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AMITAV GHOSH
RIVER OF SMOKE
The second book in the Ibis trilogy In September 1838 a storm blows up on the Indian Ocean and the Ibis, a ship carrying a consignment of convicts and indentured labourers from Calcutta to Mauritius, is caught up in the whirlwind. When the seas settle, five men have disappeared. Was it the storm that altered the fortunes of the Anahita, an opium carrier heading towards Canton, and the Redruth, a sturdy brig heading East out of Cornwall, or were their destinies at the mercy of even more powerful forces? On the grand scale of a historical epic, River of Smoke follows its storm-tossed characters to the crowded harbours of China. There, despite efforts of the emperor to stop them, ships from Europe and India exchange their cargoes of opium for boxes of tea, silk, porcelain and silver. Among them are Bahram Modi, a wealthy Parsi opium merchant out of Bombay, and a motley collection of others in pursuit of romance, riches and a legendary rare flower. All struggle to cope with their fortunes in the alleys and crowded waterways of nineteenth-century Canton. As transporting and mesmerizing as an opiate-induced dream, River of Smoke, book two in Amitav Ghosh’s Ibis trilogy, will soon be heralded as a masterpiece of twenty-first-century literature. fiction royal hardback 568pp ISBN 9780670082155 rs. 699 june INDIA, BHUTAN, NEPAL AND BANGLADESH ONLY
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Amitav Ghosh studied at the universities of Delhi and Oxford and has taught at a number of institutions. The first of the Ibis trilogy, Sea of Poppies, was shortlisted for the Man Booker prize in 2008. Ghosh’s other works include The Circle of Reason (Prix Médicis Étranger Award), The Shadow Lines (Sahitya Akademi Award), In an Antique Land, The Calcutta Chromosome (Arthur C. Clarke Award), The Glass Palace (Grand Prize for Fiction at the Frankfurt International e-books Awards) and The Hungry Tide (Best Work in English Fiction, Hutch Crossword Book Award). He was awarded the Grinzane Cavour Prize in 2007 and the Dan David Prize in 2010.
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The first book in the Ibis trilogy
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A.S. BYATT
RAGNAROK THE END OF THE GODS
‘One of the most brilliant minds and speakers of our generation’—Independent ‘Sizzling with ideas and alive with imaginative energy’ —Sunday Times non-fiction demy hardback 192pp isbn 9780670085842 september INDIA, PAKISTAN, NEPAL, BANGLADESH, AND SRI LANKA ONLY
Recently evacuated to the British countryside and with World War II raging around her, one young girl is struggling to make sense of her life. Then she is given a book of ancient Norse legends and her inner and outer worlds are transformed. Extremely timely and linguistically stunning, Ragnarok retells the finale of Norse mythology. A story of the destruction of life on this planet and the end of the gods themselves: what more relevant myth could any modern writer choose? Just as Wagner used this dramatic and catastrophic struggle for the climax of his Ring Cycle, so A.S. Byatt now reinvents it in all its intensity and glory. A.S. Byatt is the author of the Booker Prize–winning Possession, The Biographer’s Tale and, most recently, the Booker-shortlisted The Children’s Book. A distinguished critic as well as a writer of fiction, Byatt was appointed CBE in 1990 and DBE in 1999.
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ALI SMITH
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GIRL MEETS BOY ‘A glorious wide-awake dream of a book’—Observer ‘An ecstatic, exhilarating helter-skelter ride of a story’ —Financial Times ‘A joyful celebration of life in all its strange shapes’ —The Times Girl meets boy. It’s a story as old as time. But what happens when an old story meets a brand new set of circumstances? Ali Smith’s remix of Ovid’s most joyful myth is a story about the kind of fluidity that can’t be bottled and sold. It’s about girls and boys, girls and girls, love and transformation—a story of puns and doubles, reversals and revelations. Funny and fresh, poetic and political, here is a tale of change for the modern world.
fiction b flexi 176pp isbn 9780143416586 rs. 199 october INDIA, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH AND SRI LANKa only
Ali Smith was born in Inverness in 1962 and lives in Cambridge. She is the author of Free Love, Like, Other Stories and Other Stories and The Accidental. Her books have been shortlisted for and won several awards.
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VIKRAM SETH
THE RIVERED EARTH Drawing on a range of personal experience and literary influences, and mixing translation and original creation, The Rivered Earth consists of four libretti written to accompany music by Alec Roth—together with an account of the pleasures and pains of working with a composer and a musician.
poetry b hardback isbn 9780670085415 rs. 399 december
Entitled ‘Songs in Time of War’, ‘Shared Ground’, ‘The Traveller’ and ‘Seven Elements’, the libretti take us all over the world—from Chinese and Indian poetry to the beauty and quietness of the Salisbury house where English poet George Herbert lived and died. Spanning centuries of creativity and humanity, these poems pulse with life, energy and the inspired brilliance of the poet. They are accompanied by four pieces of calligraphy by him. Equally gifted as a poet, essayist, memoirist, travel writer and novelist, Vikram Seth is perhaps best known for the phenomenal A Suitable Boy, one of the best loved and most widely read novels of recent times. His other books include An Equal Music, The Golden Gate and Two Lives.
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‘The best writer of his generation’—The Times ‘Such writing reminds us that there are secrets beyond technique, beyond style, which have to do with a quality of soul on the part of the writer, a giving of oneself’ —Guardian ‘A phenomenon, a prodigy, a marvel . . . It is hard to believe that Seth is only one man’—Evening Standard
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PRANAY GUPTE
MOTHER INDIA A POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY OF INDIRA GANDHI Mother India is the fascinating story of independent India’s most complex political figure: Indira Gandhi, the enigmatic and solitary daughter of the country’s first prime minister, who rose to become prime minister herself. Pranay Gupte explores the life and times of ‘Mrs G’, who at the height of her career was often compared to Bharat Mata—Mother India. This comprehensive biography not only explores her career and contradictions as a consummate politician, but also her relationships as daughter, wife and mother. Packed with lively anecdotes and cogent insights, this book is a compelling portrait of Indira Gandhi. non-fiction demy paperback 660PP WITH 16PP B/W PHOTOS ISBN 9780143068266 Rs. 450 june world
Pranay Gupte is a veteran journalist, author and columnist.
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SATHYA SARAN
TEN YEARS WITH GURU DUTT ABRAR ALVI’S JOURNEY In Ten Years with Guru Dutt: Abrar Alvi’s Journey, Sathya Saran looks at the tumultuous yet incredibly fecund relationship between Guru Dutt, the mercurial director, and Abrar Alvi, his equally talented albeit unsung writer—a partnership that evolved over a decade till Dutt’s tragic death in 1964. Starting his career as a driver and chaperone to Dutt’s producer on the sets of Baaz, Abrar soon caught the attention of the director with his sharp ear for and understanding of film dialogue. Brimming with lively anecdotes, this acclaimed book is a warm and insightful look at two remarkable artistes who inspired each other to create movie magic. Sathya Saran is one of India’s leading journalists, and is editor of the popular women’s magazine Me.
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cinema b paperback 216pp WITH 8PP PHOTOS isbn 9780143416920 Rs. 299 june world
YOGINDER SIKAND
BEYOND THE BORDER AN INDIAN IN PAKISTAN Beyond the Border, based on two journeys to Pakistan, is a strikingly unconventional account of what life is like for ‘ordinary’ Pakistanis. Yoginder Sikand discovers a country that only remotely resembles the stereotype of the hostile Muslim neighbour all too common in the Indian imagination. His encounters with Pakistanis from all walks of life reveal a country that is unexpected, paradoxical and rich in diverse narratives. This brilliantly perceptive and quirky travelogue illuminates the Pakistani side of the story while telling Sikand’s own tale of exploration and self-discovery. Yoginder Sikand, the author of more than a dozen books, works with the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion at the National Law School, Bangalore.
travel B paperback 312PP WITH 20 ILLUSTRATIONS ISBN 9780143104247 Rs. 350 july world
KI. RAJANARAYANAN PRITHAM K. CHAKRAVARTY (TR.)
GOPALLAPURAM The story of a village and its quirky, resilient inhabitants
fiction B paperback 144pp isbn 9780143067757 Rs. 199 july world
A highway robber murders a pregnant young woman for her jewellery. He is caught and sentenced to death by impalement in Gopallapuram. A community of Telugu speakers migrates to the Tamil country to escape Muslim rule. They transform a barren land, turning it into a fertile, verdant village. A hoard of bandits attempts to raid the village but is foiled by the unarmed, inventive villagers. Winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award, Ki. Rajanarayanan weaves legend, myth, history and good old-fashioned storytelling in this wonderful contemporary classic. Pritham K. Chakravarthy is the translator of both volumes of the Blaft Anthology of Tamil Pulp Fiction.
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NITISH SENGUPTA
LAND OF TWO RIVERS A history of bengal from the mahabharata to mujib
non-fiction demy paperback 656PP WITH 4PP PHOTOS ISBN 9780143416784 Rs. 650 july world
Land of Two Rivers is a chronicle of Bengal from earliest recorded times to the creation of Bangladesh. Besides ancient and medieval histories, Nitish Sengupta documents Bengal’s eventful and turbulent history from the colonial era, to the birth of the Bengal Renaissance and the rise of complex nationalist politics. He then analyses why, despite centuries of shared history and culture, the Bengalis finally divided along communal lines in 1947 and vividly describes how Bangladesh fought for its freedom from the exploitative rule of West Pakistan. Land of Two Rivers is a scholarly yet extremely accessible account of this fascinating and influential civilization. Academician, administrator and politician, Nitish Sengupta is a former IAS officer and the author of twelve books, including the well-known History of the Bengali-speaking People, Dr B.C. Roy, Biography and Bengal Divided.
NEELUM SARAN GOUR
SONG WITHOUT END AND OTHER STORIES ‘Neelum Saran Gour strings together an effortless prose replete with striking syntax, bouts of trenchant wit, a pacy distinctive style’ —India Today Song without End and Other Stories is a collection of fifteen captivating short stories by Neelum Saran Gour that amuse and absorb by their lively engagement with people, places and ideas in an unforgettable way. Funny, humane and culturally vibrant, these tales portray characters who are challenged by life and who arrive at their own individual truths. Neelum Saran Gour has written four novels and two collections of short stories. She teaches English at the University of Allahabad.
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fiction b paperback 296PP isbn 9780143414544 Rs. 299 july world
P.G. BHASKAR
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JACK PATEL’S DUBAI DREAMS ‘A delightful read . . . like a movie on paper . . . there’s a smile on every page’—Shankar Mahadevan Jaikishan Patel belongs to a traditional Gujarati family but follows his passion, stepping into the glamorous, jetsetting world of investments and private banking. Jai is soon transformed into Dubai-based ‘Jack’ Patel, a hugely successful financial advisor in an American brokerage house. His life seems like a dream come true. He cracks a whopping million-dollar revenue target, receives an indecent proposal from a client’s wife and even manages to keep up with the latest Bollywood item numbers to impress the girl who is tugging at his heart.
fiction b paperback 240pp isbn 9780143415268 rs. 150 july world
But just when life seems perfect, recession hits the world economy. And right before Jack’s eyes his world begins to fall apart . . . Will he lose the love of his life, too? Or will things look up in the end? P.G. Bhaskar is a banker who lives in Dubai with his wife and son.
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MANASI VAIDYA
NO DEADLINE FOR LOVE All her life Megha has diligently done what was expected of her: the graduation in economics, the MBA in marketing and now the straitlaced job in a high-profile FMCG company.
fiction b paperback 184pp isbn 9780143415527 rs. 150 july world
But lately, she’s been wondering if this unending routine of juggling late hours and unreasonable deadlines is really her life’s calling. Her mother’s desperate attempts to put her on the ‘marriage market’ are not making life any easier. And to top it all, Megha’s latest project has been bogged down by a complete dearth of creative ideas, giving her nasty boss the perfect excuse to disregard the blood, sweat and tears she’s poured into her job so far. The last thing she needs is having her suggestions trampled upon by the team’s new creative consultant, Yudi—gorgeous, sardonic and only too eager to disagree with Megha. And so the stage is set for a quirky battle of wits and some unexpected romance. Manasi Vaidya spent her childhood travelling all over the world with her parents and reading all the books she could get her hands on. After a degree in commerce at Pune University, she went on to do her MBA at IIM Ahmedabad where she was first introduced to the wonderful world of brands and advertising. No Deadline for Love is her first book.
