…the future of India may lie in unexpected hands. In 1940, Shimla, British India. Nalini Mistry longs for a life beyond the four walls of her home; however, reality is different. Nalini and her two older sisters―Noor and Afreen―run the Royal Hotel Shimla, an opulent establishment serving British high society. But when an underground revolutionary group asks them to aid a murderous conspiracy during the hotel’s Summer Jubilee Ball, they find themselves thrust headfirst into a dangerous game of lies. It doesn’t help that Nalini finds herself falling for Charles Nayler, a British officer— a man who sees her like nobody else. As the night of the ball approaches, the sisters are drawn into a web of hidden agendas, shifting alliances, and impossible choices―where nothing is what it seems, and the price of freedom may be everything. A Shimla Affair follows the story of three women attempting to change the course of Indian independence―for love, duty, and revenge.

Tejo Tungabhadra narrates the story of two rivers on different continents whose souls are interconnected through history. On the banks of the river Tejo in Lisbon, Bella, a young Jewish refugee, and her family face daily threats to their lives and dignity from a deeply antisemitic society. Gabriel, her lover, sails to India with General Albuquerque's fleet, seeking wealth and a secure future. Meanwhile, on the banks of the Tungabhadra in the Vijayanagara Empire, the young couple Hampamma and Keshava find themselves caught in a storm of religious violence and the harsh cycle of tradition. The two stories come together in Goa with the power and energy of meeting rivers. Set in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, Tejo Tungabhadra is a grand saga of love, ambition, greed, and a lively passion for life amid the turbulent waves of history.

History rarely highlights the formidable Mughal begums who boldly navigated imperial courts, brokered powerful deals, reshaped Delhi's skyline, created private spaces for women, fought battles, and resisted patriarchy - all from behind the purdah. In Badass Begums, Anoushka Jain introduces you to ten Mughal-era women whose lives were filled with ambition, romance, intrigue, and fierce resilience. Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's favorite daughter who designed Chandni Chowk; her sister, the fiery Roshanara Begum, who schemed with Aurangzeb to take over her father's empire; the indomitable Begum Samru, a tawaif-turned-ruler who led her own army into battles; Maham Anga and Mubarak Begum, whose counsel rivaled that of chief ministers; and the steadfast Qudsia Begum, who built riverfront gardens only to see them battered by rebellions - these stories come alive through a captivating narrative and walking tour maps of the places they inhabited or curated. Based on meticulous research and written with warmth, Badass Begums offers an eye-opening journey through the breathtaking legacies still hidden in Delhi’s by-lanes.

Draupadi, originally written in Telugu, was first serialised in Andhra Jyoti before it came out in book form. The novel presented in a unique style, is not just an account of the different incidents occur around Draupadi but these incidents have been fused together into a fascinating story. The narrative process and the structural method of description used by Lakshmi Prasad fully engage the reader.

"New Dharshans" is a powerful novel that vividly depicts the profound impact of socio-political conflicts and rural issues on remote areas, influencing daily life. Placing emphasis on the individual, this humanistic novel shines a light on the diminishing levels of humanism, honesty, kindness, and morality in the world. In addition, this fast-paced novel underscores the significance of traditions, communist ideals, and emphasizes the need for humanity to reconnect with and revisit its roots. Against the backdrop of turbulent events in India during the 1970s, this novel set new standards in the sub-genre of Tamil realistic fiction.

Baali and Sugreeva, orphan brothers from the Vana Nara tribe, were born into severe poverty and grew up as slaves like most of their fellow tribesmen. They were often called the vanaras, meaning monkey men. Caught between the ongoing war between the Deva tribes in the north and the Asura tribes in the south, the Vana Naras seemed to have lost all hope. However, Baali was determined not to remain a slave. With the help of his beloved brother Sugreeva, he built a nation for their people. The capital, Kishkindha, became a symbol of hope for freed slaves worldwide—a city of the people, by the people, for the people, where caste, creed, language, or skin color didn't matter. For a brief moment in history, it appeared mankind had found its ideal hero in Baali. But fate changed everything through Tara, daughter of a tribal healer. Loved by Baali and desired by Sugreeva, Tara sparked a brotherly war that would forever alter history. The love triangle involving Baali, Tara, and Sugreeva is arguably the first of its kind. Written by Anand Neelakantan, who also gave voice to Ravana in Asura, Duryodhana in the Ajaya series, and Sivagami in Baahubali, Vanara is a timeless story of love, lust, and betrayal. It’s Shakespearean in its tragic depth and epic in scope, giving voice to Baali, the greatest warrior in the Ramayana.

A haunting Bengali novel of Partition, exile & grief—Aditi rebuilds life in Kolkata while the ghost of her lost homeland and sister refuse to be forgotten.

