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Provocative, evocative stories of everyday life in Sri Lanka. 'Funny, warm and filled with pathos' Bangalore Mirror ‘A fresh and promising new voice on the literary landscape' New Indian Express ‘Deeply moving … Tenduf-La writes on Sri Lanka from the intriguing perspective of the outsider inside’ Ashok Ferrey, author of The Ceaseless Chatter of Demons In a private room sheltered from the Colombo riots, a seventeen-year-old girl gives birth to a hatechild. At a city gym, an introverted fitness instructor obsesses over his unattainable client. Inside an untended guest-house room, an adolescent cricket champ is caught unawares by his coach’s violent fury. By a rain-drenched gravesite, a special-needs teacher confides in a stranger. Edgy yet tender, racy yet warm, these interlinked stories take us into the unfamiliar everyday of Sri Lankan living, where smugglers, waiters, single moms and cheaters cross paths as they attempt to negotiate a web of shock, subterfuge and irony. A collection of infinite brio and charm, this is Chhimi Tenduf-La at his inventive best.

The story of Meeran Chadha Borwankar’s rise through the ranks of the Indian Police Service, from being the only woman trainee in her batch to becoming the first woman District Police Chief in Maharashtra, is as inspiring as it is gripping. Graduating from the Maharashtra cadre in 1981, Meeran Chadha Borwankar went on to hold various important positions in uniformed service including that of Commissioner of Police Pune, Chief of Crime Branch Mumbai, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mumbai, among others. She is easily one of India's best-known and most accomplished policewomen.In this tell-all book, Meeran narrates the story of her three-decades-long action-packed and illustrious career, spanning the destabilization of organized crime and established syndicates. The cases she worked on ranged from highly sensitive to highly sensational, and included investigations into Dawood Ibrahim and his sister, Chhota Rajan and Haseena Parker. She confronted and grappled with political corruption and played a significant role in law enforcement. Her observations about the hangings of convicted terrorists Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon, serve as powerful insights into our country’s complicated criminal justice system.Meeran’s unputdownable memoirs go beyond investigations and incidents involving delinquent officers, gang crimes, human trafficking, murders, dacoities, rapes, sex scandals, narcotics, riots and terrorism, and draw a rare, realistic picture of what it meant to ‘don the khaki’ in a male-dominated industry, where the very relevance of policewomen was questioned. Madam Commissioner is an incredible story of one policewoman’s grit, courage and sensitivity in the Indian police force.

Very impressive' Rudrangshu Mukherjee‘A must-read for all' Syed Ali Nadeem Rezavi'Excellent' Rana Safvi‘A book to be read several times, in different ways' Swapna LiddleFor centuries, Delhi, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri, the cities of six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have captured the Indian imagination and the world at large. In this ambitious study, Shashank Shekhar Sinha traces the extraordinary history of these sites – from the life and times of rulers and dynasties who built them, their survival through periods of war, turmoil and conquests to their present afterlives.Packed with intricate and little-known stories about the monuments – busting several myths around them along the way – the book takes us on a journey from the minarets of the majestic Taj Mahal, the jharokhas of the impenetrable Agra Fort, the Mughal court at Fatehpur Sikri to finally the ramparts of the Red Fort, giving us a full measure of their dazzling grandeur.Soaked in history, culture and art, Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is a unique and arresting account of these six iconic monuments that have lived through some of the most pivotal moments in Indian history.

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a best-selling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come. No home should be without The Gruffalo!This edition features the classic story with a stunning redesigned cover and beautiful finish, making it a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

Over the last few years, we have increasingly been hearing about bad debts and the significant discrepancies between the financial health of some companies and that of the owners of these companies. In a world that is conscious about rising inequalities and in a country where over half a billion people struggle to have one square meal a day, a few hundred promoters and their companies, many of these politically well-connected, are doing their best to get away with the loot.Though there have been numerous news articles and saturation coverage of the stressed assets problem in financial newspapers and TV channels, there has not been a comprehensive account that gives the big picture putting together various aspects in this jigsaw puzzle. There is the whole list of banks and companies and the relationships between them, which needs closer study. This book explores the factors and players in what is essentially a major stumbling block in the progress of the Indian economy and in turn the nation itself. It aims to get to the bottom of this cesspool and put out the findings in a readable form. It will be of great general reader interest, and especially to those interested in business, economics, finance, governance, banking and politics.

