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IM Ahmedabad has been, since its creation fifty years ago, India's pre-eminent management institution. A little over three years after it was set up, Vikram Sarabhai chose a young corporate executive, Ravi Matthai, to head the team of academics he had assembled at IIMA, many of whom had been trained at Harvard Business School. Matthai was thirty-eight years old when he was appointed the institution's first full time director. Though not an academic by training, Matthai succeeded in building on t

Poet, nationalist, freedom-fighter and the first woman to become the Governor of a state in independent India, Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) was one of the most colourful and dynamic personalities of her time. She was not only closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, but became, in 1925, the first native woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress. This volume, the only authoritative selection of her works, comes with a revised and extended Introduction, which not only places the poet???s life and art in its context, but provides a new way of understanding her significance and achievement.

Samarth's life becomes hell after his mother discovers a love letter he has written to a girl at the age of ten. Unhappy with her constant interference in his life, Danny's music classes become his only solace and as the years go by, make him realize that music is his true calling.There's just one glitch: his parents have already planned his entire life for him and it involves science and engineering. Music has no place in it. Now sixteen and a rebel, Sam joins a new school far away from home and out of his mother's reach. Life takes a hedonistic turn for him, with parties, alcohol, love and sex.A coming-of-age novel, mom says no girlfriend is the heart-warming story of a boy trying to find his place in the world.

Personality (1917) contains six lectures delivered in America during Tagore's second visit there. The essays are a structured exposition of his thoughts on different subjects like 'Art', 'Reason for its Existence', 'Woman' and so on.

Yamraj Number 5003 is the story of one of the thousands of cloned Yamrajs in Mrityuloka. The Yamrajs are supposed to carry out their duties like robots, but by some fluke one Yamraj-code-named #5003-has a 'manufacturing defect' by which he can think and feel, making him 'different'. He begins to question the status quo, shaking the very foundation of the power structure in Devlok, making the divine trinity-Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar-jittery. What happens when they decide to take action against the erring Yamraj? Woven with humour, this multilayered novel will move the readers as well as entertain them. Originally published in Odia and translated into Assamese, this hugely popular novel is being published in English for the first time

Comprising 99 stories, essays, extracts, poems and articles (one for each year of his life), the book is divided into fifteen sections, each one corresponding to a genre that he excelled in.Family Matters contains extracts from his autobiography and some personal narratives, My Beloved Country has some extraordinary writing about India, The Sikhs comprises excerpts from his books essays on the community and translations of the Sikh hymns, The Uses and Abuses of Religion features his articles on the dangers of communalism and a sublime meditation on religion, his accounts of Pakistan and Pakistanis are included in Passage to Pakistan, he wrote interestingly about famous people all his life and twelve of his profiles feature in Singular People, a self-taught naturalist, he was passionate about conservation-The Ferocity and Flamboyance of Nature has writings on this theme, Sex on My Mind contains some entertaining ruminations on sex, one of the subjects that he was most associated with in the popular imagination. As with sex, so with humour-a few of his funniest jokes find a place in A Merry Heart. The section Enthusiasms, Rants and Soliloquies has a fair representation of his electrifying polemics on a variety of subjects. The most insightful of his thoughts on life, dealing with adversity, ageing and death find a place In How to Live, How to Die. Selections from the six novels he published are to be found in The Novels, Portrait of a Lady and Other Stories features the eponymous story along with a few others, a great admirer of writers in Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi, he translated many of their works, some of which can be found in Toba Tek Singh: Fiction in Translation and A Passion for Poetry. Together, the various pieces in the book showcase Khushwant Singh's exceptional accomplishments as a writer.

Personality (1917) contains six lectures delivered in America during Tagore's second visit there. The essays are a structured exposition of his thoughts on different subjects like 'Art', 'Reason for its Existence', 'Woman' and so on.

Inspired by the sacred number from the Hindu andBuddhist tradition, this book is a collection of 108blessings and passages that touch every facet of our human experience. Each blessing is unique, but together they work as an evolutionary bridge that will lead us to our higher self. When we bless someone with pure intent, the sacred within us becomes an alchemical force to transform and shape lives.The blessings in this book offer wisdom to awaken the sacred in you so you can heal, be healers and empower your path with joy, passion and purpose.Like 108 beads of the Japa Mala, each blessing ismeant to be held, heard and absorbed. Hold one for a day. After 108 days, begin again and when you are ready, pass the book on like a blessing.

