The Indian gold market is a multifaceted and dynamic sector, intricately linked to the nation’s culture, economy and demographics. Structural transformations, including escalating GDP, an expanding middle-class and a youthful, economically engaged populace propel the growing demand for gold. Innovations such as digital gold and the growth of organized retail are transforming consumer behaviour, while regulatory enhancements are tackling issues in refining, recycling and trading activities. Nonetheless, challenges such as smuggling, infrastructural deficiencies and fragmented industry dynamics continue to infest the industry, as the stakes are quite high.
Gold has seen a massive resurgence not only in India but around the world. This book covers the most essential facets of the Indian gold industry. Through targeted reforms and improved market structures,
India has the potential to harmonize its ancient veneration for gold with contemporary socio-economic ambitions.
One-Minute Wisdom offers core insights and transformative coaching techniques that Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, one of the longest-serving directors of an IIM, has developed over three decades in leadership, education and personal development. Prof. Chatterjee’s impressive credentials include formal coaching training at INSEAD and Harvard, which have significantly shaped the methodologies shared in this work.
The book is divided into three parts—Life, Learning and Leadership—illustrated with hand-drawn sketches and slice-of-life examples.
Designed for the reader who is pressed for time, with easily digestible insights and charming essays, this is a book that will help you find purpose and also empower you to become wiser, one page at a time.
Today, children are entering a world that values speed and efficiency above all else, the opposite of what they need to become human beings. Our materialist, hi-tech culture fails to support children through their primary task in the first seven years—forming the physical body. Instead, it creates little adults who are prematurely intellectualized, uneasy in their bodies, and ill-prepared to become physically strong, emotionally resilient, freethinking individuals. To bridge the gap, this book:
- Educates parents about the consciousness of a young child who lovingly absorbs all impressions from the environment to develop as a physical being;
- Alerts parents to intense impressions such as screen use, academic learning and adultification bias that are hard for children to assimilate;
- Awakens parents to understand difficult behaviours as manifestations of undigested impressions; and
- Empowers parents to create a healthy rhythm of growth by preventing intense ‘inbreaths’ as well as balancing these with ‘outbreaths’ such as time in nature, free play, chores and plentiful rest.
Rhythmic Parenting reclaims children’s right to fulfil their highest human potential and places parents at the forefront of this mission.
Master the Art of Questioning and Transform the Way You Think and Communicate
Imagine stepping into a debate, a meeting, or even a casual conversation—feeling completely confident, prepared not just to speak, but to make a real impact. Too often, we struggle to express our thoughts clearly, leaving us feeling unheard or misunderstood. But what if there was a way to break through these barriers and master the art of communication?
The Socratic Way of Questioning unveils the secrets of Socrates’ timeless method, showing you how to:
- Engage in insightful, thought-provoking dialogue
- Challenge assumptions and uncover hidden truths
- Navigate complex arguments with clarity and confidence
- Strengthen your critical thinking and persuasion skills
- Foster deeper connections through effective communication
By applying the Socratic method, you’ll not only become a better communicator but also a more insightful thinker and impactful leader. Whether you’re looking to enhance your debating skills, sharpen your reasoning, or influence discussions, this book provides the tools to elevate your conversations and reveal the truth with precision.
Unlock the power of Socratic questioning and transform the way you engage with the world—starting today!
Mind Over Matter: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Mental Barriers and Taking Action
Your approach to life is a powerful mix of action and mindset. If anxiety and fear dominate your thoughts, they will shape your decisions and, ultimately, your outcomes. But what if you could train your mind to believe in the best possible results—while still considering risks?
Mind Over Matter isn’t just another book on self-discipline—it’s a toolbox designed to keep you moving toward your goals. With no fluff or vague theories, this book provides direct, actionable techniques to ensure your actions align with your intentions.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- The emotional, psychological, and biological obstacles holding you back
- The 5-step cycle of laziness—and how to break free from it
- A series of tough questions that force self-awareness and action
- A powerful formula for maximizing willpower and staying motivated
- A bonus chapter from bestselling author Stephen Guise on using mini habits to rewire your mindset
Stop falling into self-defeating patterns. Take control of your thoughts, take action, and start creating the life you want—one intentional step at a time.
