Against the tumultuous backdrop of Singapore in 1942 unfolds the extraordinary saga of Captain Mohan Singh of the 14 Punjab Regiment and the Indian National Army (INA). As the pioneering leader of the INA, Singh’s bold alliance with Japan sought to liberate India from the yoke of British rule but soon encountered treacherous challenges.
In chronicling how INA soldiers fought bravely when they got a chance, as well as the harrowing trials of them enduring starvation and sickness in Burma, this tale unveils a lesser-known chapter of history. The author masterfully follows the INA’s journey through the jungles of Burma to the postwar days in India when it hastened Independence, highlighting Subhas Chandra Bose’s pivotal rise to leadership along the way.
This is also the story of Lieutenant M.M. Pillai’s daring escape from Singapore. Of the grim fate of prisoners of war (POWs) like Warrant Officer John Baptist Crasta, one of 17,000 Indian POWs sent to hard labour camps in the Pacific. Of the war crime trials held by the Australians for Japanese atrocities against these POWs where Subedar Chint Singh was a key witness. Of the wives waiting for years with little news of their soldier-husbands.
Gautam Hazarika’s The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II, enriched by personal accounts and the hard truth, is a testament to loyalty, resilience and the indomitable human spirit
Siddharth Kapoor, long hailed as a paragon of Indian cricket, reaches the peak of his glory only to have a series of crushing defeats shatter his confidence. He realizes that his only hope lies with Ajay Goswami—the
legendary coach whom he once cast aside in anger. Ajay, who forged a champion, has retreated into monastic silence in the distant hills of McLeod Ganj, far from the roar of the crowds he once commanded.
To find his way back, Siddharth must journey into solitude and confront the ego that broke their bond. As these two souls reconcile at the crossroads of their lives, Siddharth faces a profound truth: before he can re-enter the world, he must relinquish the very persona that once defined him. The Unbecoming is a contemplative tale of transformation—spiritual, philosophical and experiential—that charts how renewal begins only when we consent to let the old self dissolve.
In this paradigm-shifting history, two leading historians of India re-examine the making of the Indian constitution from the perspective of the country’s people. In a departure from dominant approaches that foreground the framing of the text within the Constituent Assembly, Ornit Shani and Rohit De instead demonstrate how it was shaped by diverse publics across India and beyond. They reveal multiple, parallel constitution-making processes underway across the subcontinent, highlighting how individuals and groups transformed constitutionalism into a medium of struggle and a tool for transformation. De and Shani argue that the deep sense of ownership the public assumed over the constitution became pivotal to the formation, legitimacy and endurance of India’s democracy against arduous challenges and many odds. In highlighting the Indian case as a model for thinking through constitution making in plural societies, this is a vital contribution to constitutional and democratic history.
Ananda Ram Dhekial Phookan (1829–59), the subject of this first modern Assamese biography, was the most significant figure in early colonial Assam. Born into a family affected by the region’s political upheavals, including the First Anglo–Burmese War (1824–26), Ananda Ram embodied the various social and cultural transformations of the early nineteenth century.
Despite his short life, Ananda Ram left an indelible mark on Assamese society and scholarship. His crusade to establish Assamese as Assam’s rightful court and official language—displacing Bengali from its entrenched position—would prove pivotal to the making of modern Assamese identity. His diverse scholarship ranged from books for young readers to more serious and intellectually rigorous works on colonial law and language, among other subjects.
Gunabhiram Barua, the author of this book, intertwines Ananda Ram’s life story with a broader historical account of Assam’s transition into colonial modernity. History unfolds alongside biography in this book elegantly translated by Banani Chakravarty for the Chronicles series—making it a window into nineteenth-century Assam as well as a portrait of a remarkable life.
What separates successful entrepreneurs and business leaders from others is largely their ability to take the right decisions and grab the right opportunities. And one way to become better at that is by having enough information to guide those decisions. Sarthak Ahuja is a business consultant with a proven track record of guiding startups and established businesses towards sustainable growth. With a passion for entrepreneurship and an in-depth understanding of the financial and regulatory aspects of running a business, Sarthak has become a go-to advisor for businesses of all sizes. This book is a handbook of actionable insights across leadership, business, finance, marketing and startups.
Emotional intelligence is one of the most important skills to have today. The Monk in the Corner Office teaches emotional intelligence and mindfulness through the fictional narrative of a young man, Sid. Dealing with burnout and disillusioned by the perks and money of a stressful corporate job, Sid goes looking for peace on a motorcycling trip but unexpectedly finds an incredible teacher named Krishna who provides timeless lessons of wisdom. This book is ideal for young professionals. However, it is a simple and thought-provoking read for anyone looking to add more value and meaning to their life, both professionally and personally.
