Mythologist and illustrator Devdutt Pattanaik narrates the Ramayana, drawing attention to the many oral, visual and written re telling composed in different times by different poets, each one trying to solve the puzzle in their own unique way.
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Mythologist and illustrator Devdutt Pattanaik narrates the Ramayana, drawing attention to the many oral, visual and written re telling composed in different times by different poets, each one trying to solve the puzzle in their own unique way.
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Munir Khan, a recent widower from Toronto, on a whim decides to visit Delhi, the city of his forbears. Born in Kenya, he has lost all family connections, and has never visited India before. What follows is a passionate love affair—uncontrollable yet impossible. This is a period of rising Indian nationalism in modern India that at times finds outlet in senseless violence. Constantly lurking at Munir’s Club is the menacing and foreboding presence of a fanatical nationalist group. To them Munir Khan is simply a Muslim “love-jihadi” who has led the pride of Hindu womanhood, Mohini Singh, astray. At what cost, their passion?
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Set in the 1990s, with the escalating violence in West Asia serving as a backdrop, this is the story of Abbas and of the small newsroom that brings together people – from different backgrounds and with individual stories but shared editorial goof-ups – to a country built and run by the expatriate workforce.
Shamal Days is a whimsical, ironic take on the aspirations and resentments of expatriate life in a tiny desert country and on the political unrest in the region.
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Digesting India is a rollicking read—a multi-course meal full of happy discoveries. Read it as vicarious fun in your armchair, carry it as an inspiring travel companion, or use it to impress your friends with thousands of interesting, surprising facts about local foods and the many places they come from.
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A gripping story of ambition, adversity and artistic brilliance—richly illustrated with rare photographs—The Maker of Filmmakers paints a vivid picture of how one man’s vision and determination helped turn Indian cinema into the global powerhouse it is today.
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Sometime in the 5th century, Kannagi started a fire that razed Madurai city to the ground. Every version of this story so far has ended the same way: Chaste Kannagi’s grief caused Madurai to spontaneously combust. None of these versions were hers.
For the first time in history, step into Kannagi’s shoes as you walk through her life in Bhargavi’s retelling of the celebrated Tamil epic, Silappadhikaaram.
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For those hungry for a life of purpose, this book is a manifesto. With KP’s guidance, you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery, fueled by boundless curiosity, unwavering energy, and profound compassion. It’s not merely a book—it’s a blueprint for seizing life boldly, relentlessly, and unreservedly.
Mythologist and illustrator Devdutt Pattanaik narrates the Ramayana, drawing attention to the many oral, visual and written re telling composed in different times by different poets, each one trying to solve the puzzle in their own unique way.
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