The Sour Mango Tree is a homage to a life less ordinary. Palya Lankesh was an author, journalist, screenplay writer, poet and translator. His multi-faceted and prolific oeuvre encompasses essays scripts and stories, among much else. This volume is a translation of his memoir, Hulimavina Mara which includes his prose and poetry and is a rare glimpse into the mind of the maverick. Twenty-five years after Lankesh left us, this volume enables us to truly appreciate the significance of his legacy.
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Hedgewar (Founder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh)
Hedgewar chronicles the untold story of the enigmatic founder of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), whose vision for India’s cultural revival continues to shape the nation’s socio-political landscape. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, this biography traces Hedgewar’s journey from an orphaned child in colonial India to the mastermind behind one of the world’s most secretive organizations.
Set against the backdrop of a country grappling with colonial rule, rising communal tensions, and the complexities of modernity, this book opens a window to Hedgewar’s philosophy of cultural nationalism, his challenges with contemporaries like Gandhi, Nehru and Savarkar, and his transformative leadership. It explores his inner struggles to make sense of his own critique of Hindu society.
More than a biography, this work is a window into the labyrinth of India’s civilizational ethos, offering a nuanced perspective on the RSS’s origins and its impact on India today. Hedgewar: A Definitive Biography is a must-read for those seeking to understand modern India’s complexities through the life of one controversial, yet extraordinary man.
The Sufi Storyteller
Layla is a scholar of women’s histories and stories. Her life is a carefully constructed set of routines in her small American liberal arts college, but all of that is about to change…
Mira is a renowned Sufi storyteller who is running from a terrible past. When she learns that the murdered woman in the library was carrying a note from the killer addressed to her, she is presented with an opportunity to break a cycle of trauma and hurt. To confront her past, she must disclose the truth to Layla.
Together they enter the realm of Story, but can Layla find the forgiveness in her heart necessary to lead them to the answers they are looking for?
This contemporary murder mystery takes readers from small town America to the mountains of Afghanistan.
Platform Ticket
Most of us have travelled by train and experienced true India. Shared food and stories with our co-travellers. Or reached the platform, gasping to find the train leaving with a merry whistle. And in a queue for tickets, dug through our wallets for exact change, complaining about the slow clerk.
Have you ever thought about what goes on in the minds of the deadpan faces that peek through the grilled counter, mechanically issuing tickets to faraway places while rooted to their seats?
In Platform Ticket, Sangeetha chronicles her time as a ‘commercial clerk’ in the Indian Railways. Between sleepless graveyard shifts and heart-warming moments with travellers, Sangeetha’s life was far from dull. Her years of service, network of colleagues with varied experiences, and storytelling prowess guarantee an enjoyable behind-the-scenes look at this indispensable service in our country.
The Road to Better Habits (Hindi)/Chhoti-Chhoti Aadaton Se Layen Bade Badlaaw/छोटी-छोटी आदतों से लाएँ बड़े बदलाव
छोटी-छोटी आदतों से लाएँ बड़े बदलाव एक प्रेरणादायक किताब है जो आपके जीवन को सुधारने के लिए छोटे लेकिन प्रभावी बदलावों पर केंद्रित है। यह किताब आदतों के विज्ञान, प्रैक्टिकल टिप्स और कदम-दर-कदम मार्गदर्शन के माध्यम से आपको सकारात्मक आदतें अपनाने और बुरी आदतों को छोड़ने में मदद करती है, ताकि आप अपने लक्ष्यों को आसानी से हासिल कर सकें।
Aprem Aur Anya Kahaniyan/अप्रेम और अन्य कहानियाँ
इस संग्रह में शामिल कहानियाँ, हमारी दुनिया में नई शक्ति से फैलते अन्याय और असमानता के अंधेरे के साथ ही उपभोक्तावादी समाज की प्रदर्शनप्रियता, झूठी रंगीनियों और इनसे पैदा हताशा-टूटन को उजागर करती हैं। यहाँ राजनीति-कॉरपोरेट-धर्म-पर्यावरण के संकट मानवीय और अमानवीय संबंधों के साथ एक नए शिल्प और चकित करने वाली भाषा में प्रकट होते हैं। शिल्प के माने यह नहीं हैं कि भाषिक करतब को ही कहानी मान लिया जाए जहां परंपरा की गाँठें, इतिहास की उलझनें और साधारण मनुष्य के जीवन की सचाइयाँ ही गायब हों, बल्कि ये कहानियाँ अपने ही अनजाने और मुश्किल रास्तों पर चलते हुए तलघर, भग्न गलियों, मलिन बस्तियों, जंगल, कब्रिस्तान और श्मशान, मल्टी स्टोरी इमारतों और मधुमक्खी के छत्तों तक एक जैसी सहजता से जाती हैं।
Sucker Punch
Sucker Punch is about what happens when the life you thought you’d be living radically changes course, everything you thought you knew about the world and yourself has tilted on its axis, and you have to start forging a new path forward. Scaachi employs her signature humour and fierce intelligence to interrogate her previous belief that fighting is the most effective tool for progress. She examines the fights she’s had—with her parents, her ex-husband, her friends, online strangers, and herself—all in an attempt to understand when a fight is worth having, and when it’s better to walk away.
Pixels to Profits
People and businesses spend years trying to ‘make it’ in the Creator Economy. Many are genuine, with something valuable to share, yet nothing clicks. At the same time, they watch countless creators go viral and businesses with lower quality rake in millions every month, getting massive likes, securing brand deals and attracting customers.
This leaves many talented creators and small businesses questioning whether they should even stay in the Creator Economy. The short answer? Yes. By 2027, the Creator Economy is projected to be worth half a trillion dollars.
In Pixels to Profits, you’ll learn:
The 5Cs of the Creator Economy
(Did you know that you are a part of at least one of them?)
The 3Rs that every great content piece has.
How aspiring creators and small-and medium-sized businesses have the highest leverage in this upcoming multibillion-dollar economy.
What the world’s top voices in the Creator Economy have to say about the future of AI and emerging technologies.
And much more!
You Become What You Think
This book isn’t just about reading—it’s about tangible change. With actionable insights, it’ll reshape your thinking and empower you to unlock the best version of yourself.
Are you searching for a way to improve your life, increase your happiness and achieve your full potential? Then this is just the book for you.
You Become What You Think is a practical guide to personal growth. Within its pages lie actionable insights that will transform your perspective on life and the world around you. Author Shubham Kumar Singh has carefully crafted this book from his own journey through countless volumes, distilling the most impactful lessons from diverse topics. Each insight is presented in a clear, accessible format, designed for effortless application to your own life.
The primary aim? To enhance your self-awareness and nurture personal growth. It will gift you with a fresh outlook on life and a deeper understanding of your true self.
Sacred
Sacred reminds us of the symbiotic relationship we have with plants, the need for forests and greenery, their medicinal benefits, and environmental advantages that improve soil and air quality. Deepen your knowledge of fifty-two different plant species, which includes majestic trees such as peepal, banyan, rudraksha and deodar. Elevate everyday rituals with aromatic woods such as frankincense, myrrh and miswak. Appreciate the benefits of native grasses and creepers including durva, paan and Aparajita. Learn the true value of various flowers, fruit and spices, including lotus, jasmine, pomegranate , saffron, cloves and jujube.
Reconnect with nature, understand its worth and view plants as a manifestation of the divine. This book outlines ancient mysticism and provides recipes and rituals to help calm your mind, beautify yourself from the inside out and uplift the quality of your life.