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AMRITA SHARMA
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WHAT DID I EVER SEE IN HIM? THE FIRST NON-FICTION METRO READS Are you stuck in a relationship which gives you more hurt than happiness? Do you want to get married while he ‘does not believe in marriage’? Are you jealous of his hot colleague? If you have said yes to these questions, you are not alone. Women grow up on fairy tales that end in happily-everafters. But nothing prepares them for the real world, the disillusionment and complications of modern-day relationships.
non-fiction b paperback 200pp isbn 9780143414599 rs. 150 july world
When Amrita Sharma finds more and more women friends sharing their relationship secrets with her—their fears and deepest insecurities, their petty squabbles and extramarital affairs—she realizes that their problems are vast and varied. And, more often than not, the women are to be blamed: when in love, even strong-willed, independent women become emotional fools. Candid, wise and brutally honest—from telling us how to read the early signs of a failing relationship to friendly tips on finding the right guy—What Did I Ever See in Him? is the modern woman’s guide to having the perfect love life. Amrita Sharma started her career with Sterling publishing house and has worked for Doordarshan, NDTV, Hindustan Times and is currently with the BBC in New Delhi. She holds a BA and MA in English literature from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University. She enjoys reading, writing, music and travelling.
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K. SRILATA
TABLE FOR FOUR Longlisted for the Man Asian Literary Prize 2009 Maya, Sandra and Derek, graduate students at UC Santa Cruz and housemates for three years, are preparing for their farewell dinner with Uncle Prithvi, the house-owner. They are a cheerful and quirky lot. Sad at parting, perhaps forever, and half tipsy, the three play a game of swapping stories as they wait for Derek to arrive. As the evening progresses, we learn their deep dark secrets and hidden fears Finely crafted and deeply felt, debut novel Table for Four ruminates on the burden of secrets, of learning to let go and accepting the betrayals and losses in our lives. fiction b paperback 192PP ISBN 9780143068198 Rs. 250 july world
K. Srilata, a Charles Wallace writer-in-residence at the University of Stirling in Scotland in 2010, teaches creative writing and literature at IIT, Madras.
JONATHAN RICE (ED.)
WISDEN ON INDIA an anthology Throughout its long and distinguished history, Wisden has reported on Indian cricket around the world and commented on its highs and lows— from the earliest references to a touring Indian cricket side in 1889 to the rise of formidable players such as Ganguly, Laxman, Sehwag, Dravid and Tendulkar in recent years. This anthology charts the progress of India through Wisden’s pages, charting its golden age as well as the many setbacks it faced, and using match reports, articles, notes, obituaries and illustrations to bring this extraordinary team to vivid and delightful life. Jonathan Rice is a well-respected Wisden writer as well as the author of a wide variety of cricketing books.
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sports royal paperback 352PP isbn 9780143415701 Rs. 599 july INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
KRUPAKAR AND SENANI S.R. RAMAKRISHNA (TR.)
birds, BEASTS AND BANDITS 14 DAYS WITH VEERAPPAN Birds, Beasts and Bandits is a witty and poignant account of an extraordinary adventure with the notorious poacher and his companions. In a case of mistaken identity, wildlife photographers Krupakar and Senani were kidnapped by Veerappan and kept on the move in the forest for two weeks. The closeness of their lives during this time gave the hostages a unique insight into Veerappan’s world, and helped them understand both his cruelty and his humanity. Krupakar and Senani are award-winning wildlife photographers and filmmakers.
non-fiction B paperback 188PP ISBN 9780143415107 Rs. 199 august world
JERRY PINTO (ED.)
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH WRITINGS ON BOLLYWOOD The Greatest Show on Earth celebrates all that is fascinating about Hindi cinema, with contributions from writers and industry insiders alike. Saadat Hasan Manto, Salman Rushdie, Bhisham Sahni, R.K. Narayan, Ismat Chughtai, Suketu Mehta, Shobhaa Dé, Dev Anand, Dada Kondke and Manna Dey write about superstars and strugglers, filmmakers and playback singers, on-screen kisses and off-screen romance, the casting couch and censorship. Compiled and edited by one of India’s most perceptive and entertaining commentators on the Hindi film industry, this eclectic, wideranging anthology will inform and delight everyone with an interest in Indian cinema and popular culture. anthology demy flexi 440PP WITH 8 COL PHOTOS isbn 9780143416128 Rs. 450 august world
Jerry Pinto is a writer, poet and journalist based in Mumbai. His published books include Helen: The Life and Times of an H-Bomb, which won the National Award for the Best Book on Cinema.
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MEGHNAD DESAI
THE REDISCOVERY OF INDIA In this magisterial analysis of the last five hundred years of Indian history, Meghnad Desai looks at India’s colonial past, its struggle for independence and its many contemporary conundrums, to discover answers to the questions that have confronted India-watchers for decades. Meghnad Desai draws on a wealth of sources to illuminate India’s journey to the twentyfirst century and offers an original, occasionally iconoclastic, approach to seemingly settled arguments that makes The Rediscovery of India a pathbreaking and comprehensive account of India’s past and present. Meghnad Desai is a scholar and writer and has also been an active member of the British Labour Party since 1971. non-fiction demy paperback 512PP isbn 9780143417354 Rs. 550 august india
SYLVIA DYER
THE SPELL OF THE FLYING FOXES Nostalgic, funny and sad, The Spell of the Flying Foxes is the true story of a plantation in north Bihar on India’s border with Nepal. Ambitious and adventurous, Alfred Augustus Tripe, an Englishman, made his way here in 1844 to become an indigo planter. The narrative tracks the life of the members of the Tripe family, the ebb and flow of their fortunes. With the advent of Independence and the ensuing drastic land reforms, the onceabundant flying foxes disappear, and with them a golden era. Sylvia Dyer recaptures what now seems a fairy-tale world of picturesque beauty, peopled by unique and unforgettable characters. Sylvia Dyer was born in 1928 and grew up in the wilds of Champaran in north Bihar, on a plantation pioneered as an indigo estate by her greatgrandfather, an Englishman. She now lives in Pune.
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non-fiction b paperback 256PP isbn 9780143065340 Rs. 299 august world
K.R. MEERA J. DEVIKA (TR.)
YELLOW IS THE COLOUR OF LONGING ‘Interesting, challenging . . . I wish I could translate these stories into Bengali’—Mahasveta Devi The stories in Yellow Is the Colour of Longing are unabashedly critical of the status quo. They pull the lid off normal, everyday life in families and the workplace, sometimes cheekily, sometimes with astoundingly bitter sadness. Ebullient and defiant, they capture specificities with extraordinary precision. This selection showcases Meera’s impressive range of narrative techniques and her capacity for dark humour. Appropriately, J. Devika’s translations are hardly faithful in the conventional sense. They are, rather, the result of careful consideration of the different senses of meaning that Meera’s writing holds, and of the effort to convey the unique texture of each of her stories.
fiction B paperback 240PP ISBN 9780143068471 Rs. 250 august world
K.R. Meera is an independent journalist and writer. Her first short story collection Orumayude Njarambu was published to acclaim in 2002. Since then she has published two collections of short stories, a novella and three novels. J. Devika writes in both Malayalam and English. She is the English translator of Nalini Jameela’s The Autobiography of a Sex Worker.
BUDDHADEVA BOSE ARUNAVA SINHA (TR.)
WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT Buddhadeva Bose’s greatest novel When the Time Is Right is a grand family saga set in Calcutta during the last two decades of British rule. Of Rajen Mitra’s five lovely daughters, it is the youngest—the beautiful, intelligent Swati—who is the apple of her father’s eye. As she grows from an impetuous, spirited child to a lonely young woman, Swati is witness to the upheavals and joys of the Mitra family even as the country slides towards the promise of independence and the inevitability of war.
fiction b flexi 416PP isbn 9780143416388 Rs. 399 september world
Buddhadeva Bose was one of the most versatile Bengali writers of the twentieth century, and has written many novels, plays, poems and short stories. Arunava Sinha is an Internet professional and an award-winning translator.
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SURESH MENON
BISHAN PORTRAIT OF A CRICKETER The name Bishan Singh Bedi conjures up one of the finest bowling actions in cricket—poetry in motion. The most successful of India’s legendary spin quartet of the 1970s, Bedi was the highest Indian wicket-taker of his time. He combined variations in flight, spin and pace to beguile the best of batsmen. Forthright and outspoken, he clashed with officialdom as he crusaded for players’ rights. He was also dogged by controversy, provoking extreme responses to his actions. This portrait is a remarkable account of an astonishing character—a true cricketing great whose zest and passion for the game remain undiminished. sports b paperback 232PP WITH 8PP B/W PHOTOS isbn 9780143414162 Rs. 299 september world
Suresh Menon is a highly regarded and widely read cricket writer from India. He currently lives in Bangalore.
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HARSHA BHOGLE
OUT OF THE BOX WATCHING THE GAME WE LOVE Harsha Bhogle has captured the entire gamut of Indian cricket in his writings. Out of the Box brings together the very best of them. Knowledgeable, frank and witty, and with a sense of drama comparable to that of cricket itself, Harsha brings the nation’s cricketing ethos inimitably to life. As he follows India’s fortunes on the cricket field at home and overseas, Harsha asks the question: can India really be no.1 in all three forms of the game? The answer lies in our history, and in the pages of Out of the Box. Harsha Bhogle is widely recognized as the face and the voice of Indian cricket. He has been the face of ESPN in India since the day they went on air in 1995 and presents cricket for ESPN Star Sports.
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HOSHANG MERCHANT
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE QUEEN autobiographical fictions
‘As everyone knows by now, I’m homosexual.’ To write this sentence and to speak it publicly, which is a great liberation, is why I write.’ Provocative and percipient, The Man Who Would Be Queen is a collection of lyric essays on the self that flaunts itself as autobiographical fiction. In the words of its writer: ‘The art of living is the art of creating life-fictions.’ The first and second sections of the autobiography take us through the garden of delight or the no man’s land of childhood, and the circle of hell or the coming of age years; it is in the penultimate section ‘How I write/Why I write’ that the poet achieves the desired garden of bliss.
autobiography b paperback isbn 9780143064862 rs. 299 october world
Lyrical and erudite, playful and dark, The Man Who Would Be Queen is a significant landmark in Indian writing, both as the autobiography of a homosexual and of a poet. Born in 1947 to a Zoroastrian business-family in Bombay, Hoshang Merchant descends from a line of preachers and teachers on his mother’s side. He edited the firstever anthology of gay writing from India, Yaarana (2000, 2010), and has published many collections of poetry. Currently he lives in Hyderabad, teaches at Hyderabad University and is unmarried by choice.
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UMA PARAMESWARAN
C.V. RAMAN A BIOGRAPHY Celebrated for his path-breaking discovery, the Raman Effect, C.V. Raman (1888–1970) was the first non-white and the first Asian to receive a Nobel Prize in the sciences in 1930. He also became the first Indian director of Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore. While Raman’s science is great and adequately documented, his personal story is generally not known. In this well-researched, comprehensive volume, the biographer sheds light on Raman’s personal vision, idiosyncrasies and struggles. In the attempt to record his life, she traces the influences and events that made Raman the interesting man and scientist that he was. biography b paperback rs. 299 october
Uma Parameswaran is a retired professor of English, University of Winnipeg; has published extensively in the field of postcolonial literatures; and is the author of several works of fiction, poetry and drama, including the award-winning collection, What was Always Hers, and a recent novel, A Cycle of the Moon.
SARATCHANDRA CHATTOPADHYAY; MALOBIKA CHAUDHURI AND SUNANDA KRISHNAMURTY (TRs.)
CLASSIC SARATCHANDRA VOLUME 1 Masterpieces from a consummate storyteller—the best-loved novels of Saratchandra One of the greatest Indian novelists of the early twentieth century, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay’s canvas of human relationships is rooted in the day-to-day lives of families in turn-of-the-century Bengal. The allure of his stories, suffused with emotion and told in carefully crafted, languid prose, with strong characters, remains undimmed over seven decades after his death. This super-omnibus edition brings together eight of his novels in translation. It is a collection that will be cherished. Saratchandra Chattopadhyay remains one of the best-loved Indian novelists of all time; his works have been translated into various languages and made into films as well.
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super-omnibus demy paperback isbn 9780143101253 rs. 599 october
KAMALA MARKANDAYA
PLEASURE CITy Pleasure City is a novel about the building of a pleasure complex in a coastal village, where Rikki, a fisherman, and Tully, the director of the British firm building the city, must work together to complete the creation. Much akin to some of Markandaya’s earlier novels, Pleasure City also addresses the issues of the interaction between East and West, native tradition and imported technology in the context of the scientific and technical development of India. Kamala Markandaya is the author of ten acclaimed novels, of which Nectar in a Sieve and A Handful of Rice continue to be taught in universities in India and the United States.
fiction B paperback ISBN 9780143102489 Rs. 250 october
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CHANCHALDEEP SINGH SANDHU
I NEVER THOUGHT I COULD FALL IN LOVE
fiction b paperback 164pp isbn 9780143415022 rs. 99 october world
Ronnie flits through life as if there is no tomorrow: making out with his tuition friend in an abandoned house, having sex with Miss Fresher in a car, sleeping with a random girl in the hostel. With his newfound best friend, Mickey, he paints the town red. They outwit the seniors during ragging, cheat during exams, borrow money from a criminal that they cannot return. But their escapades hit a roadblock when the unexpected happens—Ronnie falls in love. Fighting his playboy image, and his best friend, Ronnie has to now convince his ladylove that she is the only one for him. Even if it means trespassing into the girls’ hostel to profess his love! I Never Thought I Would Fall in Love is a racy, naughty and heart-warming love-story of a boy who did not know what he was capable of doing in life till he fell in love. Chanchaldeep Singh Sandhu was born in Augsburg, Germany, and grew up in Patiala, Punjab. He studied engineering in college and has an MBA. A credit manager in the banking industry, he lives in Ludhiana with his wife. He is passionate about cricket and writing.