In Shashi Tharoor's satirical masterpiece, the story of the Mahabharata is retold as recent Indian history, and renowned political personalities begin to resemble characters from the Mahabharata-all of whom have a curious and ambiguous relationship with Draupadi Mokrasi (D. Mokrasi for short) . . . Brimming with incisive wit and as enjoyable a read as it is cerebrally stimulating, The Great Indian Novel brilliantly retells reality as myth.

In the vibrant, tumultuous Kolkata of the 1970s, four girls in their late-teens—Bulan, Renu, Suman, and Chuni–navigate a city brimming with tradition and transformation, in Kabita Singha’s first full-length novel. As the world around them shifts, they grapple with the complexities of womanhood, sexuality, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of their own voices amidst the societal expectations and burgeoning independence of a new era. They dream with each other, fight for each other, and discover what it truly means to survive and thrive in a city that demands as much as it gives.

In late eighteenth century India, an obscure king who ruled over Huseypur in northwest Bihar, challenged the might of the British. When overpowered by the East India Company forces, he escaped into the jungles of Gorakhpur, raised a people’s army and fought a guerilla war against them for nearly thirty years. Beaten many times, he always bounced back and did not surrender ever. He was Maharaja Fateh Bahadur Sahi. A warrior, patriot and innovator, Sahi visualised the dangers of impending imperialism and rose to meet the challenge. He devised new war logistics and resorted to guerilla warfare, including ascetics, destitute and bandits in his unique army. This happened years before the Indian Revolt of 1857 and the revolutions in America and France. Mainstream history is yet to look at him, but in the middle-Ganga valley, Sahi is remembered as a folk hero and a people’s king. This work is an effort to unravel Sahi’s unusual life. How did he operate and survive for so long? Could he be considered the progenitor of India’s first war of independence? The Raja, the Rebel and the Monk attempts to answer.

It begins to dawn on nine-year-old Sambhaji that his father has fled from Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and left him behind. He now has to find his way home with the help of strangers... Under the shadow of a renowned father, Sambhaji is thrown into the Maratha-Mughal conflict from a young age. His mistakes cost him dearly, and when his father suddenly dies and he becomes the chhatrapati, it's like inheriting a crown of thorns. Over the next nine years, he fights a constant battle-internally, as palace intrigues threaten his life, and externally, as Aurangzeb advances into the Deccan with his army. Even Shivaji had never faced such outright Mughal aggression. Can he protect the Maratha nation and Swaraj, his father's dream? Will he prove himself a worthy son in life and death? Though history has often been unkind to Sambhaji, it cannot deny that he inspired a generation of Maratha warriors who ultimately ended Aurangzeb's jihad.

Massacre at Midnight is a fascinating tale of medieval intrigue and revenge in the best traditions of ‘magic realism’ with a touch of the divine. Set in the Mughal era, the story opens with the covetous Nawaab of Waariaul locking horns with the principled estate owner of Singhwaar over the possession of LaaDlii and Pyaare, a famed pair of hunting dogs. The Nawaab enlists the support of the Mughal army under false pretences, portraying Singhwaar’s Thaakur as a seditious renegade. The family is massacred to the last man, and Singhwaar is laid waste. The widow gives birth to a male heir in a fugue, abandoning the infant in the wilderness. The child is miraculously saved by the benevolent goddess Vana-Durgaa and becomes her favourite. When he comes of age, Destiny takes him to the imperial court at Delhi for a showdown with his father’s murderer, witnessed by the Great Mughal himself. Mainly based on folklore, ‘Massacre at Midnight’ is replete with enchanting old-world belief in miracles, spirits protecting family fortunes and poetic justice for the unjust, as well as glimpses of life in medieval Mithilaa.

A collection of short-stories set in the 20th Century India for the 21st Century kids & a nostalgic walk, for their parents & grandparents. Although this book has been named after the city of Chandausi, it contains stories from various places like Rishikesh, Agra, Champaran, Tilhar, Sambhal, Kanpur, Banaras, Lucknow and many others. These are the short stories of a bygone era-a period when India had either not gained independence or had been independent for not more than 35 years. These are the tales of journeys-taken up from the early 20th century to the end of a millennium, from Shahjahanpur to Delhi, from Bijnor to Hyderabad, from Hathras to Sweden & Norway, from Lakshmi Talkies, Allahabad to Night Watchman, Bangalore, from Panki to USA, from Dehradun to Canada, from Chandausi to Australia and many others. We are sure in all these stories, you will be able to find at least one character, which reminds you of your own self-of what you are, were or always wanted to be. Let us know the character with whom you have been able to relate to the most. Happy reading. “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration,”-Thomas A. Edison. -Here’s a collection of short stories to inspire the readers.

