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What is an entrepreneur’s most useful skill? Some would say it’s communication, others creativity or management. But the greatest skill a leader possesses is curiosity – a strong desire to learn and know.Business leader and changemaker Vaibhav Maloo goes a step ahead to combine his innate curiosity and knowledge with his eagerness to share lessons drawn from his vast, varied personal and professional experiences. Arranged in 101 crisp Q&As, these lessons cover a wide range of topics, from world politics, social empowerment, business ethics to a deep dive into culture and religion. Throughout, Vaibhav raises several crucial, universal questions: what are the biggest challenges facing mankind, how to filter noise from facts, how does one build their brand’s ethos, and much more. Always thought-provoking, his answers inspire the reader to take positive action, whether in business or in life.The Business of Life is an engaging and accessible collection of stimulating thoughts, perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to pick a maverick business leader’s brain.

''An essential account of how Tibet became the playground for global geopolitical ambitions and what the future may hold for this precarious region fighting for statehood.Renowned as the ‘roof of the world’, Tibet is both a spiritual bastion and a hotbed of geopolitical intrigue. Its unique location, nestled amidst the majestic Himalaya and the vast Central Asian steppes, has historically attracted imperial contenders, thrusting it into the heart of the Great Game – a stormy nineteenth-century contest for supremacy involving Britain, Russia and China.In Imperial Games in Tibet, former ambassador Dilip Sinha deftly guides us through the region’s complex geopolitical entanglements, charting its history from the rise of Tibetan Buddhism, through the cloak-and-dagger machinations of the Great Game, to its fateful invasion and annexation by China in 1950. In the process, he reveals the real factors leading up to the Fourteenth Dalai Lama’s escape to India in 1959 – an epochal event that drew the newly independent nation into this political maelstrom and heightened Sino-Indian tensions. More than seventy years later, despite citizens protests and global outcry, Chinese ‘suzerainty’ maintains its grip on Tibet, begging the question: Can Tibet ever be free?Drawing from this rich historical tapestry, Imperial Games in Tibet highlights the dire consequences of both international exploitation and neglect of the world’s more vulnerable regions. As Tibet continues its struggle for nationhood, it serves as a clarion call to the global community, urging a renewed commitment to human rights and justice.

''Embedded within the epic saga of the Ramayan, Tara’s nuanced narrative is bathed in grace and empathy.'' NAMITA GOKHALE''A powerful depiction of Tara’s world.'' AMISHTara’s story from the Ramayan has remained veiled in mystery for far too long. Bestselling author Koral Dasgupta illuminates her journey in this meticulously crafted tale.Charting her early days in the harsh wilderness, Tara ascends to become the queen of Kishkindh during an era of unstable alliances and precarious royalty. Her challenges intensify when she is turned into the victor’s spoils following Bali’s demise and his brother’s ascension to the throne. Yet she shines as a stateswoman, applying clever strategies to restore order amidst the chaos reigning in the kingdom.In this captivating conclusion to the Sati series, Dasgupta showcases Tara’s rise from obscurity to royalty, deftly navigating the equilibrium between wisdom and tumult. Her story serves as a testament to resilient strength and an unwavering will to shape one’s destiny in an unyielding world.*In the Sati series, Koral Dasgupta explores the lives of the Pancha Kanyas from the Hindu epics and reinvents them with a feminist consciousness.

Foreword by Yuvraj SinghIn late 2020, while preparing for his new posting in Goa, police officer Nidhin Valsan was struck by a mysterious, excruciating pain that set off a chain of life-altering events. Months of unbearable suffering and numerous medical consultations culminated in a devastating diagnosis: stage-4 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.In this deeply personal memoir, Valsan recounts his experience – from the harrowing ordeal of seeking the right diagnosis and coming to terms with it, gruelling chemotherapy sessions in his home state of Kerala, to his momentous decision during rehabilitation to pursue an audacious goal: competing in the Ironman triathlon, one of the world’s most demanding endurance challenges. Despite daunting fears of relapse and a string of personal hurdles, he undergoes rigorous training and participates in the race in Goa within a year of his diagnosis, defying all odds and surpassing his own limits to ultimately become an Ironman.Cancerman to Ironman is more than a tale of athletic triumph. Raw, revealing and strikingly candid, it unveils the heart behind Valsan’s battle, the support system that sustained him, and the mental and physical strategies that fuelled his perseverance – a testament to the resilience of the human spirit during life’s darkest days.

One heist. One night. No second chances.Fresh out of prison after being double-crossed by his former partners, a cardsharp turned conman extraordinaire finds that Mumbai’s underworld is no place for a failed criminal. Having spent years amassing a fortune and securing a reputation that few can compete with, he has learnt the hard way that playing high stakes is a dangerous game – especially when one’s comrades can be just as crooked as one’s rivals.He plots an elaborate heist to take revenge: an epic night of gambling amongst the city’s upper echelons, with crores of rupees – and his life – on the line. When the ever-thickening web of lies and deception he has woven begins to threaten those he loves most, he is forced to make an impossible choice. The deck is stacked against him … but this master conman has a final ace up his sleeve.

Tara Tandon’s life is spiralling out of control. Her latest dark fantasy romance featuring werewolves has sparked an outrage over social media, leaving her confidence in tatters. Soon her curiosity is piqued by media reports of a string of brutal murders in Goa that have given rise to rumours about a legendary creature on the prowl. The victims were all young women found viciously mauled and ripped apart. Seeking creative inspiration, Tara heads to the coastal town – only to find herself trapped in a real-life nightmare.Determined to get to the bottom of the killings, Tara teams up with Sunny, a cop suspended for digging too deep into the local tragedy. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger seduces her into a dangerous attraction reminiscent of her own fantasy novels. As more strange events unfold, Tara is plunged into Goa’s underbelly – spiritual cults, occult rituals and dark secrets, all cleverly concealed beneath the town’s sun-soaked beaches and vibrant trance parties.Now this sinister world is threatening to shut her in, and she begins to realize that nothing – and no one – is as it seems …