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RESUL POOKUTTY AND BAIJU NATARAJAN
SOUNDING OFF AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
This is the autobiography of Resul Pookutty, India’s best known sound designer and audiographer who won an Academy Award for his work in Danny Boyle’s highly successful film Slumdog Millionaire. Sounding Off tells the amazing story of a man who rose from impoverished anonymity to become one of the biggest off-screen stars of Indian cinema. Previously published in Malayalam to wide acclaim, this best-selling autobiography has now been translated into English and includes updated material. Resul Pookutty’s remarkable success story will not only delight cinema lovers, but is bound to strike a chord with anyone who loves a story well told.
autobiography b paperback isbn 9780143067702 rs. 225 october
Resul Pookutty is a pioneer of the sync sound technology in India and has worked on blockbusters like Black, Ghajini and Endhiran. Baiju Natarajan is a writer. He specializes in Malayalam language and literature.
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BABURAM ACHARYA MADHAV ACHARYA (TR.)
STRUGGLES FOR POWER IN NEPAL For well over a century, from the late eighteenth to late nineteenth, Nepal’s royal corridors saw murders, massacres and debauchery. Struggles for Power in Nepal tells the gripping story, in minute detail, of how the powerful clans of the Shahs and the Ranas went about poisoning themselves, and each other, even as they scrabbled for the Holy Grail of power. Baburam Acharya is a historian and literary scholar of note from Nepal.
non-fiction demy paperback rs. 299 october world
SUNIL KHILNANI
new and updated edition
THE IDEA OF INDIA Brilliantly perceptive, authoritative and stimulating, this seminal book on post-Independence India is essential reading for an understanding of India’s democracy, economy, cities and sense of nationhood. Written in compelling, elegant prose, this 2011 edition comes with a new introduction by Sunil Khilnani Sunil Khilnani was born in Delhi and educated at Trinity Hall and King’s College, Cambridge. He has taught at the University of London, Sekei University in Tokyo and Johns Hopkins University, USA where he was Director of South Asia Studies. He is currently Director of the India Institute at King’s College, London, and is working on a biography of Jawaharlal Nehru, to be published by Hamish Hamilton.
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non-fiction b paperback isbn 9780143032465 october INDIAN SUBCONTINENT ONLY
SHIV K. KUMAR
WHICH OF MY SELVES DO YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO? This is a selection of the poetry of Shiv K. Kumar, Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Award winning novelist, poet and playwright. It ranges from poems from his first collection, Articulate Silences published in 1970, to Losing My Way, published in 2004. Shiv K. Kumar is considered one of the major contemporary poets of modern India. His poetry explores, in almost involuntarily flowing words, the essential dilemmas of human life. Kumar’s treatment of images of men and women unself-consciously blends the sacred and profane. Shiv K. Kumar has taught at Osmania University as well as several institutions abroad. In 2001 he was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to literature.
poetry B paperback ISBN 9780143065104 Rs. 250 october world
JAIDEEP HARDIKAR
REFUGEES OF DEVELOPMENT Millions of people worldwide are displaced every year due to development schemes such as the construction of dams, national parks, factories, SEZs, mines and thermal power plants. In Refugees of Development Jaideep Hardikar brings us the personal stories of ordinary people from across the country displaced and made destitute by innumerable government and private initiatives. Apart from providing vivid accounts of individual experiences, he analyses in detail the reasons why people protest, the laws that the governments use to displace them, the existing rehabilitation and resettlement policies, and the latest debates over the land acquisition process. non-fiction b paperback isbn 9780143103103 Rs. 299 november
Jaideep Hardikar works as a Special Correspondent with The Telegraph and lives in Nagpur.
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SIDIN VADUKUT
EINSTEIN MAKES VICE PRESIDENT Dork ended with Robin ‘Einstein’ Varghese becoming Associate at Dufresne Partners. He’s just appeared on CNBC’s Young Turks. And his girlfriend Gouri has proposed bondage and a threesome. In Dork 2 Einstein is working on the Lederman project for Dufresne. His current goal: a lucrative secondment opportunity in London that will pay London-level salaries and banker-level bonuses. Sure that the job will be his, Einstein begins to steeply increase his standard of living. Gouri, convinced that Einstein may be embezzling funds from the Dufresne office, asks a friend to shadow him. Einstein, however, is convinced that this man is a Lederman recruiter doing background checks. It’s blunders galore when Einstein is asked to conduct a management simulation workshop for B-school students from all over India and forgets to replace real company names in his case studies with fake ones. There’s chaos in the stock markets. As Einstein broadcasts these developments on Twitter and Facebook, his accounts get a cult following and he’s hailed as a stock markets genius. Dufresne takes Einstein off the project and asks him to work with TruthSoft, an IT company based in Mumbai, instead. They hire a new banking expert from McKinsey and Co. and soon both the newbie and Einstein embark on a war of political manoeuvres to win the coveted Lederman secondment. When the TruthSoft CEO confesses to several years of misreported profits and revenues, he names Einstein as one of his closest confidantes in the company. As an immediate face-saving measure, Dufresne terminates Einstein’s employment and publicly denounces their association with him. Even more outrageous and laugh-out-loud, Dork 2 is Sidin Vadukut’s long-awaited novel as we follow Robin on his (mis)adventures that lead up to him becoming Vice President. Sidin Vadukut lives in London with his wife. He blogs at http://www.whatay.com. fiction b paperback isbn 9780143414100 rs. 199 november world
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SAVIA VIEGAS
IN HOUR OF ECLIPSE Septuagenarian Queirozito invites his grandson Suraj from USA to visit the Quinta, an old Portuguese house, which has been left in ruins after years of neglect. Suraj’s Russian-American wife California reaches instead and opens the floodgates of the past for Queirozito. Using magic realism and old lore, In Hour of Eclipse traces the history of the Quinta, and the lives of the members of elite Viegas family in the coastal village of Carmona in Goa. Savia Viegas lives in her ancestral home in Carmona, Goa, where she devotes her time to writing, painting and managing a pre-primary school, Saxtti Kids.
fiction B paperback ISBN 9780143415220 Rs. 299 november INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND SINGAPORE ONLY
BIBEK DEBROY
THE MAHABHARATA VOL. 4 The fourth volume of the Mahabharata will have Virata Parva and Udyoga Parva and cover Sections 45 to 59 of the 100 parva classification. It describes the sojourn in disguise of the Pandavas in King Virata’s court and the cattle raid in which the Kouravas are defeated. With the period of banishment over, the Pandavas want their share of the kingdom back. When this is refused, Udyoga Parva has the preparations for the inevitable war. Bibek Debroy is an economist and is Research Professor (Centre of Policy Research) and Contributing Editor (Indian Express group).
non-fiction demy paperback isbn 9780143100164 Rs. 550 november world
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KHAGESH DEV BURMAN GULZAR (INTRO.)
R.D. BURMAN THE PRINCE OF MUSIC
non-fiction demy paperback INCL 50 PHOTOS isbn 9780143415893 rs. 599 november
This book is perhaps the most thorough examination of the life of Rahul Dev Burman, and his phenomenal contribution to Hindi film music. Khagesh Dev Burman carefully charts Rahul’s childhood, his musical heritage and his early training. R.D. Burman had his first musical hit at the age of fourteen, and went on to become the most in-demand music director in Bollywood. He is credited with revolutionizing Hindi film music, weaving in influences from all over India, and beyond. His inspiration came from all over the world, but the end results were uniquely his own. Ironically, Rahul’s career in the music industry was stunted by the very quality that brought him success: his image as a modern young composer. Even as his films became super-hits, he himself often struggled to achieve recognition. This book, with its detailed analysis and authoritative filmography and song index, will excite long-time Pancham fans as well as anyone interested in Bollywood and popular culture in India. Khagesh Dev Burman did his MA in political science from Calcutta University before joining the Indian Revenue Service. His poetry and short stories were published regularly in various literary magazines from 1956. After his retirement, he started writing fulltime, publishing a bimonthly literary magazine, Prantik Shahitya Patra. He has written several novels and a collection of poems.
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GURCHARAN DAS
THREE ENGLISH PLAYS LARINS SAHIB, MIRA, 9 JAKHOO HILL Written by Gurcharan Das during his twenties, the three plays in this volume will interest both general readers and theatre buffs. Larins Sahib is a prizewinning play set in the confused period after the death of Ranjit Singh, when the British first arrived in Punjab. Mira explores the phenomenon of sainthood through the story of Mirabai, the sixteenth-century Rajput poetess-saint. Set in the Shimla of 1962, 9 Jakhoo Hill examines, among others, the changing social order with the rise of a new middle class, the hold of Indian mothers on their sons and the eventual betrayal of sexual love. Writer, management guru and public intellectual, Gurcharan Das is the bestselling author of India Unbound and The Difficulty of Being Good.
drama B paperback ISBN 9780143414520 Rs. 350 november
NEEL KAMAL PURI
BAG AND BAGGAGE Bag and Baggage sparkles with an array of characters—the self-made Mr Bakshi, owner of a hosiery manufacturing unit, Tejpal, who cannot let go of a nightmare of being hunted by a mob, and Kailla, who is living out his old age feebly chasing after fruit-stealing children—and sparkles with an understated sense of humor. Set against the backdrop of the 1984 Sikh riots, in Ludhiana, the book is a moving tale of loss and sorrow, and the need to make peace with history if life is to be fully lived. Neel Kamal Puri has worked as a lecturer in English Literature at different colleges in Patiala and Chandigarh. She is the author of Patiala Quartet. fiction b paperback isbn 9780143102038 Rs. 250 december
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RAVINDER PAL SINGH
BUT THEN WHAT HAPPENED TO RAVIN?
fiction b paperback isbn 9780143417231 rs. 99 december
What happened to Ravin after he lost his girl friend before they could even exchange engagement rings? What happened to him when he plunged into the deepest ocean of sorrow? What happened to him after he wrote their love story to immortalize his girl friend—a story which became a national bestseller? From the author of the best-selling novel I Too Had a Love Story, comes an equally heart warming sequel which takes off from where the first one ended—Ravin picking up the pieces after the personal tragedy and trying hard to move on. Then an opportunity to go on a project takes him to Belgium where love knocks at his door, again. Ravin and Simar spend a lot of time together getting to know each other. However, when the time comes for Ravin to go back to India, Simar refuses to join him . . . Will this be the end of his love? Will Simar ever relent? Find answers to all the questions of the heart as this delightful story of young love unfolds. Ravinder Pal Singh is the author of the novel I Too Had a Love Story which continues to be on the bestseller list since its publication in 2008. He has worked in IT companies like Infosys and Sapient for almost 7.5 years. Currently, he is pursuing his long pending dream of doing an MBA from the prestigious Indian School of Business (ISB).
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KEKI DARUWALLA
LOVE ACROSS THE SALT DESERT selected short stories The iconic title story of this collection narrates how Najab defies his father, the international border between India and Pakistan and the hostile salt desert of the Rann of Kutch for Fatimah. In ‘When Gandhi Came to Gorakhpur’ Shadilal, a small-time lawyer, dithers over giving up his profession and joining the freedom struggle until his mind is made up for him. Love across the Salt Desert, which brings together a selection of Keki Daruwalla’s best-received short fiction, presents thematic variety and stunning breadth of vision. These stories establish Daruwalla, one of India’s best-known poets, as a daring and gifted practitioner of short fiction. Keki N. Daruwalla has published nine volumes of poetry. He has also published three volumes of short fiction, a novella and two collections of poetry for children. Daruwalla received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984. His first novel, For Pepper and Christ, was published by Penguin Books India in 2009.
fiction B paperback 248pp ISBN 9780143417323 Rs. 299 july world
JIM MASSELOS AND NARAYANI GUPTA
BEATO’S DELHI This spectacular volume offers a pictorial history of Delhi, brought vividly to life through the stunning photography of Felice A. Beato, the famous nineteenth-century photographer who came to India to record the last embers of the 1857 ‘Mutiny’, and Jim Masselos who, in 1997, retraced Beato’s footsteps and photographed the same sites as far as possible. These rare photographs, supplemented with an illuminating text by Masselos and Narayani Gupta, shed light on how the face of Delhi has transformed in the intervening 139 years. Jim Masselos is the author of Indian Nationalism and Towards Nationalism. non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780670085644 Rs. 1700 november world
Narayani Gupta is the author of Delhi between Two Empires and co-editor of an annotated version of Spear’s Delhi: Its History and its Monuments.
