The Constitution Of India, An Illustrated Children’s Book is an endeavor to give the young citizens of India, a comprehensive perspective of the Indian Constitution, which was framed to build a socially, economically and politically prosperous India. Outlined in a simple and clear manner for young minds, this illustrated children’s book attempts to break down complex concepts while highlighting salient components of the Indian Constitution. This book will inspire love, loyalty and national pride in young hearts, thus reflecting the emotional aspirations of the Constitution that makes India a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC.
Anahita Sarkar who has grown up London, is bequeathed a mansion in Kolkata that she has never seen. She travels to the City of Joy to dispose of her inheritance only to realise that it has deep, dark secrets. As she enters the mansion, these secrets become enigmas that pursue her; a grand house that speaks to her, an intriguing visitor who knows a little too much, a friendly foe who wraps secrets in riddles, and a mysterious past that is cursed---putting at stake her family’s reputation and her own values. Can she dig deeper to unravel the mystery and turn the cursed inheritance into a blessing?
Has it ever happened to you that just when you have tied up all the loose ends in a story, you are hit by a thunder bolt out of the blue? And the story just twists on its head? Out of the Blue is a collection of seven stories that do exactly that. Set in the urban landscape, the protagonists are from different cities in India or other countries, but the tales meander through common dilemmas that city dwellers combat every day. As each story pans out, there comes a moment when readers believe that they have it all wrapped up. It is then that a twister hits them with the impact of a lightning strike. It is this distinct feature that unifies these seven renditions. Whether it is an elderly lady or a young girl, a man caught up in an epidemic-ravaged country or in the glitzy Bollywood world, a victim or the perpetuator of racist bias, each one is a survivor. What it takes be a winner amidst adverse circumstances is in the telling these tales.
Stunning, svelte, smart Ipshita is a globetrotter. She treks across the world to gather bytes for the travel chats she designs and hosts for TV channels. Despite being a self assured and sophisticated entrepreneur, Ipshita is haunted by a nameless fear. Social interaction with men unleashes psychotic turmoil inside her, making her wary of male attentions. Yet, the cold and aloof Ips is inexorably drawn to the three men she meets at different points in her journey. Her arousal to the overtures of these men catches her unawares. Well-built defenses break as her dormant sexuality and libido go into overdrive until she discovers the horrifying truth about them…and herself. Puzzles dangle. Is Ipshita insane or is this some paranormal experience? between fact and fiction, her shocked mind screaming questions. How is it logically possible? Why was it happening to her? Is she insane? Or is it all a paranormal experience?
Basu is a fantastic writer. ---Hindustan Times What is affection? Is it love? No, it goes deeper than that. Affection is the mother lode of the finest emotions, the wellspring that births love…of every genre. Affection resides in the core of all beings. When it gushes out spontaneously, it blesses both the giver and the given. The Anatomy of Affection is a collection of ten stories, each portraying a unique facet of that powerful sentiment. The protagonists of the stories come from different social strata, are of varied ages and gender, with divergent life experiences. However, their exceptional reciprocation to the call of affection gives each one a distinctive identity. Whether it is a village child or a son’s mother-love, a grieving husband or a misunderstood gay, an intellectual or a girl bound by traditions, a soldier or a highbrow snob in the throes of an epiphanic moment, each one’s response to circumstances that suddenly twist their lives is underscored by deep affection. Each story in this anthology dissects the anatomy of affection and is sure to touch unexplored nuggets of affection lying dormant in our hearts.
Son of a humble shepherd from the remote northern mountains of Persia, his colossal ambition and bold strategy catapulted Nader Qoli Shah from a soldier to the Shah of Persia. No doubt, he cleansed his country of invaders, kept Persia’s mighty neighbours at bay and punished the corrupt of the earlier regime. But his megalomaniac aspirations of being a world conqueror compelled his army to undertake punishing campaigns, squeezed the nation’s economy to starvation, pile up mutilated bodies, erect towers of skulls and finally pushed Nader Shah over the brink. At the end, everyone, even his loyal companions, rose against him. However, Nader Shah’s downfall was carefully orchestrated from the day he came to the throne of Persia. Many, for various reasons, wanted him gone but who wanted it the most? Who played him like a game of chess? Who drove him to insanity?
At Genghis Khan’s birth divine signs indicated he would consolidate the scattered Mongol clans into one nation and become the conqueror who ensured that the Empire of Mongolia ruled the world. His entire life was an endeavor towards this end. By 1224, he had founded the Empire of Mongolia, a nation that stretched from the Pacific to Caspian Sea. Genghis Khan’s fearsome reputation of being a ruthless invader preceded him. Cities are devastated, entire populations decimated, and cultures vanished when the great Khan came. YET ONE OF HIS CAPTIVES TAKEN FROM THE LAND OF THE INDUS RIVER HOLDS A MYSTERIOUS POWER OVER THE TYRANT. WHAT GIVES HER THIS POWER? DOES SHE KNOW A SECRET THAT COMPELS THE FORMIDABLE EMPEROR TO REVEAL HIS MORTALITY? IS HER MAGICAL SPELL STRONG ENOUGH TO MAKE IT INTO A WEAPON THAT CAN BRING THE KHAN TO HIS KNEES?
Do you know which kingdom wanted to join Pakistan and not India? Or do you know which Nawab preferred his dogs more than his subjects? Or do you know another foreign power had control of Indian territories even after 1947? The Birth of My Nation is an enchanting book that narrates the tale of India and her past, her grand civilizations, glorious empires, her dreadful times under a cruel power, her awakening to freedom and ends with her becoming the greatest democracy today. Read the fascinating story of the Union of India, the birth and history of each of her 28 states and 8 union territories. Know your India like never before!
Evil is stalking the jungle. As tiger after tiger vanishes from Nagarhole wildlife reserve, despite sophisticated digital and human eyes on the ground, DFO Vinay Mishra and his team of forest officials are left puzzled. Also, what is the role of a Nawab, who is obsessed with history, in the midst of this mystery? Faced with this Murder in the Jungle while on their summer vacation, young Kabir, Tara, Vicky, Ishi and their white hamster, Ripper, get into their best investigative mode. Can the five Mystery Hounders combine their online and on-ground detective skills to solve the mystery? Will they be able to track the crafty criminals, expose their nefarious plans, and save the DFO’s reputation—as well as the threatened tigers?
Why were the valiant Marathas defeated at Panipat? Was it treachery of the Maratha sardars or a nefarious infiltrator that stabbed them in the back? Despite losing the battle, how did the Marathas succeed in their mission? Unprecedently told from the perspective of the vanquished, this tale explores the causes, strategies, and consequences of this great endeavour to safeguard India for Indians. ‘A beautifully woven legend about one of the most fateful periods of Indian history. An intricate and complex tale told in lucid language; this is a delightful read.’ ---Anand Neelakantan, author, screenwriter, columnist
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