CATALOGUE 2019–2020
roli imprints
Illustrated books on art and culture, historical studies, photography, cookery, anthropology, cinema and religion.
Non-fiction titles on current affairs, biographies, films and cinema, self-help, history and business.
A niche list of Indian literary fiction.
Customized books for individuals and organizations.
Dedicated to publishing family/institutional histories.
the custodians of culture Since its inception 40 years ago, Roli Books has consistently identified bold themes relating to India and its heritage and commissioned the best talent to produce high quality books that are treasures in themselves. With a strong focus on quality, design and innovation, our books have travelled the world over and found a home amongst the best publishers and bookshops. We continue to be inspired by India’s incredibly rich past and present, and have collaborated with the greatest creative minds of our country. Successfully straddling tradition and modernity, our books carry the substance of an academic or expert’s scholarship and are accessible to a wide, eclectic readership. In the last 40 years we’ve unearthed forgotten treasures from archives around the world. We’ve risked the ire of powerful corporates when publishing uncomfortable truths. We’ve told stories of recluse musicians, of unlikely Indian heroines of the resistance during World War II, of unsung heroes of the Indian Army; we’ve discovered extraordinary commissions of erstwhile Indian royalty in Parisian luxury homes, rediscovered age-old recipes and brought to readers searing stories of the half-widows of Kashmir, of devadasis as a cultural phenomenon and its reform movement – and, as we speak, we are immersed in the most intimate biography of perhaps the last messiah of human ethics and compassion, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. Today, Roli Books is the single largest distributor of art and design books in the subcontinent. Publishing. Distribution. Retail. Fine stationery. Commissioned books. Roli Books has crafted a publishing spectrum with the best authors, artists and photographers – all working together to bring the world to India and take India to the world. By choosing to remain a mid-sized publishing house, we have the privilege of being guided by our passions – an idea that binds our small but dedicated team. It is with this spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that we step into our fifth decade. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey.
The journey so far...
14 1978
SEPTEMBER
1979
Shakes up the textbook market in India by introducing high quality primary-level textbooks in colour. Roli also introduces children’s books that stand out for their quality colour printing, quickly acquiring a large market share.
Roli Books is founded in New Delhi by Pramod Kapoor in a single room with a part-time assistant. Today, Roli Books is a full spectrum publisher covering every gamut of book publishing with offices in five locations
Ladakh 1981
across India.
The Trans Himalayan Kingdom
1980
Branches into travel books by Text:theRamesh Bedi ❖ Photographs: Rajesh publishing first commissioned travel book on Rajasthan. The quality and design ur next illustrated title was Ladakh, till then a relatively virgin of the first travel book by area an and Indian publisher grabs considered impossibly remote and inaccessible. One eyeballs and buyers –day, thea young bookphotographer sells overcalled 25,000 Rajesh Bedi came to us, offering to copies. A big number do in athose days, even now. book with textand by his father, Ramesh Redi, and his own
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photographs. We accepted the offer, little realizing that Rajesh would one day be considered among the world’s finest wildlife photographers. We were just three years old then. Nevertheless, he approached Mrs Gandhi, a great patron of books and wildlife enthusiast, to release the book. She flipped through the book and to our great joy agreed straightaway. The book was released at an elegant ceremony held at Mrs Gandhi’s residence.
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Mrs Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister and an avid environmentalist, released the book. To her right are Rajesh Bedi and Pramod Kapoor.
Since its birth in 1978, Roli Books has published over 1,200 titles, which works out to an average of 37.5 books a year.
1981
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi releases The Square and the Circle 1983 an illustrated book on Ladakh with of the Indian Arts rare photos by the legendary Bedi brothers, Rajesh and Naresh, and text by their father, India’s leading Text: Dr Kapila Vatsyayan naturalist, Ramesh Bedi.
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n ageless classic, much like its author, this book was launched at a simple ceremony at the house of Vice-President Justice Hidayatullah. One of our earliest titles, this book helped us acquire a reputation as publishers of quality art titles. It is a measure of Kapilaji’s generosity that she trusted us, then a fledgling publishing house, to do justice to a book regarded as one of her finest. It established a
1981
No expenses were spared to produce Taj Mahal and the Glory of Mughal Agra by John Lall and D.N. Dube. To capture images no one else had, a four-seater aircraft is chartered and flown to Agra, where it is based for three days. The publisher actually spends an entire night sleeping on the roof of the Taj Mahal, something even Shah Jahan would not have done!
1983
Publishes The Last Maharajas, a defining moment in the relatively short life of the company. The lavishly illustrated book is co-published with the French publishing company Artaud. With photos by Jean Louis Nou, a renowned photographer, and text by Jacques Pouchepadass, the book flies off the shelves. Tragically, after that first edition, Jean Louis Nou is killed in a car crash in Paris, his photos are lost, and the book can never be reprinted.
1984
Foray into contemporary political history with the publication of The Punjab Story, an anthology by leading writers and military experts on Operation Blue Star. With individual chapters by Khushwant Singh, Amarjit Kaur, General J.S. Arora, M.V. Kamath, Shekhar Gupta, Tavleen Singh, Sunil Sethi and Subhash Kirpekarcup, the book is a runaway bestseller and continues to be in print.
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1984–85
Tragedy follows tragedy as Mrs Gandhi is assassinated, leading to another current-affairs blockbuster, The Assassination and After, authored by Arun Shourie, Prannoy Roy, Rahul Bedi and Shekhar Gupta. The book is an instant bestseller.
1985
In a poignant ceremony, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi releases this illustrated book on his late mother, six weeks after her assassination. With photographs by Raghu Rai and text by Mrs Gandhi’s close friend and confidante, Pupul Jayakar, the book is launched at the prime minister’s official residence amid tight security – only 30 guests are allowed.
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The Sunday Mail scampered along a path which its more staid andJanuary, seasonedcoinciding rivals On 26 with feared to tread. The many day, scoops another historic Sunday Mail, and sensational exposures by India’s first weekly broadsheet in colour, is Delhi’s first Sunday newspaper launched. A leading designer from the UK is hired were hotly discussed and the machine is and a state-of-the-art typesetting zoomed.Stylishly In the designed with an orderedcirculation from Germany. bargain, the it lively newspaper, innovative layout, breaks new ground, publishing which proved trendsetter pathbreaking storiesa week afterinweek. With an andits concept, trodstaff, on it becomes averageboth age design of 30 for editorial the voice of the youth, butAfinancially, it flops. many powerful toes. lesser publisher might have quaked, but not owner-editor Pramod Kapoor, who revelled in the dust the Mail kicked up every Sunday.
1986
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1993
The start of a new non-fiction imprint, the Lotus Collection with four books: The House of Marwar by Dhananjaya Singh, Kohinoor by Iranian aristocrat and scholar, Iradj Amini, Nurjahan by Jyoti Jafa and Kipling’s India, edited by Khushwant Singh.
1994
Launch of a subsidiary, in Holland, to service the growing international market for Roli titles. It creats a new market for the publishing house via co-publishing arrangements with major European partners to publish our titles in French, German, Italian and Spanish, as well as special editions in the UK and USA.
Roli’s biggest selling title to date is an innovatively designed book on the Kama Sutra. Translated
1995–99
Consolidation and expansion of Roli Books’ co-editions in Europe, UK and USA. The Maharaja and the Princely States of India is a blockbuster international success with the American, German and French editions being published simultaneously. The cover photograph of Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar by photographer Amit Pasricha now hangs in the Durbar Hall in Udaipur, along with the grand portraits of other Sisodia rulers.
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2001
Launch of Pocket Art Series, an
affordable range of small-sized art he Pocket Art series are a highly affordable range of art books that come with the international publishing quality books of international quality with subjects such that Roli is famous for. Over 30 titles have so far been printed, Ray at work, Kalighat paintings, Manjit and we are proud to have as authors some of theas bestSatyajit names as well as a wide variety of subjects. Thus, thereBawa, is a gem on G.R. Santosh and Raghu Rai, to name a few. Satyajit Ray by his wife, Bijoya Ray; and another on an artist, G.R. Santosh, who had adopted his wife’s first name as his surname. Pocket Art Series 2001
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he Pocket Art series are a highly affordable range of art books that come with the international publishing quality that Roli is famous for. Over 30 titles have so far been printed, and we are proud to have as authors some of the best names
into 14 languages, including Hebrew, it has sold over a million copies and counting.
2002
The introduction of Family Pride series, which features archival material and photographs from the personal albums of Indian legends. The series is launched with Anoushka Shankar’s book on her father, sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar. The series includes books on Maharani Gayatri Devi, Ruskin Bond, M.S. Subbulakshmi, Ustad Allauddin Khan, Amjad Ali Khan, Khushwant Singh and Gemini Ganesan.
2006
Roli enters the international luxury scene with the lavishly illustrated book, Made for Maharajas. Louis Vuitton, the French luxury and fashion retail giant, is so fascinated with the research and contents of the book that it offers to launch the book internationally at their stores in Paris, London, Milan, Tokyo, Berlin, and New York, making it one of Roli’s most talked about books internationally.
2003
The autobiography of Sir Edmund Hillary is released to coincide with the golden jubilee celebrations of the first successful ascent to Mount Everest by Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. The book is released by Sir Hillary in Delhi.
2007 2003
The release of Param Vir, a tribute to the soldiers who earn the highest gallantry award, witnesses the most emotional launch Roli has hosted. The author General Ian Cardozo, is the first war-disabled officer of the Indian Army to command a battalion and a brigade. The book is now published as a series of comics.
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Roli commissions French photographer Nicolas Chorier to take aerial photographs of India using a camera that is attached to a kite. He takes one year to photograph important places, festivals and people and produces the incredible Kite’s Eye View: India Between Earth and Sky. When Maestro Zubin Mehta sees the photos, he immediately agrees to write the introduction. It is co-published by top publishers in France, Germany, Britain and the US. The book is reprinted almost every year.
2009
Launch of CMYK, a bookshop dedicated to art and design books, in the heart of Delhi. CMYK represents the four colours – Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key (black) – used in offset four-colour printing. Roli now has 10 CMYK outlets: three in Mumbai, three in Jaipur, and one each in Delhi, Chennai, Puducherry and Ahmedabad.
2012
Roli hosts the first of many annual exhibitions with one to commemorate the centenary of New Delhi as the capital of India. The extraordinary exhibition, with support from the Delhi government, is staged in the grounds of IGNCA in collaboration with the British Library, London. The exhibition coincides with a book on the same subject called Delhi: Red Fort to Raisina. Images for the book were sourced from the best museums in the world.
2010
Launch of the ‘Showcase’ imprint to cater to the growing demand to create and customize books for individuals, companies and organizations.
2013
The second in Roli’s annual exhibition series, with the launch of The Mughals, in collaboration with the British Library. The legendary John Falconer, head of the visual department of the British Library, flies to Delhi to personally supervise and mount the exhibition, which featured rare archival material.
2011
Roli commissions Hussain Zaidi, an expert on the subject, to write a classic history of the Mumbai underworld. Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia becomes the first detailed biography of India’s most famous underworld figure. It is a runaway bestseller, crossing 100,000 in sales within a short time – today it has sold close to a quarter of a million copies.
2014
Publication of a commemorative book to mark 100 years of the Great War and the contribution of Indian soldiers by Vedica Kant. Roli curates and designs an exhibition on India and the First World War. It includes unpublished rare material and artefacts belonging to Indian soldiers stationed in Europe.
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2014
Collaboration with world’s largest publishers and distributors of art and illustrated books. The agreement adds over 20,000 titles to the lengthening list of international publishers represented by Roli Books. New facilities, warehousing and customer service programmes are added, making Roli Books the largest and most efficient distributors of art and illustrated books in the Indian subcontinent.
2015
The British Library, London acquired albums that once belonged to the Marquess and Marchioness of Hastings. These include albums painted by the artist Sita Ram illustrating their travels in India, which are published as Picturesque Views of India: Sita Ram – Lord Hastings’s Journey from Calcutta to the Punjab, 1814–15. An exhibition accompanies the publication of the book.
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2015
Attempt to publish the English edition of award-winning Spanish journalist Javier Moro’s book on Sonia Gandhi – The Red Sari. Political and administrative pressures are applied to prevent publication. The youth wing of the Congress party even demonstrate in front of the Spanish embassy. However, the book is released peacefully in 2015.
2015
From Patiala, where Captain Amarinder Singh and his son cooked a meal especially for the book, to the maharaja of Mysore, and from the begums of Rampur to the reticent former wife of the last Nizam, Princess Esra of Hyderabad – they all participated in Dining with the Maharajas, making it a collector’s item. The follow up Dining with the Nawabs is equally succesful and includes royal families from both India and Pakistan.
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2016
The Mewar Ramayana commissioned by Maharana Jagat Singh of Mewar in the 17th century was a celebration of the work of artists such as Sahib Din, Manohar and many others, who took a decade to produce 400 outstanding folios. Roli publishes these in a book for the very first time. An exhibition of 150 folios is also mounted to celebrate the release of the book.
2017
Roli publishes Gandhi: An Illustrated Biography. Researched extensively for over seven years by our founder publisher, the book is published in nine international editions. Following publication, a unique exhibition is staged in New Delhi, inaugurated by Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya, granddaughter of the Mahatma.
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2018
Publishes The RTI Story: Power to the People by Aruna Roy. As a sutradhar, Roy chronicles the people’s movement for a transparent and participatory democracy. From a Ghotala Rath Yatra at the first book launch in a marketplace in Beawar in Rajasthan, to Hela singers mesmerizing audiences in Jaipur and Delhi, the book release events were a celebration of the rights of ordinary people and their voices.
gional cuisine is here to stay. The more we can do to spread the d share the cuisine, the better world cuisine will get. Tiffin is a at is just scratching the surface… it’s a treasure trove of recipes and memories that mean a lot to a billion people!’
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estaurateur, The Bombay Bread Bar, O Pedro and The Bombay Canteen
Papad ki Sabzi to Kerala Chicken Fry and from the sumptuous Mizo Dal to a, Indian regional cuisine offers an incredible variety. A country that has vast
500 Authentic recipes celebrAting indiA’s regionAl cuisine
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hosts six major climatic subtypes, it is no wonder India is home to cuisines edients that are local and seasonal. With over 500 recipes representing the
at festivals and special occasions, this is a celebration of the diversity of al cuisine. With vibrant illustrations and photographs, Tiffin makes regional cooking more authentic than ever before.
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ns, ethnic groups, cultural choices and traditions, Tiffin showcases a flavourful urite Indian recipes (of course, there is Butter Chicken and Samosa) along esser-known dishes. Featuring recipes by home chefs, celebrated chefs, and
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Tiffin – Within a month of it being published, the New York Times hails this book as one of the top 20 cookbooks to be published that year. An ambitious project that includes recipes from all 29 states of the country, Tiffin is as much a crash course in the diversity and depth of India’s culinary heritage as it is about its most authentic and interesting recipes.
2019–20
Roli announces an ambitious project – the most intimate illustrated biography of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by his former personal secretary of 40 years, Tenzin Geyche Tethong. Jane Moore, a seasoned photo researcher from the UK, curates the visual material. The book includes rare photographs from family albums, documents and archival material and anecdotes that come from those closest to him. The book will be published globally in 2020 in time for His Holiness’ 85th birthday.
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Forthcoming Books
HIS HoLIneSS THe FouRTeenTH
DALAI LAmA An Illustrated Biography TEXT
TEnzin GEychE TEThonG PhoTo EDiToR
JAnE MooRE
This visually-stunning biography of the Dalai Lama – authorized and blessed by His Holiness himself – is the most authentic and intimate profile of the world’s greatest living spiritual figure. Tenzin Geyche Tethong, a close aide of His Holiness for forty years who became family, offers readers unprecedented access to the Dalai Lama and his journey in this beautifully illustrated book. The Dalai Lama’s youngest brother, Tenzin Choegyal, who was only 12 when he accompanied His Holiness on his dangerous 1959 escape to India, is a friend to Tethong and the mentor for this project. Both men come together for the very first time to tell the true story of His Holiness – their brother, friend, and leader. Featuring previously unpublished photographs and memories of those closest to him, this book draws critical attention to the Dalai Lama’s exile and the wealth of his compassion in the face of on-going conflict. The result is a memorable portrait of an icon who has won the attention and the hearts of billions across the world.
6.75 x 9.25 inches 328 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2020
TENZIN GEYCHE TETHONG was deputed to the Private Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1964, and served there until retiring in 2008 as Secretary (English Section). Tethong worked as Dalai Lama’s personal assistant, accompanying him on several official international visits, including his historic first trip to the US in 1979. JANE MOORE is an acclaimed photo researcher and a leading cultural authority on the Dalai Lama. She is the founder of Tibet Images, the world’s foremost commercial picture archive dedicated to Tibet.
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madhubani Traditional Wall Paintings of Bihar PhoToGRAPhy
DEiDi von SchAEwEn TEXT
nEEl REkhA MinhAzz MA JuMDAR
The bright, bold art of Madhubani painting has its roots in the Mithila region of Nepal and the surrounding villages in the Madhubani district of Bihar. Rooted in myth, it is believed to have originated in the time of the Ramayana, when King Janak of Nepal asked his artists to paint the walls for the marriage of his daughter Sita to Lord Ram. Madhubani is the result of 15 years of careful research, exploring both these legends as well as the practicalities of the craft, such as how the paintings are uniquely made with natural materials like twigs and matchsticks, and coloured with natural dyes. This book gives a thoroughly in-depth insight into Madhubani art – taking us from the awe-inspiring Thakur houses to the intimate setting of village households – and examines how it exists as a traditional and radically modern handicraft. DEIDI VON SCHAEWEN is a Paris-based photographer and filmmaker whose work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world. She has been published in magazines including Elle Decor, Vogue, and Architectural Digest. MINHAZZ MAJUMDAR is a curator and designer deeply involved in preserving and promoting Indian folk and tribal traditions. NEEL REKHA has spent 20 years researching the history and heritage of Mithila. Her doctoral dissertation was ‘Art and Assertion of Identity: Women and Madhubani Paintings,’ and from 2005 to 2009, was based in the UK for post-doctoral research on Madhubani art.
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9 x 11 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2019
Indian Botanical Art From the Moghuls to Today MARTyn RiX published in association with
This book is a collection of outstanding botanical drawings from the rich colonial period of Indian history, melding together the best of scientific precision and artistic grace. Divided into five sections for flowers, herbal plants, fruit, shrubs, and trees, each section contains an introduction to the vast variety of indigenous plants found in India. The plants, exquisitely portrayed with delicate colours and clean lines, are not only Indian in ‘nature’ but often, such as in the case of the peepal and mango trees, embody the nation itself. Martyn Rix’s study is a treasure-trove for both academics and budding enthusiasts, encouraging the conservation of Indian plants by documenting them with unparalleled knowledge and care. MARTYN RIx is a British botanist and horticulturalist, and the author of several acclaimed books on these subjects. He is the editor of the prestigious Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, the world’s longest-running botanical magazine, and is currently affiliated with the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.
8.27 x 9.9 inches 224 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2020
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Arts of the Indian Freedom movement vinAy lAl
In Arts of the Indian Freedom Movement, Vinay Lal sets out to explore India’s culture of visual art during the period of its national Freedom Movement. This seminal book traces the country’s rich artistic output right from the First War of Independence in 1857 to the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, reproducing key pieces of art with illuminating context and criticism. Incorporating not only paintings and lithographs, but also popular, ‘low’ art that shaped public consciousness such as cartoons and illustrations, this study is driven by a democratic view of both visual art and nationhood itself. Arts of the Indian Freedom Movement thus highlights the power of art to represent and dissent within the revolutionary moment, and presents a truly innovative look at the struggle to create a new image – in all senses of the word – of a modern, liberated India.
8.25 x 10 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket lustre spring 2021
VINAY LAL is a Professor of History at UCLA, and an expert in South Asian historical research. He received his degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Chicago, specializing in Indian history – particularly that of British India, popular Indian culture, and Indian diaspora. He is the author of fifteen books on these subjects and more, and is a regular contributor to the Economic and Political Weekly and the Indian Express.
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City of Gated Walls The Map of Shahajahanabad TEXT SwAPnA liDDlE viSuAl cuRAToR PRAMoD
kAPooR
Delhi’s Shahjahanabad was first founded as an empire’s capital at the glorious height of the Mughal dynasty; from this vantage point, it was also witness to the empire’s decline and eventual extinction. The city would transform profoundly in the aftermath of the Revolt of 1857, with many of its neighbourhoods and buildings obliterated, and many of its inhabitants, including the Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, having left, never to return. Fortunately, a mapmaker, working in 1846, painstakingly depicted important buildings, streets, and landmarks, providing a wealth of information about the city as it had evolved up to that time. The Incredible Map of Shahjahanabad reproduces this large scale, beautifully drawn and coloured map, and considers the city as it had stood prior to its mid-nineteenth century changes. It also examines the city, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, and explores its diverse communities and important landmarks. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in cartography and Delhi’s vibrant cultural history. SWAPNA LIDDLE works to raise awareness about the architectural and cultural history of Delhi. She is the Convenor of the Delhi Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), and is the author of many books, including Connaught Place and the Making of New Delhi. 11.5 x 11.5 inches 108 pages hardback lustre fall 2019
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InDIA A Story through 100 objects viDyA DEhEJiA
In this richly illustrated volume, a group of 100 portable objects, both rare and familiar, tells the story of India in a fresh manner. India: A Story through 100 Objects unwinds in a series of thematic sections, including, though not limited to scientific insights, courtly culture, and the ideals of womanhood. Each section contains a brief introduction before it delves into the objects themselves. This book is a people’s story – the story of merchants and traders, of craftspeople, jewellers, and artists, of thinkers and path-breakers, and also of kings and queens.
6.75 x 9.25 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2020
VIDYA DEHEJIA is Barbara Stoler Miller Professor of Indian Art at Columbia University in New York. Over the last forty years, she has combined research with teaching and exhibition-related activities around the world. Extensive field travel in South Asia, with visits to sites of importance in Southeast Asia, have given her first-hand familiarity with the art of the region. Her background in classical Sanskrit and Tamil, and knowledge of a range of modern Indian languages, have proved invaluable and helped her explore the theoretical basis for the portrayal of visual narratives in the context of India’s sculpture and painting. Her most recent work has been to explore artistic agency through a study of issues relating to craftsmen, workshops, teams, stone, and tools. Management and curatorial experience at the Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler galleries has provided her a broad mandate to convey the excitement of the field of South Asian art to non-specialist audiences.
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Sacred Voices of the nyingma masters SAnDRA ScAlES
The original school of Tibetan Buddhism blossomed centuries ago in the high mountains and wind-chilled plains of Tibet. It remains intact and vibrant today, thanks to the ambassadors of this tradition known as the Nyingmapas, the Ancient Ones. Sacred Voices of the Nyingma Masters gathers the words and portraits of twenty-two of these exalted teachers. Its pages are graced with images of some of the greatest masters of our generation, many of whom have spent decades in retreat even while guiding their many disciples throughout the world. The younger incarnate lamas included here are their spiritual heirs, those who carry on the unbroken lineage. Collectively, their teachings provide the guidance many of us seek – to live with greater love and harmony and to ease our uncertainty and suffering. The thousands of masters within this lineage reflect the diversity of the Buddhist teachings; still, their distinct voices form a river of continuity leading to the sea of enlightenment. SANDRA SCALES holds a doctorate in Tibetan Buddhist psychology from Union Graduate School as well as a fine arts degree in photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. She lived in Nepal and India for eight years while pursuing her doctoral studies and has visited regularly since, studying Tibetan Buddhism and its attendant culture. She has lectured at Stanford University and other colleges in California and Nepal.