Celebrated food writer and cook, Karen Anand is a well-known name in the Indian culinary world. What remain lesser known, however, are her unconventional introduction and schooling into Indian cooking, her extensive travels and European upbringing. These, in fact, helped her deconstruct the distinct and boisterous concoctions of Indian cooking which are mostly misunderstood and unfairly labelled ‘daunting’.Anand has come a long way – from the world of Parisian cooking to the rich flavours of India. Having perfected her hand at Indian delicacies over years, she is no stranger to the conundrums of every modern Indian, especially those living far from home who want all the goodness of Indian home food sans the fuss. And that’s exactly what Karen Anand is here to offer – a treasure trove of culinary knowledge devoid of any intimidating techniques.This self-confessed Masala Memsahib has taken the task of de-mystifying Indian cooking and making it accessible for all upon herself. For this, she has sifted through years of experience, information and memories to unlock the secret behind the rich flavours of Indian cuisine – the baffling masala. This simplistic yet cohesive guide to modern Indian cooking unlocks all complexities and takes you on an effervescent journey through Anand’s travels and tales that revolve around food. With over 100 scrumptious recipes that span from Goa to West Bengal, stunning photographs and uncountable anecdotes, Anand’s dazzling food-memoir surfs up unique insights into the various influences that shape the food of a place and people.In Masala Memsahib, Karen Anand lays bare the delicious diversity of Indian cuisine beyond the tropes of butter chicken and overdone curries and brings the reader closer home to experience its authentic taste and quirks.

‘As India and China stand at a crossroads, Powershift goes a long way to explain how we got here and where we might go' SHIVSHANKAR MENON, former National Security Advisor‘An insightful and timely re-examination of the increasingly volatile relationship between India and China' AMITAV GHOSH, author of the Ibis Trilogy‘Powershift should be on the shelves of every China-watcher in India and should be read carefully’ VIKRAM SOOD, former Chief of R&AWJust like seven decades ago when the dramatic re-emergence of India and China from their traumatic encounter with colonialism followed by a war between them in 1962 transformed this region’s geopolitical landscape, the equation of the two countries is once again poised to influence the future course of Asia. Wider interests demand that both countries craft a tenuous co-existence and stabilize a fragmenting world order. There are also circumstances that are bringing new frictions and differences to the fore as India and China pursue their regional interests and attempt to settle old scores. Although both leaderships have chosen to delicately manage this see-saw, recurring border crises have repeatedly questioned whether Delhi and Beijing can maintain such a balancing act for much longer. The emerging multipolar world has brought the relationship at a crossroads where today’s choices will set in course events that will profoundly impact India’s economy, security and the regional order. It is, therefore, critical that India’s leaders get our China policy right.Powershift helps us make sense of a complex relationship and how India and China are learning to cope with each other’s rise on the world stage. Whether it is intricacies of the border dispute and the complicated history of their Himalayan frontier, the flux in US–China relations, the geopolitics of Greater Eurasia and the Indo-Pacific, China’s belt and road initiative and growing connectivity footprint in the region, BRICS and a changing world order, or the conundrum of formulating a far-sighted China policy, the book casts a wide net in unpacking India–China relations. Powershift provides much-needed context for Indians to start thinking more strategically and realistically about their largest neighbour.

A piercing portrait of the injustices of the Indian carceral system.For decades, narratives of prisoners in India have perpetuated the notion of the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ citizen. While affording disproportionate attention to the victim, they have failed to capture the agonizing process of the inmate’s victimization by the system. From extreme living conditions, lack of medical care or legal support, to intense mistreatment and violence, stories about Indian prisons rarely make it to public notice and when they do, the accounts do not capture even the tip of the complexity and depth of the systemic frailties and injustices that allow unnecessary personal tragedies to unfold.In Hope Behind Bars, Sanjoy Hazarika and Madhurima Dhanuka draw from their extensive research, identifying prisoners and ex-prisoners, their families and associates and gather their first-person experiences. The essays in this collection, written by lawyers, journalists, researchers and activists, seek to bring prisoners’ lives and liberties to the centre of public debate and policies. They look at stories of hope restored, families rebuilt, careers re-found and reconciliations enabled, presenting a necessary human document of the true face of justice in our country.

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast!Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson's irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler's spectacular illustrations.

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast!Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson's irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler's spectacular illustrations.

How the cat purred and how the witch grinned,As they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.A very funny story of quick wits and friendship, Room on the Broom is another smash hit from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.The witch and her cat fly happily over forests, rivers and mountains on their broomstick until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow and wand. Luckily, they are retrieved by a dog, a bird and a frog, who are all keen for a ride on the broom. It's a case of the more, the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a heavy load and it's not long before . . . SNAP! It breaks in two! And with a greedy dragon looking for a snack, the witch's animal pals better think fast!Children will be captivated by Julia Donaldson's irresistible verse and Axel Scheffler's spectacular illustrations.