The moaning war siren started to blow urgently, silencing the valley, setting hearts aflutter. Soon, chaos broke out and there was arush of feet in the lane twisted around their house Little Millie's skin broke out in gooseflesh.Against the backdrop of a politically turbulent Assam, a young girl named Millie is determined to make her voice heard. She spends her childhood in a rural set-up with seven sisters, three anxious matriarchs and a resigned father this is what her small world is all about.Born in a family of priests, she struggles with orthodoxy and convention and goes on to become a student leader something which only foreshadows the bigger role she is destined to play. A flawed horoscope delays her marriage, but hastens her emancipation. Her tryst with romance is overwhelming and sweeps her off feet, but Ethnic clashes, militant activities, violent elections see the countryside otherwise home to several tribal communities, lush tea gardens, exotic orchids, sundry birds, one-horned rhinos and much more.Whether Millie's voice is loud enough to make an impact in the Brahmaputra valley remains to be seen

From the bestselling author of Zero Percentile, Life is only fun while it is simple - and attempting to develop the biggest software company in the world can never be simple. This is the story of two friends, Priya, and Nitin, who has HIV and struggles to not fall in love; of Arjun and his brilliant but differently-abled daughter; San, who has two main loves, one a software product, and the other, a girl; and the best-friend duo, Motu and Pankaj. Motu and Pankaj start a small software company called NumeroSoft. Surrounded by friends like Nitin, Priya and Arjun, they never thought work was going to be difficult. A chance break takes them to America, the land of golden opportunities, giving rise to an overpowering desire to conquer the world, no matter the price. Unfortunately that price turns out to be friendship. A story of greed, love, friendship, murder and conspiracy, Zero Percentile 2.0 is the exciting sequel to the best-selling novel Zero Percentile.

Mountain of the Moon is the English translation of one of the finest Bengali adventure novels Chander Pahar written by Shri Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay in the 1930s. Set in 1909-10, this is the story of a young Bengali man, Shankar. His cravings for a life full of adventure and excitement brings him to the Dark Continent Africa. From a small village in Bengal to Uganda to Salisbury, his journey is a veritable roller-coaster which takes him through many intimidating forests, mountains and deserts. There are dangers at every step; many of which catch Shankar unawares. A ferocious volcanic eruption, a labyrinth of caves and savage man-eating lions Shankar is in for a life-altering experience, only if he manages to stay alive! Will Shankar survive unscathed? Would he ever be able to return to his home? Racy and thrilling, this African odyssey will virtually transport the reader to some of the most exciting and perilous locations of the continent.

All and Nothing is the story of five people: Tina, a talented artist, desperately in love with the successful Aditya, a man who cannot let go of his past, Kriya, a chic fashion designer, who carries hidden torments, Poorvi, a discontented socialite and feminist, the struggling copywriter, Manas and Upasna, a willing victim of domestic violence. At the instigation of Tina, they come together to share the story of their lives and embark on an emotional journey that will transform them forever.

The Bournvita Quiz Contest (BQC) has been an integral part of growing up for countless schoolchildren across the country. Hosted by Derek O'Brien since 1992, the show has moved on to the digital age from television and is available on an exclusive mobile app. Dynamic and contemporary, BQC now reaches out to every corner of India and the world.In BQC Quiz Book 2017, Quizmaster Derek O'Brien brings together brand new questions from the show. These questions are relevant, fun and informative and will delight every quiz enthusiast, old and young.

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First day at work: Greenhorn B-school graduate enters corporate maze.Office Shocks is the quirky and humorous chronicle of a fresh and opinionated recruit trying to fathom his way through the baffling arena of the working world. Along the way he encounters a fickle-minded boss, flirtatious colleagues, an erudite family man with a secret life, all of whom unwittingly set the stage for a very bizarre first day at work.

