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One Sting Attached (Hindi)/Ishq Baaqi/इश्क़ बाक़ी

अयोध्या जैसे प्राचीन शहर में एक प्रेमी जोड़ा, शिवम और आईना, एक-दूजे के नज़दीक आने लगता है। फ़ारुक़ी परिवार की बेटी आईना बारहवीं की छात्रा है, तो श्रेष्ठ दर्ज़ी बनने की इच्छा रखने वाला शिवम एक प्रमुख मंदिर के महंत का बेटा। जिस दिन शिवम अपने प्यार के करीब पहुँचता है, उसी दिन वह शहर में हुए दंगों में अपना सब कुछ, अपने माता-पिता और अपनी नीली आँखों वाली प्रेमिका को खो देता है। …और पीछे बची रह जाती हैं सिर्फ दर्दनाक यादें।
खिन्न और टूटा दिल लिये हुए शिवम शहर की हलचल और अपने काम में खो जाने के लिए दिल्ली चला आता है। जब ज़िंदगी में ठहराव आने लगता है, तभी फिर से हवा के झोंके की तरह अतीत उसके सामने लौट आता है और उसे आभास होता है कि आईना ज़िंदा है। बड़ी मशक्कत से जुटाई गई जानकारी के साथ, शिवम अपने प्यार को पाने के लिए एक दुरूह यात्रा शुरू करता है, जो उसे आईना की तलाश में दुबई तक ले जाती है। शिवम और आईना की यह प्रेम कहानी एक बार फिर साबित करती है कि अगर किसी को शिद्दत से चाहो तो पूरी कायनात उससे मिलाने में लग जाती है।  

Bipin (Hindi)/Bipin/बिपिन

बिपिन; यूनिफ़ॉर्म के पीछे की शख़्सियत उस एनडीए कैडेट की कहानी है जिसे स्विमिंग पूल में अनिवार्य जंप नहीं कर पाने के लिए दंडित किया गया; उस नौजवान सेकंड लेफ़्टिनेंट की कहानी है जिसका आई कार्ड अमृतसर रेलवे स्टेशन पर नकली सहायक बनकर आए 5/11 गोरखा राइफ़ल्स के एक ऑफ़िसर ने चुरा लिया; उस मेजर की कहानी है जो पैर पर प्लास्टर चढ़े होने के बाद भी पाकिस्तान सीमा पर, दुश्मन की नाक के नीचे अपने सैनिकों के साथ दशहरा मनाने चौकी पर जा पहुँचा; उस सेना प्रमुख की कहानी है जिसने फैसला लिया कि भारत सीमा-पार आतंकवाद की हर हरकत का खुलकर जवाब देगा; उस चीफ़ ऑफ़ डिफ़ेंस स्टाफ़ की कहानी है जिसे सबसे ज़्यादा ख़ुशी तब मिलती थी जब वह गोरखा सैनिकों के साथ झामरे डांस करता; और उस शख्स के एक स्तब्ध कर देने वाले अंत की कहानी भी है जो रक्षा सेवाओं में बड़ी तेज़ी से ऊँचाई तक पहुँचा। 

Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva: The Making of Hindutva

A monumental intellectual history of the pivotal figure of Hindu nationalism

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883–1966) was an intellectual, ideologue, and anticolonial nationalist leader in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule, one whose anti-Muslim writings exploited India’s tensions in pursuit of Hindu majority rule. Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva is the first comprehensive intellectual history of one of the most contentious political thinkers of the twentieth century.

Janaki Bakhle examines the full range of Savarkar’s voluminous writings in his native language of Marathi, from political and historical works to poetry, essays, and speeches. She reveals the complexities in the various positions he took as a champion of the beleaguered Hindu community, an anticaste progressive, an erudite if polemical historian, a pioneering advocate for women’s dignity, and a patriotic poet. This critical examination of Savarkar’s thought shows that Hindutva is as much about the aesthetic experiences that have been attached to the idea of India itself as it is a militant political program that has targeted the Muslim community in pursuit of power in postcolonial India.

By bringing to light the many legends surrounding Savarkar, Bakhle shows how this figure from a provincial locality in colonial India rose to world-historical importance. Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva also uncovers the vast hagiographic literature that has kept alive the myth of Savarkar as a uniquely brave, brilliant, and learned revolutionary leader of the Hindu nation.

How to Be Human: With What You Have, Where You Are, with What You Can

Life is all about balance in nature—good and evil, hope and hopelessness, morality and immorality, fear and courage . . .