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9.45 x 11.57 inches 248 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-939846-3-5 showcase fall 2019
Inspired by India From Exoticism to Style PhylliDA JAy
Inspired by India is an exploration of more than six centuries of trade, cultural exchange, and inspiration between India and the West. Through the lens of various material categories, including textiles, fashion, jewellery, and perfume, marvellous stories unfold surrounding the histories of objects and the complex networks of cultural exchange they represent. The book explores how some of the most legendary design houses have looked to Indian culture, decorative arts and artisanal crafts for inspiration. Indian-inspired objects from luxury houses including Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, and Dior are featured, revealing creative and fascinating stories of inspiration and creativity. The stunning Inspired by India also includes rich visual imagery from leading museum and gallery archives, as well as the archives of the world’s greatest luxury houses and renowned fashion designers, including Dries Van Noten, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano. PHYLLIDA JAY writes about contemporary Indian fashion and luxury, and has been featured in the New York Times, BBC Culture, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vestoj. 10 x 11.5 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket lustre spring 2020
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Tharawad
Heritage Cuisine from Kerala SAbiTA RADhAkRiShnA
Sabita Radhakrishna, author of the best-selling and award-winning Annapurni: Heritage Cuisine from Tamil Nadu (Roli Books, 2015), now turns her expertise towards Kerala, the green jewel of South India. Step into God’s own country with Tharawad, a beautifully-illustrated cookbook that offers authentic insights into Kerala’s most popular recipes by drawing attention to the communities that cherish them – Syrian Christians, Namboodris, Cochin Jews, Nairs, and Maplas, to name but a few. In exploring their diverse foods and customs, interviewing community elders, and researching preferred spices and flavours, Radakrishna uncovers special commonalities between them that serve to define Kerala cuisine as a whole. With easy-to-follow recipes, Tharawad invites you to enjoy the many tastes of Kerala from the comfort of your own kitchen. The next time you’re in the mood for a rich Thalassery Biryani, or a refreshing glass of Pacha Maanga, you know where to look!
also by the author
Annapurni: Heritage Cuisine from Tamil Nadu Annapurni is highly readable… containing interesting nuggets and philosophical reflections that stay with you. open magazine
SABITA RADHAKRISHNA is a food columnist, freelance writer, and textile designer. She is the author of several books, including the best-selling Annapurni: Heritage Cuisine from Tamil Nadu, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. 8 x 10 inches 224 pages coptic binding lustre fall 2019
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Canteen
A Guide to India’s Iconic Eateries AnuRAG MAllick PRiyA GAnAPAThy
Hole-in-the-wall joints, military messes, line hotels, highway dhabas to iconic food haunts, Canteen is a chronicle of 500 pioneering restaurants that aren’t mere eateries but pieces of history. Divided into regions, this culinary journey across India tells the story of the people behind these heritage institutions and lesser-known food lores like how the Gadbad Ice Cream was invented or the Maddur Vada was born, the origin of the Kabiraji Cutlet and the Kakori Kebab and why the best Thalassery Biryani can be found in Paris! Culled from years of travel and intense research that’s damaged their waistlines forever, this compendium is full of interesting anecdotes, recipes and stories behind signature dishes. Travel writing duo and food writers ANURAG MALLICK and PRIYA GANAPATHY have survived landslides, floods, coups, marriage and other natural disasters, leading a happily unsettled life of travel for two decades. With a background in advertising, journalism, radio, films and digital media, they write for leading publications and have authored guidebooks for Michelin, Rough Guides and Outlook Traveller. They have scripted films and also curated food journeys. 8 x 10 inches 224 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2020
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Pure & Healthy Healthy Indian Vegetarian Cuisine viDhu MiT TAl RADhikA kARlE
‘When it comes to maintaining my immunity and fitness in the middle of a challenging film schedule, Radhika’s food and lifestyle recommendations have never failed me… I am delighted that she is sharing her wisdom with all of you!’ SONAM KAPOOR
Pure & Healthy is a unique book, packed with tasty recipes suitable for everyone, including practical weekly menu suggestions for those with medical conditions such as diabetes, gluten allergies, and thyroid issues. With its blend of traditional dishes and innovative renditions, it elevates healthy food into refined cuisine.
also by the author
The focus is on using wholesome and fresh ingredients to make dishes like Ragi Dosa (Finger Millet Pancake), Papita-Nariyal Sherbet (Papaya-Coco Shake), and Bharwa Parwal (Stuffed Pointed Gourd). The recipes have been created in collaboration with well-known nutritionist Radhika Karle to ensure that nutritional values are balanced and appropriate. This book retains all features of bestselling author Vidhu Mittal’s previous works – simple recipes, step-by-step photographs, and special tips. VIDHU MITTAL is one of India’s best-known culinary experts and the author of cookbooks such as the bestselling Pure & Special: Gourmet Indian Vegetarian Cuisine (Roli Books, 2013). RADHIKA KARLE holds a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She has more than ten years of work experience as a nutritionist and personal trainer at a leading fitness centre in the United States. Her clients include Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Kunal Kapoor, and Naina Bachchan.
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9 x 11 inches 232 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2019
A Royal Afghan Affair A Historic Journey into Afghan Cuisine & Culture ShAhnAz zikRiA
This richly-illustrated cookbook, with more than fifty colourful recipes, is the creation of the daughter of Sardar Muhammad Hashim Khan Zikria of the Muhammadzai clan, identified as one of the prominent royal families of Afghanistan. Covering contemporary Afghan cuisine that is practical and easy to prepare, the sections are divided into local condiments, starters, and main courses. The book also situates the recipes within Afghan culinary history. It reveals how now-common Afghan household dishes were developed through the spices and foods that were transported across the Silk Road, and how cooking styles and preferences were influenced by the different empires that ruled the land. Along with the help of exquisite illustrations, maps, and figures, this cookbook offers an insight into the origins and heritage of Afghan cuisine, as well as a truly fresh perspective on one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
7 x 9.5 inches 192 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2019
SHAHNAZ ZIKRIA relocated from Afghanistan during the 1980s to Australia. To inculcate the importance of their Afghan heritage, culture, and food amongst her children, she maintained a recipe notebook. This notebook has now been recrafted in the form of this cookbook, which has been written with the support of her daughter, Freshta – showing that food has the power to keep a culture alive through generations.
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Colaba PARul ShARMA
Through a series of exquisite images, Parul Sharma sketches a truly memorable portrait of the district of Colaba. In doing so, she invites us into a visual narrative that celebrates a distinctive urban subculture within the framework of its larger, overwhelming metropolis, Bombay. Rich and intimate photographs reconstruct the past and present of this iconic piece of geography, capturing Colaba’s many historical, architectural, and social lives. The felt experience of Colaba – the way it thrives through concrete and culture – often transcends words, making Sharma’s sublime photographic lens the ideal way to experience its ineffable spirit. PARUL SHARMA is a fine art photographer whose métier is architectural design and form. Her works on the sensuality of urban landscapes, ‘Parulscape,’ debuted at a highly lauded show at Bikaner House in July 2017. Her works have also been exhibited at the Jaipur Festival and in several group exhibitions in Delhi.
10.5 x 9.25 inches 192 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2020
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Royal Indian navy
1946
The Other Mutiny PRAMoD kAPooR
The surrender document, drafted by the Communist leader Mohan Kumaramangalam, stated: ‘Our strike has been a historic event in the life of the nation. For the first time, the blood of the men in the services and the people flowed together in a common cause. We in the services will never forget this…’ Inspired by Subhas Chandra Bose and disturbing reports from the INA trails at Delhi’s Red Fort, the might of the British navy was challenged by a group of callow but idealistic young men. Just before dawn on 18 February 1946, ratings posted on HMIS Talwar, a naval shore establishment in Bombay, struck work, refused to eat and shouted slogans of ‘Quit India’ and relayed signals to all within radio range informing them of the strike. The ratings were all young men, barely 17 to 24 years old. This was a courageous and audacious revolt by patriotic young men that spread like wildfire to 78 ships, 20 shore establishments and involved nearly 20,000 ratings. Though it lasted for less than a week and was largely unsuccessful, it was enough to rattle the British Empire. The Royal India Navy 1946: The Other Mutiny is the story of this spontaneous uprising that was a collective act of supreme courage and sacrifice.
5.5 x 8.5 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket lotus spring 2020
PRAMOD KAPOOR, the founder of Roli Books is a connoisseur of images. A sepia aficionado, he has over the course of his illustrious career conceived and produced award-winning books. In 2016, he was conferred with the prestigious Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the highest civil and military award in France. His first book as an author, Gandhi: An Illustrated Biography, was published in seven languages.
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India in Focus The history of India is the history of movement. Spread over centuries, it is a history made up of life in motion - communities, flora and fauna, and across terrains, rivers, villages, cities and towns; of confluence and contest between cultures; of warring empires including the imperial, native and colonial; as well as buildings, sites, and ways of living that have evolved over generations. The India in Focus series infuses renewed spirit into ways of seeing its cities, towns, sites and places by tastefully biographing them. A visual deep-dive into everyday life and forgotten histories, the series curates biographies of little Indias moving swiftly with a hybrid mix of tradition and modernity.
Kashmir An Illustrated History SAnDEEP bAMzAi This book traces the expansive history of Kashmir, beginning with its conception in ancient times and charting its rich and tumultuous journey till the twenty-first century. It explores the formation of the state, encompassing Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic cultures, the arrival of the Mughals, and the Quit Kashmir Movement, highlighting the nuances of its past and present. Through spectacular images, myths and legends, it celebrates Kashmir’s ethnic diversity, boldly tackling the sociopolitical issues that surround the area. SANDEEP BAMZAI is an author and journalist. He has worked for the Statesman, Illustrated Weekly, Times of India, Indian Express and Hindustan Times. He wrote Bonfire of Kashmiriyat, a history of the accession of Kashmir to the Union of India, as a tribute to his place of birth.
6.75 x 9.25 inches 328 pages hardback with jacket lustre fall 2020
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Calcutta
Bombay
An Illustrated History
An Illustrated History
RuDRAnGShu MukhERJEE
JEhAnGiR SoRAbJEE
Calcutta: A Visual Biography is the definitive account of the ‘city of joy’ situated on the banks of the rivers Hugli and Ganga. Formerly the seat of the British Empire, Calcutta doesn’t fail to seduce us with its nostalgic charms as we take this trip down the memory lane. Featuring here are people central to the life of the city – its celebrated icons; filmmakers; social reformers; literary stars; artists; and political figures. Phenomenally illustrated with archival and contemporary photographs, this visual walk-through handholds its reader through the city’s rich political, cultural and sociological histories that shaped it.
Bombay is now acknowledged as one of the largest – and irreversibly growing – mega-cities on the planet, a land of melting cultures. The powerhouse of India’s racing economy and a centre of culture, cinema and entertainment, Bombay is the antonym of calm and stillness. This is a definitive account of the city: of its history as a colonial port, its rich architectural and urban heritage, and the key events and personalities that have shaped it. It combines rare photographs, portraits, lithographs, maps, illustrations and contemporary visuals to tell Bombay’s story-in-motion.
RUDRANGSHU MUKHERJEE is an Indian historian and author of several books. He was formerly Opinions Editor for the Telegraph, Kolkata and is currently the Chancellor at Ashoka University, where he also teaches history.
JEHANGIR SORABJEE is a photographer. His work has been exhibited at the Venice Biennale, the Tate Modern, the Canary Islands Biennale, the Kala Ghoda Festival,and the Jehangir Art Gallery. His work is permanently displayed at Mumbai Airport.
6.75 x 9.25 inches 328 pages hardback with jacket lustre spring 2021
6.75 x 9.25 inches 328 pages hardback with jacket lustre spring 2021
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Irani Cafés TEXT
SiMin PATEl
PhoToGRAPhy
hAShiM bADAni
The welcoming plaque of any Irani café usually reads as follows: No Fighting, No Smoking, No Spitting, No Gambling. In Irani Cafés, Simin Patel exposes the darkly ironic roots of these legendary rules and, in doing so, presents a unique study of these quintessential Bombay establishments. Her distinctive account – part oral history, part travel guide, part cookbook – begins bang in the middle of a bottle fight at Balaram Street, an area controlled by the Iranis from their headquarters, Café Dilbar. Patel then moves us along to Brabourne Restaurant, used as a cover by the infamous underworld don, Bahadur, before the story gallops towards the Koolar Brothers, who, in their Iranian topis and ties, ran the suburb of Matunga à la the Italian mafia. A crucial part of this book is Hashim Badani, whose warm and vibrant photographs capture the essence of these historic cafés as they exist today, and are a celebration of the myriad communities who have found their home in them. SIMIN PATEL is a historian of Bombay with a PhD in South Asian History from the University of Oxford. Simin runs Bombaywalla Historical Works, a platform that creates awareness about Bombay’s built environment and social history. This is her first book. 6.75 x 9.25 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket lustre spring 2020
HASHIM BADANI is an editorial photographer. His work spans documentary, fashion, and travel. Cities form the backdrop and inspiration for most of his work, especially Bombay.
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CP Kukreja Architects
Dark Side of the Bean kuMuD DwivEDi
2019 marks fifty years of innovation for CP Kukreja Architects (CPKA), one of India’s most prestigious architectural practices. CPKA has helmed some of our nation’s most iconic structures, including Jawaharlal Nehru University and the National Archives of India. This book is a celebration of these projects and more, exploring CPKA’s personalized architectural philosophies for each. What emerges is a commitment to modernity, community and sustainability. It is with this driving spirit that the firm has built an impeachable legacy for themselves. CPKA was selected by World Architecture, U.K., as one of the top 100 architecture firms in the world. Its illustrious list of clients has included the governments of India, Canada, and the United States, as well as the Honda Group, Japan.
9.5 x 9.5 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket showcase fall 2019
Are you a dessert lover? Are you curious, adventurous and ready to start a magical baking journey? This recipe book will give you the key to put together basic ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, chocolates and fruit in various proportions to create an unbelievable array of desserts. This book will also show you how to use unusual and exotic ingredients and make complex desserts with easy-to-understand terms. With an eclectic collection of recipes along with accompanying photographs, here is a treasure trove of irresistible delights. KUMUD DWIVEDI is a passionate patisserie chef, baking sorcerer and equally keen food photographer. She generously shares her learnings from her indepth studies, multiple food testing-tasting travels and various culinary experiences. 9.5 inches x 12.5 inches 432 pages hardback with jacket showcase fall 2019
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The monpas Buddhists of the High Himalayas TEXT & PhoToGRAPhy
vinAy ShEEl obERoi
The Monpas, Buddhists and highlanders of the eastern Himalayas are a closely-knit community. For over a thousand years, they have lived in remote havens, largely insulated from the outside world. In a little over half a century, the lives of the Monpas have changed. Interaction with the plains to the south has increased, even as access to the Tibetan plateau to the north has closed. New technologies, new ways of thinking have altered irrevocably the way of life of the Monpas. This book provides a peek into the world of the Monpas, one that is changing but in many ways, remains the same. A former civil servant, VINAY SHEEL OBEROI’s love affair with India’s northeast began four decades ago when he was first posted to the region.
9 x 12 inches 192 pages hardback with jacket showcase fall 2019
In his varied career, he has held several positions in Assam and Meghalaya, as well as in the Finance, Defence and Science & Technology Ministries of the Government of India. He served as India’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO. From 20142017, Oberoi served as Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
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The Bikers Guide to Delhi JoShuA John With the arrival of nearly every global motorcycle brand into the country, it is clear that India is quickly becoming a ‘big bike’ nation. Of course, even with the rapidly increasing number of motorcycles being bought for adventure here, there has emerged a dilemma: that of not having enough holidays to take off for, say, a two-week trip to Kerala. That’s when shorter weekend rides or ‘breakfast runs’ come into the picture. Joshua John’s The Bikers Guide to Delhi charts out one bike trip per week for in and around Delhi, including both short and overnight trips, and contains maps as well as recommended routes, service centres, and even eateries. Founder of the Delhi Bikers’ Breakfast Run, which has introduced nearly 7,000 members into India’s biking community, JOSHUA JOHN is a trained artist and international motorcycling expert.
5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus spring 2020
4 0 • F O R T H C O M I N G • T R AV E L • C R I M E
Black Warrant Shocking Stories from Tihar Jail Sunil GuPTA
wiTh SunETRA chouDhARy
What happens when a man is hanged, but his pulse refuses to give up even after two hours? Did Nirbhaya’s rapist Ram Singh commit suicide, or was he murdered? For more than three decades, Sunil Gupta served Tihar Jail as their key legal officer and publicity officer. Now, in Black Warrant, he breaks his silence about all he’s seen – from the first man he met, Charles ‘Bikini Killer’ Sobhraj, to the controversies surrounding former CBI head, Alok Verma. Gupta takes journalist Sunetra Choudhury behind the scenes of India’s biggest cases. SUNIL GUPTA began his career at Tihar Jail in 1981, and was promoted to the position of spokesperson and legal advisor in 2015. SUNETRA CHOUDHURY is the political editor at Hindustan Times. She is a 2018 Jefferson Fellow, and the author of the acclaimed book Behind Bars (Roli Books, 2017). 5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus fall 2019
the autobiography of abdul ghaffar khan
my Life and Struggle TRAnSlATED by
iMTiAz AhMAD SAhibzADA
Unabridged translation published for the first time
This book is a personal account of and by Badshah Khan, one of the most compelling advocates of non-violence to emerge from the era of the British Raj. Badshah Khan, born Abdul Ghaffar Khan. His candid narration is revelatory: few may be aware of the details of his years in jail, his progressive attitudes towards women, or the internal goingson of his reform movement, ‘Khudai Khidmatgar,’ which held the allegiance of nearly 1,00,000 men. His Pashto-language autobiography is now available in English and unabridged for the very first time. IMTIAZ AHMAD SAHIBZADA is a translator and researcher, best known for his translations of 20thcentury Pashto-language poet, Abdul Ghani Khan.
6 x 9 inches hardback with jacket lotus spring 2020
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‘Captain Kohli has been an outstanding mountaineer… an inspiration to young climbers.’ sir edmund hillary
The House of Scindias
A Life Full of Adventure
RAShEED kiDwAi
MS kohli
The House of Scindias is a sweeping saga of royalty, wealth, and power, but above all, it is a story of family. Journalist Rasheed Kidwai assesses the rich sociocultural legacy of the Scindias – one of the four most illustrious Indian royal families of the British Raj, and the Hindu Maratha dynasty that remains a formidable presence in the theatre of Indian politics. National controversies, headline-grabbing family grudges… the Scindias of today continue to evoke much public interest. In The House of Scindias, Kidwai explores many questions, sketching memorable profiles of Scindia trailblazers of past, present, and future.
Captain M.S. Kohli is best known as the leader of India’s first successful Everest expedition in 1965, cementing his position in world history. A Life Full of Adventure, Capt. Kohli’s autobiography, traces his journey as a young boy amongst the quiet peaks of Haripur, to his near-death experiences during Partition, to his rise up the ranks of the Indian Navy and the Indian Mountaineering Federation. The stakes of Capt. Kohli’s escapades are high: the safety of his men and national pride. But what emerges is a life truly well-lived, one marked by an admirable sense of serenity in the face of obstacles.
RASHEED KIDWAI is associate editor of the Telegraph, Calcutta. He has written extensively on Indian political history, and is the author of books on the Indian National Congress, Sonia Gandhi, and the impact of Bollywood on national politics. 5.5 x 8.5 inches hardback with jacket lotus spring 2020
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Leader of India’s Epic Ascent of Everest in 1965
CAPTAIN MS KOHLI is a mountaineer and veteran of the Indian Navy. He was the President of the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, and is the co-founder of the Himalayan Environment Trust. Among his many prestigious honours are the Arjuna Award, the Padma Bhushan, and the Tenzing Norgay Lifetime National Adventure Award. 5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus fall 2019
my memories of InA and netaji
Kasturba Gandhi A Biography
GEn. ShAh nAwAz khAn
FoREwoRD JAwAhARlAl nEhRu
bRiJ MohAn bhAllA
Look no further than General Shah Nawaz Khan’s My Memories of INA and Netaji for an authoritative account of the Indian National Army – a parallel military force that has commanded intense curiosity amongst the Indian public ever since its formation. In this now classic work, General Shah Nawaz Khan paints a compelling portrait of the INA’s early days, its diverse community of officers, and the charismatic figure of Netaji himself.
The contributions of Kasturba Gandhi to India’s struggle for autonomy have not been given the critical appreciation they deserve, argues Professor B.M. Bhalla in his seminal study, Kasturba Gandhi. In its portrayal of Kasturba as an activist, the book draws attention to her role in the upliftment of disenfranchised groups: the Dalit-Bahujan-Adivasi communities, the poor and the uneducated, and, often intersecting both, common women seeking emancipation. Extensively researched, and taking into account the various intellectual strides made regarding the Gandhi legacy over the last 40 years, this is a vital re-assessment of Kasturba Gandhi’s position within the Indian freedom movement.
GENERAL SHAH NAWAZ KHAN (1914–1983) was an officer in the Indian National Army during World War II, working closely with Subhas Chandra Bose in their anti-colonial efforts. He later headed the government committee that investigated the circumstances of Bose’s death. He was also well known as a politician allied with the Indian National Congress, and served as deputy minister of Railway and Transport for eleven years.
5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus fall 2019
B.M. BHALLA is a translator and poet. He conducted the first translation of Betty Smith’s novel, Joy in the Morning, into Urdu and is the winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award for his translation of Shiv Batalvi’s Punjabi play, Luna. 5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus fall 2019
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Singing Gandhi’s India
my Dinner with mahatma Gandhi
Music and Sonic Nationalism
A Culinary Biography
lAkShMi SubRAMAniAn
PuShPESh PAnT
Here is the first ever and only detailed account of Gandhi and music in India. How politics and music intersperse with each other has been paid scanty – if not any – attention, let alone Gandhi’s role in it. Looking at prayer as politics, Singing Gandhi’s Nation traces Gandhi’s relationship with music and nationalism. Uncovering his writings on music, ashram bhajan practice, and the Vande Mataram debate, Subramanian makes a case for a closer scrutiny of Gandhi’s oeuvre to map sonic politics in twentieth-century India.
Ironical as this might seem, the man who spent much of his time fasting in and out of prisons devoted serious thought to food. Not only did Gandhi follow a strict dietary regime, he also took a keen abiding interest in what others ate. My Dinner with Mahatma Gandhi tastefully unpacks his ‘experiments with food’. Gandhi’s food fads in this definitive culinary biography join the craze over natural, organic and nutritious foods, as well as reopen debates on sustainable living and agriculture. An advocate of vegetarian diet free from additives Gandhi depends on his popular maxim of nonviolence to situate his culinary politics.
LAKSHMI SUBRAMANIAN is an Indian historian with a long and distinguished teaching and research career, having taught history in India and elsewhere. Her work in the fields of maritime history and the social history of Indian music is widely recognized.
4.96 x 7.32 inches paperback lotus fall 2019
PUSHPESH PANT is a well-known author, food critic and historian. He writes regularly for the BBC, and columns in Hindi and English Indian dailies. At present, he is also working on a monograph on Gandhi’s enduring legacy.
4.96 x 7.32 inches paperback lotus fall 2019
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Wanderlust
100 Headlines
Travelogues from South Asia
That Defined India
AnuRADhA kuMAR
SARoJ nAGi
Anuradha Kumar’s Travelogues from South Asia sheds light on 18th century men and women who ventured out from the Indian subcontinent to unknown lands. We travel with a Mughal representative to London, a scholar in turn-ofthe-century China, a woman lawyer who found prejudice no matter the countries she turned to, a writer who found work as a Hollywood actor, and many more. In doing so, Kumar explores their adventures; how they saw foreign lands, and how they were perceived in turn; stories they wrote, and the stories that were written about them.
The story of India comes to life on the front pages of its newspapers: this is the radical premise of 100 Headlines That Defined India. Meticulously curated, it presents a collection of headlines representative of India’s journey into nationhood, tracing its highs and lows in politics, culture, film, sports, and technology: from the Gandhi assassination in 1948, to our first nuclear tests, to the groundbreaking Asian Games in 1982, when colour television was first introduced to the Indian public. From Saroj Nagi, founding member of the Indian Women’s Press Corps, this book looks at the exciting links between print media and culture.
ANURADHA KUMAR was a student of history and management before receiving her MFA in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has since written books for readers of all ages, and is a frequent contributor to Scroll.in, Economic and Political Weekly, the Hindu, and Aerogram.
SAROJ NAGI is a Delhi-based political commentator and analyst. She has worked with several prestigious publications, including the Hindustan Times and writes on national and international politics, public affairs, and issues of governance.
5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus fall 2020
5.5 x 8.5 inches hardback with jacket lotus fall 2020
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meera, Sanga and mewar
Chanakya’s Scribe
A Historical Novel JyoTi JAFA
SuMEDhA v. oJhA
A landmark in Indian historical fiction in English, this sumptuous, richly detailed saga of India’s most enigmatic and powerful Rajput princess is magnificently told, by an author herself steeped in Rajput tradition.
Misrakesi, Acharya Chanakya’s scribe in the Mauryan Palace, part of the royal administration; Misrakesi, with child, carrying the future Senapati of the Mauryans; Misrakesi, the new wife, trying to fit into one of the most powerful families in the kingdom – while battling both assassins and more intimate threats to her own happiness with Pushyamitra. This is the new reality of the dancing girl from Ujjain, who had first come to this city of secrets with only revenge on her mind. In this sequel to Urnabhih, Misrakesi finds herself vulnerable at the centre of a political chakravyuh. Her child, her husband, her family, and her very existence all seem to be pawns in an unseen but lethal game of power swirling around her.
JYOTI JAFA is an aristocrat by birth, a diplomat by training and a writer by inclination. She infuses her writing with her own joie de vivre and an artist’s sensitivity to ambience. She is also the author of Royal Jaipur, Nurjahan, and Really, Your Highness! – a humorous look at the aristocracy of India (all published by Roli Books).
SUMEDHA V. OJHA has embarked on a series of books on the kingdoms of ancient India. This is her second book on the Mauryans.
5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback indiaink fall 2019
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5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback indiaink fall 2019
made in India
Jab We met
History of Indipop
Love and Romances of India’s Glamorous
ShubhA MuDGAl
SyEDA iMAM
The domain of popular music in India has always been ruled by film songs but, for a short and dazzling spell, Indipop came a very close second. In Made in India: The History of Indipop, Shubha Mudgal – acclaimed Hindustani and fusion singer explores the rich experiments with musical hybridity that led to the rise of Indipop in the 1990s: a genre of music that was neither cinematic nor ‘fusion’, but possessed a rich sonic and linguistic identity of its own.