Master Your Life: The Art of Self-Coaching for Personal Growth and Success
Are you ready to take control of your life and become the best version of yourself? Master Your Life is your ultimate guide to self-coaching—turning knowledge into action and personal growth. Instead of relying on others for guidance, this book teaches you how to navigate challenges, find clarity, and unlock your full potential on your own terms.
Discover how to cultivate self-awareness, set meaningful goals, and create a roadmap for success—all without outsourcing your emotional and tactical needs. With practical strategies and actionable insights, you’ll learn to break through self-doubt, harness motivation, and develop a mindset for continuous growth.
Inside this book, you’ll learn:
- How to identify your core values and never feel dissatisfied again
- Scientific frameworks for lasting behavior change and personal growth
- Techniques to observe yourself, overcome blind spots, and take action
- How to disarm the ego and unleash your full potential
- Powerful self-awareness questions to get unstuck and gain clarity
Whether you’re looking to improve your mindset, build confidence, or navigate life with purpose, Master Your Life will give you the tools to coach yourself toward success. Take charge today!
In the early 2000s, India was expected to ‘shine’ and emerge as a rising superpower. It was the post-1990s golden generation— professionals fresh out of B-schools and engineering programmes —who were supposed to take us there. The Great Indian Dream was ready to lift-off. Except we never left the ground.
No one could really explain what went wrong. Some blamed politicians, some corruption, some capitalism and some communal polarization. Most people missed the giant elephant in the room—caste.
Caste in India is mostly researched and reported from the experience of the oppressed. Caste as a privilege is not understood well. How do caste elites respond to modernity? How do they understand culture, intimacy, love and tradition? Were their ideas, institutions and imaginations ever even capable of delivering upon the Great Indian Dream?
In Meet the Savarnas, Ravikant Kisana goes where few authors have dared: to document the lives, the concerns and crises of India’s urban elites, to frame the savarnas as a distinct social cohort, one that operates within itself and yet is oblivious of its own social rules, privileges and systems.
Welcome to Thutta. We have a train, an ocean and 5,120 people.
One of these people is Katli, although she pretends to be seven people — making up new versions of herself is her way of dealing with being a thirteen-year-old on an island where nothing much happens.
Until one morning, when she follows a cat off a train and sets off a sequence of events involving absent animals, mysterious meetings and sneaky schemes. As the secrets grow into something much bigger than Katli could have imagined, she knows one thing for sure: life on the island will never be boring again.
Oh, and whatever you do, don’t say SQUI—
हिंदू, बौद्ध और जैन साहित्य ऐसी कहानियों से भरा पड़ा है, जहाँ महिलाएँ पुरुषों को अपना धर्म परिभाषित नहीं करने देती हैं। आधुनिक समय में हम इसे नारीवाद कहते हैं। वेदों में, एक महिला की पसंद को स्वीकार करना एक बुद्धिमान और सुरक्षित मन की अभिव्यक्ति है। जबकि पश्चिमी मिथक में, पितृसत्ता पारंपरिक है और नारीवाद प्रगतिशील है। भारतीय मिथक में पितृसत्ता और नारीवाद दोनों हमेशा पुनर्जन्म के अंतहीन चक्रों के माध्यम से शाश्वत तनाव में सह-अस्तित्व में रहे हैं। इस प्रकार मुक्ति एक विदेशी विचार नहीं है। यह हमेशा यहाँ रहा है। आपने पितृसत्ता की कहानियाँ सुनी हैं। यह पुस्तक आपको अन्य कहानियाँ सुनाती है – वे कहानियाँ जो आपको सुनाई नहीं गईं।
हिंदी जगत के युगांतकारी लेखक फणीश्वरनाथ रेणु का जीवन अपने-आप में एक उपन्यास है। सृजन और संघर्ष उसका कथानक है। चरित-नायक वह स्वयं हैं। यह पुस्तक रेणु से संबद्ध अंतरंग संस्मरणों का प्रमाणिक दस्तावेज़ है। पुस्तक में लेखकों/आलोचकों, राजनीतिज्ञों, प्रसिद्ध फिल्मकारों के साथ स्वयं रेणु का लिखा एक संस्मरण भी सहेजा गया है, जिसमें वे अपने बचपन के बारे में बता रहे हैं। उनकी पत्नी लतिका रेणु ने भी उन्हें याद करते हुए श्रद्धांजलि संस्मरण लिखा है।