This book is based on a critical feminist reading of selected Delhi High Court judgements pronounced in the 1990s. It focuses on the phenomenon of female criminality and the pervasiveness of the disciplinary powers of law in our lives. Through an overview of existing studies on female crime in India and the interaction with the working) of the law and the legal system, This engagement pushes our understanding of law from an instrument of control and mode of social transformation to mere rhetoric. Not to argue for the futility of engaging with the law but emphasising the need to look at it closely and critically.

This book is an attempt to present, in a consolidated form of research articles that can provide a common platform for communication and discussion about healthcare and service providers, functionaries, scholars and social workers involved with child health and nutrition. The scope of this book is to present an overview of child health, maternal health and community issues in India and also attempt to highlight some of the important issues in this field.

Welcome to a mysterious land where ghosts. Ghouls and spirits rule. Welcome to a place where haunted houses and evil souls will make a shiver run down your spine. A spooky tale in the scenic hills of Mussoorie awaits you while uncanny happenings in a literary competition are sure to intrigue you. The case of a mysterious white Maruti baffles everyone, even as the unsuspecting jogger experiences something he had never bargained for. A group of friends will encounter the worst terror of their lives while nightmares of his death rack the young man! Author's In and The Book Bakers present an eclectic mix of true stories, legends, and fables that have often been a part of India's folklore—armed with some of the best authors in India's paranormal literature history. CASE FILES OF THE DEAD; India's first pure horror public anthology will turn every host into (G)Host!!!

FlyWings Classics brings you a World ClassicChildren's Fantasy Book Series - The Princess and the Goblin byGeorge MacDonaldWhen Princess Irene is sent away to live in a great old castle-house in the mountains, her life is dull until she happens upon a hidden stairway. But whatever—or whoever—she finds upstairs will lead her out of doors and into the mountains where only the miners are brave enough to go…

Wanderlust and the desire to know the land and society more had been fueling my wish to visit Kailas. There were many curiosities. All our major rivers have their source in the region. The largest reservoir of fresh water on earth is situated there. The celestial swans are found there. I recall that how in my childhood, my Grandmother used to describe Kailas as being akin to a dreamland. According to her, Shri Krishna has said in the Gita – Meruru shikhirinamaham – ‘Among mountains I am Kailas!’ It was Sage Mandhata who first set foot on this sacred soil. Adi Shankaracharya shed his mortal body here. Guru Nanak meditated here and Swaminarayana, the founder of the sect that bears his name, saw the vision of god here. The Ramayana and the Mahabharata mention Kailas. This is where Ravana had worshipped Lord Shiva. He wanted to take Kailas with him. Shiva guilefully dissuaded him from doing so. Arjuna performed penance here and received the Pashupata Astra from Shiva. Yudhishthir proceeded heavenwards via this route. One by one, all the family members fell by the roadside; only the faithful dog kept company. Bhasmasur, the Rakshas, a devotee of Shiva was reduced to cinders here. Today the dark shadow of civilisation has begun to fall even on Mansarovar. This lake is shrinking. The sacred water body, that once stretched across 410 square kilometres, is now shrunk to only 10 square kilometres. Consider this the rage of Nature. Had Kalidasa been alive, he would have been deeply saddened to see his beloved Himalaya in this state. Is it the same Himalaya that is described in Raghuvamsham and Kumar Sambhavam? Civilisation has reached a point where the divine dimensions of Himalaya are disturbed.

Mathematics Wizard Srinivasa Ramanujan The book depicts the interesting story of a mysterious Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan, with no college education, whose mathematics in a series of letters to a Cambridge Mathematician, G.H. Hardy, shook the entire mathematics community. It is an exciting journey of a poor, self-taught and god-gifted mathematician who by the age of 31 became the youngest Fellow of Royal Society of London. Even after almost 100 years of his death at the age of 32, his results mysteriously find applications in modern world such as in the study of black holes, quantum gravity, cryptography and many others. Ramanujan’s life story and work has inspired numerous people and generations of mathematicians around the globe and continue to excite even today. We hope that the book will reach the current generation and generate interest in mathematics.

A tangled love on the battlefield of sinners… Maya: I’ve arrived in Delhi to meet my husband’s family after six months of our wedding. But what should have been a celebration turns catastrophic and people begin to die. Has it got anything to do with my secret? Shaaman: I love my wife, Maya, and God knows I have tried to be what she likes. But as I step into this house, my maternal grandfather’s house, I can feel the demon in me waking. I need help. But…what if it’s too late? Aahil: Maya. She always called me a mystery. And so I am. The mystery that started it all. The mystery that will end it all. Sparing none, not even her. Witness the most gruesome game of love, greed, revenge, power, betrayal, and hate in a tale full of sinners, a tale where love was sinful.