Modern romance sparkles like never before. In Jab We Met, acclaimed author Syeda Imam embarks on short and sensitive forays into the real love stories of twelve Indian couples: Dr. Karan Singh of the Dogra dynasty and Princess Yasho of Nepal, actor Dilip Kumar and actress Saira Bano, director David Lean and Leila Matkar, Nawab scion Tiger Pataudi and superstar Sharmila Tagore. How did they meet? What were their first impressions of each other? Jab We Met is a celebration of these extraordinary couples who found each other in curious, eccentric, puzzling ways, and whose whirlwind romances quickly became immortal in popular Indian culture.
SHUBHA MUDGAL, renowned singer and music critic, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2000 by the Government of India for her contributions to Indian music. She is currently a Nana Shirgaokar Visiting Research Professor at Goa University, and was the lead columnist for the widely-read Mint series, ‘Music Matters’.
5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus fall 2020
SYEDA IMAM is an award-winning writer in advertising, media and public service and has conceptualized, written and edited various books and the Epiphany series for the Subas Ghosal Foundation, and HU: The Sufi Way for the Rumi Foundation. 5.5 x 8.5 inches paperback lotus spring 2021
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Recent Books
Tiffin 500 Authentic Recipes Celebrating India’s Regional Cuisine SonAl vED PhoToGRAPhy
AnShikA vARMA FoREwoRD by
chEF FloyD cARDoz
19 best cookbooks of Fall 2018 NEW YORK TIMES
From Patiala Papad ki Sabzi to Kerala Chicken Fry, and from the sumptuous Mizo Dal to Bajre ka Soyta, Indian regional cuisine offers an incredible variety. Now, with more than 500 recipes representing all the regions, ethnic groups, cultural choices, and traditions that make up the country, Tiffin showcases food that is a flavourful blend of favourite Indian recipes along with several lesser-known dishes. Also featuring recipes by home cooks and celebrated chefs, and dishes made at festivals and special occasions, this is a celebration of the diversity of Indian regional cuisine.
The depth of the research in the book and the sheer variety is what makes the compilation stand out. A Must read! NDTV FOOD
SONAL VED is a food writer at Vogue India. Over the last 10 years, she has written food features for various newspapers and magazines in India. Her last cookbook Gujju Goes Gourmet, was India’s first cookbook on a phone. ANSHIKA VARMA is a documentary photographer. She has exhibited through various galleries and was invited to participate at the Chennai Photo Festival 2016, Kochi Biennale 2014, New York Biennale for Contemporary Art 2013, India Art Fair 2012 & 2013, and the Florence Biennial in 2009.
50 • RECENT BOOKS • COOKERY
8 x 11 inches 496 pages hardback 978-81-937049-6-7 lustre `1,995
The mughal Feast Recipes from the Kitchen of Emperor Shah Jahan TRAnScREATion oF
Nuskha-e-shahjahaNi by
SAlMA huSAin
Hussain’s insightful transcreation makes for a delightful read for both history and food lovers. NDTV FOOD
A new translation of Nuskhae-Shahjahani reveals the sophistication of Mughlai cuisine missing from inexpert preparations sold in restaurants today. the economic times
The Mughal Feast is a delightful transcreation of the original handwritten Persian recipe book Nuskha-e-Shahjahani from the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s time. A culinary journey into the Mughal imperial kitchen, where food was cooked with just the right amount of spices to enhance the base flavours of the dishes, this book is divided into seven sections and includes a plethora of recipes, ranging from the familiar shami kabab and baqlawa to the more exotic amba pulao (tangy mango lamb rice) and indersa (sweet, deep-fried riceflour balls). The book also provides helpful tips for cooking, including methods to clean fish and soften bones, throwing light on the creativity of the Mughal cooks. An informative introduction offers an intriguing glimpse into the royal lifestyle of one of India’s greatest empires. This book effortlessly recaptures the nostalgia of Mughal times while remaining a practical guide for the modern reader.
7 x 9.5 inches 224 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-937049-7-4 lustre `1,495
SALMA YUSUF HUSAIN is a food historian and author, whose knowledge of Persian allows her amazing access to the history of food from the Mughal era. She is a regular on Indian and international television for food-related shows and has worked as a consultant with ITC Hotels. She has written several cookbooks, including the awardwinning The Emperor’s Table: The Art of Mughal Cuisine (Roli Books), which received the National Tourism Award in 2009, and the 2009 Best in the World Gourmand Award for culinary history.
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Dining with the nawabs TEXT
MEERA Ali
PhoToGRAPhy
kARAM PuRi
Mughal emperors governed their vast empire with the help of nawabs – a title they bestowed on the semi-autonomous Muslim rulers of princely India. Over a period of time, these nawabs became powerful rulers in their own right and created a distinct culture of their own, with food being one of its most everlasting legacies. Heavily influenced by Mughal staples and techniques of cookery, the nawabs refined their cuisine by adopting local flavours – from the refined palates that dominate the table at Rampur and Avadh to the incredible array of delicacies from the kitchens of Bahawalpur and Khairpur, now in Pakistan. For the first time, Dining with the Nawabs allows you a rare opportunity to visit the tables and palaces of these families, to know more about their lifestyles and their love affair with gourmet cuisine. This special edition also comes with a Kitchen Copy with some of their most beloved family recipes that you can recreate in your own homes. MEERA ALI studied architecture at the Institute of Environmental Design, Gujarat. As a designer, Meera manages the couture label ‘Kotwara’ with her husband, Muzaffar Ali. Together, they have also set up Maashra, an Avadhi dining experience. KARAM PURI is a fine art, travel, and wildlife photographer. His books include Glorious Hotels of India, School: Tales from the Doon School and Gujarat: A Journey. His work has been shown by galleries in New York, Hong Kong, and New Delhi and published by National Geographic’s Ten Best of Everything.
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This isn’t merely a book about the royals, it is a majestic production in itself. open magazine Clothed in royal blue velvet, it is a beautiful and stunningly rich book. india today The beauty of this book, beyond its stunning pictures, lies in the discoveries waiting to be made in each of its stunner pages. mail today
10 x 11.5 inches 276 pages + kitchen copy 68 pages hardback 978-93-5194-188-0
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The chefs of the royal Patiala household have more than 140 recipes for pulao in their repertoire. The Rampur royal family used to serve a minimum of 200 dishes at banquets given for visiting heads of state. In this book, the royals share many such anecdotes about their and their ancestors’ signature styles of cooking, entertaining, and presentation of food. Dining with the Maharajas showcases the extraordinarily rich culinary traditions of the royal families of Hyderabad, Jammu and Kashmir, Jodhpur, Mahmudabad, Mysore, Patiala, Rampur, Sailana, Tripura, and Udaipur. Much to the delight of food lovers, the original royal recipes featured in the book and the accompanying Kitchen Copy unfold the exotic traditional creations from the royal kitchens. Some of these are secret recipes that have never been published before. NEHA PRASADA is an author and journalist based in New Delhi. She has written extensively on health, politics, governance, environment, and social issues and is a contributing editor to the Architectural Digest magazine. With a keen interest in world cuisine, she is a closet chef. 10 x 11.5 inches 256 pages + kitchen copy 68 pages hardback 978-81-7436-874-4
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ASHIMA NARAIN is a photo editor for the National Geographic Traveller India magazine. She has directed and shot two wildlife documentaries, ‘In the Pink’ and ‘The Last Dance,’ both of which were nominated for the Panda Award, also known as the Green Oscar. Ashima is also the recipient of the Commonwealth Photographer of the Year, 2004, and the UK Environment Film Fellowship, 2006.
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Prince, Patron and Patriarch
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Prince, diplomat, Francophile, and modern ruler: this is the charismatic Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala, one of the most legendary ruling Indian princes of his era. As one of the last living witnesses to the courtly splendours of princely India, this book offers an account spanning from the dawn of the Victorian era to the twilight of princely India. The book is replete with anecdotes about his court and family life, sourced from personal letters, diaries, and memorabilia, offering a rare insight into this remarkable ruler. BRIGADIER H.H. SUKHJIT SINGH is the ninth titular Maharaja of Kapurthala. He was commissioned in 1954 as a second lieutenant into the celebrated Armoured Regiment, the Scinde Horse of the Indian Army. He is the recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s secondhighest military award for gallantry. Since his retirement, he has been active in philanthropy and the rehabilitation of military veterans. CYNTHIA MEERA FREDERICK is chief advisor to the Maharaja of Kapurthala. She assists him with the preservation of the Kapurthala archives and records, as well as on heritage issues. Cynthia has served as a board member of the Alliance Française of Boston and Cambridge, where she became chairman of the College des Conseilleurs.
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Valuable source for those who want to be immersed in the worlds of the last royals of India. open magazine Designed as a coffee table book, the book is actually much more than that, combining excellent photographs evocative of a bygone era with a well-written, succinct, anecdotal history of the times of the Prince. the asian age Warm but candid account that the exacting Jagatjit would have approved. hindustan times 8 x 11 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-938608-5-4 showcase `2,495
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Sikh Heritage: A History of Valour and Devotion is a succinct and delightfully photographed glimpse into the community’s religion, its ten gurus, its temples, traditional systems of governance, history, architecture, and the famous Golden Temple. This book traces the history of valour and devotion of the Sikh community, which forms a small percentage of India’s one billion population, yet produces a significant amount of the country’s food reserves. A photographic documentation of the Sikh historicity through objects, both in time and space, such as the beautifully captured images of Harmandir, its toshakhana, and takhats or temporal seats of the Sikhs, portray a unique relationship between the edifice and the Sikhs – each photograph is a story in itself. Beginning his career with the Hindustan Times, SONDEEP SHANKAR has since worked for various national and international media organizations. His first book, Rajasthan, was published by Roli Books in 1980. His other published works include a ten-book series on various aspects of Sikhism. 9.25 x 9.25 inches 216 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-939846-0-4 lustre `2,495
RISHI SINGH is a Ph.D. from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Widely published in India and Canada, Rishi was instrumental in the structuring, planning and the execution of the project www.canadiansikhheritage.ca, under the auspices of University of Fraser Valley.
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The last 90 years have been a glorious period in Himalayan exploration. As explorers from across the globe have attempted to discover the Himalayas, the Himalayan Club has played a pioneering role in chronicling their expeditions for posterity. The accompanying maps, from the Himalayan Journal, are a historical treasure capturing various facets of exploration over time. Legendary explorations like Shipton and Tilman’s route into Nanda Devi Sanctuary and Maurice Herzog’s Annapurna ascent – the first to scale an 8,000m peak – continue to arouse fascination. The last few decades have also witnessed exciting journeys – trails to complete the century-old quest to trace the route of the mighty Brahmaputra river by Harish Kapadia, exploring the unknown Kunzang valley by Group Capt. V.K. Sashindran, and many others. With some of the routes and climbs documented here yet to be repeated, this book is a tribute to the rich history of exploration and a treasure trove for aficionados. HARISH KAPADIA has worked as the editor of the Himalayan Journal, one of the most authoritative records of exploratory activity in the Himalayas, and as an organizer of countless expeditions over the last 50 years. Harish has personally climbed more than 30 Himalayan peaks, several of them first ascents. Harish has received many awards including the Royal ‘Patron’s Medal’, by the Royal Geographical Society and the Piolets D’or Asia 2017, UIAAA, considered as the Oscar of mountaineering.
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Serves as a literary and visual atlas of Himalayan exploration that deserves a place on the bookshelves of every mountain enthusiast. HINDUSTAN TIMES In this age of Google Earth, there’s a nostalgic romance surrounding the days when the Himalayas had yet to be fully surveyed. Legendary Maps from the Himalayan Club, handsomely quarter-bound in a leather-like volume from the 1930s, is a celebration of that era. INDIA TODAY
6.75 x 9 inches 240 pages hardback with leather binding 978-81-936260-2-3 lustre `1,495
The Konyaks Last of the Tattooed Headhunters TEXT
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This book is an indispensable record of history. OUTLOOK TRAVELLER ... this book serves as a legacy. HT MINT The in-depth and meticulous documentation and representation of the tribe makes it a great book to add to your collection. BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE SHING N LI
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A personal journey of a Konyak woman who retraces the steps of her forefathers by documenting the tattooing practice of the Konyaks – a once fearsome headhunting tribe of Nagaland in India, well-known for their iconic facial and body tattoos. For the first time, this book compiles the most intensive research and documentation that has ever been done on tattoo art. It explores the Konyaks’ concept of beautification of the body through tattoos, in which the body is understood as a canvas for body art, with inscriptions marked on the skin as a rite of passage. This book captures the unique but vanishing practice of the tattooing culture together with the tattoo patterns, their meanings, and oral traditions, such as folktales and songs. It includes descriptions of the headhunting and tattooing practices: reasons behind it, techniques used, artists, types of tattoos and personal stories, visually interpreted with illustrations and photographs. PHEJIN KONYAK is the great-granddaughter of a tattooed headhunter, Ahon, who was a prominent member of the Konyak tribe, and one of the first interpreters during Diaries of Two Tours in the Naga Hills (1923), written by J.H. Hutton, the first ethnographer to venture into the Naga Hills during the time of the British Raj. PETER BOS is a professional portrait photographer from Eindhoven, the Netherlands. He travels to remote corners of the world, capturing the essence of unique cultures through strong and intense portraits.
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Calcutta Then | Kolkata now SunAnDA k DATTA RAy | inDRA JiT hAzRA PicTuRE EDiToR PRAMoD kAPooR | AnShikA vARMA
Whether by way of concrete, culture, or both, the Indian metropolis exists in a constant state of transformation. Bombay is Mumbai, Delhi is New Delhi; Madras is Chennai, Calcutta is Kolkata. This series captures these cities from their ‘Then’ to their ‘Now’ through a stunning collection of archival and contemporary photographs, illuminating both well-known and well-hidden quirks of local traditions and architectures. With India Then | India Now, this project ambitiously expands to (re) create the entire country in all its vibrancy, offering a fresh glimpse at Indian lives within ever-changing natural and built environments. The innovative physical production of each book echoes the fluidity of these spaces: you are invited to enter through either ‘Then’ or ‘Now’, based on your preference – the remaining section is made readable by simply flipping the book over. A true collector’s item, the Then and Now series is an exquisitely-rendered celebration of the many historic and modern Indias in which we live and thrive.
An elegant tête-bêche book that takes us on a journey into Kolkata’s past and gives us a glimpse of its present. hindustan times A must buy for its enriching research into the history of the city. better photography magazine Calcutta Then — Kolkata Now is a solid tome — heavy with the weight of history and nostalgia. the hindu
11.25 x 11.25 inches 256 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-937501-9-3 lustre `3,995
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Delhi Then | Delhi now nARAYAnI GuPTA DILIP BoBB PRAMOD KAPOOR
12 x 12 inches 202 pages 978-81-7436-469-2 `3,995
India Then | India now VIR SAnGhVI RUDRANGSHU MUKHERJEE PRAMOD KAPOOR
12 x 12 inches 274 pages 978-81-7436-397-8 `3,995
Bombay Then | mumbai now JIM MASSELoS NARESH FERNANDES PRAMOD KAPOOR CHIRODEEP CHAUDHARY
11.25 x 11.25 inches 240 pages 978-81-7436-572-9 `3,995
madras Then | Chennai now NANDITHA KRISHNA TIShAnI DoShI PRAMOD KAPOOR
11.25 x 11.25 inches 240 pages 978-81-7436-914-7 `3,995
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5.5 x 8.5 inches 230 pages paperback 978-81-743635-4-1 lotus `495
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Fatehpur Sikri lucy PEck
The histories of Lahore, Delhi, Agra, and Fatehpur Sikri come alive in Lucy Peck’s detailed studies of these famous towns and cities. Providing extensively-researched insights into their built heritages, each book weaves in interesting anecdotes from their respective city’s remarkable past. From the journey between early Sultanate Delhi to New Delhi today, to demystifying the happenings within Akbar’s Fatehpur Sikri; from rediscovering colonial Lahore to exploring the lesser-known tombs of Agra – Peck traces the influences that run through these cities through photographs, line drawings, and maps of all areas covered. These richly-illustrated and accessible guides cater to locals, visitors, and scholars, and are a must-have for all those interested in viewing these ancient cities from a fresh perspective.
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LUCY PECK is an architect from the United Kingdom with a degree in Town Planning. She has lived in India for almost ten years, mostly in Delhi, but has travelled extensively throughout the country. She is interested in urbanism and conservation, and has helped with INTACH interpretation projects such as the Lodi Gardens’ pamphlets.
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This is the story of the magnificent Jodhpur Lancers as centenary celebrations begin of their finest hour, their extraordinary victory at the Battle of Haifa (now in Israel) in 1918. Indeed, the charge is described by many as ‘perhaps the greatest cavalry charge ever on a regimental scale’. Laced with anecdotes, Michael Creese traces the roots of the regiment from its early raising by the legendary Sir Pratap Singh to its amalgamation with the Indian Army in the 1950s, where, against many odds, it has been able to retain a slice of its identity and history. DR MICHAEL CREESE is a retired head teacher and educational consultant. His doctoral thesis at the University of Leicester focused on British Indian officers in four cavalry regiments. He has also written Swords Trembling in their Scabbards: The Changing Status of Indian Officers in the Indian Army 1757–1947.
6.75 x 9 inches 192 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-938608-0-9 lustre `995
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Temples of Kanchipuram A Journey Through the Historic Temples of the City chiThRA MADhAvAn PhoToGRAPhy
AMi GuPTA
HCL, an $8 billion global IT conglomerate, has always been a patron of India’s classical arts. Led by the vision of Shiv Nadar, founder and chairman of HCL, the organization has taken several steps over the last two decades to preserve and promote the classical arts. One such initiative is the restoration of the Kamakshi Amman temple in Kanchipuram under the guidance of the Shankaracharya. Inspired by the rich history of the temple, this book offers a glimpse into the heritage of Kanchipuram, housed in its temples. Nicknamed the ‘Land of a Thousand Temples,’ Kanchi holds a special place as a hub of ancient Hindu architecture, and the history captured within its walls is worth treasuring. The combined labour of Chithra Madhavan and photographer Ami Gupta breathes new life into the structures, touching on history, rituals, architecture, and inscriptions, and brings to attention the architectural beauty and purpose of these temples. CHITHRA MADHAVAN has a PhD from the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore. She is the recipient of fellowships from the Department of Culture, Government of India, and the Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi. AMI GUPTA is a freelance photographer. She has worked as a copywriter and creative consultant in advertising, including at Ogilvy and Grey. Ami is currently a team member of the Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation.
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9.5 x 13 inches 224 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-938605-2-3 showcase
Tirumala Sacred Foods of God A .v. RAMAnA DikShiTulu koTA nEEliMA
Highly readable book, containing interesting nuggets and philosophical reflections that stay with you. open magazine Definitely shelf-worthy. open magazine 6.85 x 9.25 inches 176 pages hardback with jacket 978-93-5194-109-5 lustre `695 `4,995 (limited edition box)
This exquisite volume offers an insider’s perspective on the ancient food rituals conducted in honour of Lord Venkateshwara at Tirumala temple, practiced according to the procedures prescribed by the classical religious text, the Agama Shastra. Through an exploration of the temple’s cultural and historical significance, it describes the various kinds of food offerings, with specifications about quantity, ingredients, preparation, and particular serving times. The book covers all the food offerings made to the Gods from morning till evening, made on festivals and special days, to other Gods, and at the time of natural disasters. A.V. RAMANA DIKSHITULU is the 37th descendent of Vaikhanasa Archaka Gopinath and the head priest at the Lord Venkateshwara Temple at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh. Dr Ramana is an inimitable authority on the Agamas, the crucially important Vedic scriptures. KOTA NEELIMA has been a political journalist for more than twenty years. She is former political editor, the Sunday Guardian, and her recent publications include Tirupati: A Guide to Life (2012), The Honest Season (2015), and Shoes of the Dead (2016).
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The Foodhall Cookbook For the Love of Food GREShAM FERnAnDES kElvin chEunG PooJA DhinGRA SAbyASAchi GoRAi zoRAvAR kAlRA PhoToGRAPhy
Foodhall, a premium lifestyle food superstore, presents its first cookbook. In this vibrant book, you will find recipes created by some of India’s most beloved tastemakers, using the unique ingredients and fresh produce available in the Foodhall outlets located across six major Indian metros. Savour authentic food experiences and unmissable desserts from modern Europe and Asia, to contemporary India and the Mediterranean, all shared by some of the world’s star chefs, and curated by one of the finest food and ingredients stores in the country. GRESHAM FERNANDES is the executive chef, Fine Dine of Impresario Hospitality, the company owning restaurants such as Salt Water Café in Mumbai and Smoke House Deli in Delhi.
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There are no fussy, complicated steps that are likely to trip you up and make you lose interest halfway through cooking. outlook traveller In a new cookbook, four chefs decode exotic ingredients and how to use them. bangalore mirror
KELVIN CHEUNG is a Chinese-Canadian chef and a consultant at Bastian, Mumbai. POOJA DHINGRA is an Indian pastry chef and businesswoman. She is the founder of macaron bakery chain Le15 Patisserie and Studio Fifteen Culinary Centre in Mumbai. SABYASACHI GORAI owns a boutique consultancy company called Fabrica by Chef Saby in New Delhi. He received the ‘Best Chef of India’ award from the then President of India during the National Tourism Awards, 2011–12. ZORAWAR KALRA is one of India’s youngest restaurateurs, recognized amongst the 50 Most Influential Young Indians by GQ India.
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7.25 x 9.5 inches 192 pages hardback 978-93-519410-0-2
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Glorious Hotels of India coSMo SAMuEl bRockwAy hARRiET coMPSTon PhoToGRAPhy
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There are no clinical guidebook descriptions of rooms, prices and deals; rather, there is atmosphere, history and art. mint lounge This coffee-table wonder scratches the surface or our vast and diverse hospitality industry (and does a great job at that). outlook traveller Glorious Hotels of India has the stamp for bringing the royalty of travel to the reader. lifestyle asia india
8.75 x 12.05 inches 272 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-937501-8-6
lustre `2,995
Glorious Hotels of India is a luxury illustrated non-fiction book featuring a hand-picked collection of the subcontinent’s most spectacular places to stay. It gives a grand yet intimate tour of 40 properties, with half being recent openings. The majority have never been featured before in a publication of this kind. Celebrating India’s splendid heritage while showcasing exciting contemporary design, each subject is captured like a jewel in a box with panoramic detail and portrait shots. Properties include palaces, destination spas, seductive beach resorts and romantic houseboats. Meticulously researched, Glorious Hotels of India captures the zeitgeist of India and avoids the clichéd. Exclusive contributors include Judi Dench, Madhur Jaffrey, Christian Louboutin, Stephen Fry, Sonam Kapoor, and Yasmin Le Bon. COSMO BROCKWAY has been published in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and the Independent, amongst others. He is now content editor and South Asia specialist for luxury travel company, Ampersand Travel. HARRIET COMPSTON is a travel journalist who has completed four editorships: Country & Town House, a Tatler supplement, Absolutely magazines, and the official magazine for VisitBritain. She writes for publications including Conde Nast Traveller and the Telegraph. KARAM PURI has published four books and his work has appeared in National Geographic and the Guardian, as well as on the BBC, among many other media outlets.
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Even longtime Gandhian scholars and researchers will be surprised by what Pramod Kapoor has found and included in this book. vikram raghavan
His life and ideals remain an inspiration across the world but in reality, it is the complexity of his character that has made Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi such a fascinating subject. Yet, much of the finer details of his life and intellectual growth has been obscured by the greatness of his achievements. To bring them all together in this illustrated biography is to bring alive one of the most revered figures in modern Indian history, in a departure from earlier works. Gandhi: An Illustrated Biography is an intimate study of the evolution of a mischievous, fun-loving boy into the Mahatma. From his schooling and early marriage in Kathiawar to his first brushes with the grandeur of London; from his chance employment for a legal case in South Africa to a train ride in Pietermaritzburg that led to his first fight for equality; from a relatively unsuccessful lawyer to a globally celebrated crusader for human rights – Gandhi was that rare rebel who redefined the meaning of mass resistance for generations to come. This book is the result of intensive research that tracks Gandhi’s life through archival and personal photographs sourced from across the world. The chronological text and accompanying photographs bring out his unique complexities – his failures and successes, the intimate relations he shared with his contemporaries, and the difficult one he shared with his own family. This book is a labour of love and an attempt to portray Gandhi’s methods and his message for a new generation of readers.