Nepal is poised as never before to embark on an incredible future. The past two decades has seen unprecedented economic growth despite the challenges propped up by frequent changes in government, tumultuous political transitions, earthquakes, floods, blockades and to top it all, the pandemic. There is little written about this change as negative narratives cloud contemporary writings on Nepal.
Moreover, there’s something uniquely exciting about where Nepal can go from here on. Drawing from practical experiences and academic insights, this book presents a compelling vision for Nepal’s future, exploring key areas such as hydropower, agriculture, tourism, migration and digital transformation. It argues that with a sixfold increase in GDP over two decades, Nepal is actually poised to scale even greater heights in the years to come. Positioned strategically between China and India, and supported by a robust diaspora, this not-so-small country has the potential to transform into a high-income country by 2043. There is change brewing among its youth who are ready to play a more active role in transforming the country’s politics and economy. It is, therefore, only a matter of time before all this untapped potential is leveraged. While this book is about Nepal’s potential, it is also a playbook for emerging economies.
Come, join the journey to reimagine and reintroduce Nepal to the global stage.
निज जीवन की एक छटा रामप्रसाद बिस्मिल द्वारा लिखा गया आत्म-चरित्र है, जिसमें उनके पूर्वजों का जीवन वर्णित करते हुए रामप्रसाद बिस्मिल ने स्वयं अपनी कहानी लिखी है कि उन्होंने क्रांति के क्षेत्र में कैसे कदम रखा। बिस्मिल को तत्कालीन संयुक्त प्रांत आगरा व अवध की लखनऊ सेंट्रल जेल की 11 नंबर बैरक में रखा गया था। इसी जेल में उनके दल के अन्य साथियों को एक साथ रखकर उन सभी पर ब्रिटिश राज के विरुद्ध साजिश रचने का ऐतिहासिक मुकदमा चलाया गया था। बाद में बिस्मिल को गोरखपुर जेल में लाया गया। 16 दिसंबर 1927 को बिस्मिल ने अपनी आत्मकथा का आख़िरी अध्याय (अंतिम समय की बातें) पूर्ण करके जेल से बाहर भिजवा दिया। 18 दिसंबर 1927 को माता-पिता से अंतिम मुलाकात की और सोमवार 19 दिसंबर 1927 को प्रात:काल 6 बजकर 30 मिनट पर गोरखपुर की जिला जेल में उन्हें फाँसी दे दी गई। बिस्मिल के बलिदान होते ही उनकी आत्मकथा प्रकाशित हो गई थी, लेकिन तब प्रकाशित होते ही सरकार ने इस पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया। लेकिन आज़ाद भारत में यह ऐतिहासिक पुस्तक पुन: प्रकाशित की गई है, ताकि अपने बलिदानियों के बारे में नई पीढ़ी सबकुछ जान सके।
पति-पत्नी के संबंधों के बीच यदि कोई तीसरा आ जाए तो क्या वे सही जीवन जी पाते हैं? इस उपन्यास में भी कैलाश और अश्विनी के बीच एक तीसरा आया है। वह कौन है? प्रेमी, माता-पिता या सिर्फ गलतफहमी? इसका सही उत्तर पाने के लिए यह उपन्यास पढ़िए, जिसमें प्रेम अपनी चरम सीमा को छू रहा है। पीड़ा और कौतूहल अंत तक कथा के साथ चलते हैं और एक गहरी संवेदना के साथ उपन्यास समाप्त होता है।
बीसवीं सदी के सर्वाधिक प्रसिद्ध दार्शनिक थे बर्ट्रंड रसल। सन 1872 में जन्मे रसल ने वर्तमान समय की नब्ज़ को टटोला, गहरा चिंतन-मनन किया, सभी जटिल समस्याओं पर उनकी प्रखर मेधा की पकड़ ने उन्हें महान विचारक बनाया।
नैतिक, सामाजिक, राजनैतिक और अंतरराष्ट्रीयता के व्यावहारिक सिद्धांतों के अतिरिक्त रसल ने जीवन और जगत के अन्य पहलुओं पर विचार व्यक्त किए। वे मानव जीवन में प्रेम और सौंदर्य के प्रबल पक्षधर थे। उनके अनुसार इसी से आनंद की धारा बहती है और संपूर्ण मानव जाति की रक्षा संभव है।
मिथ्या आदर्श उन्हें कभी पसंद नहीं आए। सत्य और यथार्थ उनकी पूँजी थे। न वे स्वयं किसी भ्रम में रहे, न उनके दर्शन में ही ऐसा कुछ था। वे तो मानव-कल्याण के कुशल दार्शनिक थे।
इस पुस्तक में इसी युग द्रष्टा का जीवन परिचय और सरल-सुबोध भाषा में उनके दर्शन को प्रस्तुत किया गया है।