This inhuman world must become human somehow. But the means to arrive at this destination seems to escape most of us. Despite various shortcomings, humans are still the torchbearers of faith, humanity, goodness, and dignity. And this book explores the various facets of ethical dilemmas and spiritual searches you find yourself in every now and then.

If you keep wondering how to make the world around you better and find ways to keep doing good deeds, this book includes all the golden rules of being a moral human. The chapters have been designed in a way that will make you keep coming back to them as they offer tools that provide you with assistance to take an informed decision as you walk the path of being a kind and good human being.

How to Be Human looks to answer your deepest queries, soothe your innermost concerns, put to rest your deepest fears, and help you look deep within to see the change reflected not only in you but around you as well. It’s a remarkable compendium of age-old wisdom for modern-day challenges.

Life Is Abracadabra: 21 Magical Stories from My Travels to Make You Look at Life with New Eyes

‘I think people are afraid to dream because they don’t want to be disappointed,’ she told the Belgian guy . . .

But what if there was a way to co-create our dreams with the universe? And what if the universe responded to us in a tangible way?

At the tender age of seventeen, Baisakhi left her home to pursue higher studies abroad. Since then, she has dwelled in different continents—from Asia to Europe to Africa to South America to North & Central America—studying life through myriad mirrors of reality. She has lived with local families—eating their food, adopting their lifestyles, contributing to their economy, negotiating extreme realities and belief systems, and navigating diverse traditions and religions for several years to answer life’s most pertinent questions. Coming from a conservative family in India, she had to overcome all limitations to fly!

This book narrates the magical adventures and marvellous encounters of an ordinary girl who believes in extraordinary possibilities as she traverses the globe to fulfil her destiny. Life Is Abracadabra is peppered with true anecdotes of hope and faith, of meaningful coincidences and miracles that will make you perceive life from an altogether new dimension. It is about noticing the signs and synchronicities strewn on our paths and acting on them. Because when we do, life will be on our side too.

Emotional Ability Resources: A Therapist’s Guide to Unlocking the Power within You

A unique self-help aid to improve emotional intelligence.
–Felipe Fregni, MD, PhD, MPH, Med, Professor of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

‘Makes it easy to explore our difficult inner emotional landscape and gain and clarity.’
Aparna Piramal Raje, Author of Chemical Khichdi, motivational speaker, and mental health advocate

Have an issue? Give EAR to it . . .

Most of us find it difficult to cope with our emotions. Embarrassed to discuss it, rarely do we turn to anyone for advice. But how can we tell our story by keeping our emotions in the dark, especially from ourselves?

This unique book is an essential resource on every tabletop, every bookshelf, and every household. It is for anyone who wants to reap the tangible benefits of building self-leadership through emotional intelligence. Through narratives, anecdotes, simple explanations, and exercises peppered throughout this book, you will be able to relate, identify, and solve the complexities of emotions that influence your daily routine. In essence, this handbook is your gateway to emotional and mental wellness.

Emotional Ability Resources provides the right tools to access all the emotions that build up inside you or do not. It encourages you to listen to them, be more self-aware, and unlock the power you already possess. It invites you to learn about handling your inner world in an easy and healthy manner.

The Magnetic Power of Your Thoughts: A Guidebook for Creating a Happy and Abundant Life

Beautifully woven [book] to enlighten, inspire, and transform you.
– Ravi Garg, Director, WhatsApp India

At a time when we all are forced to introspect and make changes in how we perceive life and what we want from it, this book seems like an ideal guide.
– Divya Kaushik, Special Correspondent, Delhi Times, The Times of India

We all want to stride on the path of prosperity. We all want to bathe in good health. We all want to zestfully follow our passions. In short, we all want to live a life of excellence. Yet we find ourselves stuck in a humdrum existence with an ever-growing list of compromises, disappointments, and distress.

The Magnetic Power of Your Thoughts takes a deep dive into the root cause of this universal dilemma and showcases how our thoughts are the foundation of our reality and how they govern our lives, irrespective of whether we are conscious of it or not or whether we believe in it or not. Not only that, but the book also reveals how we can harness the limitless potential of thoughts to create a life of abundance, success, and happiness.

Based on eye-opening scientific research and contemporary insights, the author outlines practical and actionable steps to implement thought-power in our daily life. On the whole, this instructive book carries in itself implicit guidance and life-transforming value for everyone who wants to unlock and unleash the greatest power which mankind has at its disposal.