Pramod Kapoor’s anecdotal portrait of the Mahatma brings out in vivid prose and pictures the contradictions and complexities behind greatness. open magazine Immensely readable, [this] new book on Mahatma Gandhi is rich in historical anecdote. hindustan times This book adds significant value to the biographical corpus of the Mahatma… and is important for not providing a uni-dimensional portrait of Gandhi. the indian express 6.75 x 9.25 inches 328 pages hardback with jacket 978-93-519419-0-3
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PRAMOD KAPOOR, the founder and publisher of Roli Books (established in 1978), is a connoisseur of images. A sepia aficionado, he has over the course of his illustrious career conceived and produced award-winning books that have proven to be game changers in the world of publishing – be it the hit ‘Then and Now’ series and the seminal Made for Maharajas, or even the internationally-acclaimed New Delhi: The Making of a Capital. In 2016, he was conferred with the prestigious Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the highest civil and military award in France, for his contribution towards producing books that have changed the landscape of Indian publishing and to promoting India’s tangible and intangible heritage within the country and abroad. His first book as an author, Gandhi: An Illustrated Biography, is the result of years of painstaking research on a subject close to his heart. Kapoor is dedicated towards decoding Gandhi for the modern generation. Translated into French, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian and Portugese, the book will soon be available in Hindi and Marathi.
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A God in exile His Holiness The Fourteenth Dalai Lama RAGhu RAi
Raghu Rai’s latest photo book is a love letter to the Dalai Lama. vogue india
India’s most celebrated photojournalist, Raghu Rai, and Tibet’s iconic spiritual leader, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, share a common fate. Both were destined to lose their homelands. Partition forced Rai to escape from Pakistan’s Punjab province aged five, and His Holiness was twenty-four when he fled Lhasa to reach asylum in India. Assignments for European magazines soon regularly led Rai to the Tibetans’ Himalayan headquarters in exile, Dharamsala, to photograph the Dalai Lama. The earliest images in A God in Exile are intimate glimpses into the private, everyday world of a dethroned god-king. As their proximity grew, the ease and affection with which they interacted matured into a special friendship. Whether allowing him to record private moments during personal pujas and at esoteric closed-door ceremonials, or inviting him to share his 80th-birthday lunch with his surviving brothers and sister and their families, their love and trust for each other is palpable in Rai’s powerful images. RAGHU RAI has contributed groundbreaking photo essays on social, political, and cultural themes to many of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines, including Time, Life, GEO, the New York Times, the Sunday Times, Newsweek, and the New Yorker. In 1972, he was awarded the Padma Shree, one of the highest civilian awards ever given to a photographer. His monumental body of work covers a slice of India’s modern history; because of this, he has come to be known as the father of photojournalism in India.
It’s only after I immersed myself into its monochrome magic did I realise that, for Raghu Rai, the creation of this book could not have been anything short of a spiritual exercise. outlook traveller An absolutely delightful selection of captioned photographs and anecdotes from over the years reveals the nature and spirit of the Dalai Lama as never before. better photography magazine
9.75 x 12 inches 192 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-937501-3-1
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100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes APARnA RAM TEXT SuJATA ASSoMull FoREwoRD MAniSh MAlhoTRA illuSTRATionS
100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes is a celebration of fashion in Indian cinema, studded with beautiful illustrations of India’s most enduring glam icons. It pays tribute to the colourful silver screen looks that have not only come to define their films and actresses but have also shaped the way millions of Indian women view style: Madhubala’s classic Anarkali in Mughal-e-Azam (1960), Kajol’s tomboy chic in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Kareena Kapoor’s game-changing Patialas in Jab We Met (2007), and many more. Packed with insider know-how on the creative processes behind these influential costumes – from designer legends such as Manish Malhotra to the stylish performers themselves – 100 Bollywood Costumes is a must-have for both fans and scholars of women’s fashion, Bollywood cinema, and the quintessential quirks of modern Indian culture. SUJATA ASSOMULL is a fashion journalist. She was the launch editor of Harper’s Bazaar India, has worked at ELLE India and Indian Express, and served as communications director at Gucci and Jimmy Choo in India. She is currently the consulting fashion editor at Dubai’s Khaleej Times and a contributing editor to Vogue India. APARNA RAM is a London-based fashion illustrator, whose work has received attention from leading Indian costume designers. She is the founder of Cuckoo for Colour, her art and design venture.
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6.5 x 9.5 inches 224 pages hardback lustre `1,495
Pukka Indian 100 Objects That Define India JAhnvi ˇ lAkhÓTA nAnDAn PhoToGRAPhy
ShivAni GuPTA
It’s a fun, nostalgic re-visiting of our childhood homes. mint lounge A book that honours form, material and memory. the indian express Each page of this book is a delightful discovery. dna India’s multifaceted culture is on full display in this terrific design book. publisher’s weekly IC M A
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8.25 x 9.5 inches 224 pages hardback 978-93-519414-0-8
Kulhad. Kolhapuri chappal. Nano. Nehru jacket. Auto-rickshaw meter. Ambassador. Pukka Indian, or ‘Purely Indian’, brings together one hundred quintessentially Indian objects. Packed with extensively researched historical and aesthetic insights, this stunning book considers each object from a design perspective. In some instances, the age-old practices established by ancient Indian wisdom determine the design of an object, such as the datun (neem tree twig) recommended for oral care, or agarbatti (incense) used to heal and protect. On the other hand, the lota (a kind of metal pot) has been part of everyday Indian life for centuries, its design unchanged even today. In this spirit, each of these hundred profiles ultimately celebrates the intrinsically Indian nature of every object, and how they have impacted design, culture and, in turn, every Indian. ˇ JAHNVI LAKHÓTA NANDAN lives and works as a perfumer in Paris. She studied both architecture and perfumery and has a doctorate in architecture design from the University of Tsukuba, Japan. SHIVANI GUPTA is a professional photographer and Mohiniattam dancer from Mumbai. She currently works from her studio in Goa.
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the untold story of
Christian michel and AgustaWestland RA Ju SAnTAhnAM FoREwoRD by vAPPAlA bAlAchAnDRAn
The AgustaWestland scandal has a distinct Bofors flavour to it. Stories, in the case of both, first broke in the foreign media. The countries that produced the Bofors gun and the AgustaWestland choppers have since long forgotten the scandal. In India, though, amidst the heat and dust generated by leaks, insinuations, and wild interpretations, the truth still eludes us. The Untold Story looks at how the scandal first unfolded in Italy and later became a raging storm in India. Caught in the web of complex events orchestrated by powerful corporate kingpins with vested interests are the three main players – Guido Haschke, Giuseppe Orsi and Christian Michel. The book also provides insights into the role of coteries in India’s power politics. Confidential UK cabinet documents from the archives give a totally new insights into the deal first struck in 1987. The Untold Story is a ringside view on the scandal and its many ramifications. RAJU SANTHANAM has spent more than 40 years in journalism in print and television. A former head of Zee News and the editor of the Statesman, Raju’s forte is investigative journalism, having famously run the Statesman’s Insight Investigative team.
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Raju gives a fascinating 360-degree image to the subject, which no media report has been able to provide so far. vappala balachandran Former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat The best account of a story of our times that is still unfolding… A close-up view of the man, the case and its many loose ends in Italy, where the parent company is headquartered, and in Delhi with its complex web of politics and business. sanjeev miglani Chief of Bureau, Reuters India 5.5 x 8.5 inches 232 pages paperback 978-81-939846-7-3 lotus `350
The RTI Story Power to the People ARunA Roy wiTh ThE MkSS collEcTivE FoREwoRD GoPAl kRiShnA GAnDhi
It is a most readable and engrossing work and the absence of boastfulness is striking given the content. india today A remarkable book for several reasons and despite the title, explains much more than the birth of the Right to Information Act. the indian express
‘To know is to understand. To understand is to be at peace or – embattled.’ The RTI Story: Power to the People is the story of the campaign that pushed for the establishment of a Right to Information Act in India, which quickly evolved into a genuine and vibrant people’s movement. Written by Aruna Roy with the MKSS collective, this book is for everyone who asks questions, seeks answers to fight corruption and injustice, and challenges arbitrary power. It is a celebration of commitment laced with humour, the struggle, the songs, the theatres of protest, long spells on the street, and drafting a peoples’ law. This is a collective history that tells the story of how ordinary people can come together and prevail against great odds, to make democracy more meaningful. ARUNA ROY resigned from the IAS in 1975 to work with workers and the poor in rural Rajasthan. In 1990, she helped co-found the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) with Nikhil Dey and Shankar. The MKSS’s struggles in the mid-90s for wages and other rights gave birth to the now celebrated Right to Information movement. Aruna continues to be a part of many democratic struggles and campaigns.
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Param Vir Our Heroes in Battle MA J. GEn. iAn cARDozo
The narrative, like the Indian oral tradition, is without frills. Like a bullet, it comes straight and hits hard. hindustan times on param vir: our heroes in battle
Extraodinary real stories of bravery, courage and love for the country. aarav peter, 12-year-old reader of pvc graphic series
This is the story of the courageous Indian soldier. War is an extension of national politics, and it ultimately falls to the soldier to face combat on the ground. Schooled in the culture of ‘service before self’, soldiers of the Indian Army take their challenges head-on, turning adversity into opportunity, overcoming impossible situations with a smile. This book is a celebration of India’s highest military honour, Paramvir Chakra – awarded for the highest degree of valour in war. MAJOR GENERAL IAN CARDOZO was commissioned at the Indian Military Academy into the 1st Battalion the Fifth Gorkha Rifles (FF) in 1958, and was the first officer of the Army to be awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry on a patrol in NEFA in 1960. Wounded in the battle of Sylhet in Bangladesh in 1971, he overcame the handicap of losing a leg and became the first war-disabled officer to be approved for command of an Infantry Battalion. At present, he is the President of the War Wounded Foundation. RISHI KUMAR is a graduate from the Delhi College of Art. He has worked as an illustrator with various advertising and publishing companies. He currently works as a freelance illustrator.
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param vir: 5.5 x 8.5 inches 240 pages paperback 978-81-7436-262-9 lotus `395
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Param Vir Chakra Graphic Series TEXT MA J. GEn. iAn cARDozo illuSTRATionS RiShi kuMAR latest in the series
BIOGRAPHY • RECENT BOOKS • 75
Jangarh Singh Shyam
Indian Life and People
Paintings and Drawings from the Crites Collection
Company Paintings in the Tapi Collection
the enchanted forest
in the 19th century JP loSTy
AuRoGEETA DAS
wiTh An inTRoDucTion by John kEAy
The book focuses on Niloufar and Mitchell S. Crites’ collection of Jangarh Singh Shyam’s paintings and drawings in New Delhi, tracing his journey from an impoverished village in central India to an artist of international repute. In doing so, it explores Jangarh’s creation of new visual forms within Gond art, as well as how his work has continued to deepen our understanding of what folk art can say about our present time.
Defining a distinct style of painting produced in India during the British period, influenced by European artistic norms, this catalogue of Company Paintings in the TAPI (Textiles & Art of the People of India) Collection illustrates India in the nineteenth century. Tracing the evolution of this painting genre, it shines a beam on subjects commissioned by the East India Company, such as bazaars, festivals, and the daily manner of ordinary people. It comprises a rich and accurate record of India before the advent of photography.
AUROGEETA DAS trained as a printmaker. Her PhD involved research on Indian floor-painting traditions, a genre of domestic practices that Jangarh heavily drew upon.
J.P. LOSTY was a long-time curator of Indian visual materials at the British Library in London. JOHN KEAY has been writing about India for more than forty years. His accounts of classical and British India include India: A History and India Discovered.
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76 • RECENT B OOKS • ART
Silent Sentinels of Ranthambhore
Drama Queens
binA kAk
Women who created history on stage
FoREwoRD hiS holinESS ThE DAlAi lAMA
vEEJAy SAi
Within its nearly 1400-sq. km. area, Ranthambhore National Park and its wildlife habitat provide one of the finest areas in the world for viewing tigers. Through her incredible photographs, Bina Kak narrates her encounters with these most magnificent creatures, each with unique characteristics and forms. Standing out from the proud tiger families of Ranthambore are large territorial males like Bahadur, who offer a helping hand in bringing up their cubs, and the resident tigress, Machli, who was once the oldest living tiger in the wild world. BINA KAK is an Indian politician, actress, and social activist. She served as cabinet minister in the Government of Rajasthan between 1985 and 2013.
9 x 9 inches 192 pages hardback with jacket 978-93-519412-4-8
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Drama Queens: Women who Created History on Stage places itself at the crossroads of understanding modern cultural history. Through ten leading ladies of theatre, including Munni Bai, Mukhtar Begum, Jahanara Kajjan, and Moti Bai, the book traces an unwritten narrative of women, performance, nationhood, and modernity. The visuals knit a historical account reflecting the rich artistic lives they led. A project of memory, this book is a tribute to the giant contributions of these women to the making of art history. VEEJAY SAI is an award-winning writer, editor, translator, and culture critic. He has written on Indian classical music, dance, theatre, and art history. He lives and works in New Delhi. Drama Queens is his first book.
9 x 7 inches 208 pages flexiback with flaps 978-93-519419-5-8 lotus `695
WILDLIFE • HISTORY • RECENT BOOKS • 77
The Steel Frame
A Tide in the Affairs of men
A History of the IAS
A Public Servant Remembers
DEEPAk GuPTA
PRATEEP k. lAhiRi
The Indian Civil Service – defined as the ‘steel frame’ on which depended the survival of the British empire – has essentially continued with the same structure and traditions developed over a century ago. What is the context for this, and its implications in Independent India? Well researched and detailed in its presentation of this issue, Deepak Gupta looks at the past, present, and future of the Indian Administrative Service. He suggests fascinating measures for the institution to re-invent itself, so that it might better carry out the important role envisaged by the makers of our Constitution.
A Tide in the Affairs of Men are reminiscences of Prateep K. Lahiri, a senior administrative officer. From handling students’ agitation in the Guna district of Madhya Pradesh in 1964 to a special posting in Bangladesh after the liberation of East Pakistan in 1971; from his years in Manila as executive director in the ADB to working closely with Dr Manmohan Singh as revenue secretary, this narrative is a public servant’s journey that re-looks at important milestones with passion and candour.
DEEPAK GUPTA, an IAS spent many years in the field in the state of Bihar, including two districts (Saharsa 1979–80; Rohtas 1986–88) as collector. He retired in 2011 as secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. He was chairman of UPSC from 2014 to 2016. 5.5 x 8.5 inches 368 pages hardback with jacket 978-81-938608-4-7 lotus `695
PRATEEP K. LAHIRI has had a distinguished career in the civil service spanning 36 years. He has held the positions of secretary in the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Finance.
5.5 x 8.5 inches 248 pages paperback 978-81-936260-1-6 lotus `395
7 8 • R E C E N T B O O K S • C U R R E N T A F FA I R S • B I O G R A P H Y
A Life In Shadow
Rajesh Pilot
The Secret Story of ACn nambiar
A Biography
A Forgotten Anti-Colonial Warrior vAPPAlA bAlAchAnDRAn
RAMA PiloT
Deputy of Subhas Chandra Bose. An aide to Jawaharlal Nehru. A friend to Indira Gandhi. And if recent reports are to be believed – a soviet spy! A.C.N. Nambiar, Nanu to friends and colleagues, was a man who led many lives, each more intriguing than the other. And yet, not many know his story. Thoroughly researched by Vappala Balachandran, who stood by Nanu in his twilight years, the book recounts the life and times of this extraordinary man.
Rajesh Pilot rose in the political scene of the 1980s — when Indira Gandhi and later Rajiv Gandhi helmed the country. A farmer, he first came to Delhi to work as a milk-man in his uncle’s dairy. Years later, in 1979, he met the then Congress president Indira Gandhi and told her that he wanted to fight in her elections. An energetic and ever-smiling member of the Congress Party, he was a leader of the masses. This is his incredible story.
VAPPALA BALACHANDRAN is a columnist and author who was Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. In 2008–09, he was appointed by Government of Maharashtra as member of their ‘High Level Committee’ to inquire into the police response during Mumbai’s 2008 terror attacks. 5.5 x 8.5 inches 352 pgs + 8 pgs insert hardback with jacket 978-93-519417-2-9 lotus `695
RAMA PILOT married Rajesh Pilot while she was in college, pursuing a master’s degree. She was nominated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as an executive member of the All India Congress Committee. A former member of parliament, she represented Rajesh Pilot’s constituency after his death in 2000. 5.5 x 8.5 inches 208 pgs + 16 pgs insert hardback with jacket 978-93-519408-5-2 978-93-519408-6-9 (hindi) lotus `499
BIOGRAPHY • RECENT BOOK • 79
Bhopal Connection
Indian Videshinis
Vignettes of Royal Rule
European Women in India
ShAhARyAR MuhAMMED khAn
iAn MAGEDERA
Bhopal Connections: Vignettes of Royal Rule is a book of dramatic events, the larger-than-life characters, scandals and social norms that are part of Bhopal’s history and culture, fashioned particularly by the reign of four successive women rulers. Shaharyar Muhammed Khan, grandson of the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, beautifully recreates the life and times of the rulers of this former princely state.
Indian Videshini illuminates the careers and Indian identity formation of European-born women such as Mother Teresa and Sonia Gandhi and their deep, and sometimes controversial, influence on education, religions, spirituality, commerce, and politics in India. For their Indian supporters and opponents, these women were both Indian and videshinis (foreign women); they were also non-British and thus separate from the colonial power. They may have been the last outliers of the intercultural contact around the freedom struggle, but their integration by Indians now holds a lesson in inclusivity for the country.
SHAHARYAR MUHAMMED KHAN is the only son of Nawab Muhammad Sarwar Ali Khan, the ruler of former princely state of Kurwai (in Madhya Pradesh) and Princess Abida Sultan, the eldest daughter of last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, Sir Muhammad Nawab Hamidulah Khan, who reigned over the state of Bhopal after a prolonged era of Begums’ rule.
5.5 x 8.5 inches 160 pgs + 8 pgs insert paperback 978-93-519419-7-2 lotus `295
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IAN H. MAGEDERA is senior lecturer of modern languages and cultures at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.
5.5 x 8.5 inches 344 pgs + 8 pgs insert paperback 978-93-519413-6-1 lotus `495
easier Said Than Done
Raising the Bar
A Life in Sport
PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar
AlAn wilkinS
PRAGyA TiwARi
Millions of sports fans know of Alan ‘Wilko’ Wilkins the broadcaster, but now, with great humility and humour, Easier Said Than Done tells the fascinating story of the man himself in his own words. Alan vividly describes how a shoulder injury ended his professional cricketing career before it really began, and how he embarked on a successful career in sports broadcasting that has seen him commentate on many of the world’s greatest sporting occasions. A constant figure in the likes of Wimbledon, the Masters, the Rugby World Cup, the Pakistan Super League, and the Indian Premier League, his lifelong friendships with sporting legends and hilarious anecdotes make for an exciting read.
The Rio Olympics for India, regardless of its disappointments, became immensely significant. In the dynamics of Indian sports, its legacy could be far-reaching. Three women, in their maiden Olympics, had blazed a trail unforeseen. Dipa Karmakar, Sakshi Malik, and PV Sindhu. This is their Olympic story. ‘The chances of these three women pioneers were once viewed at best quixotic. Through their exemplary performances, they have woken up the entire country. To dream.’ PRAGYA TIWARI is a freelance sports journalist.
ALAN WILKINS is one of the sporting world’s most beloved broadcasting voices, with decades of experience in commentary for cricket, golf, rugby, tennis, and more in India and beyond. 6.14 x 9.21 inches 296 pgs + 32 pgs insert hardback with jacket 978-81-937501-1-7 lotus `595
5.5 x 8.5 inches 176 pages paperback 978-93-519416-1-3 showcase `295
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The book is an unknown nugget of Indian history. open magazine
The Last Word
Surat
Obituaries of 100 Indians Who Led Unusual Lives
Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince: Defeat of the East India Company in the House of Commons
RAhul bEDi Published between 1990 and 2008 in the Independent and Daily Telegraph, this collection of 100 obituries range from those written for people like Harkishan Singh Surjeet to Minoo Masani, and from Morarji Desai to Vijayalakshmi Pandit. These are not just mere obits: they celebrate the extraordinary lives of people who have transformed the idea of India. Many of these were young professionals, politicians, film actors, writers, musicians, or scientists when India got Independence and have played a crucial role in their fields of work. RAHUL BEDI has been a journalist for 38 years. Presently, he is New Delhi correspondent for Jane’s Defence Weekly, UK, the Irish Times, Dublin, and the Daily Telegraph. He was also Assistant Master at Mayo College, Ajmer and the Doon School, Dehra Dun in the 1970s.
5.5 x 8.5 inches; 318 pages paperback 978-93-519414-2-2 lotus `395
Moin MiR
The ships of the East India Company first docked at India’s shores in Surat in the early 17th century. By 1800, the port had been completely annexed and a Treaty signed with the Nawab that would guarantee his family’s security. But the Company violated this treaty by usurping his palaces, jewellery, and all private estates, leaving his infant granddaughters on the brink of destitution. This book explores the riveting counterattack by the Nawab’s son, Meer Jafar Ali Khan, who defied an Empire and exposed the corrupt practices of the Company in England, spearheading a legal offensive that would shatter the Company’s reputation both in India and Britain. MOIN MIR is a scion of the Nawab family of Surat and next in line to succeed his father as the Darbar of Kamandiyah, Gujarat, India. Mir has also worked on the translation of famed Urdu and Persian poet Mirza Ghalib’s letters into English. 5.5 x 8.5 inches 240 pgs + 8 pgs insert paperback with flap 978-93-519418-2-8 lotus `495
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Laid to Rest
A Soldier’s Diary: Kargil
The Controversy Over Subhash Chandra Bose’s Death
The Inside Story
FoREwoRD AniTA boSE PFAFF
hARinDER bAwEJA
AShiS RAy
This is the most comprehensive compilation of hard evidence ever presented on the still hotly-debated demise of an Indian hero. It pieces together firsthand, eye-witness accounts of the plane crash at Taipei that resulted in Bose breathing his last in a Japanese military hospital. Decimating conspiracy theories, it also questions successive Indian governments for ignoring the plaintive cry of Bose’s Austrian widow and daughter to apply closure to needless controversy. ASHIS RAY is India’s longest serving foreign correspondent, having worked mainly for BBC and CNN, and also for India’s Ananda Bazar Group and the Times of India. PROFESSOR ANITA BOSE PFAFF is a German economist and politician, and the only child of Subhas Bose and his Austrian wife, Emilie Schenkl. 5.5 x 8.5 inches; 352 pgs + 8 pgs insert hardback with jacket 978-81-936260-3-0 lotus `595
Kargil, 1999. Two entire brigades of Pakistani army regulars infiltrated Indian territory and fortified themselves before the Indian army even realized they were there. The top brass ignored warnings, downplaying the threat and the number of infiltrators till it was almost too late. Infantry soldiers were pushed up with inadequate maps, clothing, and weapons, and no information of either the enemy’s numbers or their weapon strength. Yet, India soon emerged triumphant. This is an authoritative account of the short, sharp war that has come to define not only modern Indo–Pak relations, but also India as a key military power. HARINDER BAWEJA, an editor with Hindustan Times, has earned a unique reputation through her prolonged coverage of conflict zones, including Kashmir. She memorably covered the Kargil war, first-hand, for India Today in 1999. 5.5 x 8.5 inches 208 pgs + 12 pgs insert paperback 978-81-937501-5-5 lotus `395
H I S T O R Y • C U R R E N T A F FA I R S • R E C E N T B O O K S • 8 3
Behind Bars
The Sheena Bora Case
Prison Tales of India’s most Famous People SunETRA chouDhARy
MAniSh PAchouly
They say that prison can be a great leveler – but what if you are a VIP inmate in an Indian prison? Behind Bars offers a peek into VIP prison life through extensive first-hand interviews and investigations. For the very first time, India’s most rich and famous prisoners (such as television tycoon Peter Mukerjea and politician Amar Singh) share their own stories – from terror tales of ‘bladebaaz’ to stories of air conditioned cells, of torture chambers and food from five-star hotels. Ultimately, this book is a damning assessment of the very concept of imprisonment in India. Is it reform, punishment, or just a blatant misuse of our justice system?
The murder of twenty-five year old Sheena Bora is a spine-chilling reminder of our times and how greed and ambition clearly dictate our relationships. Apart from the brutality and meticulous planning of the murder in April 2012, Indrani Mukerjea, the main accused, also managed to keep it under wraps for three long years, making everyone believe that Sheena had merely shifted to the US and did not want to be in touch with anyone. It was after a tipoff from an anonymous source that the case came into light in August 2015 and continued to make headlines with the arrest of Indrani, her former husband, Sanjeev Khanna, and her driver, to finally the arrest of her second husband, Peter Mukerjea.
SUNETRA CHOUDHURY is the political editor at Hindustan Times. Critically acclaimed, this book has been translated into Hindi and Marathi. She is a 2018 Jefferson Fellow and the recipient of 2019’s Mary Morgan Hewett Award for women in journalism.
MANISH PACHOULY is a Mumbai-based senior journalist with more than two decades of experience. He has worked with Mid-Day, the Times of India group, and Hindustan Times.