Set largely in the Prime Minister's official residence, the Race Course Road complex, Race Course Road revolves around the aftermath of the assassination of a sitting Prime Minister and the battle for succession that ensues within his family, with the elder son and heir, Karan Pratap Singh, trying to fight off the challenge presented by his charismatic half-sister, Asha Devi.As the search for the murderer continues, sex scandals surface, revelations about dodgy arms deals rock India, and rival

Speak Up, Speak Out: My Favourite Elocution Pieces and How to Deliver Them A brilliant compilation of the best elocution pieces from the inimitable Derek OBrien. Are you stumped about what to speak at the upcoming elocutioncontest? Are you tired of surfing the Internet searching for apiece that is right for you? Are you wondering how you can speakmore confidently? Then this handy collection is just what youneed. In Speak Up, Speak Out you will find: Poetry, prose and speeches suitable for junior, middle andsenior school students An introduction to each piece by Derek, along with hisrecommendations on how best to deliver it Dereks tips on how to become an expert public speaker Classic and rare writings by masters such as Roald Dahl, VikramSeth, Ruskin Bond, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama,among many others. So, grab this book and let Derek OBrien take you into a world ofliterary masterpieces and you will discover that all you need to bea winner is to speak up, and speak it right! About Author: Derek OBrien Derek OBrien was born in Kolkata. He studied at St. XaviersCollegiate School, Kolkata, St. Columbas School, New Delhi, andScottish Church College, Kolkata. During his school and collegeyears, he participated in numerous public speaking competitionswhere he won multiple awards. Derek began his career as a sports journalist but soon shiftedto advertising and worked for a number of years as Creative Head ofOgilvy. However, his natural ability as a public speaker led Derekto focus all his energy and talent on his passion: quizzing. Today, Derek OBrien is Asias best-known quizmaster and CEO ofDerek OBrien and Associates Pvt. Ltd. Over the years, he haswritten more than forty reference and quiz books. He is currently a Member of Parliament, and also the Chief Whipof the Trinamool Congress in the Rajya Sabha.

Stories of the trauma and betrayal faced by Kashmiris have been told, the events retraced andanalysis offered. And yet, one of the most long-standing disputes in India''s post-Independencehistory remains unsettled. If it were up to Lal Ded, a Sufi poet, she would offer the most difficultsolution so far-to look within. Kashmir As I See It, a personal journey interspersed with geopoliticalanalysis, is not only about the state but also about the voice that yearns to be home again.Ashok Dhar slowly and carefully uncovers multiple layers of the conflict to show that apart frombeing a territorial dispute, it is also about historicity, morality and leadership-aspects that havebeen neglected so far. He holds that looking merely at the legality of the state''s accession is likelooking at an iceberg; peace will not come if we have not examined what Kashmiriyat is.

In one sense, the history of Ayodhya is a microcosm of the history of the north Indian heartland. In another sense, it is a history of the evolution of Vaishnavism in the Hindu consciousness. In a third sense, it stands for the formation and propagation of an aggressive Hindu cultural and religious consciousness that can be traced all the way back to the advent of the East India Company as a military power in north India in the eighteenth century. Over the last two decades or so, a singular fixa

A teacher's son from the hinterlands of Punjab who dreamt of doing what Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor did on screen and expecting to own 'a flat and a Fiat' consequently, has emerged as one of the most loved icons of Hindi cinema.

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has played an integral role in developing India-China trade partnerships over the years. It believes that the mutual cooperation of two of the biggest economies in the world would be key to the progress of the two countries on their respective development paths.

Designed for all ages and abilities, The 4-Week Memory Challenge is a simple guide that provides day-by-day training to supercharge your brain and improve your memory drastically and immediately! In just one month, you will discover how to unlock the phenomenal power of your memory and use it to its maximum potential! What's more, you will find that your memory is noticeably sharper and your mind is much more active. From fun rhymes and music to taking long memory journeys, this book is the perfect way to flex your mental muscles and train your brain!

Published in 1903, As a Man Thinketh is considered among the world's greatest self-help books. The book is a powerful reminder that all one achieves or ceases to get is due to his thought process, as thoughts alone are most powerful. Thoughts are the key to unlocking the fulfilments in life that one wants or desires.The book was also described by Allen as 'A book that will help you to help yourself', 'A pocket companion for thoughtful people', and 'A book on the power and right application of thought'.