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MITRA PHUKAN
A MONSOON OF MUSIC Against the backdrop of a magnificent musical heritage, Mitra Phukan presents the ambitious sitarist Kaushik Kashyap, already a ‘name’, who tours the world with his beautiful Italian student; Nomita, the shy, smalltown vocalist, whom Kaushik’s parents have chosen for him; Nomita’s Guruma, the beautiful, calm Sandhya Senapati, and her husband, who seem to be hiding deep, dark secrets; and Guruma’s friendship with the well-known industrialist Deepak Rathod. Mitra Phukan’s eye for detail, her immense knowledge of Hindustani music and her profound understanding of human nature come together in this remarkable novel, as the four musicians cope with dramatic change in the small mofussil town of Tamulbari on the banks of the Brahmaputra. fiction b paperback 426pp isbn 9789381017005 rs. 395 august world
Mitra Phukan is an Assamese vocalist of the Hindustani classical music tradition, a writer, music critic and columnist. Her first novel, The Collector’s Wife (Zubaan–Penguin 2005), was critically acclaimed.
SUNANDA SIKDAR ANCHITA GHATAK (TR.)
DAYAMOYEE’S STORY It is the 1950s. India has been partitioned. A 12-year-old Dayamoyee watches with bewilderment as her village, Dighpait, begins to change and the people she knows pack their belongings and leave. Dighpait has now become part of a new country: (East) Pakistan. Dayamoyee is soon forced to leave her beloved home and friends, especially their family retainer, Majam. On her journey from Pakistan to Hindustan, she resolves never to mention the home they have left behind. And so, from childhood to adulthood, Dayamoyee never speaks of Dighpait. And then, in the early 1990s, she hears of Majam’s death and the floodgates of memory open. Sunanda Sikdar’s beautiful and moving memoir Dayamoyeer Katha was awarded the Lila Puraskar by Calcutta University in 2008, and the Ananda Puraskar in 2010. Anchita Ghatak is a development professional who works on issues of poverty, women’s rights and human rights.
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memoir B paperback 220pp isbn 9789380117234 rs. 295 september world
OSHO
FLIGHT OF THE ALONE TO THE ALONE talks ON THE KAIVALYA UPANISHAD The ancient Kaivalya Upanishad is a search for ultimate freedom. It takes great individual effort to become free, says Osho, but before making that effort, a greater, existential power has to be invoked: ‘the first effort’. Embracing the senses is not a sign of weakness or indiscipline. The senses are, on the contrary, the door to experiencing the divine, a means to freedom. Flight of the Alone to the Alone brings together a series of talks given by Osho on the Kaivalya Upanishad. It explores the nature of existence and tackles some of life’s most fundamental challenges: achievement, loneliness, the eternal quest for happiness, and freedom. Osho has been described by the Sunday Times in London as one of the ‘1000 Makers of the 20th Century’ and by Sunday Mid-Day in India as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India.
spirituality B paperback 432pp ISBN 9780143068334 Rs. 499 august INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
ARUNDHATHI SUBRAMANIAM (ED.)
PILGRIM’S INDIA AN ANTHOLOGY Pilgrim’s India is a book of journeys impelled by the idea of the sacred. It brings together essays and poems—from the Katha Upanishad, Fa-Hien, Basavanna, Kabir and Swami Vivekananda to Paul Brunton, Richard Lannoy, Arun Kolatkar and others—about various aspects of trips undertaken in the name of God. Readers will encounter the restless prose of a contemporary Sikh pilgrim, a modern-day Zoroastrian’s reflections on Udvada, a woman’s impression of being Muslim in India today, voices of mystics, witnesses and wanderers, and more, offering a richly absorbing and idiosyncratic take on pilgrims and pilgrim trails in India. anthology demy flexi 312pp isbn 9780143414148 Rs. 399 august world
Arundhathi Subramaniam, who divides her time between Mumbai and a yoga centre in south India when she isn’t travelling, is the author of three books of poetry, most recently Where I Live: New and Selected Poems, co-editor of an anthology, Confronting Love, and prose works including The Book of Buddha and Sadhguru: More Than a Life.
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THOMAS K. SHOR
A CRACK IN THE WORLD ‘I personally—as have others who have read the manuscript—found it an engrossing read . . . both accurate and accessible. It really is both a fascinating read, a commentary on the recent political history in Tibet and the Himalayan regions, and an aspect of Tibetan Buddhism not usually talked about.’—Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, one of the first Westerners to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun and author of several books on Buddhism. An incredible Journey . . . An astonishing life . . . An amazing story . . . spirituality demy rs. 299 october INDIAN SUBCONTINENT, SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA
A Crack in the World is the true story of Tulshuk Lingapa in Tibet, who braved his way to what he and his followers believed to be the land of immortality. Fifty years later, Thomas Shor, an Australian, puts together the pieces of this journey by interviewing people who actually believed in the Lingpa and followed him to this fabled land, Beyul. Thomas K. Shor is an Australian, a keen writer and researcher. He is based in Kangra, Himachal but travels across the globe with his research holding presentations and discussions.
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KSHEMENDRA A.N.D. HAKSAR (TR.)
THREE SATIRES FROM ANCIENT KASHMIR Corruption in government, hypocrisy in religion, avaricious greed in business: these are some of the targets of Kshemendra’s one-thousand-year-old satires. So are superstition and sexual obsession, anomalies in education and a host of other ills of the time. Written by a celebrated name in classical Sanskrit literature, these little-known exposés of eleventh-century society find resonance in India even today. A.N.D. Haksar is a well-known translator of Sanskrit classics and a career diplomat, whose translations include Hitopadesa, Simhasana Dvatrimsika, and the Kama Sutra.
black classics B paperback 184pp ISBN 9780143063230 Rs. 299 august
M.L. THANGAPPA (TR.) A.R. VENKATACHALAPATHY (ED.)
RED LILIES AND FRIGHTENED BIRDS MUTTOLLAYIRAM Red Lilies and Frightened Birds is a collection of poems in praise of the three ancient Tamil royal dynasties—Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas. Translated from the early medieval Tamil classic Muttollayiram, these beautifully crafted verses retain a surprisingly contemporary tone—a testament to their enduring appeal over the centuries. M.L. Thangappa’s translation brilliantly brings to life the playful inventiveness and heady imagery of the original verses. This edition also includes an illuminating introduction by A.R. Venkatachalapathy which places this classic in its historical and cultural context. black classics b paperback isbn 9780143064855 Rs. 199 september world
M. L. Thangappa is an accomplished poet and translator, and has been active in the Tamil language rights movement. A. R. Venkatachalapathy is a scholar who has published widely on the social, cultural, and intellectual history of colonial Tamil Nadu, both in Tamil and in English.
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MUDDUPALANI SANDHYA MULCHANDANI (TR.)
RADHIKA SANTAWANAM
black classics b rs. 299 november
Available in its entirety for the first time in English translation, this eighteenth-century Telugu erotic epic, written by a celebrated courtesan in the Tanjavur court, uses the familiar story of Radha–Krishna–Ila to explore the themes of desire and jealousy, of love experienced and lost. Drawing from her personal experiences, Muddupalani frankly and unabashedly dwells on the blossoming of a girl, the contrariness of adolescence, the hormonal surges that arouse passion in a young heart and the anguish of separation from a lover. Celebrated as a literary masterpiece in Muddupalani’s lifetime, Radhika Santawanam was banned when it was republished a century and a half later, with critics panning its graphic descriptions of intercourse. Muddupalani ( ca. 1750) was a Telugu speaking scholar, poetess and devadasi attached to the court of Pratapsimha, the Maratha king of Tanjore. Sandhya Mulchandani, a researcher and writer, is the author of several books. Five Arrows of Kama, selected and translated by Sandhya Mulchandani, was published by Penguin in 2010.
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BEST OF HEALTH 25 STORIES ON LIVING, HEALING AND HOPE Doubt. Denial. Anger. Helplessness. Anguish. Hope. Life . . . These are inspiring accounts of people who battled extraordinary situations. Beautiful narratives of the alleviating warmth of compassion, and empathetic guidance regarding the prevention and cure of afflictions. They have been related by people who are in need, and by those who reach out to help others. Best of Health is a collection of stories published in the health supplement of The Week over the past three years. Coming together in this volume, they remind us of the value of good health and motivate us to create holistic wellness of the mind, body and spirit.
mind, body & spirit demy paperback 272PP WITH 49 PHOTOs ISBN 9780143416418 Rs. 350 may world
ANIL CHATURVEDI AND ABHA CHATURVEDI
acc TRUSTED BY GENERATIONS, TESTED BY TIME
non-fiction 8.5” X 11” hardback isbn 9780670085811 Rs. 1499 november world
When the Indian cement industry came into being in 1904, no one would have predicted that a century later India would become the second largest producer of cement in the world. This position of eminence is largely attributable to the remarkable efforts of ACC Ltd which was created specifically for this purpose on 1 August 1936 by the merger of ten cement companies. This richly illustrated book is a celebration of the company’s seventyfive years during which it contributed generously to the development of the industry, the country, as also the communities of which it has been a part. Anil and Abha Chaturvedi were professors at IIM Lucknow and MDI Gurgaon and visiting professors at IIM Bangalore. Their earlier work on the company titled ACC: A Corporate Saga was published in 1997.
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ROHINI ROY
REMEMBERING BABA
biography b paperback INCL 8PP PHOTOS isbn 9780143414643 rs. 275 december world
Rohini was barely in her teens when she lost her father, and her hero, Rahul Roy. He had been a wonderful father, husband, and was renowned in the world of finance. Yet, Rohini felt she knew so little about him. She spoke to relatives, friends and her father’s colleagues to know more about him. The best way to remember him, she felt, would be to write about him. Vivid and spontaneous, Remembering Baba is not just about growing up in the face of loss and pain but also an intensely sensitive portrayal of a father by a young daughter. Rohini Roy is a student at La Martiniere for Girls, Calcutta. She is a debater, loves music, playing the piano, and tennis. This is her first book.
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amit mehra
kashmir Amit Mehra’s spectacular collection of photographs is the result of several visits to the Valley over the last five years. In his travels across this strife-torn land, Mehra’s lens captures Kashmir’s ethereal beauty through the seasons while also portraying a parallel reality that tends to get overlooked amidst the turbulence and terror simmering in the Valley. With great sensitivity and skill, he frames moments in the lives of a cross-section of people going about their daily business. From vegetable vendors trading on the Dal Lake to a rock band of Kashmiri youth; from young footballers heading out for the junior league match in Spain to a portrait of army fatigues striding against a profusion of tulips, this lavish collection leaves the reader mesmerized by the enduring beauty of the land and reinforces belief in the resilience of the human spirit.
PHOTOGRAPHY 10.5” X 11.75” hardback 144pp isbn 9780670085323 rs. 3999 september world
Amit Mehra was named Best Photographer of the Year (Asia) by Sagamihara Museum, Japan, for his book India: A Timeless Celebration. His work has been published in Time, Der Spiegel, Elle, Condenaste, Gallerie and National Geographic, and has also been widely exhibited in Madrid, London, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, Milan and Melbourne and is the part of permanent collections of private collectors and art museums.
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DAVID HAIR
SOULS IN EXILE RETURN OF RAVANA BOOK 3
Ravana is back. Will his slayers find their powers in time?
fiction demy paperback 320pp isbn 9780143331438 rs. 250 august world
Bollywood actress Sunita Ashoka’s reality show Swayamvara Live has ended in bloodshed and disaster. Vikram, Amanjit and Rasita are on the run, accused of the actress’ murder. Exiled like the heroes of the Ramayana, they are seemingly beset by the same perils, especially when Vikram encounters an unlikely temptress. Then another tragedy, also foretold in the Ramayana, forces Vikram into the open. But there is hope: Amanjit’s skills as a warrior are returning, Rasita is beginning to remember her own past lives, and Deepika is awakening to powers undreamt. But the Enemy, Ravindra, has also found allies—the nightmarish Rakshasa army. Memories and legends are coming alive all over India, from the bloodied sands of Ullal and the fortress of Jhansi to secret places in Mumbai, Pushkar and Varanasi. The fight to the finish has begun . . . David Hair is the author of Pyre of Queens (Book 1, The Return of Ravana), Swayamvara (Book 2, The Return of Ravana), The Bone Tiki, and The Taniwha’s Fear. The Bone Tiki was winner of Best First Novel (Young Adult Fiction section) at the 2010 NZ Post Children’s Book Awards. David has lived from 2007 to 2010 in New Delhi, but now resides in Wellington, New Zealand.
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T.G.C. PRASAD
UNUSUAL PEOPLE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY Unusual people are ordinary people who strive hard to do extraordinary things. They are sensitive to nuances, look to provide lateral solutions, think out of the box, and end up changing the rules of the game. T.G.C. Prasad presents the experiences of sixty-five individuals, including CEOs, doctors, realtors, an attorney, a chartered accountant, and a sports coach. He outlines the journeys these people undertook and the behaviours they exhibited, and shows how these link up to the results they achieved. Unusual People Do Things Differently will appeal to students, careeroriented youngsters, business executives and professionals across industries and functions. T.G.C. Prasad lives in Bangalore and offers strategic, advisory, general management and HR consulting services to start-ups, small and medium enterprises, Indian and MNC companies; he has worked with Wipro, Coopers, PWC, IBM, MindTree, Lucent and Misys in senior management roles.
non-fiction b paperback 312PP ISBN 9780143416753 Rs. 399 july world
RANJINI MANIAN SHASHI THAROOR (FWD.)