5.5 x 8.5 inches; 288 pages paperback 978-93-519413-1-6 lotus `395
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84 • RECENT BOOKS • CRIME
Destiny’s Flowers
no margin for error
The story of a spiritual detective, a raging nun and a boy on the run
A tale of bravery and brotherhood set in the Indian Army
kA Joli khAnnA
TAnuShREE PoDDER
Destiny’s Flowers invites us into the lives of Urmila, a traumatized artist; Pema, a nun in disguise; and Atish, a failed eloper. Their stories take us from the ethereal hills and astounding artworks of the Palace of Joji, to a class clash within a Bengali household; from intimate Sunday dinners at a New Delhi mansion, to the cacophony of the overpopulated slum of Taaza Basti. This is the story of three people who unsuspectingly find their destinies woven together.
On a balmy November evening, a group of terrorists unleash mindless carnage in the city of Mumbai. Pitted against them are the commandos from the elite Special Forces. Leading them are Captain Neel Dutta and Major Sam Fernandes, two of the forces’ youngest officers. But only one of them survives to tell their tale. Podder turns the clock backwards, whizzing past years to enter the lives of best friends, Neel and Sam, as they turn from military rookies to heroes. Tanushree Podder’s exciting follow-up to Boots, Belts, Berets and On the Double is both a classic coming-of-age novel and an incisive look at the patriots who risk it all to stand in the line of fire.
KAJOLI KHANNA is a writer and designer, and received degrees in literature and fashion from India and Switzerland. She is the author of the short story collection, Afterbirth and Other Stories (Roli Books, 2010). This is her first novel.
5.5 x 8.5 inches 288 pages paperback 978-81-939846-5-9 showcase `350
TANUSHREE PODDER is a novelist and travel writer. No Margin for Error is her ninth novel, and is the third instalment in her hugely popular series revolving around adventures in the Indian Army. 5.5 x 8.5 inches 304 pages paperback 978-81-86939-82-6 indiaink `395
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SOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM
An Odyssey in War and Peace Lt. Gen. JFR Jacob
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The book is a must read for journalists and amateur historians, offering a ringside view of important moments in the history of post-Independence India. hindustan times on beyond the lines
Beyond the Lines
Nehru: The Making of India
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Khushwant Singh
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Foreword by Pandit Ravi Shankar
It’s no exaggeration to say that Singh is India’s Mark Twain, a tireless, talented scribe with an uncanny ability to get to the nub of the matter in any era, at any time. I say this with confidence, having just read some of the best obituaries that I’ve ever seen, collected in this book. daniel lak in outlook on death at my doorstep
The Nehrus: Personal Histories
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A Dramatized Biography of Sonia Gandhi Javiar Moro
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Feroze: The Forgotten Gandhi Bertil Falk
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The Golden Tap: The inside story of hyper-funded Indian start-ups Kashyap Deorah
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WINNER OF THE SHAKTI BHATT PRIZE 2012
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Taj Mahal Foxtrot
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The Story of Bombay’s Jazz Age Naresh Fernandes
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India: The Siege Within M.J. Akbar
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An Introduction to Hindustani Classical Music A Guidebook for Beginners Vijay Prakash Singha
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The Famous Ghalib
The Sound of my Moving Pen Ralph Russell Edited by Marion Molteno 5.5 x 8.5 inches pb 348 pages 978-93-5194-107-1 lotus `395
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Anthems of Resistance:
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Woodstock A School of India AnnE MunRo McGREGoR Woodstock School is a residential international school established in 1854 in Mussoorie, a town nestled in the foothills of North India’s spectacular Himalayas. Rooted in Indian soil, its history has grown out of a deep relationship characterized by reciprocal respect, empathy, and a vigorously upheld commitment to the cultivation of tolerance and the celebration of diversity. This book is the story of the special history and inspiring alumni – the incredible and world-changing legacy of Woodstock School. DR ANNE MCGREGOR is an academic editor and writer specializing in Indo-European languages and comparative literature, currently based in New Zealand.
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one Step at a Time The Birth of the Christian Medical College, Vellore
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In 1819, John and Harriet Scudder left home and country to serve in the distant land of India. A century later, a group of teenage girls entrusted their lives to another audacious Scudder, who dreamt of a great medical college despite its makeshift circumstances.
In the Bronze Age, the fertile flood plains of the River Indus birthed a flourishing civilization that spanned large tracts of Northwest India and parts of Pakistan. In the thousands of cities that have been unearthed, archaeologists have discovered a people of vision and innovation, committed to peace, prosperity, and technological advancement. This book is a celebration of another journey – of 25 years of IndusInd Bank – and the striking parallels between a people who prospered then, and an institution that thrives now. It is the triumphant story of IndusInd Bank: a testament to the courage and resilience of each of its stakeholders, promoters, and employees across strata, over a quarter of a century.
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Kanchipuram: Land of a Thousand Temples Temples of Kanchipuram
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HCL, an $8.3 billion global IT conglomerate, has always been a patron of India’s classical arts. Led by the vision of Shiv Nadar, founder and chairman of HCL, the organization has taken several steps over the last two decades to preserve and promote the classical arts. One such initiative is the restoration of the Kamakshi Amman temple in Kanchipuram under the guidance of the Shankaracharya. Inspired by the rich history of the temple, Temples of Kanchipuram offers a glimpse into the heritage of Kanchipuram, housed in its temples. Nicknamed the ‘Land of a Thousand Temples,’ Kanchi holds a special place as a hub of ancient Hindu architecture, and the history captured within its walls is worth treasuring. The combined labour of Chithra Madhavan, photographer Ami Gupta and the Restoration Project Team breathes new life into the structures, touching on history, rituals, architecture, and inscriptions, and brings to attention the architectural beauty and purpose of these temples. CHITHRA MADHAVAN has a PhD from the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore. AMI GUPTA is a freelance photographer. She has worked as a copywriter and creative consultant in advertising. Ami is currently a team member of the Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation.
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The Fifth estate NGOs Transforming Rural India in Environment, Health and Education
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Started in 2015, the HCL Grant is a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment by HCL, through HCL Foundation, to strengthen and empower NGOs, engage with them, as well as recognize them for their path breaking work. Currently focused at rural development, the HCL Grant is awarded in three thematic categories, namely Environment, Health and Education. The Grant is designed to support breakthrough award winning projects to NGOs, which have a proven track record of evident impact, high credibility and distinct ability to deliver. Each year the process is documented in a book that is published by Roli Books. The team at Roli Books sends photographers to each of the featured organizations, commissions original text to accompany the success stories and produces an important document which serves as a reference to raise further grants.
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Living Heritage: Centuries in Business features companies that have been active for nearly 200 years. Celebrating their heritage and legacy, their pioneers and leaders, it considers how companies have adapted to new market conditions in their various fields by both expanding their range of business activities and focusing on what they do best.
SABINA R. KORFMANN-BODENMANN holds a doctoral degree in Business Psychology, and is the founder of Korfmann Corporate Communications Consulting, an industry leader for financial media communications in Switzerland.
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From 1985 to 1990, the world saw the collapse of the Soviet Union, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the advent of the Internet. But 1985–1990 were also critical years for the future of large-format film photography: the bankruptcy of Kodak, the largest producer of sheet film, heralded the rise of the digital, for instance, making the photos presented in these books quite rare and radical indeed. K.C. Korfmann’s large-format, black and white photographs taken in the years from 1985 to 1990 are part of an active resistance against that clichéd refrain of digital technology: ‘don’t think, just shoot!’ Derivatives I & II, two definitive collections of Korfmann’s work, celebrate the lost art of analogue by embracing the truly meditative components of picture taking, development, and printing. Born and raised in the United States, K.C. KORFMANN began experimenting with photography in his early teenage years using various equipment and 35mm film. He moved to Switzerland in 1969, shortly after completing his law studies. His first public exhibition was in the United States in 1988, and since then select prints have been included in collective exhibitions in Europe as well as in private collections.
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Gandhi and Health @150 IJMR Journal
On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian Council of Medical Research – one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world – has brought out this collectable edition of their Indian Journal of Medical Research as a tribute to the man who sacrificed his life for the sufferings of the poor and downtrodden. With fascinating insights into Gandhi’s health, habits, and customs from leading medical experts on the subject, this edition is sure to be an important contribution to our understanding and appreciation of the Father of the Nation.
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Touching Lives Improving Lives through Research
For over a century, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has spearheaded the planning, formulation, coordination, implementation, and promotion of biomedical research both in India and internationally. This book is a passion project of the ICMR, and serves to recognize the important work undertaken by biomedical scientists and researchers across the country. The intent is to celebrate the success stories of ICMR research and the various ways it has impacted the lives of people over the course of its century-long journey. Roli Books was given the turn key project to commission text and photography for the book, as well as design and publish to celebrate the centenary.
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Dining with the Maharajas Annapurni: Heritage A Thousand Years of Cuisine from Tamil Nadu sabita Radhakrishna Culinary Tradition 8 x 10’’ 224 pgs CoptiC Binding
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Food Path: Cuisine Along the Grand Trunk Road from Kabul to Calcutta
Gourmet Journeys in India
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K
ashmiri cuisine is one of the most delectable and ancient cuisines in the world because of the many foreign influences. People are still a trifle inhibited about cooking it, because, like any delicacy, it demands a delicate sense of the instinct after you have measured ingredients by the spoon or the ladle. But Sarla Razdan’s book will chip away the inhibitions and introduce you to a world that cannot be described at the inadequate level of mere words.
hIndusTan TImes
‘While books, reports and conversations over the past two decades have invariably centred on violence and bloodshed, this book touches on another lived reality of the place, of the essential Kashmir – its food.’ The IndIan express
‘sarla razdan’s book is a labour of love.’ BBC Good Food
‘The book has some firsthand inputs and magic talismans that makes Indian home-cooked food unbeatable in the taste and warmth departments.’
Kashmiri Cuisine
Kashmiri Cuisine: Through the Ages
Khaleej TImes, duBaI
‘Wonderful book... what distinguishes this is the presentation of authentic and easy-to-make recipes in a reader friendly manner.’ GreaTer KashmIr
‘The book opens your eyes to the mouthwatering range of Kashmiri cuisine… weight-watchers would be delighted the book includes a low-calorie section.’ TImes oF IndIa
‘sarla’s book quells misconceptions about Kashmiri cuisine. Firstly, she stumps you with its amazing range... secondly, in a cuisine considered overwhelmingly non-vegetarian, she churns out vegetarian options that please with their staggering combinations.’ The hIndu
sarLa raZDan
Born in Srinagar, Sarla has lived in London and New York for several years besides Delhi. She has never left her love for Kashmiri cooking wherever she has lived. Because of her husband’s profession as a journalist, a number of celebrities have dined with the family. These include Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lata Mangeshkar, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Dutt to name a few. When she’s not trying a new recipe, Sarla spends time with her granddaughter Sharika and two lovely Retrievers, Bruno and Max.
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‘delightful, authentic recipes… interspersed with pictures that depict the valley in its diversity… a wholesome treat.’
Sarla Razdan is a cooking enthusiast who now lives in New Delhi with her husband, M.K. Razdan, son Nitin and his wife Raka as well as daughter Nidhi. The entire family prefers Sarla’s home-cooked delicacies over a wide variety of cuisine available in the city.
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sarLa raZDan
Kashmiri Cuisine
is not just a cookbook but also showcases the splendour of Kashmir through beautiful vintage and new photographs bringing alive the history and culture of the place. A collection of authentic, comprehensive and easy-tomake recipes, popular within the Kashmiri community, makes this book indispensable to all lovers of good food. A section on low calorie Kashmiri food is a treat for the health conscious!
Through The ages
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Guilt-free Vegan Cookbook: Oil, Sugar, Gluten and Dairy Free Vegetarian Recipes Mala Barua & nandini gulati
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Master Chefs of india
Master Chefs of india
Master Chefs of india
ThE COuRTly CuISInE
Preeta Mathur
Enriched by her travels around the world, Preeta has developed a fine appreciation of the nuances of different cuisines, and has also held cooking classes across continents. Over the last decade, she has authored an immensely popular page ‘Kitchen Queen’ in Vanita magazine. She represented her university in basketball and is fond of penning short stories for children. She is also adept at sketching and painting.
The recipes in this book, sourced from Kayastha communities living across Kashmir to Kanyakumari, are sure to make it seem like you’ve been toiling in the kitchen. While in reality, the methods have been modernized without compromising on taste. This book is a guide to age-old cooking secrets -- passed from mothers to their daughters, and now to you, the reader.
Kayastha Kitchens Through Inida
Preeta Mathur has inherited a rich legacy of exclusive recipes from her mother, and over the years, built a reputation of preparing simple yet gastronomically amazing meals. She has painstakingly spent time in experimenting and adapting recipes from family, friends, and different cultures in India and abroad.
Master Chefs of india
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ThE COuRTly CuISInE
Kayastha Kitchens Through India
Preeta Mathur Photographs
highly educated and cultured community, the Kayasthas occupied powerful positions in various courts spread across the country. They have an evolved and well-developed culinary history. Given the myriad regional influences (mainly Muslim) the Kayastha cuisine is marked by the dominance of red meat, masalas, and cooking styles that are distinctly unique, like dhungar and dum.
Khan Mohammed Sharief master of Kashmiri cuisin to the Waza family, who in wazwaan to Kashmir. Alw interested in his family tra he joined his father, the le Abdul Ahad Waza, at a ve age. He says, ‘My father us that wazwaan is a feast for know about the intricacie wazwaan, I learnt from hi Khan Mohammed Sha and his brothers, Shafi and popularised wazwaan in I abroad over the last 10 yea there is a Kashmiri food fe anywhere, the catering is i done by their Delhi-based Ahad Sons. The brothers’ devotion to the cause of p wazwaan far and near has their carving a prominent gourmet Kashmiri food.
The Courtly Cuisine: Kayastha Kitchens Through India highlights some of the more refined and popular recipes passed down from one generation to the next. The recipes here are truly home-style cooking as they have been modified and made simple, without compromising on taste, to suit the present day needs. Each dish has step-by-step photographs which make cooking more fun and simple. Recipes are carefully picked to represent the Kayastha community from all parts of India. They are robust, aromatic, and flavourful. A must-have book for all lovers of good food!
Sanjay Ramchandran ISBN: 978-81-7436-905-5
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Tehzeeb: Culinary Traditions of Awadh
The Ayurvedic Cookbook: Get Fit in Just Two Weeks
The Art of Indian Cuisine
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The Masala Art Hemant oberoi
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The Courtly Cuisine: Kayastha Kitchens Through India
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The Mughal Feast Recipes from the Kitchen of Emperor Shah Jahan salma yusuf Husain 7 x 9.5” 224 pgs HB witH Jacket
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The Ultimate Army Cookbook: A Memsahib Cooks
Tiffin: 500 Authentic Recipes Celebrating India’s Regional Cuisine
Tirumala: Sacred Foods of God
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A.V. Ramana dikshitulu and Kota neelima
Tirumala: Sacred Foods of God (Limited Edition)
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Awadhi Kitchen
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Traditional Kashmiri Cuisine
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WazWaan ReCipes fRoM The RenoWned Waza RepeRToiRe
RoCKy Mohan with the Waza BRoTheRs
hen Timur invaded India in the 15th century, he unknowingly introduced to the country a cuisine that is perhaps unrivalled in the world – wazwaan. The elaborate preparation and ceremonial presentation of lavish meals, often comprising 36 courses, makes wazwaan a sumptuous and royal repast. Seven dishes typically form an indispensable part of the feast – tabakh maaz, rista, rogan josh, dhaniwal korma, aab gosh, marchwagan korma and ghustaba. Firin and kahwah (green tea) round off a never-to-be-forgotten culinary experience. For the first time ever, the exotic treasury of secret recipes from the renowned family of Waza – the master chefs of Kashmir – are made available to all those who love the cuisine of the beautiful valley.
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Wazwaan Traditional Kashmiri Cuisine
Rocky Mohan with Khan Mohammed sharief waza, shafi waza & Rafiq waza 6.85 x 9.25’’ 96 pgs HB 978-81-941109-3-4
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Favourite Indian Desserts
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Parsi Kitchen Mohindra Jeani
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Seafood Platter
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Favourite north indian Recipes Favourite indian desserts indian tikkas and Kebabs tandoori Cuisine
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South Indian Kitchen
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Vegetarian Fiesta
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The Finest Treasures Of Civilisation And Nature
ART culture &
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100 WONDERS
OF INDIA
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100 Wonders of India: The Finest Treasures of Civilisation and Nature nirad grover
5000 years of Indian Art sushma K. Bahl
A God in Exile: The Fourteenth Dalai Lama
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Cover: Ganesh Chaturti, the festival of the Mumbai’s elephant-headed patron god, turns the city into a party zone for ten days — and nights. Tents erupt at almost every street corner to house statues of Ganesh of varying sizes. The most propitious idol is the Lalbaugcha Raja. Hundreds of thousands of devotees queue up on the streets of the Lalbaug neighbourhood in central Mumbai to worship the idol on the days before it is eventually immersed in the sea. In 2011, some devotees waited for 16 hours for a single minute in front of the deity. Endpaper: Shadows fall on the curtain on the sets of Lagaan, a grand period film that was nominated for the Academy Awards. The Hindi film industry in Mumbai, now known as ‘Bollywood’, has come to be defined by its extravagant projects and foreign-locale settings.
B O M B Ay t h e N
q Chirodeep Chaudhuri worked in the Sunday Observer, the Outlook Group and as a picture editor at Time Out Mumbai. His personal projects on Mumbai have been exhibited internationally. His work has been included in books like Anchoring a City Line and Bombay Meri Jaan. His pictures are also part of the permanent collections of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (Japan) and the Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, USA). Naresh Fernandes is editor-in-chief of Time Out India. He has previously worked with the Times of India and the Associated Press in Mumbai and with the Wall Street Journal in New York. His writings have appeared in The New York Times, Suddeutsche Zeitung, Transition, India Magazine, Man’s World, the Columbia Journalism Review and the National. He has co-edited the anthology, Bombay Meri Jaan.
MUMBAI NOW
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chirodeep chaudhuri
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umbai has always been a city of dreams – shiny, colourful, nebulous dreams that melt away the moment you try to grasp them. Yet it beckons and the charm of the mirage is too seductive to let pass. Mumbai has moved from being Bombay to Bambai to Mumbai in four centuries and yet it is all three: encompassing all manner of paradoxical realities within its moist borders. Mumbai is restless, transient but the pulse of its past still runs through its streets. The fifteen million souls that inhabit this great island-city belong to all walks of life, numerous ethnic and religious backgrounds, and manage to communicate through the Babel-like confusion of different tongues and diverse histories. Mumbai: Now brings this shape-shifting, elusive city to you – from the stories of the first Goan migrants to the lives of native Koli fishermen; from the tradition of dabbawalas to that of ‘cutting’ chai; and from the potters in Dharavi to the pink flamingos in Sewri – in a series of beautiful, moving pictures that capture the many moods and faces of Mumbai.
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ombay is a city always on the move. Driven by multiple impulses, it has been the site for a Buddhist ethos, a safe haven for refugees from Persia, a hub of maritime trade and a melting pot of European and Eastern influences. Enriched with in-depth historical research and exclusive photographs, Bombay: Then documents the transformation of the once ‘insignificant cluster of islets’ into one of the most exciting spots for cultural exchange in South Asia. Among other views, the book illustrates the Mankeshwar temple and the Rajabai Clock Tower wrapped in scaffolding; the construction of Victoria Dock and the opening of its massive underwater gates; a lush and sparsely populated Malabar Hill; a rare view of the interior of a Parsi fire temple; factory scenes inside the Royal Mint and the Times of India units; what the stock exchange looked like nearly a century ago; and many breath-taking aerial shots of this beautiful island-city. A sheer visual treat through extraordinary historical photographs, Bombay: Then is for keeps.
q Jim Masselos is an honorary reader in history in the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry at the University of Sydney. He received a doctorate from the Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture, St Xavier’s College, University of Bombay. He has written Indian Nationalism: An History, co-authored Beato’s Delhi: 1857-1997, and co-edited India: Creating a Modern Nation and Bombay and Mumbai: The City in Transition, among many others. Pramod Kapoor is a collector of historical records and photographs and a publisher by profession. He painstakingly researched the photographs for this book and has previously compiled pioneering books like the Unforgettable Maharajas, India: Then and Now, and Witness to Life and Freedom: Margaret Bourke-White in India. His ground-breaking book, New Delhi: Making of a Capital, is a bestseller and has received much critical acclaim.
q Cover: The Jehangir (Readymoney) family was one of Bombay’s leading and most respected Parsi families. In this photograph, taken during a trip to London, the Jehangir family poses with another formidable Parsi figure - Jamsetji Tata (centre), founder of the house of Tata. Endpaper: A reproduction of Murphy’s map of 1843 showing the original seven floating islands that made Bombay – the main Isle of Bombay, Colaba, Old Woman’s Island (or Little Colaba), Mahim, Mazagaon, Parel and Worli – and the causeways that connected them. The sea which they surrounded was reclaimed over many years to create this island-city.
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Bejewelled Treasures Achievement: The Al Thani Collection susan stronge
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Begum Akhtar: Love’s Own Voice
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Bombay Then & Mumbai Now
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Costumes & Textiles of Awadh: From the Era of Nawabs to Modern Times sushama swarup
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Calcutta Then & Kolkata Now
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Drama Queens: Women who Created History on Stage
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India and the UAE: In Celebration of a Legendary Friendship Venu Rajamony
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India Five Senses
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India: History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization
India: Then and Now
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POSING FOR POSTERITY
Royal Indian Portraits
Royal Indian Portraits
PRAMOD KUMAR KG
Back cover: Mehboob Ali Khan with Princess Ghous-unNisa Begum, 11 November 1890. This intimate portrait shows the sixth Nizam, Mir Mehboob Ali Khan, with his infant daughter who is bedecked with jewellery. The Nizam, a keen patron of photography, is known to have been involved in the photo shoots of his children with several sessions being organised within the palace. Private Collection, Hyderabad.
FORewORD by ARvInD SInGh MewAR PRAMOD KUMAR KG
ISBN: 978-81-7436-878-2
ROLI BOOks
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The lens of a camera never more brilliantly captured the well-orchestrated spectacle of pomp and glory that was the Raj, than in the portraits of the rulers of Princely India. Both amateur and professional early Indian photographers captured rulers and their families at their flattering best, creating enduring images that remain evocative and crucial visual documents of our past. The depiction of the Indian ruler was primarily governed by formal court protocol and etiquette, but also by the capabilities of early photographic technology and the capacity of its practitioners for experiment. The resulting images offer glimpses of a glorious past, but equally reveal the carefully choreographed presentation of royal personas for posterity and the hidden story of the patron–photographer relationship, which played a significant role in enabling it. It is vital then, to see the picture from multiple viewpoints, both contextual and metaphorical, and this volume draws together the many threads together for the first time, including the history and functions of both portraiture as well as photography in India; the socio-cultural position of the portrait (princely or otherwise) in the past two centuries; and their political subtext. Drawing on previously unpublished material from collections across India and the world, and illustrated with the resulting panoply of images, the reader is at last in possession of an accessible, comprehensive introduction to royal Indian portraits.
Front cover: Prince Bhupal Singh (b. 1884, r. 1930-55) of Udaipur with the Governor-General Lord Hardinge of Penshurst (r. 1910-16), c. 1915. The presence of pets in family portraits was a common occurrence in British India though unusual in Raj encounters where the heir apparent of an important princely state was with the Governor General. The larger than life black painted dog in the foreground is in sharp contrast with the distinct yellow and green painted upholstery on which the two sitters pose. Pictorial Archive of the Maharanas of Mewar, Udaipur.
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Pramod Kumar KG is the Managing Director of the Delhi-based Eka Archiving Services Pvt. Ltd. – India’s first museum consulting company. He is the consultant curator for the City Palace Museum, Udaipur and was until recently Associate Director of the Alkazi Foundation, which holds the Alkazi Collection of Photography. He set up the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing in 2005, and was its FounderDirector. During his tenure as the Director of the Jaipur Virasat Foundation, Pramod KG organised the Jaipur Heritage International Festival and founded the Jaipur Literature Festival in 2005.
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The Dancing Phenomenon: Kelucharan Mohapatra
The Lafayette Studio and Princely India
Whistling Steam Romance of Indian Rail
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India–Pakistan: Cricketing Ties, Neighbour’s Pride
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Behind Bars: Prison Tales of India’s Most Famous sunetra Choudhury
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100 Questions from My Child
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Around India in 80 Trains
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Bengali Cinema: An Other Nation
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An Introduction to Hindustani Classical Music: A Guidebook for Beginners
100 Promises to My Baby
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Days of Innocence: Stories for Ruskin Bond
Dealing with Divorce Made Easy
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4.75 x 7” 144 pgs pB 978-81-7436-511-8 `195
namita gokhale
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Delhi: A Thousand Years of Building An Intach Roli Guide Lucy peck
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Dog Care Made Easy
Delhi: Unknown Tales of a City
Maj. gen. (dr.) R.M. Kharb
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In 1953, when he was thirty-three years old, Edmund Hillary became the first man to stand at the summit of Mount Everest, the Holy Grail for a generation of mountain climbers who had tried and failed to reach the highest point on earth (29,035 feet). High Adventure is Hillary’s definitive and wonderfully entertaining memoir of his Himalayan quest, beginning with the 1951 expedition that discovered a possible route up the south slope of Everest, and culminating in the successful expedition of 1953 led by Sir John Hunt. Hillary’s memoir takes us step-by step up the slopes of Everest, describing vividly and in great detail the agonizing climb that he and Tenzing Norgay embarked upon, the perils they faced, and the dramatic final ascent that forever secured them a place of honour in the annals of human exploration. High Adventure is a mountaineering classic, to be sure. But it is also a thrilling and inspiring story of courage and endurance – a story that will captivate a new generation of readers on the 60th anniversary of Hillary’s extraordinary achievement.
