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A Ringside Seat to History is a vivid account of the life of Amb. Pascal Nazreth (Retd.) during his career as a diplomat that spanned over 35 years. The book describes some of the interesting events in world history like crossing of the Dalai Lama to India, military coups and bloody executions in Liberia, busting of a fraudulent shipping magnate in the US etc. that Amb. Nazreth witnessed at close quarters and played a part in. "

THE GAJAPATI IS AN INSTITUTION of seminal significance in Odisha. The dual status of the Gajapati, both as a king and a servant (Adyasebak), makes him distinctly unique. Gajapati kings have acted as the vassals or deputies, or the agents of Lord Jagannath, who is held as the Supreme Sovereign. This foundational doctrine was an innovative experiment in statecraft used by the Gajapatis to secure and sustain the support of the people for expansion and consolidation of the kingdom. The Odishan kingdom, at its pinnacle of glory during the reign of Kapilendra Deb (AD 1435-1467), stretched from the river Ganges to the Cauvery River but witnessed decline since the advent of the Afghans (1568), followed by the Marathas (1751) and the British (1803), finally leading to complete dispossession of territory and making the Gajapati or the Raja of Puri, a king without a kingdom. Apart from interesting historical facts, the book contains fascinating stories.

The answers, therefore, lie in upgrading our immunity, which is best done with alkaline plant-based nutrition and earthfriendly lifestyle. A desperate search is on for chemicals that will kill the virus. We cannot kill these tiny viruses that replicate and mutate with ease. We have to upgrade our immunity and be friends with the virus. This current era will be remembered as a foolish chemical era where mankind lost its way.

This book revisits and re-evaluates the historic struggle between Ambedkar and the triumvirate of Gandhi, Nehru and the Congress. Structured in three thematic parts—on Dr Ambedkar, on Gandhi and their political confrontations—it sheds light on how India’s freedom movement involved a trade-off between political independence and social justice.

India Beyond The Pandemic: A Sustainable Path Towards Global Quality Healthcare, by Dr Joseph M. Chalil, Ambassador Pradeep Kapur, and Professor M.D. Nalapat, focuses on how India successfully tackled Covid-19, and how necessary it is to be equipped for future such pandemics that wreak havoc. With news about Covid-19 strains continuing to emerge and fear that another pandemic or bioterrorism event could be just around the corner, the book focuses on critical areas that need improvement and outlines concrete steps to build a healthcare system ready for the challenges of the 21st century and beyond.

Ambedkar scholar Narendra Jadhav’s Dr. Ambedkar: The Man Who Shaped India’s Democratic Republic is a superbly researched book on the constitutionalist and rights activist’s life and work. Dr. Ambedkar’s life and work is one subject..

Crossing The Barriers: The Paralympic Legends of India is a compelling book that delves into the challenges, struggles, and triumphs of India's Paralympic champions. Written by acclaimed sports journalist Abhishek Dubey in collaboration with Mahavir Rawat, the book chronicles the extraordinary stories of 23 Paralympic medal winners, such as Murlikant Petkar, Joginder Singh Bedi, Devendra Jhajharia, Suhas L.Y., Deepa Malik, and Avani Lekhara, among others. Their inspiring and captivating stories are sure to engage and motivate readers from start to finish.

‘Diplomacy Liberated’ is a veritable treasure trove of articles by Ambassador T.P. Sreenivasan based on his 37 years of being a diplomat with the Government of India, and of 20 fruitful years after his retirement. Some of the articles will rekindle memories of events long gone by, but had made news headlines at the time, including an Indian minister inadvertently delivering a large part of a speech intended for another country’s minister at the UN; diplomatic goof-ups, but all swiftly covered up with aplomb, and of how ambassadorships are secured in a prominent Western nation. Several of the essays have made notable impacts, influencing the perceptions of those in positions of authority.

Experience the gripping journey of Kunjikkali, a Dalit woman, as she evolves from a dutiful wife to a fearless force of nature, celebrating life and defying adversity. With rich historical context and emotional depth, “Kunjikkali’s Echoes of Liberation” invites you to reflect on the essence of love, sacrifice, and the unyielding spirit of womanhood.

News about Vellupillai Prabhakaran and his Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militant group were once front-page in every Indian daily for many years till his death in 2009 at the hands of the Sri Lankan army after a bitter and bloody final battle. While Sri Lanka has moved on since then, a post-mortem of those days and events has been wanting. Konark is happy to fill in this much-needed gap with ‘The Rout of Prabhakaran’. Written in a lucid style.

Through a Diplomat’s Lens: Capturing Momentous Times offers an intimate, sharply observed journey of world affairs, as experienced by Sudhir T. Devare. From the tense theatres of the Cold War to the dawn of new republics in the post-Soviet era, Devare chronicles historic turning points he personally witnessed: the fall of authoritarian regimes in Sikkim, South Korea, and Indonesia; the dramatic reunification of Germany; and India’s early engagement with newly independent Ukraine, Armenia, and Georgia.

THE ENTREPRENEUR IN YOU is the bridge between inspiration and impact and a practical guide that takes readers beyond idea creation into the challenging and rewarding world of turning innovations into real-world ventures. A brilliant invention, no matter how groundbreaking, remains only a possibility without the drive, discipline, and strategic thinking that entrepreneurship requires.

In May 2025, India’s Operation Sindoor shook the subcontinent with the precision and force of a nation unwilling to cede space to terror. Triggered by the 22 April attack in Pahalgam, the operation marked India’s calibrated and proportionate response to Pakistan’s deep-state-driven provocation.

HAS THE GANGA STOPPED FLOWING? is a reflective and evocative collection that explores the subtle, often unspoken emotions shaping human relationships. Set against the backdrop of an India before the sweeping changes of technology, these stories capture a rich social fabric that is woven with desire, conflict, tenderness and quiet resilience.

This book offers modern seekers a clear understanding of different levels of consciousness along with a practical method for attaining higher states, drawn from the author’s experience of out-of-body exploration. It presents a step-by-step guide to Trans-Bodily Meditation (TBM), tracing the inner journey from contemplation to Samadhi, while also revealing the shared fundamental truths expressed by mystics and sages and their resonance with modern quantum physics.

7 STEPS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM is a practical and empowering guide for anyone who feels stuck in the cycle of earning, saving and still falling short of true independence. Whether you dream of leaving your job to pursue what you love or simply want greater control over your financial future, this book offers a clear and time-tested path forward.

A whistleblower nervously drops in to share his suspicion about a senior colleague's involvement in espionage with Jeevnathan, head of the security division of the Agency, India's External Intelligence Service. An inquiry is promptly launched and Ravi, the suspect is placed under an elaborate regime of surveillance. The investigation subsequently throws up a huge amount of evidence, showing the suspect stealing sensitive data. As panic sets in, investigators acrimoniously debate whether to allow the suspect to walk free or physically force him to own up his crime

This book covers all project appraisal methods namely NPV, IRR, BC Ratio, Payback Period and Cost-Effectiveness methods, scale analysis to decide optimum investment, decision about optimum time to invest as well as close a project, effects of inflation on projects, sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, risks and risk premium, quantitative risk analysis (using Monte Carlo simulation) and risk management techniques in projects, including PPP projects. This book will be useful for students pursuing MBA, MPA, MPP and Industrial Engineering programmes, for members of civil services and also serve as a handbook for professionals in the field of project appraisal. Jarnail Singh (IAS-1974) is MPA from Harvard University and has served as Chief Secretary Manipur, Joint Secretary to the Prime Minister and Secretary in government of India.