UPWORLDLY MOBILE BEHAVIOUR AND BUSINESS SKILLS FOR THE NEW INDIAN MANAGER
business b paperback 200pp isbn 9780143068037 Rs. 199 september INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND SINGAPORE ONLY
Ranjini Manian derives from her expertise in cross-culture communication to groom new Indian managers into ‘Global Indians’. The author shares her own experiences and relates, in the form of anecdotes, the practices of world leaders that inspire emulation. There are also tips for expatriates to better comprehend Indians and their culture, so adaptability can be encouraged on both sides. While keeping them anchored in their Indian roots, the book looks to train young professionals to develop a culturally sensitive outlook so they can cement their relations with their international counterparts and firmly place India on the international business map. Ranjini Manian is founder–CEO of Global Adjustments, India’s premier relocation, realty and cross-cultural services company and has previously authored Doing Business in India for Dummies.
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S. RAMADORAI AND PAUL TAYLOR
THE TCS STORY . . . AND BEYOND
non-fiction royal hardback isbn 9780670084906 rs. 699 october world
Beginning his career with Tata Consultancy Services as a junior engineer, Subramaniam Ramadorai spearheaded the company through the IT boom, transforming a $400 million operation into one of the world’s largest global software and services companies with more than 143,000 consultants working in forty-two countries, and with revenues over $6 billion. Under Ramadorai’s leadership, TCS became the world’s first company to have all its centres certified at SEI’s highest level, PCMM level 5. In this fascinating book, Ramadorai recounts the steps to that remarkable success story. Behind the phenomenon called TCS lay a quest for excellence, an approach that can thrust greatness upon any organization. There is a great deal to be learnt from the TCS example, and Ramadorai outlines a vision for the future where the quality initiatives he undertook can be applied to a larger national framework. This is a book that every Indian who is committed to building a better and more productive future must read. S. Ramadorai was CEO of TCS from 1996 to 2009. He played a pioneering role in establishing offshore development centres (ODCs) in India to provide high-end solutions to some of the biggest global corporations. He is presently an advisor to the prime minister in the National Skill Development Council with the rank of a Cabinet minister.
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SONIA GOLANI
WOMEN ON TOP They broke untouched barriers. They created footprints where there were none. From Naina Lal Kidwai, Group General Manager & Country Head, HSBC India to Vinita Bali, MD, Britannia India, from Chanda Kochhar, MD & CEO, ICICI Bank to Zarina Mehta, Founder Member UTV & CEO Bindass, eighteen extraordinary women share a lifetime of wisdom through their personal success stories. Women in a male dominated environment, they offer a roadmap for success for aspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs. In a simple, lucid and personalized manner, Sonia Golani traces the lives of these amazing women, brings out the exceptional qualities that define them, their mantras for achievement and provides a riveting read.
business b paperback isbn 9780143415138 rs. 199 october world
An alumni of Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi Sonia Golani has been managing her recruitment consulting firm, Management Consultants Group, for over a decade now. Besides her passion for writing she enjoys a good game of golf. She lives in Mumbai.
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BASAB PRADHAN AND GAURAV RASTOGI
CYBERCOOLIES OR INDIA SHINING? THE STORY OF THE INDIAN OFFSHORE SERVICES BUSINESS
BPOs and call centres are the workplace of choice for more than 2 million young Indians today. The mushrooming rise of innumerable BPOs is a reflection of the tremendous success of the offshore delivery model. The Indian offshore services industry is worth over $50 billion and is part of a global phenomenon, where people work for clients in other countries who they’ve never met, without ever having to travel out of their own city. Yet few people understand what the offshore services business actually involves, and what makes an offshore services company tick. This book, authored by tier leaders at Infosys, reveals the inner workings of the business, with fascinating stories and anecdotes from the industry. At the end, the authors argue that offshoring isn’t something limited to the IT industry—it is, in fact, the future of work.
business demy hardback isbn 9780670085040 rs. 499 november INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
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Basab Pradhan is Chairman of Gridstone Research. He worked for Infosys for eleven years, the final three as Head of Global Sales and Marketing. Gaurav Rastogi ran the Global Sales Transformation effort at Infosys from 2003 to 2008; he now heads the Learning Services business at Infosys.
PRAMATH SINHA
AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME ‘One can resist invasion by an army, but no resistance can be made against an idea whose time has come’—a phrase derived from Victor Hugo was one of ISB’s early marketing straplines. In 2001, the Indian School of Business was born out of the vision of a group of idealistic business leaders, whose desire was to build a world-class business school in India. Over the next ten years, the ISB has grown from a start-up venture to a globally top-ranked business school, and the youngest ever school to enter the world top twenty rankings.
non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780670085606 rs. 599 december
This book looks back at the origins of the idea of ISB, the process of creating and building the Hyderabad campus and putting together the curriculum, building academic partnerships and recruiting students. ISB faculty and students, the two key groups who have made the school what it is, give us insights into the institution’s DNA. Finally, the author pauses to consider the lessons learned over the past decade, and projects ISB’s ambitions for the future. Pramath Raj Sinha is the Founder and Managing Director of 9.9 Mediaworx, a special-interest media company. He has been closely involved with the ISB since its inception, first as the project’s CEO and then as ISB’s Founding Dean.
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ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF
THE EAGLE OF THE NINTH One of the most outstanding children’s books of the twentieth century–sold over a million copies worldwide, available for the first time in India. Filmed as The Eagle and published in an exciting film tie-in edition. In 117 AD Flavius Aquila led five thousand soldiers of the Ninth Legion on a mission beyond the edge of the known world. They were never seen again. Neither was their treasured Eagle standard. Twenty years later, the commander’s son Marcus sets out to solve the mystery of their disappearance—and to restore his father’s honour.
fiction b paperback 224pp isbn 9780143331926 rs. 250 april india
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in Surrey, the daughter of a naval officer. In 1950 her first children’s book, The Queen’s Story, was published and from then on she devoted her time to writing the children’s historical novels which have made her such an esteemed and highly respected name in the field of children’s literature.
ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF
THE SILVER BRANCH An outstanding and gripping book–the second in the best-selling Eagle sequence Violence and unrest are sweeping through Roman Britain and the Empire is under constant threat. When Justin and Flavius discover a plot to overthrow the Emperor they gather together a tattered band of men and under the lost Eagle standard lead them into the thick of battle, to defend the honour of Rome. Rosemary Sutcliff was born in Surrey, the daughter of a naval officer. In 1950 her first children’s book, The Queen’s Story, was published and from then on she devoted her time to writing the children’s historical novels which have made her such an esteemed and highly respected name in the field of children’s literature.
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ROSEMARY SUTCLIFF
THE LANTERN BEARERS Book three in the best-selling Eagle sequence. Winner of the Carnegie Medal. As the fortress lantern is extinguished forever, and the last of the Roman army have set sail, Britain is left to civil war and an ever increasing threat of Saxon invasion. Aquila travels through the country to be reunited with his family but finds that everything he loved has been destroyed. Now there is only one thing left in his life—revenge! Rosemary Sutcliff was born in Surrey, the daughter of a naval officer. In 1950 her first children’s book, The Queen’s Story, was published and from then on she devoted her time to writing the children’s historical novels which have made her such an esteemed and highly respected name in the field of children’s literature.
fiction b paperback 232PP ISBN 9780143331933 Rs. 225 april india
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THE NEXT THREE BOOKS IN THE FUN IN DEVLOK SERIES KAMA VS YAMA Who made Kama disappear? Why is Yama always so serious? Will the two ever stop fighting?
ISBN 9780143331957 56pp
Jayshree loves doing homework! But one day, instead of studying, she hears voices out in the garden and goes out to see who’s there. She meets a strange man called Kama. Poor Kama was made invisible by an angry Shiva once. Now that Jayshree can see him he shows her all the magic he can do—make butterflies appear, bees buzz, fill the garden with fragrant flowers. But then Yama appears, and he does not like playing at all! Yama believes only in working. Kama and Yama start fighting about who Jayshree will be friends with. Who do you think Jayshree will choose—the fun-loving, naughty Kama, or the stern, no-nonsense Yama?
SARASWATI’S SECRET RIVER Why did River Saraswati disappear? Will the vanished river ever reappear? Can you make a river flow in your school? Mrs Sivakami, principal of Madame Mira High School, is astonished when she finds Goddess Saraswati wandering the corridors of her school. The goddess is in search of a missing river! To show her the ancient river and what happened to it, Saraswati puts Mrs Sivakami on the back of Hansa, her goose, and off they go flying. The teacher sees some schools where students come and go as they please, and others where everyone has a parrot head! She then begins to understand why it is important to make the river flow again, and how she can bring the secret river to her very own school.
ISBN 9780143331964 56pp
SHIVA PLAYS DUMB CHARADES How does Shiva talk to us without speaking? Who is the demon of forgetfulness? What is the secret of the Natraj statute?
ISBN 9780143331698 48pp
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Five children are having fun one evening, playing dumb charades, when Shiva appears and wants to join in! Shiva turns out to be the best at dumb charades, as well as in asking riddles. He can say so much with only his actions! He also tells the children wonderful stories with the help of the many objects he carries with him, like the rattle drum, the crescent moon and a fountain of water that rises from his head. Soon, thanks to Shiva’s playfulness, the children know much more about Shiva and the other gods—even more than their parents!
also available in the series
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Devdutt Pattanaik feels stories are like Eclair sweets; if you chew long enough, you get a burst of chocolate that is locked inside. So rather than working as a doctor, he decided to write and tell ancient Indian stories and reveal the idea-chocolate locked within them. He is currently Chief Belief Officer of Future Group. To know more visit www.devdutt.com. mythology 7� x 8� Paperback rs. 99 each july world
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SATYAJIT RAY SUBHADRA SEN GUPTA (TEXT) TAPAS GUHA (ILLUS.)
FELUDA COMICS THE CRIMINALS OF KAILASH
fiction 8.25” X 11” paperback 48pp isbn 9780143331544 rs. 99 july world
Age 10+
Feluda’s mentor Sidhu Jetha spots a stolen sculpture at an art gallery in Calcutta. Soon Feluda, Topshe and Lalmohan Babu are on the trail of a dangerous gang of art thieves who have been stealing precious artefacts from Indian temples and smuggling them abroad. Their quest takes them to the magnificent caves of Ellora and the awesome Kailashnath Temple. But with so many suspicious characters wandering around, how will Feluda stop the evil mastermind from making off with some of the magnificicent figurines at Kailashnath Temple? Read breathlessly as Feluda and Lalmohan Babu don disguises, a film unit disrupts the investigation and Jatayu’s secret weapon comes in very handy in the final thrilling showdown! Satyajit Ray (1921–92) was one of the greatest filmmakers of his time. He was also a writer of repute, and his short stories, novellas, poems and articles, written in Bengali, have been immensely popular. He is the author of the famous Feluda stories, the translations of which are available in Penguin. Subhadra Sen Gupta’s books for children include mysteries, historical and ghost stories. Start a conversation with her by emailing to subhadrasg@gmail.com. Tapas Guha is a well-known illustrator who loves dreaming up comic strips. You can see samples of his work at www.tapasguha.com or write to him at tapsguha@gmail.com.
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PRASENJIT GUPTA
TO THE BLUE KING’S CASTLE ADVENTURES IN THE UNDERGROUND FOREST When Ritu goes shopping in an ordinary mall and takes a perfectly ordinary escalator to the basement, she ends up trapped in the Underground Forest! Here she meets the Resident Magician and his assistant and ends up on an adventure with them to help recover the spirit of Happiness which has been trapped by the Blue King and imprisoned in his Castle. The story of her extraordinary adventure, reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland and Wizard of Oz, is a joy and pure pleasure to read. Prasenjit Gupta is an author and translator based in the USA. This is his first book for children. fiction b paperback 216PP ISBN 9780143331131 Rs. 199 july INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND SINGAPORE ONLY
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SONJA CHANDRACHUD
DOA DETECTIVE FILES TROUBLE AT THE TAJ
‘Natural or supernatural No mystery is out of this world for us . . .’ Chintan, Katrina and Pagal Pappu, three Mumbai kids with special powers, are recruited into the Dead or Alive Detective Agency. Now they have to travel back in time to solve outof-this-world mysteries using their wits, will and fantastic gizmos like Tuk Tuk, their auto rickshaw with attitude, which is also a time machine!. fiction B paperback 208pp isbn 9780143331377 rs. 199 SEPTEMBER world
Age 9+
DOA Case File 1 Agra, India, 1636 : There’s some serious trouble at the Taj! Chief architect of the Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmed Lahauri, has been kidnapped, leaving work on the construction unfinished. Emperor Shah Jahan, who is determined to build the most beautiful monument in the world, now has to find a new architect for his dream project. But his wife, the dead empress Mumtaz Mahal, is just as determined to not let any other architect work on her mausoleum. She summons the DOA detectives and sets them the task of finding the missing Ustad Lahauri before it’s too late and she’s saddled with a hideous tomb for eternity. Soon the detectives discover that there is much more to the Ustad’s disappearance than a simple kidnapping. There is a traitor in the imperial court! Someone who will stop at nothing till he fulfils his evil designs. Who could it be? Will the detectives be able to stop his wicked plans? Will they be able to ensure that the magnificent Taj Mahal gets built? Born in Mumbai, Sonja Chandrachud has lived in Africa, Middle East and USA. Copywriter, columnist and now children’s writer, she currently resides in Pune, India with her three rambunctious children, a golf crazy husband, Cheetos the frisky family cat and madcap friends, always hoping to travel the world through her stories. She truly believes that a sense of humour makes life sparkle, and that a bit of dreaming can make magic happen!
