RUPA PUBLICATIONS INDIA PVT LTD – serie

I haveived to see Bombay become Mumbai, Calcutta become Kolkata, and Madras become Chennai. Times change, names change, and if Bond becomes Bonda I won't object.' With theseines, begins another brilliant collection of essays, stories and poems by writer par excellence, Ruskin Bond. With an ability toook at ordinary situations with unique wit and acuity, Ruskin Bond invites us into his home, his countryside, hisife. Peopled with monkeys, wild boars, an aunt with a phobia of flowers, an eccentric cousin who thinks he is the great cricket player Ranji, the wise seven-year-old Gautam, this collection is an absorbing read for readers of all ages.

The medium used for writing has moved from the quill to the pen, from the ball point pen to the manual typewriter, from the electronic typewriter to the present day computers. However the power of the word still remains unchanged.ittle Red Book of Modern Skills gives the many hues of modern writing skills. The book has a whole range: Creative writing, Writing in the workplace, Writing in emails, Persuasive writing and much more. Multum Parvo: Much iness is the mantra of today.ittle Red Book of modern writing skills gives this mantra.

Two men stuck in a small mountain town develop an unspoken friendship, a punctilious bureaucrat becomes briefly reckless at the end of his career, high-class prostitute on vacation reads 'Theove song of J. Alfred Prufrock' to a man recovering from the end of aong affair, the ghosts of partition return in 1984 to destroy the equilibrium of a tough Sikh matriarch, an ageing widow finds freedom and peace in poetry. In clean, understated prose, Navtej Sarna's stories take us through theandscapes of Geneva, Shimla, Paris, Moscow, Delhi and Bombay, where everyday people find orose their way inife quietly, almost by accident. Marked by rare sensitivity and compassion, this collection by the acclaimed author of The Exile and We Weren'toversike That is a poignant ode to the human spirit.

One of the greatest Indian epics of all times, the Ramayana, or 'The Journey of Rama', is ostensibly the story of Rama of Ayodhya-the prince who spent fourteen years in exile to honour his father's wish-the many battles he valiantly fought to overcome Evil in various shapes and forms and, last but not the least, the heroic choices he made in order to always remain on the path of righteousness.'Adi-Kavi' Valmiki presents a Rama who is more human than god-like, driven by loss and sorrow as he los

The origin of the Indo-Aryans and their advent in India is shrouded in mystery to this day. An Aryan Journeyis an attempt to bring out the early history of this ethno-linguistic group, using the literature they left behind as their legacy. This meticulously researched book culls evidence from ancient texts to prove that the Indo-Aryans came to India in trade ships and were helped by the people of Indus Valley to settle with them. Using sources such as the Veds and the Avestha, as well as Zoroast

Not just an accountant is an incisive, no-holds-barred account of India's eleventh comptroller and auditor general and a symbol of the anti-corruption movement, Vinod Rai.Through a narrative, rich in anecdote and inside information, Rai sheds light on the major scams that shook the country. Among the case studies-chosen for the diversity of failures they highlight are - the procedural irregularities in the issuance of licenses for second generation spectrum allotment, the last minute quick-fixes in the conduct of the XIX commonwealth games, the loss of national resources while allocating coal blocks, the flouting of systems and the clear display of crony capitalism in the exploration of hydrocarbon and the tragic tale of civil aviation in India.Through these illustrations, Rai wishes to not only expose government malfeasance, but also probe the mandate of the CAG as a watchdog. Equally, he hopes to push for long-term solutions to corruption and bring home the urgent need for ethics-for the pursuit of excellence, accountability, probity and transparency within governments, the bureaucracy, corporate enterprises and public life.

In this exhaustive study of the NWFP and its adjoining area of Afghanistan, Raghvendra Singhargues that with an increasingly powerful China knocking on India's door, it is imperative torecognize that the docile acceptance of NWFP's loss in 1947 may have serious consequences forIndia's security in times to come.

The Dark Side ofight, Sanil Sachar's second book, promises a uniqueiterary experience for readers, with its combination of short stories, poems and plays, vignettes of romance, comedy, murder, mystery and much more. Offering a diverse pick, Sanil seamlessly combines the rhythm of poetry, the allure of storytelling and the realism of theatre to create an enriching and vivid experience. Some pieces transport you to a different world, while others allude to everyday experiences. Set in the year 2034, "Members Only' takes you inside India's first strip club and asks existential questions about a person's identity, through the story of a young man who oscillates betweenove andust. "Painted Red' is about a brother dealing with theoss of a sibling and brings alive basic human emotionsike wrath and vengeance. Navigating through an array of everyday emotions, "Dinner with the Turners' is aaugh riot that peeps into theife of a hopeless young wanderer trying to find his identity in a foreignand. "I'll Be There One Day' is a short and powerful story about belonging, while mystery and wavering thoughts dominate "The Conditioned Air'. Racy and pulsating, The Dark Side ofight, is a celebration of the coming together of three differentiterary forms, with their distinct flavours intact.