Non-Fiction/ Memoirs ISBN: 978-81-7436-939-0
Going Native: Gandhi’s Relationship with Western Women thomas weber
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5.5 x 8.5” 279 pgs pB 978-81-7436-997-0 `350
Sir Edmund Hillary Celebrating the
60th anniversary of the first successful ascent
Our Ascent of the Everest
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5.5 x 8.5” 408 pgs pB 978-81-7436-820-1 `395
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Gandhi at First Sight
5.5 x 8.5’’ 408 pgs pB 978-81-7436-894-2 `395
Our ascent Of the everest
The authoritative first-person account of Hillary and Tenzing’s ascent of Mount Everest, reissued on the 60th anniversary of this landmark achievement.
4.75 x 7” 208 pgs pB 978-81-7436-351-0 `195
Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia
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High Adventure: Our Ascent of the Everest
HT Leadership Summit: Imagine The India That Can Be
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5.5 x 8.5” 256 pgs pB 978-81-7436-939-0 `395
HT Leadership Summit: Building a Better India 5.5 x 8.5” 272 pgs HB 978-81-7436-995-6 `695
5.5 x 8.5” 232 pgs HB 978-81-7436-662-7 `395
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HT Leadership Summit: Keeping Pace with a Changing World namita Bhandare
5.5 x 8.5’’ 280 pgs HB 978-81-7436-907-9 `495
HT Leadership Summit: Reshaping India
HT Leadership Summit: The Peace Dividend
5.5 x 8.5’’ 302 pgs
5.5 x 8.5” 192 pgs pB 978-81-7436-318-3 `250
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HT Leadership Summit: Winning in Testing Times 5.5 x 8.5” 264 pgs HB 978-81-7436-852-2 `495
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HT Leadership Summit: What’s Next?
Indian Design Edge
5.5 x 8.5” 344 pgs pB 978-81-7436-964-2 `695
8.25 x 9.25’’ 175 pgs HB 978-81-7436-670-2 `695
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Indian Videshinis European Women in India ian Magedera
5.5 x 8.5” 336 pgs pB 978-93-5194-136-1 `495
Kailash Manasarovar: A Sacred Journey Veena sharma
Compiled and edited by nilanjan Banerjee illustrations by K.g. subramanyan
Alam srinivas & t.R. Vivek 5.5 x 8.5” 192 pgs pB 978-81-7436-711-2 `250
Lahore: The Architectual Heritage
Marxism in India: From Decline to Debacle
8.46 x 5.5” 240 pgs pB 978-93-5194-169-9 `395
5.5 x 8.5” 304 pgs pB 978-81-7436-847-8 `295
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Knockings at My Heart Unpublished Poems of Rabindranath Tagore
IPL an Inside Story: Cricket & Commerce
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Mountain Echoes Reminiscence of Kumaoni Women
Munshi Premchand’s: Godaan, Nirmala and other stories
B.K. trehan & indu trehan
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4.75 x 7” 312 pgs pB 978-81-7436-582-8 `295
gulzar
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Retired But Not Tired: Retirement Made Easy
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Shadows Across the Playing Field shashi tharoor & shaharyar Khan
5.5 x 8.5” 192 pgs HB 978-81-94110-98-9 `295
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Srinagar: An Architectural Legacy
Southern India: A Guide to Monuments Sites & Museums
Feisal Alkazi
george Michell
5.5 x 8.5” 208 pgs pB 978-81-7436-918-5 `495
4.75 x 7.75’’ 584 pgs pB 978-81-7436-920-8 `595
Street Foods of India
The Art of Oratory
4.75 x 6.75” 144 pgs pB 978-81-7436-168-4 `125
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The Complete Indian Sports Quiz Book
The Famous Ghalib: The Sound of my Moving Pen
Vimla and deb Kumar Mukerji
Charles Mosley
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understand the role of spirituality and its social relevance. Susan Visvanathan also tries to comprehend the volatility of the town of Tiruvannamalai: abode of Ramana Maharshi. Using published material as well as diaries and letters from Sri Ramanasramam, the author uses the method of collage to splice together many moments in telling of history. Battling her own illness, Susan meets people, makes friends and learns that solitude has a grammer which is completely acceptable within community life. Ramanasramam becomes home to her, and a place she associates with a sense of well-being and life. The book tries to explicate the extent to which a person’s experience of the divine can be explained by social anthropology. What are the limits of interpretation, how can boundaries of a discipline get extended when its object of study is often a moment of subjective revelation, and how far is it possible to understand the interweaving of the sacred and the profane in
The Children of Nature • Susan Visvanathan
An autobiographical interpretative work,
The Children of Nature is an attempt to
The Children of Nature The Life and Legacy of Ramana Maharshi
the lives of ordinary human beings.
Rs 295 ISBN: 978-81-7436-805-8
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The Book of Emotions
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5 x 7’’ 144 pgs pB 978-81-7436-953-6 `250
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The Madras Quartet
Women in Karnatak Music
Among the women who transformed the musical scene after 1930, four names stand out (top left, clockwise) – M.S. Subbulakshmi (1916–2004), D.K. Pattamal (1919–2009), M.I. Vasanthakumari (1928–1990) and T. Brinda (1912–1996). Appearing at a critical moment in the history of Karnatak music they broke out of the casteist, sexist milieu to become equal partners with men in a common endeavour of creativity. Though intensely rooted in tradition, each evolved an innovative idiom and fulfilled the highest demands of art music. A seminal and pioneering work delineating the struggles and triumphs of four contemporary women vocalists – M.S. Subbulakshmi, T. Brinda, D.K. Pattammal, and M.L. Vasanthakumari – belonging to the Karnatak music tradition. The book traces their careers not merely as consummate artistes with their own individual banis and genre music, but also as trailblazers who played a crucial role in the emancipation of women from a hidebound social set-up. The book highlights the tremendous influence of the Trinity of the nineteenth century in giving a new format to art music which helped – although only peripherally – to accommodate women in it. The daughters and granddaughters of the early pioneers were to carry forward the struggle to establish themselves on par with their male counterparts. Non-Fiction
ISBN: 978-93-5194-174-3
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The Indian Masters Bill Ricquier
5.5 x 8.5” 226 pgs pB 978-81-7436-450-0 `295
The Novel Cure: An A - Z of Literary Remedies ella Berthoud, susan elderkin with indrajit Hazra
The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook Master Chefs of india
4.75 x 6.75” 256 pgs pB 978-81-7436-169-1 `195
The Other Senses preeti Monga
5.5 x 8.5’’ 184 pgs pB 978-81-7436-908-6 `250
5.5 x 8.5’’ 488 pgs HB 978-81-7436-977-2 `595
The Prize Stories: Best in the Indian News Business 2006-2007 the indian express
The Last Word: Obituaries of 100 Indians Who Led Unusual Lives
The Madras Quartet: Women in Karnatak Music
5.5 x 8.5” 318 pgs pB 978-93-5194-142-2 `395
5.5 x 8.5” 188 pgs pB 978-93-5194-174-3 `295
The Pakistani Masters
The Prize Stories: Best in the Indian News Business 2005-2006
Rahul Bedi
Bill Ricquier Foreword: wasim Akram 5.5 x 8.5” 264 pgs pB 978-81-7436-810-2 `295
indira Menon
the indian express
6 x 9.25” 192 pgs HB 978-81-7436-537-8 `350
The Prize Stories: Best in the Indian News Business 2007-2008
The Prize Stories: Best in the Indian News Business 2008-2009
The Raj on the Move: Story of the Dak Bungalow
6 x 9.25” 232 pgs HB 978-81-7436-808-9 `395
6 x 9.25” 268 pgs HB 978-81-7436-846-1 `495
5.5 x 8.5” 152 pgs pB 978-81-7436-849-2 `295
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Rajika Bhandari
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“A lyrical guide to life accessible, unc t wealth ensored travagan , “An ex and honest. If efections only we found r all of pro thought so clear essed” ly...” gly expr sparin rrell –Fatima Bhutto artin So –Sir M free verse from a free mind, This is liberated by indiference to tional rewards and knitted to conven ns that make life suc and emotio h values e arc between the accident a uniqu and the certainty of death. of birth – MJ Akbar
This Is All I Have To Say By Swapan Seth
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The Sheena Bora Case
This is All I Have to Say
5.5 x 8.5” 240 pgs pB 978-93-5194-141-5 `395
4.75 x 7” 96 pgs pB 978-81-7436-851-5 `295
Manish pachouly
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Understanding Addictions
Wild Tales From The Wild
5.5 x 8.5” 200 pgs pB 978-81-7436-848-5 `250
5.5 x 8.5” 224 pgs pB 978-81-7436-358-9 `295
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With Cyclists Around The World
Adi B. Hakim, Rustom B. Bhumgara, Jal p. Bapasola 5.5 x 8.5” 364 pgs pB 978-81-7436-618-4 `350
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26/11 Mumbai Attacked
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5.5 x 8.5” 216 pgs pB 978-81-7436-707-5 `295
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A Soldier’s Diary: Kargil The Inside Story
Bal Thackeray & The Rise of the Shiv Sena
5.5 x 8.5” 208 pgs pB 978-81-937501-5-5 `395
5.5 x 8.5” 288 pgs pB 978-81-7436-958-1 `350
Harinder Baweja
Vaibhav purandare
prateep K. Lahiri
Diplomatic Divide Humayun Khan
5.5 x 8.5” 144 pgs pB 978-81-7436-309-1 `225
5.5 x 8.5” 296 pgs HB 978-81-7436-743-3 `395
Divided By Democracy
Aitzaz Ahsan, Lord Meghnad desai, ed. david page
Kashmir: Behind the Vale M.J. Akbar
5.5 x 8.5” 248 pgs pB 978-81-7436-250-6 `395
5.5 x 8.5” 150 pgs HB 978-81-7436-425-8 `295
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Decoding Intolerance: Riots and the Emergence of Terrorism in India
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Most Wanted: Profiles of Terror
Pakistan Before and After Osama
5.5 x 8.5” 144 pgs pB 978-81-7436-207-0 `195
5.5 x 8.5’’ 312 pgs pB 978-81-7436-909-3 `395
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The Maverick Republic
The NaMo Story: A Political Life
Jawaid Laiq
Kingshuk nag
5.5 x 8.5” 240 pgs pB 978-81-7436-213-1 `295
5.5 x 8.5” 200 pgs pB 978-81-7436-938-3 `395
Foreword raju santhanam
"Raju gives a fascinating 360-degree image to the subject, which no media report has been able to provide so far."
vappala balachandran raju santhanam
VAPPALA BALACHANDRAN FORMER SPECIAL SECRETARY, CABINET SECRETARIAT
The book also provides insights into the role of coteries in India’s power politics. Confidential UK cabinet documents from the archives give a totally new insight into the deal first struck in 1987. The Untold Story is a ringside view on the scandal and its ramifications.
ISBN: 978-81-939846-7-3
The Punjab Story Foreword: K.p.s. gill
Aruna Roy with the MKss Collective Foreword: gopal gandhi 5.5 x 8.5” 400 pgs pB 978-81-936260-4-7 `495
The Shade of Swords: Jihad and the Conflict between Islam and Christianity M.J. Akbar
5.5 x 8.5” 432 pgs pB 978-81-7436-291-9 `450
THE UNTOLD STORY OF
CHRISTIAN MICHEL AGUSTAWESTLAND
AND
The Untold Story of Christian Michel and AgustaWestland Raju santhanam
5.5 x 8.5” 232 pgs pB 978-81-939846-7-3 `350
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The RTI Story: Power to the People
THE UNTOLD STORY OF
The AgustaWestland scandal has a distinct Bofors flavour to it. Stories, in the case of both, first broke in the foreign media. The countries that produced the Bofors gun and the AgustaWestland choppers have long forgotten the scandal. In India, though, amidst the heat and dust generated by leaks, insinuations and wild interpretations, the truth still eludes us.
The Untold Story looks at how the scandal first unfolded in Italy and later became a raging storm in India. Caught in the web of complex events orchestrated by powerful corporate kingpins with vested interests are the three main players – Guido Haschke, Giuseppe Orsi and Christian Michel.
CHRISTIAN MICHEL AND AGUSTAWESTLAND
"The best account of a story of our times that is still unfolding. Briton Christian Michel is in a Delhi prison extradited from Dubai to face charges of bribery for a deal for Westland helicopters that ultimately floundered. A close-up view of the man, the case and its many loose ends in Italy, where the parent company is headquartered, and in Delhi with its complex web of politics and business." SANJEEV MIGLANI, CHIEF OF BUREAU, REUTERS INDIA
curre n t af fair s & pol itics
The War Room ullekh np
5.5 x 8.5” 176 pgs pB 978-81-7436-998-7 `295
5.5 x 8.5” 224 pgs pB 978-81-7436-619-1 `295
Aashti Bhartia
Are brands losing power? If yes, what changes are causing the decline in brand power? And how should brands be managed differently in the twenty-first century? These are some of the questions Pradip Chanda tackles in his book, A Requiem for a Brand. The book lays out a new way of managing brands. It also shows future trends that may influence how brands are managed over the next decade or two. Pradip highlights his thesis with several Indian and international case studies which make fascinating reading. Whether you agree with the arguments of this book or not, it will certainly make you think. And that, in my judgement, is the hallmark of a good book.
ISBN: 978-81-7436-792-1
Rs 250
PradiP Chanda
– Sunil Gupta Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Harvard Business School Boston
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rawing from his extensive business management experience, Pradip Chanda turns traditional wisdom on its head when he proposes that Brand Loyalty is inversely proportional to the income and education levels of the ‘knowledge consumer’. He examines how and why brands became strategic assets, traces the evolution of the knowledge consumer and what can companies do to protect equity of the brands they have nurtured over decades. A new approach to building Brand Loyalty that gives marketers a competitive edge in today’s hightech, high-stakes, brand-hostile environment. The book combines the knowledge with engaging real-life case studies and proven examples.
Targeting the New-Age Consumer
PradiP Chanda
Manoj Mitta & H.s. phoolka
‘For anyone trying to understand the evolution of Indian business over the last 60 years by tracking its biggest story, this is one book to read. Detailed, well researched and sourced, it’s written so deftly that reading it is a breeze.’ The Times of india ‘Outsiders rarely have the patience to dig through the details of India’s corporate life. Mr McDonald is an exception. His book puts the reader in the thick of the sweatiest corporate wrestling matches.’ The indian express
‘Anil later recalled that Dhirubhai’s personal physician, a Dr Pandey, had predicted the morning of that Saturday that his patient would choose such a day to die. “Sir planning mein chaltey hain na?” Pandey said. “Sir jayenge to Saturday raat ko hi jayenge.” (“Sir plans before he does anything? If Sir goes then he will go on Saturday night.”) As he explained: “Sir is a person who will not inconvenience anybody. If he goes on Saturday night, it will be after a day’s work. The funeral will be on Sunday. As that’s a holiday, there will be no office, people can attend, there will be no traffic for the funeral site. It will be over by evening and on Monday morning, everyone can get back to work.” Dhirubhai indeed died later that day, shortly before midnight. Anil recalled getting home at 2.30 a.m., grabbing some sleep, then going to tell Kokilaben around 5 a.m. She saw my face, folded her hands and asked: “When did it happen?” I told her and she said, “Did he go peacefully?” I said, “Yes, he had a big smile on his face.”’
Ambani & Sons is the riveting story of one of the wealthiest families in the world. Dhirubhai Ambani was a rags-to-riches tycoon whose company, Reliance, is now one of India’s major corporations. His sons, Anil and Mukesh, took over after his death in 2002 and their respective arms of the company are bigger than the parent ever was. However, a family feud of colossal proportions, that has had political reverberations, ensued. The Ambani tale contains a bigger story about modern India, not only as an economic powerhouse, but about the complicated links between government and big business.
Non-Fiction
ISBN: 978-81-7436-814-0
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Hamish McDonald
AmbAni
& SonS
Hamish McDonald
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5.5 x 8.5” 224 pgs pB 978-81-7436-879-9 `250
AmbAni & SonS
His book on turnaround management, The Second Coming: Creativity in Corporate Turnarounds has been widely acknowledged as a valuable guide for practicing managers. An international edition titled Corporate Turnaround: Strategies for Renewal is distributed in many countries worldwide and has been translated into Mandarin for distribution in China.
When a Tree Shook Delhi: The 1984 Carnage and its Aftermath
A Requiem for a Brand
Pradip Chanda is a management consultant, author, columnist and noted speaker on the subject of corporate turnarounds and start-ups.
Vote of Confidence: Profiles of Young Politicians
‘The Ambani story is central to an understanding of the India of today’ International Herald Tribune
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A Requiem for a Brand: Targeting the New-Age Consumer
Added Value: The Life Stories of Indian Business Leaders
5.5 x 8.5” 152 pgs HB 978-81-7436-792-1 `250
5.5 x 8.5” 304 pgs pB 978-81-7436-867-6 `395
Men of Steel: India’s Business Leaders in Candid Conversation
New Age Management: Philosophy from Ancient India
Profiles in Enterprise: Inspiring Stories of Indian Business Leaders
5.5 x 8.5” 110 pgs pB 978-81-7436-613-9 `195
5.5 x 8.5” 136 pgs HB 978-81-7436-473-9 `295
5.5 x 8.5” 360 pgs pB 978-81-7436-989-5 `395
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Getting it Right The Second Time
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5.5 x 8.5” 240 pgs pB 978-81-7436-238-4 `295
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Ambani & Sons
Hamish Mcdonald 5.5 x 8.5” 408 pgs pB 978-81-7436-814-0 `495
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Storms in The Sea Wind: Ambani Vs Ambani Alam srinivas
5.5 x 8.5” 278 pgs pB 978-81-7436-417-3 `395
The Golden Tap: The Inside Story of Hyperfunded Indian Start-ups
The Golden Tap: The Inside Story of Hyperfunded Indian Start-ups
The Practice of Marketing: Science or Superstition?
5.5 x 8.5” 272 pgs pB 978-93-5194-166-8 `350
6 x 9” 272 pgs HB 978–93–5194-152-1 `595
5.5 x 8.5” 276 pgs pB 978-81-7436-343-5 `295
A Woman Madly in Love
Bambi, Chops And Wag
Best Stories from The Indian Classics
5.5 x 8.5” 432 pgs pB 978-81-7436-307-7 `350
4.75 x 7” 192 pgs pB 978-81-7436-940-6 `195
Kashyap deorah
Kashyap deorah
shyamal ghose
Women of Vision: Nine Business Leaders in Conversation Alam srinivas
5.5 x 8.5” 128 pgs pB 978-81-7436-934-5 `195
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Khushwant Singh, celebrated columnist, author and ardent Kipling fan, knits this anthology with a fascinating introduction on the life of this controversial writer.
ISBN: 978-81-86939-56-7
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Sarat Chandra Chatterjee
This first-ever Kipling anthology features some lesser known but powerful stories and poems along with old favourites.
DevDas and other stories
Born in Bombay in 1865, Rudyard Kipling was the first English-language writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1907). A widely read and quoted writer, Kipling’s experience in India forms the background of most of his best work.
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Blood Brothers: A Family Saga M.J. Akbar
5.5 x 8.5” 312 pgs pB 978-81-7436-615-3 `395
Kipling’s India
introduction by Khushwant singh 5 x 7” 240 pgs pB 978-81-7436-028-1 `99
Devdas
In the Shadow of the Sun
Indian Love Stories
5 x 7” 200 pgs pB 978-81-7436-928-4 `99
5.5 x 8.5” 272 pgs pB 978-81-7436-333-6 `295
5 x 7” 128 pgs pB 978-81-7436-279-7 `99
Nurjahan
Parul: A Love Story
The Best of Thakazhi S. Pillai
5.5 x 8.5” 260 pgs pB 978-81-7436-029-8 `175
5.5 x 8.5” 170 pgs HB 978-81-7436-959-8 `495
sarat Chandra Chatterji
Jyoti Jafa
short stories by prafulla Roy
Harsha V. dehejia
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Born in Bombay in 1865, Rudyard Kipling was the first English-language writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1907). A widely read and quoted writer, Kipling’s experience in India forms the background of most of his best work. This first-ever Kipling anthology features some lesser known but powerful stories and poems along with old favourites.
ISBN: 978-81-86939-56-7
The KOh-i-nOOr DiamOnD
Iradj Amini
Khushwant Singh, celebrated columnist, author and ardent Kipling fan, knits this anthology with a fascinating introduction on the life of this controversial writer.
Iradj Amini
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The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
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The Philosopher’s Dog Raimond gaita
5.5 x 8.5” 226 pgs HB 978-81-7436-278-0 `495
Train to Pakistan
Khushwant singh with photographs by Margaret Bourke-white 6 x 8” 296 pgs FLexiBACK 978-81-7436-444-9 `595
ed. sudhir Kakar
K.M. george
5 x 7” 142 pgs pB 978-81-7436-869-0 `99
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Ashok Mitra: The Starkness of it Ashok Mitra
5.5 x 8.5” 350 pgs pB 978-81-7436-599-6 `295
Frank Unedited: The Best of Frank Simoes Frank simoes
5.5 x 8.5” 368 pgs HB 978-81-7436-303-9 `395
Riot After Riot: Reports on Clashes and Communal Violence in India M.J. Akbar
M.J. Akbar
5.5 x 8.5” 296 pgs pB 978-81-7436-815-7 `295
Death at My Doorstep
5.5 x 8.5” 376 pgs pB 978-81-7436-317-6 `295
5.5 x 8.5” 192 pgs pB 978-81-7436-708-2 `295
Present Tense: Living on the Edge namita gokhale editions 5.5 x 8.5” 144 pgs pB 978-81-7436-308-4 `195
Khushwant singh
Real Heroes: Ordinary People Extraordinary Service
Foreword: Rajdeep sardesai 5.5 x 8.5” 176 pgs pB 978-81-7436-839-3 `295
Ruskin Bond’s Green Book Ruskin Bond
5.5 x 8.5” 192 pgs pB 978-81-7436-272-8 `195
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Have Pen, Will Travel: Observations of a Globetrotter
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A Hack’s Progress
A Home for Gori
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A Life Across Three Continents: Recollections of a Diplomat’s Wife nilima Lambah
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Vappala Balachandran 5.5 x 8.5’’ 360 pgs HB witH JACKet
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An Unheard Melody: Annapurna Devi an Authorised Biography
A Tide in the Affairs of Men A Public Servant Remembers
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Agatha Christie: The Finished Portrait dr Andrew norman
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Amongst the Sikhs: Reaching for the Stars
An Odyssey in War and Peace: An Autobiography
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Baji Rao: The Warrior Peshwa
Begums of Bhopal
dr. surjit Kaur, int. by Khushwant singh
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Lt gen. J.F.R. Jacob
Claudia preckel
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Begam Samru: Fading Portrait in a Gilded Frame John Lall
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Beyond the Lines: An Autobiography
Borders to Boardroom: A Memoir
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Kuldip nayar
Habib Rehman
Dream Chasing: Dream, Hope, Betrayal, Grit, Sacrifice, Triumph s.B. Misra
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Firaq Gorakhpuri: The Poet of Pain & Ecstasy
From Kippers to Karimeen: A Life
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Easier Said Than Done: A Life In Sport
Feroze: The Forgotten Gandhi
Alan wilkins
Bertil Falk
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Ajai Mansingh, Foreword by gopi Chand narang
psyche Abraham
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Goodbye Shahzadi: A Political Biography of Benazir Bhutto
Har Dayal: The Great Revolutionary
Hema Malini: The Authorized Biography
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Bhawana somaaya
Honorary Tiger: The Life of Billy Arjan Singh
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Icons: Men & Women Who Shaped Today’s India ed. Anil dharker
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Maa… Siddheshwari savita devi
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I Too Had a Dream
JP in Jail: An Uncensored Account
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Mahatma Gandhi: A Historical Biography
Mahi: The Story Of India’s Most Successful Captain
Manmohan Desai’s Enchantment of the Mind
shantanu guha Ray
Connie Haham, Foreword: Amitabh Bachchan
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Verghese Kurien as told to gouri salvi
Bidyut Chakrabarty
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Living on the Adge: In Jande Walan Thompson
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e My Father, Our Fraternity is an intensely personal memoir which brings alive the rich classical music tradition from the early twentieth century to the present. Amjad Ali Khan offers an insider’s view of this era, through the life and times of his father, the famous sarod icon, Ustad Haafiz Ali Khan. He also affords us a glimpse into the deeply held traditions of Indian classical music, like the guru-shishya parampara, and the unique ways in which taleem (training) is imparted.