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SUBHADRA SEN GUPTA
THE SECRET DIARY OF THE WORLD’S WORST COOK Rohin is fifteen and, despite his father’s wishes, wants nothing to do with science in school. On vacation at his grandparents’ rambling haveli in Lucknow, he stumbles upon the secret diary of fifteen-year-old Hassan Ali, or Hasnu, reluctant cook’s apprentice. As Rohin reads the story of Hasnu’s doomed culinary career, he decides he has to track down Hasnu and find out what happened to the Bekaar Bawarchi. Rohin’s search unearths some hilarious stories—of spotted eggs; how a famous actress demanded a hot meal; the disappearance of a khandani khazana; of friends and kitchens . . . And one day Rohin realizes what it is he wants to do with his own life. Subhadra Sen Gupta’s books for children include mysteries, historical and ghost stories. Start a conversation with her by emailing to subhadrasg@ gmail.com.
fiction b paperback 176PP ISBN 9780143331759 Rs. 199 SEPTEMBER WORLD
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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE FANTASIES OF DAYDREAMER DEV Forever daydreaming—that’s Dev. And he’s living proof that practice does make one perfect! Read the absolutely true fantasies of Daydreamer Dev as he transports us into worlds where the totally incredible become totally credible, and hilarious . . .
DAYDREAMER DEV CLIMBS MOUNT EVEREST Pht-pht-pht go the fans in the classroom. Chka-chka-chka go the helicopter’s blades above Dev’s head. . . Light snow falls. A cluster of tents is abuzz with satellite phones, as journalists rush back and forth. It’s base camp, at the foot of Mount Everest–and for Dev the summit awaits! Joined by the ghost of a Sherpa woman and armed with only a chocolate bar, Dev tests his wits against the world’s highest mountain. To reach those dizzy heights, he will need to survive an avalanche, brave a blizzard and pass through the Valley of Silence. Will Dev go all the way? And will he get back in time to avoid trouble? ISBN 9780143331896
DAYDREAMER DEV CROSSES THE AMAZON Dev may think that tracing the famous Amazon River will be as easy as going with the flow, but alligators, tarantulas, piranhas and an enormous anaconda all make his journey as terrifying as it is exciting. Perhaps only a dolphin masquerading as a sharp-talking young man can help him reach the coast–but can a figment of the imagination save Dev from peril? And can he get back to his lazy Sunday afternoon in one piece?
ISBN 9780143331889
Ken Spillman developed his imagination while playing games in bushland on the edge of one of Australia’s most isolated cities, and by reading the adventures of Mark Twain. He now spends half of his time travelling and is the author of more than 30 books. His work includes acclaimed novels for teenagers and the internationally successful Jake series for junior readers, which commenced with Jake’s Gigantic List and now appears in a handful of different languages. One of his latest novels, Advaita the Writer, pays homage to Indian literary hero Ruskin Bond. fiction b Paperback rs. 125 october INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
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SHAMINI FLINT
DIARY OF A CRICKET GOD ‘Shamini’s book scores a huge six for fun and laughs.’—Ishaan Ghosh, Age 9 Marcus Atkinson’s Dad is determined to make a cricketer of his son yet. So off Marcus goes for cricket lessons. But will he be able to learn what’s a silly point and a googly? And will he be able to score a sixer off the last ball? Find out as he records it all in his diary. Shamini Flint began her career in law and has sold over 500,000 books since she began writing six years ago. Apart from children’s books she also writes crime fiction, including the popular Inspector Singh series. fiction b paperback ISBN 9780143332039 Rs. 150 OCTOBER INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
Age 9+
SHAMINI FLINT
DIARY OF A SOCCER STAR ‘Shamini scores a goal with every page!’—Timothy Richards, Age 9 Marcus Atkinson is a Soccer Star (NOT!). But his Dad is convinced that Marcus has magic in his feet. Read the hilarious diary of a reluctant soccer star and how Marcus finds a way to score a goal that no one has seen before! Shamini Flint began her career in law and has sold over 500,000 books since she began writing six years ago. Apart from children’s books she also writes crime fiction, including the popular Inspector Singh series.
FICTION b paperback isbn 9780143332046 Rs. 150 OCTOber INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
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SHAMIM PADAMSEE
THE ADVENTURES OF THE MAGIC FLYING JHAROKA BOOK 1 REBELS IN RAJASTHAN Vayu and Deeya’s Uncle Jadoo has been kidnapped by an evil djinn. Now they need to locate the seven keys that will free him which the djinn has hidden all over India. Helping them is a magic window frame, or jharokha, that can take them anywhere they want to go! With Uncle Jadoo’s clue in hand, the two children land up in the deserts of Rajasthan, where they not only need to find the key, but also save a princess in distress! ISBN 9780143331803
THE ADVENTURES OF THE MAGIC FLYING JHAROKA BOOK 2 POACHERS IN PARADISE Vayu and Deeya are still looking for the keys that will help rescue Uncle Jadoo. This time they are in paradise! Uncle’s clue leads them to Kashmir, where among the beautiful forests and lakes and gardens, some very bad men are up to no good! It’s up to the two children, the magic jharokha and their new friend Zoon to stop the poachers from killing the precious wildlife, and find the next key. ISBN 9780143331810
Age 6+
Shamim Padamsee is a writer, educationist, globe-trotter, social worker, mother and proud grandmother of four! She has recently launched a website www.youngindiabooks.com that exclusively reviews Indian books for children. fiction b Paperback rs. 125 each october world
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NICO RAPOSO
BOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS BOOK 1 SHOOT THE PEACOCK Raj Kapoor and his two friends are the Bollywood Knights. When Preeti Shabbir, the beautiful starlet of Raj’s father’s latest film, suffers a suspicious accident on set, seventeen-year-old Raj, Nagi and Madhuri must track down the culprit before he or she can strike again. The story is a fast-paced romp through glittering Mumbai and the glamorous resort town of Shimla as danger and romance spice the air of the bustling, mad world of film production. Intended for older YA readers, the book is the first in a series featuring the Bollywood Knights. ISBN 9780143416166
BOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS BOOK 2 SHOOT THE CROW Bollywood Knight detectives Raj and his friends Nagi and Madhuri are drawn into a web of deceit when Ameeta Soares, a Bollywood star, disappears from her swank Malabar Hill apartment. When Ameeta is accused of a brutal crime, the three friends discover there is more to the disappearance than meets the eye. On a chase that leads them from the polished boardrooms of Nariman Point to seedy back-alley dance bars, Raj, Nagi and Madhuri barely escape with their lives. ISBN 9780143416173
Age 13+
Nico Raposo is a multiple Emmy Award nominee who is a writer and director and has worked in television and book publishing before becoming an author. You can learn more about him and his work at www.nicoraposo.com fiction b Paperback rs. 199 each november INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
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ARAVINDA ANANTHARAMAN
PUFFIN LIVES: DALAI LAMA Born to parents who were farmers in a far corner of Tibet, Kundun’s story is a fascinating account of a spiritual leader who would take over the mantle of Tibet at its most difficult period. Assuming his temporal leadership of Tibet at the tender age of fifteen, and in exile now in India for over half a century, Kundun has ensured that the cause of Tibet’s independence remains strong. Called the ‘modern-day Gandhi’ by many, Kundun was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. He continues to work for a peaceful solution to the Chinese occupation of Tibet, while never losing hope that he will return to his homeland one day.
biography b paperback isbn 9780143331834 rs. 150 novemBER
Aravinda Anantharaman has been involved with children’s books for some time now. She set up Lama Mani Books to publish Tibetan stories for children and has authored two titles, Dorje’s Holiday at the Gyenso Khang and Dolma Visits the City (2009).
Age 12+
ROHINI CHOWDHURY
PUFFIN LIVES: GAUTAMA BUDDHA Even though he was one of the most influential men who ever walked the earth, very little is known about the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the man we call the Buddha. His teachings were followed for 1,500 years in India, and became the guiding principles of life for both rich and poor, high born and low-caste. Today, the religion he founded is followed all over the world. Here is the story of his life—from his youth as a privileged prince to his renunciation, attainment of nirvana and how his teachings changed all those who came in contact with him. Rohini Chowdhury writes for both children and adults. She has published several books for children including a novel and a short story collection. She runs a story website for children at www.longlongtimeago.com. Her interests include translation, mathematics and history.
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biography b paperback rs. 150 november
Age 12+
SREELATHA MENON
PUFFIN LIVES: GURU NANAK The story of a little boy who rose to become a God among men This definitive biography traces the exciting life and times of Sikhism’s founding father and spiritual master—Guru Nanak. Through anecdotes and legends that have been handed down by centuries of narratives, it brings to life the birth, childhood and the search for enlightenment of a little boy who, unhappy with the social conditions existing around him, sought to make a difference as he grew up. Sreelata Menon is a freelance writer who enjoys writing on all kinds of topics. She currently writes weekly blogs on freelance writing and content for a variety of websites. She is the author of Freelance Writing for the Newbie which has been released to rave reviews.
biography b paperback ISBN 9780143331902 Rs. 150 novemBER world
Age 12+
DEVIKA RANGACHARI
PUFFIN LIVES: SWAMI VIVEKANANDA Vivekananda was a great Indian patriot. He restored to Indians, particularly the youth, a feeling of self-confidence and pride in their inheritance. He showed the world that Hinduism was a religion of great antiquity and dignity. He was a supporter of the weak and downtrodden and a refined spiritual philosopher. In this book, read the story of how a brilliant, spirited young boy turned into one of India’s greatest religious leaders and philosophers. biography b paperback isbn 9780143331865 Rs. 150 november
Devika Rangachari has won several national awards for her children’s writing. She has also done her doctorate in Indian history and is currently engaged in post-doctoral research.
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RUSKIN BOND
THE KASHMIRI STORYTELLER On a cold evening at the Landour Bazaar, Javed Khan, the elderly Kashmiri shopkeeper, starts telling his many young friends stories of princes, kings, fairies and magical animals. Sit around the brazier with Kamal, Shashi, Anil, Madhu and Vijay as they listen to fantastic stories of monkey brides, the man who got swallowed by a mosquito, the bent up double beggar who got on the wrong side of a ghost, and many other tales from Kashmir and beyond. Everyone’s favourite writer, Ruskin Bond, brings here incomparable stories that will delight and enchant his many young followers. fiction crown paperback INCL 4-COL ILLUSTRATIONS isbn 9780143331568 rs. 250 novemBER world
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Ruskin Bond’s first novel, The Room on the Roof, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then he has written over three hundred short stories, essays and novellas and more than thirty books for children. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 and the Padma Shri in 1999.
PARO ANAND
WILD CHILD AND OTHER STORIES Any self respecting teenager has got to have at least five angst ridden issues in his life. Ok, some really cool ones may have three. I mean, take parents, teachers, schools, exams, weight, friends, enemies—those are on the personal level. Then there’s the mess that groan-ups have made of the world, our world. Like all the wars they fight. And they’ve used up the water, the air, the forests as though there were no generation after them. Know what I mean? So here are ten stories that are not only for you, but are You. Enjoy! Paro Anand is the author of award-winning novels No Guns At My Son’s Funeral and Weed among many others. She writes for children, teens and adults. Find out more at www.paroanand.com
fiction b paperback Rs. 199 decemBER world
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JAWAID ALAM (ED.)
KASHMIR AND BEYOND 1966-84 select correspondence between indira gandhi and karan singh
non-fiction royal hardback 416PP WITH 16PP B/W PHOTOS isbn 9780670085682 rs. 699 april WORLD
Kashmir and Beyond 1966–84 brings together more than three hundred letters from the correspondence between Indira Gandhi and Karan Singh. The signing of the historic Tashkent Declaration, the Emergency and Operation Bluestar are some of the historic events this book provides an exclusive window to. And even as these letters map these important landmarks of recent Indian history, they provide a fascinating glimpse of the effort that goes into running a country which houses ‘one-seventh of the human race’. Kashmir and Beyond 1966–84 is an immensely important book, not just for scholars, but for anyone trying to make sense of some the knotty issues that confront contemporary India. Karan Singh is chairman of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations. Some of his published works include his Autobiography, Essays on Hinduism and A Treasury of Indian Wisdom.