The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success

‘A must-read for anyone interested in the art of intuitively knowing what others feel.’ Haemin Sunim, author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things

‘A lovely book to have in your home and your lives.’ Chris Evans, Breakfast Show
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Nunchi(noon-chee): eye measure. The subtle art of gauging other people’s thoughts, and feelings in order to build trust, harmony and connection.
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Why did she get promoted? Why does the party only start when he walks in? And why do they always catch the bartender’s eye? It sounds like they’re all experts in the art of nunchi, even if they don’t know it.

Nunchi is the guiding principle of Korean life, but anyone can use it: it’s the art of reading a room, your way of understanding what other people are thinking and feeling, and using that to get ahead.

Korean parents believe that teaching their children nunchi is as important as teaching them to cross the road safely. With great nunchi, it feels like the world is on your side. Without it, you might get hit by something you never saw coming.

If you’re thinking ‘not another Eastern fad, Marie Kondo already made me throw half my clothes away’, don’t worry: it’s not a fad. Koreans have been using nunchi to overcome slings and arrows for over 5000 years.

The great news is that anyone can hone their nunchi, immediately: all you need are your eyes and ears. In everything, from finding love to excelling at work, improving your nunchi will help you to open doors you never knew existed.

Improve your nunchi, improve your life.
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‘Beautifully written and filled with actionable advice . . . It really feels like having a superpower!’ Héctor García, co-author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

The Wisdom Bridge (Hindi)/The Wisdom Bridge/द विज़्डम ब्रिज: The Heartfulness Way Aur Designing Destini Ke Bestselling Lekhak/द हार्टफुलनेस वे और डिज़ाइनिंग डेस्टिनी के बेस्ट सेलिंग लेखक

हम बड़े-बुज़ुर्गों के इरादे, विचार और कामकाज बच्चों के दिलों में घर कर जाते हैं। बच्चे उनको पूरे मनोयोग से देखते हैं, उनसे सीखते हैं और तुरन्त हर बात को आत्मसात कर लेते हैं; तो ऐसे में बड़े-बुज़ुर्गों की ज़िम्मेदारी बनती है कि वे न केवल बच्चों की अच्छी परवरिश करें, बल्कि उनका पालन-पोषण और मार्गदर्शन इस तरह करें कि वे एक सन्तोषप्रद जीवन जी सकें।
द विज़्डम ब्रिज में दाजी नौ सिद्धान्तों को प्रस्तुत करते हैं; ये ऐसा जीवन जीने में पाठकों का मार्गदर्शन करते हैं जो आपके बच्चों और प्रियजनों को प्रेरित करता है। ये सिद्धान्त सम्पूर्ण और सुखी जीवन का निर्माण करने के लिए सभी माता-पिता, भावी माता-पिता, दादा-दादी और केयरगिवर्स के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सन्दर्भ हैं। ये सिद्धान्त न केवल आपके बच्चों का जीवन समृद्ध बनाते हुए ज़िम्मेदार युवाओं के रूप में उनकी परवरिश करने में आपकी मदद करेंगे, बल्कि एक प्रेरक जीवन जीने और पारिवारिक रिश्तों में मज़बूती लाने में भी आपके सहायक होंगे। 

The Stoic Path to Wealth: Ancient Wisdom for Enduring Prosperity

BUILD WEALTH BY APPLYING ANCIENT WISDOM TO THE CHAOS OF MODERN-DAY MARKETS, WITH INVESTOR AND FINANCIAL INFLUENCER DARIUS FOROUX.

‘Darius has a unique ability to turn complex ideas into simple stories.’ — Morgan Housel, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Psychology of Money

The Stoics understood that if you can control your reactions and manage your emotions, you can achieve success. The same principles apply to our financial lives today.

The only way to beat inflation and grow your wealth is by investing. The greatest investors approach the markets with discipline, emotional distance, and self-mastery—lessons that the Stoics have been teaching us for thousands of years. Combining ancient wisdom with practical investment strategies drawn from analysis of the greatest investors of all time, The Stoic Path to Wealth will teach you how to:

• cultivate an investing edge by managing your emotions and developing your unique skills and talents.
• develop the discipline to ignore short-term market fluctuations and avoid living in the future.
• foster a mindset that allows you to enjoy what you have and avoid greed.
• create a sustainable approach to trading.

As financial markets become increasingly unpredictable and chaotic, The Stoic Path to Wealth offers the key to weathering any economic storm while building wealth that will last a lifetime and beyond.

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