My Father, Our Fraternity
Amjad Ali Khan is one of the undisputed masters of the music world. Born to the Bangash lineage rooted in the Senia Gharana, Khan gave his first performance at the age of six. Over the course of his career, the world saw the sarod being given a new and yet timeless interpretation by him. He has reinvented the technique of sarod playing which today is distinct in its nomenclature. He has won numerous accolades including a Grammy nomination, the Crystal Award by the World Economic Forum and has performed at venues world over like the Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. Married to Subhalakshmi Khan, his sons, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, are also very talented and celebrated sarod players.
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AmjAd Ali KhAn
My Father, Our Fraterniy The story of Haafiz Ali Khan and my world
As Amjad Ali Khan grows from a child prodigy to an accomplished musician, he expresses an acute sense of responsibility towards his guru and his family’s musical legacy, passed on from ancestors who created the sarod. The personal and the professional are intertwined in this book as they are in the author’s life. His friendships, relationships, and the milieu in which he has lived and performed, make for a delightful read for anyone who is interested in the classical music and musicians of India.
Ustad Haafiz Ali Khan, Gauripur, Bengal. Early 1930s..
Meena Kumari: The Poet A Life Beyond Cinema
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My Crazy Tale: His Holiness The Gyalwang Drukpa
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My Father Our Fraternity: The Story of Haafiz Ali Khan & My World Amjad Ali Khan
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Nehru’s Hero Dilip Kumar in the Life of India Lord Meghnad desai
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Nehru: The Making of India M.J. Akbar
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October Coup: A Memoir of the Struggle for Hyderabad Mohammed Hyder
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Param Vir: Our Heroes in Battle Maj. gen. ian Cardozo
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Param Vir Chakra: Abdul Hamid
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Param Vir Chakra: Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon
Param Vir Chakra: Rama Raghoba Rane
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Param Vir Chakra: Shaitan Singh
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Rajesh Pilot: A Biography
Rajesh Pilot: A Biography
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Ramakant Achrekar: Master Blaster’s Master
Rani of Jhansi Lakshmi Bai
Ranji, Maharaja of Connemara
Rasa Yatra My Journey in Music
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Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur: Life and Legend
Sachin Tendulkar: A Definitive Biography
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah: Tragic Hero of Kashmir
Shyam Benegal
Kunal purandare
R.p. singh
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Param Vir Chakra: Somnath Sharma
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Ajit Bhattacharjea
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Silent Life
Chaman nahal 5.5 x 8.5” 296 pgs pB 978-81-7436-409-8 `295
The Deserter’s Tale Joshua Key
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The Rope in The Water sylvia Fraser
shrabani Basu
Subhan & I: My Adventures with the Angling Legend of India
Surat: Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince Moin Mir
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The Raja of Harsil: The Legend of Frederick ‘Pahari’ Wilson
The Red Sari: A Dramatized Biography of Sonia Gandhi
The Regal Patriot: Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner
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To Kill Rasputin: The Life and Death of Grigori Rasputin
The Memoirs of Haimabati Sen
Unlikely Hero: Om Puri
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Robert Hutchison
Andrew Cook
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Javiar Moro
prof. Raychaudhuri tapan 5.5 x 8.5” 408 pgs HB 978-81-7436-090-8 `495
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Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan
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Yash Chopra: Fifty Years in Indian Cinema
Zubin Mehta: The Score of my Life
Rachel dwyer
Zubin Mehta
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Annals & Antiquities of Rajasthan e. Jaiwant paul
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Bearing Witness: Partition, Independence, End of the Raj sukeshi Kamra
5.5 x 8.5” 432 pgs HB 978-81-7436-286-5 `495
By My Sword and Shield: Traditional Weapons of the Indian Warrior
Delhi Durbar: 1911, The Complete Story
e. Jaiwant paul
sunil Raman and Rohit Agarwal
gyanendra pandey yunas samad sr ed. david page
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Fault Lines Of Nationhood
Bhopal Connections Vignettes of Royal Rule
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Frank Simoe’s Goa Frank simoes
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Gandhi Gandhism and The Gandhians thomas weber
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John Company to The Republic Mushirul Hasan
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Revisiting 1857: Myth, Memory, History sharmistha gooptu & Boria Majumdar
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Honour and Fidelity: India’s Military Contribution to the Great War 1914-1918 Amarinder singh
India: The Siege Within M.J. Akbar
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Knowledge, Power & Politics: Educational Institutions in India
Laid to Rest: The Controversy over Subhas Chandra Bose’s Death
Mushirul Hasan
Ashis Ray
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St. Stephen’s College: A History
Taj Mahal and Mughal Agra
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Ashok Jaitly
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John Lall
Medieval Seafarers of India Lakshmi subramanian
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Tales of Two Cities
Kuldeep nair & Asif noorani 5.5 x 8.5” 136 pgs HB 978-81-7436-676-4 `295
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Goa
Romesh Bhandari
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The Bhagavad Gita transcreated by p. Lal
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The Greased Cartridge: The Heroes and Villains of 1857-58
The Indus Saga
The Last Durbar
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The Raja of Bourbon
The Romance of Salt
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Aitzaz Ahsan
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THE MEN WHO KILLED GANDHI
Born in 1911, Narayan Apte was the eldest son of a wellknown historian and Sanskrit scholar. Educated in Poona and Bombay, he joined the Hindu Rashtra as its manager. As the news of Gandhi’s decision to undertake a fast to support the payment of 55 crore to Pakistan flashed on the teleprinter on 13 January 1948 he, along with Godse decided – Gandhi had to be killed.
A refugee from Pakistan, Madanlal Pahwa joined a fire-cracker manufacturing unit in Bombay that was also involved in making hand grenades. A thick-set muscular man, he was arrested on 20 January 1948 for throwing a bomb at Gandhiji’s prayer meeting. While on his trip to Delhi to kill Gandhi he had also planned to meet girls his family had arranged for him to see as prospective wives, almost believing that life would go on as usual. ISBN: 978-81-7436-617-7
ILLUSTRATED WITH UNPUBLISHED DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Manohar Malgonkar
Raised in Northcote Orphanage in Bombay, Vishnu Karkare began work in a tea shop in Bombay when he was just ten years old. After fifteen years of hard work he moved to Ahmednagar and started a tea shop in a disused cowshed and made it a success, The Deccan Guesthouse, famous for its puris and a concoction of chillies which he called the ‘blood-purifying sauce’. Younger brother of Nathuram Godse, Gopal Godse was a gentle, soft-spoken and self-effacing man who was much influenced by his brother’s fervent zeal for the Hindu cause. During the Second World War, he volunteered for service overseas and was sent with the British column to Iran and Iraq.
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THE MEN WHO KILLED GANDHI
Editor of the Hindu Rashtra, Nathuram Vinayak Godse was born in an orthodox Brahmin family on 19 May 1910. As the family had lost their three sons in infancy, his parents, to appease the evil spirits, decided to raise their next son, as a girl, and he was made to wear a nath or nose-ring, hence the name Nathuram. A neighbourhood do-gooder, he was an avid believer in Gandhi’s movement for non-cooperation.
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The Last Sunset: The Rise and Fall of the Lahore Durbar Amarinder singh
5.5 x 8.5” 368 pgs pB 978-81-7436-865-2 `495
The Men Who Killed Gandhi
Michel de grece
Manohar Malgonkar
6 x 8’’ 356 pgs pB 978-81-7436-617-7 `595
Anil dharker
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The STory of Tea
Born in Bombay in 1865, Rudyard Kipling was the first English-language writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature (1907). A widely read and quoted writer, Kipling’s experience in India forms the background of most of his best work. This first-ever Kipling anthology features some lesser known but powerful stories and poems along with old favourites.
ISBN: 978-81-86939-56-7
E. Jaiwant Paul
Khushwant Singh, celebrated columnist, author and ardent Kipling fan, knits this anthology with a fascinating introduction on the life of this controversial writer.
E. Jaiwant Paul
The STory of Tea
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The Sinking of INS Khukri Survivors’ Stories
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The Steel Frame: A History of the IAS deepak gupta
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The Story of Tea
The Trial of Bahadur Shah Zafar
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Women of Pride: The Devadasi Heritage Lakshmi Vishwanathan
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Zero Point Bombay: In & Around Horniman Circle eds. Kamala ganesh, usha thakkar & gita Chadha 7.25 x 8’’ 174 pgs HB 978-81-7436-659-7 `695
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17 Tomatoes: Tales from Kashmir Jaspreet singh
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A Lalli Mystery The Page 3 Murders Kalpana swaminathan
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Anthems of Resistance: A celebration of Progressive Urdu Poetry Ali Husain Mir Raza Mir 5.5 x 8.5’’ 248 pgs pB 978-81-86939-26-0 `350
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A Mirror Greens in Spring selina sen
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Anurima
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A Bend in the Ganges Manohar Malgonkar
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A Chance at Happiness: A Book of Short Stories Aseem Vadehra
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A Married Woman
An Iron Harvest
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Auras of the Jinn: A Pakistani Story Haider warraich
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Black Limericks Ranjit Lal
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Black Tongue
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Blue Boy
Anjana Basu
Rakesh satyal
Ayesha salman
Blue Dust
Boots Belts Berets
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ROLI he sun rose in a streak of red over the hills. It looked as though the land beyond was bleeding to death, especially when the red spread to the Lake of the Moon and the waters rippled in red rivulets backwards and forwards, backwards and forwards. Later Chinku was to remember that day in all its details, first the red sky, then the pointing fingers of the hills, and then the black shadow of the first of the raiders. Dragged by her father from the verandah and hidden in a rabbit hole, Chinku hears sounds of attack and realizes that a strange and deadly foe has been sent to attack her village — the Shadow Armies of the King of Kalabash. In this world of turmoil and helplessness she is the only one who can save her village with the help of Matrix Stones and her special friend, the wolfboy.
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Anjana Basu
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Anjana Basu
Welcome to the world of Chinku and the wolfboy. A fantastic place filled with mystery and enchantment. Helped by magic and the remarkable people she meets along the way, Chinku finds herself embarking on an adventure that will change her life.
Chinku and the wolfboy
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Manohar Malgonkar
Cactus Country
Chinku and the Wolfboy
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Brahma’s Dream
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Crossing the Road 5.5 x 8.5’’ 174 pgs pB 978-81-86939-48-2 `250
Escape From Harem: A Mughal Saga of Romance, Revenge and Retribution tanushree podder
Anjana Basu
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Civil Lines-5
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Freedom’s Ransom
Hacks and Headlines
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prafulla Roy
Rashme sehgal
5.5 x 8.5’’ 216 pgs pB 978-81-86939-76-5 `295
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sudhir thapliyal
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tanushree podder
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Hidden Women: The Ruling Women of the Rana Dynasty greta Rana
5.5 x 8.5’’ 374 pgs pB 978-81-86939-62-8 `395
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I’m Not Butter Chicken paro Anand
5.3 x 7.6’’ 112 pgs pB 978-81-86939-15-4 `195
Ind IaInk
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Hindutva, Sex & Adventure John Maclithon
5.5 x 8.5’’ 166 pgs pB 978-81-86939-49-9 `195
I Witness: Partial Observations Kapil sibal
6 x 8’’ 160 pgs FLexiBACK 978-81-86939-45-1 `295
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Muniya’s Light: A Narrative of Truth and Myth
5.5 x 8.5’’ 96 pgs pB 978-81-86939-24-6 `195
5.5 x 8.5’’ 256 pgs HB 978-81-86939-18-5 `350
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Hira Mandi
Hul Cry Rebel!
5.5 x 8.5’’ 176 pgs pB 978-81-86939-54-3 `195
5.5 x 8.5’’ 416 pgs pB 978-81-86939-67-3 `395
Claudine Le tourneur d’ison
Ramchandra gandhi
sanjay Bahadur
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Madhav & Kama: A Love Story from Ancient India A.n.d. Haksar
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Infinity Papers
Listening Now
Anuradha Majumdar
Anjana Appachana
5.5 x 8.5’’ 252 pgs pB 978-81-86939-77-2 `295
5.5 x 8.5’’ 520 pgs pB 978-81-86939-03-1 `395
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My World Within
Naked Voices: Stories & Sketches
Kapil sibal
6 x 8’’ 172 pgs FLexiBACK 978-81-86939-63-5 `295
saadat Hasan Manto translation by Rakhshanda Jalil
5.5 x 8.5’’ 160 pgs HB 978-81-86939-42-0 `295
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Nelycinda & Other Stories susan Visvanathan
5.5 x 8.5’’ 232 pgs pB 978-81-86939-66-6 `295
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Neti Neti - Not This, Not This
New Life
sharmistha Mohanty
Anjum Hasan
5.5 x 8.5’’ 292 pgs pB 978-81-86939-21-5 `295
5.5 x 8.5’’ 287 pgs pB 978-81-86939-51-2 `350
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No Guns at my Son’s Funeral paro Anand
5.3 x 7.7’’ 184 pgs pB 978-81-86939-17-8 `295
Pure Sequence is not a beginning, middle and end kind of novel, but rather a story of women in their twilight years; aglow with their past, learning to cherish their present and not worrying too much about the future. It is about the realities that confront us all, sooner or later. Those who leave their parents to lead their own lives; those whose own children are flying out of the nest; those who are forced into believing that their life is done behind them; to those who admire the strength and fortitude of their grandmothers. Pure Sequence is about the quiet confidence of women growing old gracefully or otherwise, realizing that they are in yet another prime of their lives.
‘Pure Sequence is pure pleasure! Paro Anand braids together the lives of four remarkable women in an engaging story of romance, anguish and humour, proving that friendship and love can happen in any place and at any age.’ – Stephen Alter
ISBN: 978-81-86939-56-7
Cover Illustration & Design: Bindiya Thapar
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‘A richly textured portrait of female friendships... Paro Anand has demonstrated that in the specificity of the local lies the universal.’ – Mira Nair
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No Margin for Error: A Tale of Bravery and Brotherhood set in the Indian Army
On the Double: Drills, Drama, and DareDevilry at the Indian Military Academy
5.5 x 8.5” 304 pgs pB 978-81-86939-82-6 `395
5.5 x 8.5’’ 238 pgs pB 978-81-86939-79-6 `295
tanushree podder
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Shadowland
5.5 x 8.5’’ 178 pgs pB 978-81-86939-61-1 `195
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Something Barely Remembered susan Visvanathan
5 x 7.6’’ 172 pgs pB 978-81-86939-06-2 `250
Pure Sequence
Servant Master Mistress
5.5 x 8.5’’ 168 pgs pB 978-81-86939-56-7 `195
5.5 x 8.5’’ 438 pgs pB 978-81-86939-23-9 `395
paro Anand
Boman desai
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The Conch Bearer
The Dark Rainbow
5.5 x 8.5’’ 272 pgs pB 978-81-86939-39-0 `295
5.5 x 8.5’’ 220 pgs pB 978-81-86939-68-0 `295
Chitra Banerjee divakaruni
Vikrant dutta
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tanushree podder
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The Gardener’s Song Kalpana swaminathan
5.5 x 8.5’’ 232 pgs pB 978-81-86939-35-2 `295
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The Longest Race tom Alter
5.5 x 8.5’’ 182 pgs pB 978-81-86939-22-2 `250
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The Seine at Noon susan Visvanathan
5.5 x 8.5’’ 133 pgs HB 978-81-86939-36-9 `275
The Garden of Earthly Delights indrajit Hazra
5.5 x 7.7’’ 209 pgs HB 978-81-86939-14-7 `395
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The Mirror of Fire and Dreaming
Chitra Banerjee divakaruni 5.5 x 8.5’’ 232 pgs pB 978-81-86939-34-5 `295
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The Simians of South Block and the Yumyum Piglets Ranjit Lal
5.5 x 8.5’’ 152 pgs pB 978-81-86939-44-4 `195
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The Heavens We Chase
Lavanya shanbhogue-Arvind 5.5 x 8.5’’ 264 pgs pB 978-81-86939-80-2 `350
The Life & Times of Altu-Faltu Ranjit Lal
5.25 x 8.5’’ 374 pgs pB 978-81-86939-09-3 `250
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The Mystic Temple
The Professor of Light
7.3 x 8.7’’ 96 pgs pB 978-81-86939-43-7 `195
5.5 x 8.5’’ 254 pgs pB 978-81-86939-08-6 `250
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The Small Tigers of Shergarh
The Sound of Water
Asmita goyanka
Ranjit Lal
5.5 x 8.5’’ 344 pgs pB 978-81-86939-28-4 `395
Marina Budhos
sanjay Bahadur
5.5 x 8.5’’ 164 pgs pB 978-81-86939-46-8 `195
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The Top of the Raintree
The Trotter-Nama
The Village Before Time
The Visiting Moon
5.5 x 8.5’’ 304 pgs pB 978-81-86939-30-7 `295
5.7 x 8.8’’ 596 pgs pB 978-81-86939-04-8 `395
5.5 x 8.5’’ 180 pgs pB 978-81-86939-07-9 `295
5.5 x 8.5’’ 153 pgs HB 978-81-86939-11-6 `250
Kamalini sengupta
i. Allan sealy
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Tunnel Vision
shandana Minhas 5.5 x 8.5’’ 292 pgs pB 978-81-86939-37-6 `295
Madhavan Kutty
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Urnabhih: A Mauryan Tale of Espionage, Adventure and Seduction sumedha V. ojha
5.5 x 8.5’’ 368 pgs pB 978-81-86939-78-9 `395
Weed
paro Anand 5.1 x 7.9’’ 142 pgs pB 978-81-86939-41-3 `250
susan Visvanathan
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Wingless
paro Anand illustrations: Atanu Roy 7.5 x 8.6’’ 88 pgs pB 978-81-86939-16-1 `299
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“If it is true that culture is a vehicle of international understanding and those promoting it are its ambassadors, then Alice Boner, indeed, deserves to be called an Ambassador of Indian culture!”
Alice Boner
A Visionary Artist and Scholar Across Two Continents
Alfred Wuerfel 1979
S h oWcA SE ISBN: 978-93-5194-101-9
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Afterbirth and other Stories
11/13/14 1:22 PM
Alice Boner
Kajoli Khanna
Andrea Kuratli and Johannes Beltz
Ancient Coins of India: A Lance Dane Bequest
5.5 x 8.5” 266 pgs pB 978-81-7436-795-2 `240
7.09 x 9.84” 72 pgs pB 978-93-5194-101-9 `495
11.73 x 8.6’’ 112 pgs
Hinduja Foundation HB witH JACKet
978-93-5194-151-4 `2,500
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Back to the Roots: A Definitive Guide to Grassroots & Football Development shaji prabhakaran
5.5 x 8.5’’ 320 pgs HB witH JACKet
Beliefs
Beyond Silence
11.5 x 11.5” 192 pgs
5.5 x 8.5” 248 pgs pB 978-81-7436-812-6 `295
K.C. Korfmann HB witH JACKet
978-81-7436-978-9 `2,975
Kusum Ansal
Brick by Brick: Sushil Ansal
9 x 11’’ 218 pgs HB 978-81-7436-824-9 `1,495
978-93-5194-185-9 `695
ShowcaSe
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Brooklyn: Heritage Reclaimed
Caught by the Police
sabina R. KorfmannBodenmann
dr. Anandswarup gupta, Ranjit gupta, Harsh gupta, Meera yog, Madhukar gupta and deepak gupta
10.5 x 15.24” 208 pgs
5.5 x 8.5’’ 320 pgs
978-93-5194-134-7 `8,500
978-93-5194-158-3 `449
HB witH JACKet
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Dancescapes: A Photographic Journey shobha deepak singh
11.75 x 12.75’’ 256 pgs HB witH JACKet
978-81-7436-961-1 `3,500
Derivatives
K.C. Korfmann 11.5 x 11.5’’ 268 pgs HB in sLipCAse
978-93-5194-186-6 `4,995
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Derivatives II K.C. Korfmann
11.5 x 11.5” 174 pgs HB in sLipCAse
978-81-9360-099-3 `4,995
Everything is Pink in My Garden
Destiny’s Flowers: The Story of a Spiritual Detective, a Raging Nun and a Boy on the Run Kajoli Khanna
Faces and Places deepak nayyar
tushita Foundation
9 x 9’’ 160 pgs HB witH
8.5 x 11’’ 128 pgs HB 978-93-51941-552 `999
978-93-5194-113-2 `1,495
JACKet
5.5 x 8.5” 288 pgs pB 978-81-93984-65-9 `350
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Hemi Bawa
I Will & I Can: The Story of Jai Hind College
Living Heritage: Centuries in Business
9 x 12’’ 194 pgs HB 978-81-7436-843-0 `2,495
10.54 x 15.24’’ 192 pgs
Alka pande
10 x 10.75’’ 192 pgs HB 978-81-7436-793-8 `2,495
nandita Bhavnani
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sabina R. KorfmannBodenmann HB witH JACKet
Madan Mohan Malaviya
dr s.K. Maini dr Vishwanath pandey K. Chandramouli 7 x 9’’ 232 pgs HB 978-81-7436-844-7 `1,295
978-93-5194-178-1 `8,500 Pilgrimage to a Mysterious World
From a lonely shopowner in Baramulla to the widows of Brindavan, and from her visit to Auschwitz to her journey to Rawalpindi tracking the memory of her mother, Kusum Ansal’s poems are a reflection of her quest for the ultimate reality and understanding of this world. Her journey discerning the infinite is a pilgrimage to a world full of mysteries we all try to understand.
Dr Kusum Ansal has an MA in Psychology from Aligarh Muslim University and a doctorate in Hindi literature from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Her works include short story collections, poetry, novels, travelogues and an autobiography. She has received a number of awards for her considerable work.