SUDHIR KAKAR (ED.)
ON DREAMS AND DREAMING On Dreams and Dreaming brings together eight essays which explore some compelling aspects of dreams and dreaming. In ‘The Dream and Its Embedding’, psychoanalyst Patrick Mahoney demonstrates, with absorbing case studies, how dreams can become effective therapeutic tools while dream analyst Luigi Zoja explores the profusion of nightmares among soldiers, prisoners and other victims of war in ‘Nightmares’. And Madhu Tandan, who lived for seven years at philosopher Sri Madhava Ashish’s ashram in the foothills of the Himalayas, explains how dreams can access a level of consciousness beyond the psychological. Ably edited and lucidly introduced by Sudhir Kakar On Dreams and Dreaming will be of interest to scholars and curious layman alike. Sudhir Kakar, psychoanalyst and novelist, has been lecturer at Harvard University, Research Fellow at Harvard Business School, professor at IIM, Ahmedabad and head of the department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT, Delhi. He is the author of seventeen books of non-fiction and four novels. His books have been translated into twenty-one languages.
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non-fiction b hardback 244pp isbn 9780670084661 rs. 499 july world
K.R. NARAYANAN
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE REFLECTIONS ON DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM AND DEVELOPMENT K.R. Narayanan’s life graph reflects in many ways the fruition of the promise of ‘equality of status and opportunity’ that the Constitution guaranteed every citizen; from impoverished beginnings to a distinguished career as an academician, diplomat, politician and, finally, India’s first Dalit President, Narayanan embodied modern India’s indomitable spirit. In the Name of the People brings together Narayanan’s most important writings, from his first-published article in 1954 to the Republic Day speech of 2000. Perceptive and well-argued, the pieces constitute one of our greatest statesmen’s reflections on independent India, and are especially striking in their continued relevance to the nation. Kocheril Raman Narayanan was the tenth President of India.
non-fiction royal hardback 288pp ISBN 9780670081325 Rs. 699 august
WAJAHAT HABIBULLAH
MY KASHMIR THE DYING OF THE LIGHT Jammu and Kashmir has been ravaged by conflict for sixty years. In an account that is part history, part memoir, Habibullah draws on his long personal experience in the state administration, to trace the missteps of the Indian government, the greed of entrenched Kashmiri elites, the state’s religious politics and the ubiquitous political intrigue that repeatedly undermined hopes of tranquillity. Unlike others, Habibullah gives even-handed treatment to both Indian and Pakistani perspectives and keeps the Kashmiri people at centre stage. My Kashmir is a clearsighted and timely examination of Kashmir’s recent history, the bloodshed and betrayals and the urgent quest for a lasting peace. non-fiction demy hardback 248pp isbn 9780670084791 Rs. 499 august SOUTH ASIA, EXCLUDING PAKISTAN
As a civil servant, Wajahat Habibullah has spent much of his career in the Kashmir Valley; was India’s first chief information commissioner; and was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Award for Excellence in Secularism.
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new and updated edition
KHUSHWANT SINGH
NOT A NICE MAN TO KNOW THE BEST OF KHUSHWANT SINGH
The Essential Khushwant Singh Collection
anthology demy hardback 570pp august world
This brand new, updated edition, with 18 new pieces from his more recent writings added to the original selection, collects the best of over fifty years of his prose— including his finest journalistic pieces, short stories, translations, jokes and a play, as well as excerpts from his autobiography, novels and non-fiction books. Taken together, this collection shows just why Khushwant Singh is one of the country’s most celebrated and widelyread authors. Khushwant Singh has been editor of the Illustrated Weekly of India and the Hindustan Times. His novels include the classics Train to Pakistan, Delhi and The Sunset Club; and among his best-selling non-fiction works are his autobiography, Truth, Love and a Little Malice, and a two-volume History of the Sikhs. In 2007 he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
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JABEEN AKHTAR
WELCOME TO AMERICASTAN ‘Jabeen Akhtar has a fresh and original voice and a perspective that I have never seen before. She is also very funny’—Bapsi Sidhwa Samira, a Pakistani American, returns home to her family in North Carolina after being dumped by her boyfriend of eight years (for her best friend), fired from her job (because she ended up in jail) and finding herself on the FBI’s terror watch list (after trying to run over her ex). But living at home with her somewhat eccentric and almost-dysfunctional family proves to be both tricky and exhausting. Between learning to make aloo kofta curry, entertaining cousins from Pakistan, watching her mother spiking the punch with Captain Morgan rum, nursing her broken heart and having the Pakistani American Council foisted on her by her father, Samira cannot escape situations that are challenging, comical and, quite often, downright bizarre.
fiction demy hardback 280pp isbn 9780670085316 rs. 450 september INDIA AND PAKISTAN only
Welcome to Americastan is a hilarious, delightfully irreverent yet thoughtful look at the Pakistani community in America—the double lives led by the young who debate the significance of animal sacrifice while sipping cocktails; atheists who agree to having a maulvi perform their wedding just to please their parents; and parties with an open bar, but only for the goras! With effervescent humour and wit, Jabeen Akhtar turns every stereotype of Muslim–Americans on its head in this quirky, refreshingly candid debut novel. Jabeen Akhtar is a Pakistani-American who was born in London and grew up in the United States. She spent seven years writing regulations for the US federal government before leaving to pursue a career in fiction writing. Welcome to Americastan is her first novel.
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IMTIAZ GUL
FINDING OSAMA
non-fiction b hardback 160pp isbn 9780670085835 rs. 299 september world
Osama Bin Laden’s inglorious end at a secluded house in Abbotabad was the climax of a decade-long search for the mastermind of 9/11. What was the chain of events that brought him from the caves of Tora Bora to that super-secure, high-walled compound? What was his life like, marooned on the upper floors with his two wives and many children, the bugle calls and drumbeats of the Pakistan Military Academy just minutes away? Veteran Pakistani journalist Imtiaz Gul pieces together OBL’s likely trajectory over the last decade, his relationship with his followers and how he oversaw the transformation of Islamic charitable organizations into global jihadist networks. Using a wide range of sources, Gul attempts to shed light on the larger questions of Pakistani knowledge of OBL’s presence and the relationship with US intelligence forces on the ground. Finding Osama includes a detailed profile of Bin Laden, his possible successors and the way in which his legacy will play out in the region. Imtiaz Gul has covered Islamist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan for 25 years and has written and commented extensively on this issue for leading Pakistani and international newspapers, journals and TV channels. He currently heads the Centre for Research and Security Studies in Islamabad, Pakistan and is the author of The Al Qaeda Connection published by Penguin India in 2009.
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MANJUSHREE THAPA
THE LIVES WE HAVE LOST essays and opinions on nepal
‘Manjushree Thapa writes of her native Nepal with a voice of anguish, credibility and profound eloquence’ —Kai Bird, Pultizer-Prize-winning author of Leaving Mandelbaum Gate In The Lives We Have Lost Manjushree Thapa resolutely probes the dramatic transformations witnessed in Nepal during the period 1990 to 2009—spanning the dark years of the atrocity-ridden Maoist insurgency and counterinsurgency, the quagmire caused by the disarray of the democratic political parties, King Gyanendra Shah’s military coup and subsequent overthrow, and the launch of a thorny peace process fraught with uncertainty led by India and the United Nations.
non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780670083626 rs. 450 september INDIAN SUBCONTINENT AND SINGAPORE only
In Forget Kathmandu : An Elegy for Democracy Manjushree Thapa traced the history of Nepal’s monarchy and the struggle for democracy in the twentieth century. The essays in this collection—by turns reportorial, impassioned, humorous and deeply personal—offer a portrait of a nation still in search of democracy. Manjushree Thapa’s books include the novels The Tutor of History and Seasons of Flight, a collection of short stories Tilled Earth, the non-fiction books Mustang Bhot in Fragments, Forget Kathmandu and A Boy from Siklis: The Life and Times of Chandra Gurung and several translations of Nepali literature, most recently The Country Is Yours: Contemporary Nepali Literature. Forget Kathmandu was a finalist in the 2006 Lettre Ulysses award for literary reportage.
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DR. FAKRUL ALAM (TR.) SHEIKH HASINA WAHID (INTRO.)
UNFINISHED MEMOIRS SHEIKH MUJIBUR RAHMAN
The discovery of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s diaries, which had lain undetected in a drawer for twenty-nine years, is an indisputably historic event. His daughter, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wahid, had the notebooks transcribed and later translated from Bengali into English.
memoir royal hardback isbn 9780670085460 rs. 699 september WORLD EXCEPT PAKISTAN AND BANGLADESH
Written during Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s sojourns in jail as a state prisoner between 1967 and 1969, they begin with his recollections of his days as a student activist in the run-up to the movement for Pakistan in the early 1940s. They cover the Bengali language movement, the first stirrings of the movement for Bangladesh independence and self-rule, and end with the events accompanying the struggle for democratic rights in 1955. These are Bangabandhu’s own words. The narrative brings out with immediacy and passion his intellectual and political journey from a youthful activist to the leader of a struggle for national liberation. Unfinished Memoirs is not only a portrait of a nation in the making; it is written by the man who changed the course of history and led his people to freedom. One of the founders of the Awami League in 1949, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led his party to a dramatic victory in the election of 1970, a key event in the emergence of Bangladesh. He became the new nation’s first prime minister in 1972 and held the position of President of Bangladesh from January 1975. He was assassinated in Dhaka in August 1975 during a military coup d’etat.
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GOPALkrishna GANDHI
OF A CERTAIN AGE TWENTY LIFE SKETCHES
Of a Certain Age commemorates individuals like M.K. Gandhi, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Salim Ali, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, K.R. Narayanan, M. Krishnan and Jyoti Basu in twenty charming biographical sketches. Gopalkrishna Gandhi illuminates key moments in their lives with scrumptious mouthfuls of little-known facts, vivid portrayals of their foibles and gestures, and tenderly touches upon their vulnerabilities and errors. Written in elegant and fluid prose, Of a Certain Age offers valuable clues to understanding these remarkable men and women, who shaped the history of the subcontinent in the twentieth century as much as—sometimes more than— they were shaped by it.
non-fiction b hardback 256PP WITH 25 Photos isbn 9780670085026 rs. 499 august world
Administrator by training, Gopalkrishna Gandhi has worked in India’s diplomatic missions in Britain, South Africa, Lesotho, Sri Lanka, Norway and Iceland, and has been the Governor of West Bengal.
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RUSKIN BOND
SECRETS
fiction b hardback 168pp isbn 9780670084395 rs. 250 september WORLD
This brilliant new collection of stories by one of India’s best-loved storytellers richly evokes Dehradun of the 1940s, with its quaint cinema halls and crumbling villas, its modest chaat-shops and ubiquitous tongas. But, as young Ruskin—the narrator in these interconnected tales—soon discovers, not all is as it seems in this sleepy town. Behind the tranquil facade, Dehra is home to a cast of colourful characters: from plucky old women to possible murderers. ‘The Canal’ is a joyful tribute to adolescent mischief and adult resolve, in which a group of roguish boys must face the consequences of antagonizing the much-feared Miss Gamla. ‘Over the Wall’ celebrates the resilience and hardwon dignity of a man ravaged by leprosy as he struggles to come to terms with his malady. And the dashing young army captain in ‘At Green’s Hotel’ might be the perfect gentleman—or a murderer. By turns charming and poignant, witty and exhilarating, Secrets is vintage Bond. Ruskin Bond wrote his first novel, The Room on the Roof, when he was seventeen. Since then he has written several novellas, short stories, essays and poems, all of which have established him as one of the best chroniclers of contemporary India. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 and the Padma Shri in 1999.
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ROHINI NILEKANI
UNCOMMON GROUND DIALOGUES BETWEEN BUSINESS AND SOCIAL LEADERS
Uncommon Ground brings together titans of industry and leaders of civil society to explore eight themes—food, health, energy, jobs and livelihoods, transportation and mobility, poverty and financial inclusion, natural resources and economic sustainability, land use and displacement— that are highly relevant for our future development. Based on Rohini Nilekani’s 2008 show on NDTV, the conversations explore the middle ground between the ideological divisions that often polarize the business and voluntary sectors. In the course of these rare dialogues, a number of common concerns emerge. Among others, Anand Mahindra and Medha Patkar discuss land acquisition and use; Mukesh Ambani and R.K. Pachauri debate decentralized energy options; Sunil Mittal and Aruna Roy imagine an Indian model to enhance the employability of our labour force.
non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780670085620 rs. 499 september world
The author, uniquely placed to moderate these discussions as she traverses both sides herself, demonstrates that the relationship between business, society and state need not be necessarily controversial. Rich in insights, Uncommon Ground highlights the critical importance of dialogue in our democracy to create a shared vision of the future. Rohini Nilekani, a committed philanthropist, has been a journalist, author, and social activist. Her debut novel was Stillborn (Penguin Books, 1998). Since 2000, she has been active in the areas of education, microfinance and the environment. She is the co-founder and Chairperson of Pratham Books, and also chairs Arghyam, a foundation created with her personal endowment, that supports initiatives towards ‘Safe, Sustainable water for All’.
