామాజిక బృందంతో గాని కలిసి సాధన చేయవచ్చు. ప్రతి మంత్రం కూడా ఆచరణాత్మక వ్యాయామాలు, మార్గదర్శక ధ్యానాలు మరియు మనోహరమైన పురాతన కథలతో కూడి ఉంటాయి.
ఈ పవిత్ర శబ్దాలను పునారావృతం చేయటం ద్వారా మీరు ఆనందం, స్పష్టత మరియు అపరిమితమైన ప్రేమలకు తెరను తీస్తారు.

Mantra Meditations Kannada / ಮಂತ್ರ ಧ್ಯಾನಗಳು

ಆಧುನಿಕ ಜಪದ ಲೋಕದೊಳಗೆ ಒಂದು ಹೆಜ್ಜೆ ಇಡಿ : ನಿಮ್ಮ ದೈನಂದಿನ ಬದುಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮಂತ್ರದ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಸ್ಪರ್ಶಿಸಿ, ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅನುಭವಕ್ಕೆ ತಂದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು ಅಂತ ಅರಿಯಿರಿ. ನಿಮಗೆ ಆತಂಕವನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲಬೇಕೆಂದಿದ್ದರೂ, ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸವನ್ನು ಇಮ್ಮಡಿಗೊಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವ ಇರಾದೆ ಇದ್ದರೂ ಅಥವಾ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆಯನ್ನು ಪತ್ತೆ ಹಚ್ಚ ಬೇಕೆಂದಿದ್ದರೂ : ಬದುಕಿನ ಏರುಪೇರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಎದುರಾಗುವ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲೂ ಮಂತ್ರವೇ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸಹಯೋಗಿಯಾಗಿರಲಿ.
ಈ ಪುಸ್ತಕವು ನಿಮಗೆ ಸರಳವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಸುಲಭವಾಗಿ ಅಳವಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದಾದ ಮಂತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಚಯಿಸುತ್ತೆ. ನಿಮ್ಮ ನಂಬಿಕೆಗಳು ಅಥವಾ ಅನುಭವ ಏನೇ ಆಗಿರಲಿ, ಈ ಮಂತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ನೀವು ಒಂಟಿಯಾಗಿ ಅಥವಾ ಸಮೂಹದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಮಾಡಬಹುದು. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಮಂತ್ರಕ್ಕೂ ಪ್ರಾಯೋಗಿಕ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸಗಳು, ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶಿ ಧ್ಯಾನಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆಕರ್ಷಕವಾದ ಮತ್ತು ಅಚ್ಚರಿಯ ಪುರಾತನ ಕಥೆಗಳು ಜೊತೆಯಾಗಿವೆ.
ಈ ಪವಿತ್ರ ಶಬ್ದಗಳನ್ನು ನೀವು ಮತ್ತೆ ಮತ್ತೆ ಉಚ್ಚರಿಸಿದಾಗ, ಆನಂದ, ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟತೆ ಮತ್ತು ಅಸೀಮವಾದ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಬಾಗಿಲನ್ನು ತೆರೆಯುವಿರಿ ನೀವು!

A Light That Never Goes Dark

Sometimes life takes you to places so dark,
You can’t even see the stars.
But don’t forget the light that’s inside you–
That you’re made of stars too.

A Light That Never Goes Dark is an illustrated collection of poetry and prose you can turn to when you feel dark inside. Whether you’re navigating difficult seasons, heartbreak, growth or simply the complexity of being human, it is here to hold space for you and gently guide you back to the light that exists within.

Forty Days

In the heart of a harsh and unforgiving landscape, a young boy named Kesar sets out on a forty-day journey with a wandering Fakir whose wisdom seems as endless as the desert itself. What begins as a difficult passage across rough terrain turns into a soulful journey inward.

As the days unfold, the Fakir shares stories and truths drawn from ordinary people and forgotten folk wisdom. Through conversations around campfires, long silences on dusty roads, and encounters with strangers along the way, Kesar begins to understand lessons that no school could ever teach.

At a time when the world seems to be moving faster than ever—chasing wealth, success, and endless ambition—Forty Days is a rejuvenating pause. Deeply rooted in the rhythms of the Indian storytelling tradition, this is a book about slowing down, listening closely, and rediscovering the simple truths that often get lost in modern life.

Women O Pause

In Women-O-Pause, Lenaa Kumar invites you into a year of profound transformation. In 2024, she received a sudden wave of social media attention just as her life shifted dramatically through marriage, relocation and an unexpected initiation: perimenopause. Rather than viewing it as a decline, she reframed this transition as ‘Womenescence’—a powerful awakening into the next phase of womanhood.

Amid the whirlwind of public visibility and private change, she refused to accept confusion, discomfort and pharmaceutical dependence. Instead, she turned to extensive research, lifestyle changes and natural healing practices rooted in holistic wellness and ancient traditions.

The result is both a memoir and a guide—a practical yet deeply reflective blueprint for women to help them navigate perimenopause and menopause with greater awareness, agency and vitality. Through personal insight and actionable tools, Women-O-Pause challenges conventional narratives while encouraging women to reconnect with the cyclical intelligence of their bodies.

Featuring insights from professional doctors who offer medical insight and clinical perspectives, this book bridges lived experience with modern science. It ultimately reframes menopause not as a problem to be solved but as a powerful rite of passage.

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