Kusum Ansal
ISBN: 978-81-7436-936-9
Kusum AnsAl Pilgrimage to a Mysterious World
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shikha singh
10 x 10’’ 256 pgs HB 978-81-93055-20-5 `2,500
Musicscapes: The Multiple Emotions of Indian Music shobha deepak singh
11 x 9.75’’ 252 pgs HB 978-93-5194-168-2 `3,500
Pilgrimage to a Mysterious World Kusum Ansal
8 x 8 ’’ 96 pgs HB 978-81-7436-936-9 `795
Raising the Bar pragya tiwari
8.5 x 5.5’’ 176 pgs pB 978-93-5194-161-3 `295
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My Life On A Plate: The Joy of Entertaining
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Shuvaprasanna Black, Brown & the Blue
prof. B.n. goswamy, sushma Bahl, et. al. 10 x 13.75” 256 pgs HB witH sLipCAse
ShowcaSe
978-81-7436-827-0 `2,975
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Udaan: A Graphic Glimpse through the life of Praful Patel
Women of Pure Wonder: Struggle, Survival, Success
Women of Pure Wonder: Vision, Valour, Victory
timmy Verghese
Ruchika Chanana and tanya Luther
Ruchika Chanana, tanya Luther
11 x 11’’ 200 pgs HB witH JACKet
8 x 10’’ 176 pgs HB witH JACKet
8 x 10’’ 160 pgs HB 978-93-5194-163-7 `1,495
978-93-5194-194-1 `1,000
978-81-7436-968-0 `1,495
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100 Bollywood Films, 139 100 Headlines that defined india, 45 100 iconic Bollywood costumes, 70 100 promises to My Baby, 90, 139 100 Questions from My child, 139 100 wonders of india: the Finest treasures of civilisation and nature, 95, 124 17 tomatoes: tales from kashmir, 160 26/11 Mumbai attacked, 93, 144 5000 Years of indian art, 95, 124
B Back to the roots: a definitive guide to grassroots & Football development, 166 Baji rao: the warrior peshwa, 150 Bal thackeray & the rise of the shiv sena, 144 Bambi, chops and wag, 147 Banaras & sarnath, 114 Banaras & sarnath (sp), 114 Banaras & sarnath (Fr), 114 Banaras: walks through india’s sacred city (limited edition), 139 Banaras: walks through india’s sacred city, 95, 139 Bearing witness: partition,, 156 Begam samru: Fading portrait in a gilded Frame, 151 Begum akhtar: love’s own Voice, 124 Begums of Bhopal, 150 Behind Bars: prison tales of india’s Most Famous, 84, 139 Bejewelled treasures achievement: the al thani collection, 124 Beliefs, 166 Bengali cinema: an other nation, 139 Bengali kitchen, 121 Best stories from the indian classics, 147 Beyond silence, 166 Beyond the lines: an autobiography, 88, 151 Bhopal connections: Vignettes of royal rule, 80, 156 Bijoya ray remembers satyajit ray at work, 136 Black limericks, 160 Black tongue, 161 Black warrant: shocking stories from tihar Jail, 40 Blood Brothers: a Family saga, 148 Blue Boy, 161 Blue dust, 161 Bollywood nostalgia, 136 Bollywood today, 132
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A a Bend in the ganges, 160 a chance at Happiness: a Book of short stories, 160 a god in exile: the Fourteenth dalai lama, 68, 124 a Hack’s progress, 150 a Home for gori, 150 a lalli Mystery: the page 3 Murders, 160 a life across three continents: recollections of a diplomat’s wife, 150 a life Full of adventure: leader of india’s epic ascent of everest in 1965, 42 a life in shadow: the secret story of a.c.n. nambiar, 79, 150 a Married woman, 91, 160 a Mirror greens in spring, 160 a requiem for a Brand: targeting the new-age consumer, 146 a royal afghan affair: a Historic Journey into afghan cuisine & culture, 31 a soldier’s diary: kargil the inside story, 83, 144 a tide in the affairs of Men: a public servant remembers, 78, 150 a woman Madly in love, 147 added Value: the life stories of indian Business leaders, 146 afterbirth and other stories, 166 agatha christie: the Finished portrait, 150 agra: the architectural Heritage, 60, 139 alice Boner, 166 ambani & sons, 89, 146 amjad ali khan abba: god’s gift to Us, 133 amongst the sikhs: reaching for the stars, 150 amritsar: Flavours of the golden city, 118
an introduction to Hindustani classical Music: a guidebook for Beginners, 90, 139 an iron Harvest, 160 an odyssey in war and peace: an autobiography, 88, 150 an Unheard Melody: annapurna devi an authorized Biography, 88, 150 ancient coins of india: a lance dane Bequest, 166 annals & antiquities of rajasthan, 156 annapurni: Heritage cuisine from tamil nadu, 92, 118 anthems of resistance a celebration of progressive Urdu poetry, 90, 160 anurima, 160 around india in 80 trains, 95, 139 arts of the indian Freedom Movement, 21 ashok Mitra: the starkness of it, 149 auras of the Jinn: a pakistani story, 160 awadhi kitchen, 121 ayurvedic Herbal Massage, 129
Bombay art deco architecture: a Visual Journey (1930–1953), 94, 133 Bombay: an illustrated History, 35 Bombay then & Mumbai now, 59, 124 Boots Belts Berets, 91, 161 Borders to Boardroom: a Memoir, 151 Brahma’s dream, 161 Brick by Brick: sushil ansal, 166 Brooklyn: Heritage reclaimed, 102, 166 Buddhist pilgrimage, 132 By My sword and shield: traditional weapons of the indian warrior, 156 Byline, 149
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C cp kukreja architects, 38 cactus country, 161 calcutta: a Visual Biography, 35 calcutta then & kolkata now, 58, 125 canteen: a guide to india’s iconic eateries, 29 caught by the police, 88, 166 chanakya’s scribe, 46 chicken delight, 121 chinese kitchen, 122 chinku and the wolfboy, 161 civil lines-5, 161 colaba, 32 continental cuisine for the indian palate, 139 continents: recollections , 150 cook it, 140 costumes & textiles of awadh: From the era of nawabs to Modern times, 124 crossing the road, 161 curries & rice, 122 D dancescapes: a photographic Journey, 95, 166 dark side of the Bean, 38 dateline 1857: revolt against the raj, 129 days of innocence: stories for ruskin Bond, 140 dealing with divorce Made easy, 140 death at My doorstep, 89, 149 decoding intolerance: riots and the emergence of terrorism in india, 145 delhi 360º (limited edition), 125 delhi 360º, 125 delhi agra Jaipur, 114 delhi agra Jaipur (Fr), 114 delhi agra Jaipur (gr), 114 delhi agra Jaipur (Jp), 114 delhi agra Jaipur (sp), 114 delhi durbar: 1911, the complete story, 156 delhi kitchen, 122 delhi: a thousand Years of Building an intach roli guide, 60, 140 delhi: red Fort to raisina, 94, 125
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delhi: the emperor’s city, 114 delhi: Unknown tales of a city, 140 delightful delhi a to Z, 129 derivatives ii, 103, 167 derivatives, 103, 166 destiny’s Flowers: the story of a spiritual detective, a raging nun and a Boy on the run, 85, 167 devdas, 148 dharamsala: tibetan refuge, 114 digital pioneer, 128 dining with the Maharajas: a thousand Years of culinary tradition, 53, 118 dining with the nawabs, 52, 119 diplomatic divide, 145 divided by democracy, 145 dog care Made easy, 140 dongri to dubai: six decades of the Mumbai Mafia, 93, 140 drama Queens: women who created history on stage, 77, 125 dream chasing: dream, Hope, Betrayal, grit, sacrifice, triumph, 151 dum cuisine, 122 E easier said than done: a life in sport, 81, 151 escape From Harem: a Mughal saga of romance, revenge and retribution, 161 eternal romantic: My Father, gemini ganesan, 133 everything is pink in My garden, 167 F Faces and places, 167 Family secrets: the khan Family cookbook, 92, 119 Fatehpur sikri: revisiting akbar’s Masterpiece, 60, 133 Fault lines of nationhood, 156 Favourite indian desserts, 122 Feroze: the Forgotten gandhi, 89, 151 Firaq gorakhpuri: the poet of pain & ecstasy, 151 Food path: cuisine along the grand trunk road from kabul to calcutta, 92, 119 Forever ladakh: the crown Jewel of india – a guide to ladakh in the Himalayas, 114 Forts and palaces of india: sentinels of History, 114 Frank simoe’s goa, 156 Frank Unedited: the Best of Frank simoes, 149 Freedom’s ransom, 161 From kippers to karimeen: a life, 151 G gandhi at First sight, 140 gandhi gandhism and the gandhians, 157 gandhi: an illustrated Biography, 66, 129 gandhi: an illustrated Biography (dUt), 129 gandhi: an illustrated Biography (Fr), 129 gandhi: an illustrated Biography (gr), 129
gandhi: an illustrated Biography (ita), 129 gandhi: an illustrated Biography (rUs), 129 gardens of delight: indian gardens through the ages, 133 getting it right the second time, 146 glorious Hotels of india, 65, 115 goa, 157 goa: paradise on sea, 115 goa: paradise on sea (Fr), 115 goan kitchen, 122 going native: gandhi’s relationship with western women, 140 goodbye shahzadi: a political Biography of Benazir Bhutto, 151 gourmet Journeys in india, 119 guilt-free Vegan cookbook, 119 gujarati kitchen, 122 H Hacks and Headlines, 161 Handcrafted indian enamel Jewellery, 125 Har dayal: the great, 151 Have pen, will travel: observations of a globetrotter, 149 Heal’s, 128 Heart care, 130 Hema Malini: the authorized Biography, 151 Hemi Bawa, 167 Hidden women: the ruling women of the rana dynasty, 162 High adventure: our ascent of the everest, 88, 140 Hindutva, sex & adventure, 162 Hira Mandi, 162 His Holiness the Fourteenth dalai lama: an illustrated Biography, 15 History of international Fashion, 130 Home doctor natural Healing with Herbs, condiments and spices, 91, 130 Honorary tiger: the life of Billy arjan singh, 151 Honour and Fidelity: india’s Military contribution to the great war 1914-1918, 157 Ht leadership summit: Building a Better india, 140 Ht leadership summit: imagine the india that can Be, 140 Ht leadership summit: keeping pace with a changing world, 141 Ht leadership summit: reshaping india, 141 Ht leadership summit: the peace dividend, 141 Ht leadership summit: what’s next?, 141 Ht leadership summit: winning in testing times, 141 Hul cry rebel!, 162
J Jab we Met, 47 Jaipur city palace, 115 Jangarh singh shyam: the enchanted Forest, 76, 126 Jashn-e-khusrau: a collection, 126 Jodhpur lancers, 61, 130 John company to the republic, 157 Jp in jail an uncensored account, 152
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I i too Had a dream, 88, 152 i will & i can: the story of Jai Hind college, 90, 167 i witness: partial observations, 162
i’m gandhi: Youth for gandhi Foundation, 130 i’m not Butter chicken, 162 icing on the landour cake: ‘olde worlde’ cake recipes, 136 icons: Men & women who shaped today’s india, 152 if i die Here, who will remember Me?: india and the First world war, 93, 130 illustrated History of indian cricket, 138 in custody: women in tihar, 130 in the shadow of the sun, 148 independence, end of the raj, 156 india and the Uae: in celebration of a legendary Friendship, 125 india contemporary design: Fashion, graphics, interiors, 130 india Five senses, 91, 125 india, 117 india (gr), 117 india (Fr), 117 india: a story through 100 objects, 25 india: History and treasures of an ancient civilization, 125 india: History and treasures of an ancient civilization (Fr), 125 india: History and treasures of an ancient civilization (ita), 125 india: the siege within, 90, 157 india: the spirit of enterprise, 130 india: then and now, 125 india: then and now (gr), 125 india: then and now (Fr), 125 indian Botanical art: From the Moghuls to today, 19 indian classical dance, 126 indian design edge, 141 indian erotic art, 136 indian Flavours, 92, 119 indian life and people in the 19th century company paintings in the tapi collection, 76, 126 indian love stories, 148 indian Videshinis: european women in india, 80, 141 india–pakistan: cricketing ties, neighbour’s pride, 138 infinity papers, 162 inspired by india: From exoticism to style, 27 ipl an inside story: cricket & commerce, 141 irani cafés, 37 iyer kitchen, 122
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K kailash Manasarovar: a sacred Journey, 141 kama sutra – the art of Making love to a woman, 94, 135 kama sutra Magnum, 94, 136 kama sutra of Vatsyayana, 134 kama sutra of Vatsyayana (ita), 134 kama sutra of Vatsyayana (gr), 134 kama sutra of Vatsyayana (sp), 134 kama sutra of Vatsyayana (Fr), 134 kama sutra, 117 kama sutra (gr), 117 kama sutra (sp), 117 kama sutra (Fr), 117 kama sutra, 118 kama sutra (ita), 118 kama sutra (Fr), 118 kama sutra (Jp), 118 kama sutra (gr), 118 kama sutra, 135 kama sutra (Fr), 135 kama sutra (Magnet), 135 kama sutra, 135 kama sutra (ita), 135 kama sutra (Fr), 135 kama sutra (Jp), 135 kama sutra (gr), 135 kama sutra, 135 kama sutra (gr), 135 kama sutra (sp), 135 kama sutra (Fr), 135 kama sutra: amorous Man/ sensuous woman, 135 kama sutra: amorous Man/ sensuous woman (gr), 135 kama sutra: amorous Man/ sensuous woman (sp), 135 kashmir: an illustrated History, 34 kashmir: Behind the Vale, 91, 145 kashmiri cuisine: through the ages, 92, 119 kashmiri kitchen, 122 kasturba gandhi: a Biography, 43 kerala kitchen, 122 kerala, 115 kerala (Fr), 115 khajuraho and orchha, 115 khajuraho and orchha (Jp), 115 kimono, 128 kipling’s india, 148 kite’s-eye View india, 95, 126 knockings at My Heart Unpublished poems of rabindranath tagore, 141 knowledge, power & politics: educational institutions in india, 157 kohinoor of rice and spice, 119 kumari the Virgin goddess, 136 kunjamma… ode to a nightingale: M.s. subbulakshmi (limited edition), 133
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kunjamma… ode to a nightingale: M.s. subbulakshmi, 134 kushti: wrestling as a Homage to the gods, 126 L lahore: the architectural Heritage, 141 laid to rest the controversy over subhas chandra Bose’s death, 83, 157 legendary Maps from the Himalayan club, 56, 115 liberty & co., 128 light Matter: atelier pierre legrand, 130 listening now, 162 living Heritage: centuries in Business, 102, 167 living on the adge: in Jande walan thompson, 152 low calorie desserts, 122 M Maa… siddheshwari, 152 Madan Mohan Malaviya, 167 Made for Mughal emperors: royal treasures from Hindustan, 126 Made for the Maharaja: a design diary of princely india, 94, 126 Made in india: History of indipop, 47 Madhav & kama: a love story from ancient india, 162 Madhubani: traditional wall paintings of Bihar, 16 Madras then & chennai now, 59, 126 Maharajas at the london studios, 136 Mahatma gandhi: a Historical Biography, 152 Mahi: the story of india’s Most successful captain, 152 Manjit Bawa… in his own words, 136 Manmohan desai’s enchantment of the Mind, 152 Marwari kitchen, 122 Marxism in india: From decline to debacle, 141 Masterpieces of indian art, 94, 126 Medieval seafarers of india, 157 Meena kumari: the poet a life Beyond cinema, 152 Meera, sanga and Mewar: a Historical novel, 46 Men of steel: india’s Business leaders in candid conversation, 146 Modern British designers, 128 Mosques, 133 Most wanted: profiles of terror, 145 Mountain echoes reminiscence of kumaoni women, 142 Mr and Mrs dutt: Memories of our parents, 132 Muniya’s light: a narrative of truth and Myth, 162 Munshi premchand’s: godaan, nirmala and other stories, 142 Musicscapes: the Multiple emotions of indian Music, 167 Mussoorie & landour, 115 My crazy tale: His Holiness the gyalwang drukpa, 152 My dinner with Mahatma gandhi: a culinary Biography, 44
My Father our Fraternity: the story of Haafiz ali khan & My world, 152 My life and struggle: the autobiography of abdul ghaffar khan, 41 My life and times: Munshi premchand, 152 My life on a plate: the Joy of entertaining, 167 My Memories of ina and netaji, 43 My passage from india, 126 My world within, 162 N naked Voices: stories & sketches, 162 royal indian navy 1946: the other Mutiny, 33 nehru: the Making of india, 88, 153 nehru’s Hero dilip kumar in the life of india, 153 nelycinda & other stories, 163 nepal, 115 nepal (Fr), 115 nepalese kitchen, 123 neti neti - not this, not this, 91, 163 new age Management: philosophy from ancient india, 146 new delhi: Making of a capital, 90, 133 new life, 163 no guns at my son’s Funeral, 91, 163 no Margin for error a tale of Bravery and Brotherhood set in the indian army, 85, 163 nurjahan, 148 O october coup: a Memoir of the struggle for Hyderabad, 153 old delhi - new York, 126 on the double: drills, drama, and dare-devilry at the indian Military academy, 163
Q Quick & easy indian simply Bread, 119 Quick & easy indian simply chicken, 120 Quick & easy indian simply Fish & seafood, 120 Quick & easy indian simply lamb, 120 Quick & easy indian simply rice, 119 Quick & easy indian simply Vegetarian cuisine, 120 R raising the Bar, 81, 167 rajasthan, 116 rajasthan (sp), 116 rajasthan: an enduring romance, 116 rajasthan: an enduring romance (sp), 116 rajasthan: an enduring romance (Fr), 116 rajasthan: Under the desert sky (limited edition), 127 rajasthan: Under the desert sky, 95, 127 rajasthani kitchen, 123 rajesh pilot: a Biography, 79, 154 rajesh pilot: a Biography (Hindi), 154 rajmata gayatri devi enduring grace, 134 ramakant achrekar: Master Blaster’s Master, 154 ramayana (limited edition), 127 ramayana, 95, 127 rani of Jhansi lakshmi Bai, 154 ranji, Maharaja of connemara, 154 rasa Yatra My Journey in Music, 154 ravi shankar Bapi... the love of My life, 134 real Heroes: ordinary , 149 remembering agra, 137 retired But not tired: retirement Made easy, 142 revisiting 1857: Myth, Memory, History, 157 revolutionary, 151 riot after riot: reports on clashes and communal Violence in india, 149 rolls-royce and the indian princes, 137 royal Jaipur, 116
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P pakistan Before and after osama, 145 param Vir chakra: abdul Hamid, 153 param Vir chakra: Bana singh, 153 param Vir chakra: Hoshiar singh, 153 param Vir chakra: Manoj pandey, 153 param Vir chakra: nirmal Jit singh sekhon, 153 param Vir chakra: rama raghoba rane, 153 param Vir chakra: ramaswamy parameshwaran, 153 param Vir chakra: sanjay kumar, 153 param Vir chakra: shaitan singh, 154 param Vir chakra: somnath sharma, 154 param Vir: our Heroes in Battle, 153 parsi kitchen, 123 parul: a love story, 148 people extraordinary , 149 pilgrimage to a Mysterious world, 167 plants: why you can’t live without them, 130 polo in india, 130 pondicherry, 116
pondicherry: that was once French india, 131 pop patterns, 128 posing for posterity royal indian portraits, 127 present tense: living on the edge, 149 prince, patron and patriarch: Maharaja Jagatjit singh of kapurthala, 54, 131 profiles in enterprise: inspiring stories of indian Business leaders, 146 pukka indian: 100 objects that define india, 71, 131 punjabi kitchen, 123 pure & Healthy: indian Vegetarian cuisine, 30 pure & simple: Homemade indian Vegetarian cuisine, 92, 119 pure & special: gourmet indian Vegetarian cuisine, 92, 119 pure sequence, 163 pushkar, 116 pushkar (Fr), 116
royal Jaipur (Fr), 116 ruskin Bond’s green Book, 149 ruskin, our enduring Bond, 134
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S sachin tendulkar: a definitive Biography, 154 sacred Voices of the nyingma Masters, 26, 132 saris of india, 94, 127 satish gujral: drawings and collages, 137 satish gujral: sculptures, 137 sawai Man singh ii of Jaipur: life and legend, 154 seafood platter, 123 servant Master Mistress, 163 service, 149 set of 4 chefs’ series, 123 shadowland, 163 shadows across the playing Field, 142 sheikh Mohammad abdullah: tragic Hero of kashmir, 154 shriram Bharatiya kala kendra, 127 shuvaprasanna Black, Brown & the Blue, 168 shyam Benegal, 154 silent life, 155 silent sentinels of ranthambhore, 77, 131 sikh Heritage: a History of Valour and devotion, 55 sindhi kitchen, 123 singing gandhi’s nation: Music and sonic nationalism, 44 sita ram picturesque Views of india: lord Hastings’s Journey from calcutta to the punjab, 1814-15, 94, 127 snacks & desserts, 123 something Barely remembered, 163 south india: a Mosaic, 116 south indian kitchen, 123 south indian Vegetarian kitchen, 123 southern india: a guide to Monuments sites & Museums, 142 spy princess: the life of noor inayat khan, 88, 155 srinagar: an architectural legacy, 142 st. stephen’s college a History, 157 storms in the sea wind: ambani Vs ambani, 147 street Foods of india, 142 subhan & i: My adventures with the angling legend of india, 155 sunderson 1954–74, 128 surat: Fall of a port, rise of a prince, 82, 155 T taj Mahal and Mughal agra, 157 taj Mahal Foxtrot: the story of Bombay’s Jazz age (new edition), 90, 131 taj Mahal, 117 taj Mahal (gr), 117 taj Mahal (Fr), 117 taj Mahal, 118 taj Mahal: agra, Fatehpur sikri, 117
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taj Mahal: agra, Fatehpur sikri (gr), 117 taj Mahal: agra, Fatehpur sikri (Jp), 117 taj Mahal: agra, Fatehpur sikri (Fr), 117 tales of two cities, 157 tandoori cuisine, 123 tehzeeb: culinary traditions of awadh, 120 temples of kanchipuram: a Journey through the Historic temples of the city, 62 thai kitchen, 123 tharawad: kerala cookbook, 28 the art of a. ramachandran, 137 the art of g.r. santosh, 137 the art of gulammohmmed sheikh, 137 the art of indian cuisine, 92, 120 the art of oratory, 142 the art of Vivan sundaram, 137 the ayurvedic cookbook: get Fit in Just two weeks, 120 the Best of thakazhi s. pillai, 148 the Bhagavad gita, 158 the Bikers guide to delhi, 40 the Book of emotions, 142 the children of nature: the life and legacy of ramana Maharshi, 142 the complete indian sports Quiz Book, 142 the conch Bearer, 163 the courtly cuisine: kayastha kitchens through india, 120 the dalai lamas of tibet, 132 the dancing phenomenon: kelucharan Mohapatra, 137 the dancing phenomenon: Birju Maharaj, 137 the dark rainbow, 163 the deserter’s tale, 155 the Famous ghalib: the sound of my Moving pen, 90, 142 the Fifties, 129 the Foodhall cookbook: For the love of Food, 64, 120 the French in india, 131 the garden of earthly delights, 164 the gardener’s song, 164 the golden tap: the inside story of hyper-funded indian start-ups, 89, 147 the golden tap: the inside story of hyper-funded indian start-ups, 147 the greased cartridge: the Heroes and Villains of 1857-58, 158 the Heavens we chase, 164 the History of world cup cricket 1975–2011, 138 the House of scindias, 42 city of gated walls: the Map of shahjahanabad, 23 the indian Masters, 143 the indian Vegetarian cookbook, 143 the indus saga, 158 the koh-i-noor diamond, 148 the konyaks: last of the tattooed Headhunters, 57, 131 the lafayette studio and princely india, 137
the simians of south Block and the Yumyum piglets, 164 the sinking of ins khukri survivors’ stories, 158 the small tigers of shergarh, 164 the sound of water, 164 the steel Frame: a History of the ias, 78, 158 the story of tea, 158 the top of the raintree, 165 the trial of Bahadur shah Zafar, 158 the trotter-nama, 165 the Ultimate army cookbook: a Memsahib cooks, 121 the Unfinished: stone carvers at work on the indian subcontinent, 127 the Unforgettable Maharajas: 150 Years of photography, 95, 128 the Untold story of christian Michel and agustawestland, 72, 145 the Village Before time, 165 the Visiting Moon, 165 the war room, 146 this is all i Have to say, 144 tiffin: 500 authentic recipes celebrating india’s regional cuisine, 50, 121 tikkas & kebabs, 124 tirumala: sacred Foods of god (limited edition), 121 tirumala: sacred Foods of god, 63, 121 to kill rasputin: the life and death of grigori rasputin, 155 tradition and Beyond Handcrafted indian textile, 128 train to pakistan, 91, 148 tunnel Vision, 165 U Udaan: a graphic glimpse through the life of praful patel, 168 Understanding addictions, 144 Unlikely Hero: om puri, 89, 155 Urnabhih: a Mauryan tale of espionage, adventure and seduction, 91, 165 Ustad allauddin khan, 134 V Vegetarian Fiesta, 124 Very important pets, 131 Vote of confidence: profiles of Young politicians, 146 W wanderlust: travelogues from south asia, 45 wazwaan traditional kashmiri cuisine, 92, 121 weed, 165 when a tree shook delhi: the 1984 carnage and its aftermath, 93, 146 whistling steam romance of indian rail, 137 wild tales from the wild, 144 william Morris, 129 wingless, 165
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the landour cookbook: over Hundred Years of Hillside cooking, 120 the last durbar, 158 the last sunset: the rise and Fall of the lahore durbar, 93, 158 the last word: obituaries of 100 indians who led Unusual lives, 82, 143 the life & times of altu-Faltu, 164 the longest race, 164 the Madras Quartet: women in karnatak Music, 143 the Maharaja & the princely states of india, 127 the Maharaja & the princely states of india (Fr), 127 the Masala art, 120 the Maverick republic, 145 the Memoirs of Haimabati sen, 155 the Men who killed gandhi, 93, 158 the Mirror of Fire and dreaming, 164 the Monsoon war: Young officers reminisce 1965 india–pakistan war, 131 the Mughal Feast: recipes from the kitchen of emperor shah Jahan, 51, 120 the Mystic temple, 164 the naMo story: a political life, 145 the nehrus: personal Histories, 89, 131 the novel cure: an a - Z of literary remedies, 143 the other senses , 143 the pakistani Masters, 143 the philosopher’s dog, 148 the practice of Marketing: science or superstition?, 147 the prithviwallahs, 132 the prize stories: Best in the indian news Business 2005-2006, 143 the prize stories: Best in the indian news Business 2006-2007, 143 the prize stories: Best in the indian news Business 2007-2008, 143 the prize stories: Best in the indian news Business 2008-2009, 143 the professor of light, 164 the punjab story, 93, 145 the raj on the Move: story of the dak Bungalow, 143 the raja of Bourbon, 158 the raja of Harsil: the legend of Frederick ‘pahari’ wilson, 155 the red sari: a dramatized Biography of sonia gandhi, 89, 155 the regal patriot: Maharaja ganga singh of Bikaner, 155 the romance of salt, 158 the rope in the water, 155 the rti story: power to the people, 73, 145 the seine at noon, 164 the shade of swords: Jihad and the conflict between islam and christianity, 93, 145 the sheena Bora case, 84, 144 the sikhs, 127
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With Cyclists around the World, 144 With Great Truth & Regard: A Story of the Typewriter in India, 131 Witness To Life & Freedom Margaret Bourke-White in India and Pakistan, 131 Women of Pride: The Devadasi Heritage, 159 Women of Pure Wonder: Struggle, Survival, Success, 168 Women of Pure Wonder: Vision, Valour, Victory, 168 Women of Vision: Nine Business Leaders in Conversation, 147 Wonderful Wildlife A to Z, 132
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Y Yash Chopra: Fifty Years in Indian Cinema, 156 Yoga for the Family: A Holistic Approach, 132 Z Zero Point Bombay: In & Around Horniman Circle, 159 Zubin Mehta: The Score of My life, 89, 156
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