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M.V. RAMANA
THE POWER OF PROMISE EXAMINING NUCLEAR ENERGY IN INDIA Huge financial investments and fervent belief of success characterize the dream of a nuclear-powered India. But how far has the dream has been realized in fifty years of Indian nuclear history? In The Promise of Power, physicist and writer, M.V. Ramana examines different aspects of India’s nuclear energy programme, and the claims of success made on its behalf. He makes a historically nuanced and compelling argument as to why the nuclear energy programme has failed in the past and why its future is dubious.
non-fiction b paperback isbn 9780670081707 rs. 499 october WORLD
M.V. Ramana is with Princeton University’s Program in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy, and the Program on Science and Global Security.
R. MAHALAKSHMI
THE MAKING OF THE GODDESS KORRAVAI–DURGA IN THE TAMIL TRADITIONS Research has shown that the recognition of the feminine divine within religions reflects the social perceptions of gender. Goddess worship, as we know it today in most societies, was not a homogeneous, unproblematic conception. These practices underwent many transformations due to the influence of other traditions and changes in social and historical contexts. The result of many years of in-depth research and analyses, The Making of the Goddess is a path-breaking study of the creation of the figure of the goddess through varying traditions from ancient times. Richly illustrated, this work has a direct bearing on present-day perceptions of gender and will resonate for scholars and interested readers alike. R. Mahalakshmi is assistant professor at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, and has authored The Book of Lakshmi.
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religion b hardback INCL 15 ILLUSTRATIONS isbn 9780670083503 rs. 499 october world
JOSEPH S. ALTER
MORAL MATERIALISM SEX AND MASCULINITY IN MODERN INDIA This book is about a very specific articulation of sex and masculinity in modern India. It is about the way in which sexual meanings are encoded in substances rather than acts, ideas and conceptions, and it is about the regulation, containment and embodied expression of substances. One might say that it is about the worlds of meaning that are created in relation to things that are implicated in sex, but that are not exclusively or directly involved in the act of sex, the acts that lead up to sex, or what follows as a direct consequence of the act as such. Joseph S. Alter is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.
non-fiction demy hardback ISBN 9780670083602 Rs. 499 october INDIAN SUBCONTINENT only
SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYA
RABINDRANATH TAGORE a life
biography b hardback isbn 9780670084555 Rs. 450 december world
This short intellectual biography situates Tagore’s life and work in the history of his times, namely the national struggle for independence in India and, globally, the transition from Victorian stability to the turmoil of World War II. Drawing on primary sources like his letters, autobiographical accounts, and his literary works, it brings alive the man who built on the heritage of the nineteenth century renaissance in India and became one of the makers of the modern Indian mind. A special feature is the time-line comparison of events in Tagore’s personal and public life and in Indian and world history. Sabyasachi Bhattacharya, formerly Professor of History at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, was Vice-Chancellor, Visva-Bharati University, founded by Rabindranath Tagore.
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MARK TULLY
NON-STOP INDIA THE ROAD AHEAD
non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780670083893 rs. 499 october
Jugaar can loosely be translated as muddling through, or making do. This is undoubtedly a valuable talent and has seen India through numerous crises which could have destabilised a country that is less adaptable—four wars, for example. But while jugaar can be seen to have served India well in the past, it has a downside. It has led to a dangerous complacency, the belief that as India has muddled through so many times before, there is no need for urgency in tackling the problems it faces. In Non-Stop India veteran journalist Mark Tully draws on his unmatched knowledge of India, garnered from thirty years of living in, and reporting from, the country, to examine how this approach impacts on her much-touted prospects of becoming an economic super-power. From Maoist conflicts to huge industrial houses; from the Tiger project to farmer suicides; from the Ramayana to the remote valleys of the north-east, Tully examines India’s myriad negotiations with modernity and her prospects for the next century and beyond. Mark Tully was born in Kolkata and educated in England. He was Correspondent for the BBC in South Asia for twenty-five years. He now works as a journalist in New Delhi. He is the author of the highly acclaimed No Full Stops in India, The Heart of India and India in Slow Motion.
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MRINAL PANDE
DISPATCHES FROM THE HINDI HINTERLAND Small towns and villages in India are rewriting old narratives as they hurtle towards the 21st century. There, too, youth aspire to success and glamour based on the images that fill their television screens and magazines. From Aurangabad to Aleppy, Jullunder to Jamui, the demand for expensive goods from tractors to Mercedes, from plasma TV sets to sachets of shampoo, from the latest cell phones to branded clothing, has never been better. But much of this explosive growth rests on shaky ground—the monsoons, food grain subsidies and political patrons and is, moreover, available to only a small section. Given these tenuous grounds, a certain edginess, even bitterness, marks the relationship between the larger, but less noticed India and the glittering and globalised urban India of our metros. Eminent journalist Mrinal Pande records these moments of change as the tectonic plates of rural and urban India collide over the allocations of the spoils of modernity.
non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780670084616 rs. 450 november world
Mrinal Pande joined the Times of India group as an editor in 1983 and went on to become the first woman editor of a multi edition Indian daily for the Hindustan Times group. She is currently the chairperson of India’s national broadcaster, Prasar Bharati. She was awarded the Padma Shree for her contribution to Indian journalism in 2006.
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PRANAY GUPTE
DUBAI A JOURNEY
Dubai, known widely as the ‘City of Gold’, is on a timeless journey. It has an ancient civilization, rooted in the Bedouin traditions of the great Arabian Desert, but, although it has risen from that desert and has already become arguably one of the world’s most modern cities, it is still a work in progress. It would not have been built without the involvement of men and women from the Indian Subcontinent and many of their stories appear in this narrative.
non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780670085170 rs. 699 november world
The larger story of ‘The Journey’, of course, is that of the UAE itself, of how the region has evolved from a tribal society to 21st century nation of enterprise, a country that is the world’s fourth biggest exporter of crude oil. Veteran journalist Pranay Gupte draws on his deep knowledge of the region and his close association with many of its most significant personalities, to chart Dubai’s unique and fascinating journey. Pranay Gupte is a veteran author and international journalist. He worked for the New York Times for many years as a staff reporter, and as a foreign correspondent in Africa, the Middle-East and Asia. He has spent nearly four years in Dubai working for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai.
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VINOD MEHTA
LUCKNOW BOY A MEMOIR
Brilliant, unputdownable, shocking, delightful . . . Finally, the most admired editor in India tells his story. In his extraordinary 36-year career in journalism, Vinod Mehta has become one of India’s most widely-read and influential editors. This remarkably candid memoir, written with his characteristic elegance, sparkles with wit, wisdom and gossip, and provides a ringside view of many of the major events of our times. Brimming with engaging, incisive and revealing portraits of personalities from the worlds of politics, business, films and the media, Vinod Mehta’s memoirs also reveal the inside story of the scoops and scandals he has uncovered, from cricket match-fixing to the Radia Tapes; the fascinating success stories of the journals he has launched, among them the weekly newsmagazine Outlook of which he is currently editor-in-chief; and his struggles for editorial freedom and independence which ended in his getting sacked from many of these publications.
memoir demy hardback isbn 9780670085293 rs. 550 november INDIAN SUBCONTINENT, MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE only
Vinod Mehta has founded and edited numerous publications, among them India’s first Sunday paper the Sunday Observer, and the Pioneer (Delhi edition). Currently, he is editor-in-chief of the weekly newsmagazine Outlook. Vinod Mehta has authored biographies of Sanjay Gandhi and Meena Kumari. He writes and presents ‘Letter from India’ on BBC World Service and BBC Radio 4.
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ARUN SINHA
NITISH KUMAR REMAKING BIHAR
biography demy hardback isbn 9780670084593 rs. 650 november world
The conventional wisdom in Bihar’s political circles was that development did not win votes. Nitish Kumar challenged that assumption and changed the face of the state. Born in a humble family in Bakhtiarpur, his path to the chief ministership lay through the route of student politics in the Socialist Party and, subsequently, ministerial berths at the Centre. Initially associated with Laloo Prasad Yadav, Nitish Kumar rejected identity politics, realizing development had to replace caste if Bihar was to survive. Veteran journalist Arun Sinha profiles Nitish Kumar and traces the journey of the state’s remarkable turnaround. Identifying insecurity about life and property as Bihar’s greatest problem, Nitish Kumar ratcheted the levels of deterrence for criminals strongly upwards, modernizing the police force and increasing its strength and accountability. He realized that implementation of projects was the key to development and insisted on being personally involved in the process. The focus on law and order, roads, education and health changed Bihar’s trajectory and there has been a significant shift from its earlier position at the bottom of development tables. Beginning with the EPW, Arun Sinha did an exposé of Bhagalpur blindings for the Indian Express in 1980. He was the chief of news service in the Times of India, Bihar edition, and assistant director for the television series on Indian history, Discovery of India: Bharat Ek Khoj. He has been editor of the Navhind Times, Panaji, Goa, since 1993.
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APJ ABDUL KALAM AND SRIJAN PAL SINGH
TARGET 3 BILLION PURA: INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
More than 3 billion people live in villages around the world today, in underdeveloped and developing nations, and also in some parts of the developed world, lacking basic amenities and resources, in conditions that are often deplorable. There are major disparities between living conditions in urban and rural areas, which are typically manifested in the differences in income levels and available facilities, and in the quality of life as a whole. This underutilization of the talents of half the world’s population is not only a massive waste of opportunity but a serious human development issue and a concern for the sustenance of prosperity and peace globally.
non-fiction demy hardback isbn 9780143417309 rs. 399 november
Drawing on the first-hand experiences of the authors and showcasing India as an example, Target 3 Billion follows the evolution and implementation of a sustainable development system called PURA (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas) that may be able to show the way to a better future by harnessing the human potential of the rural masses of the world. Bharat Ratna awardee and former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam is one of India’s most respected scientists. As Chairman of the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council he pioneered India Vision 2020, a roadmap to making India an economically developed nation, focusing on PURA as a development initiative. Srijan Pal Singh graduated from IIM Ahmedabad and currently works with Dr Kalam on the PURA mission.
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JATIN GANDHI AND VEENU SANDHU
RAHUL BIOGRAPHY OF RAHUL GANDHI
biography b hardback INCL 8PP B/W PHOTOS isbn 9780670084807 rs. 199 december world
Perceptions of Rahul Gandhi range from the great hope of the nation in some quarters, to that of an over-promoted dynastic scion at the other end of the continuum. Everyone has an opinion, but the man himself remains opaque, his public persona confined to positions on political events, policies or programmes. Who is Rahul Gandhi—the real man—beneath both the hype and the hatchet jobs? What are the ideas and influences that propel him in his pursuit of political goals and in his stated objective of transforming the Congress party into a contemporary, democratic organization? Who are his advisors? Two young journalists, Jatin Gandhi and Veenu Sandhu, who have covered Gandhi since he entered the political arena, trace the evolution of the Rahul brand and explore the relationship, peculiar to Indian politics, between modernity and dynasty. Jatin Gandhi has reported from different parts of India for the last 15 years for both print and electronic media, including the Hindustan Times, the Indian Express, Times Now, Star News and wahindia.com. He currently writes on politics and policy for the Delhi-based weekly, Open. Veenu Sandhu has written on a range of subjects in a career that spans 15 years and which includes stints at the Indian Express, Hindustan Times and NDTV 24x7. She is currently Features Editor with Business Standard.
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C.S.H. JHABVALA
DELHI PHOENIX CITY Delhi’s unmatched ability to reinvent itself has many chroniclers. C.S.H. Jhabvala uses his pencil, his keen architectural eye and his endless curiosity about the minutiae of daily existence to capture the city’s streets, people and buildings in a series of exquisite sketches. Whether it is the winding lanes of the Old City, the faded glories of Mehrauli or the symmetries of Lutyens’ Delhi, Jhabvala’s drawings are not merely of old buildings meticulously executed, but encompass the ever-present dogs, hand-cart vendors and pavement dwellers that are an inevitable part of Delhi’s cityscape and a testament to the city’s robust, vibrant, contemporary life. C.S.H. Jhabvala is a well-known Delhi architect. His book Delhi: Stones and Streets was published by Ravi Dayal in 1990.
non-fiction demy hardback ISBN 9780670085651 Rs. 1999 december INDIA only
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CAROL VORDERMAN’S MADE EASY SERIES
Maths made easy ‘The more you practice the better you’ll be!’—Carol Vorderman Help your child practice maths, English and science at home, with the aid of Carol Vorderman’s Made Easy series. Whether you are looking for help with homework or guidance for learning and play, your child will succeed at school with DK’s homework help books. Here are nineteen fill-in-home-study workbooks that help practice and reinforce essential maths skills
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