In Bringing the Rainbow, leading industrialist R.K Somany tells the story of how he pioneered a whole new industry (and its practices) and built the country's best known sanitaryware brand, Hindware.The years immediately preceding and following Independence saw many leading Marwari mercantile families in Kolkata-including the Somany family-spread their wings into industry. In the 1960s, when the Somany family decided to build India's first vitreous ceramic sanitaryware plant in Punjab, R.K. So

What is the BJP's definition of nationalism? Why did the UPA government follow a policy of 'strategic restraint'? Why is MGNREGA an important instrument in the larger context of India's transformation? How has the 'surgical strike' on currency resulted in difficulties for millions of people? These contentious questions are just a few of the myriad political, strategic and economic issues that former Union Minister P. Chidambaram analyses in his latest book.Written in inimitable style and charac

Arun's insightsprovide a unique perspective on collaborative solutions to address humanity's greatest challenges. ”Ratan TataWalls have risen between nations and people of different faiths and cultures. There is increasing violence against people whom we do not approve”physical in the real world and verbal online. We are unwilling to give people the dignity that they deserve when they are different. We areosing our ability toisten to people who are notike us even within the boundaries of our nations. The idea of democracy is in peril. Meanwhile, global problems”climate change, depletion of shared resources, persistent poverty and increasing inequalities”cry out for more urgent solutions.Listening is a simple idea. Everyone”rich or poor, powerful or weak, educated or uneducated”canisten to each other. Inistening for Well-Being, Arun Maira shows us ways to use the power ofistening. He analyses the causes for the decline inistening and proposes solutions to increase its depth in private and public discourse. Drawing from his extensive experience as aeading strategist, Maira emphasizes that byistening deeply, especially to people who are notike us, we can create a more inclusive, just, harmonious and sustainable world for everyone.

A vividly illustrated book, for children and adults alike, Ruskin Bond's Children's Omnibus is a collection of the author's best-loved stories. This volume includes the eternally popular Grandfather's Private Zoo, Angry River, The Blue Umbrella, The Road to the Bazaar, as well as the short stories 'Cricket for the Crocodile' and 'Dust on the Mountain'. Witty, charming and quietly evocative, these stories are Ruskin Bond classics.

The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan and published in 1684. It is the story of one man's search for redemption and the trials and tribulations that he must overcome to reach the Celestial City. Considered one of the most significant religious works ever written, The Pilgrim's Progress remains one of the most widely-read books in Englishiterature.

When little Mary comes to live with her uncle in Misselthwaite Manor, she finds herself lost and lonely amidst winding corridors and rooms with closed doors. The house and everything in it is under a pall of gloom ever since the death of her aunt a decade ago.

One of the world's most popular authors of self-help books, Dale Carnegie's bestselling works and immensely enlightening courses have helped millions improve themselves over the years. Carnegie rose to fame when he wrote about ways to overcome one of the most common fears of man: Talking in public. His advice, that has included never criticizing, complaining or condemning another person, giving sincere appreciation to others, banishing worry, developing self-confidence and so on, have great relevance for those who wish to improve themselves and their professionalives. The Man Who Transformedives is a comprehensive selection of Carnegie's five celebrated titles, including selections from the classic How to Win Friends and Influence People that has sold a million copies worldwide. This book will help you in all aspects ofife, be it improving your speaking skills, developing self-confidence, a positive attitude, overcoming depression,earning how to achieve the perfect work-life balance or getting someone toike you. A tribute to one of the most prolific writers of the genre, this book is also a celebration of oneife-changing idea: We can be more positive, more tenacious and more self-confident. All we have to do is try.

Enthusiasm and determination with a healthy dose of entrepreneurial vision that is enhanced by rapid strides in technology has provided the platform for young Indians to become the makers of a new India. Millions of young Indians are entering the workforce annually with a continually major shift from rural to urban areas, and a burgeoning middle-class with demands and expectations of quality health and education, further increasing the dependence on sustainable, viable, and continuous growth. Clearly, India is at a delicate juncture where the new generation of policymakers must take responsibility to work adeptly in tandem with industrialists, academicians, and the common man to form impactful policies.The Path Ahead: Transformative Ideas for India is reflective of this collaborative effort that borrows from the very essence of working in tandem to have meaningful discourses. This book, which brings together a rare combination of industry executives, domain thought leaders, and government officials, highlights the challenges and possible solutions for key sectors that are the cornerstone for India's future growth.

So how does one go about topping the boards”exams that can determine where yourife's headed, your college, your first jobmay be even your first crush? Fortunately, the secret isn't to "study till you're a sleep-deprived zombie'. Unfortunately, it also isn't "mum fed me steroids/dad taught me to cheat'. The secret recipe? Connecting the dots. You don't need to be a prodigy studying twenty-four hours a day to ace an exam”you just need to work smart. How I Topped the Boards and You Can Too! shares the methods that helped Gaurav top in his board exams, so that you too can best prepare for the most important exams of yourife.

'The adventure is not in getting somewhere, it's the on-the-way experience. It is not the expected; it's the surprise. Not the fulfilment of prophecy, but the providence of something better than that prophesied.'The world has a lot to offer to the people who seek new experiences and are curious about the places, each distinctly unique, that makes up the world and the people that inhabit these places. Although one lifetime is not enough to visit and know every place in the world, we have books that introduce us to new cultures, foods and peoples.In All about My Walkabouts, Ruskin Bond offers us delightful stories from his travels around the world. From the stories from Indian hills, to the streets of London, to small towns in India like Mathura and Meerut, this book is for children and adults alike.

I needed a friend but it was not easy to find one among a horde of rowdy, pea-shooting fourth formers, who carved their names on desks and stuck chewing gum on the class teacher's chair. Had I grown up with other children, I might have developed a taste for schoolboy anarchy; but, in sharing my father's loneliness after his separation from my mother, I had turned into a premature adult.'There is no telling where friendships might be made and how. Friends of My Youth is a collection of short stories by Ruskin Bond on how little and almost seemingly insignificant incidents of life can lead us to the person in whom we may find a companion, a comrade. These are the stories of how unknowingly, at times, friends are found and how they help eliminate our loneliness or become partners in crime in our personal missions. Narrated with utter simplicity, the tales make for a delightful remembrance of the friends made in the early years of life.

In a city high-rise, sitting in the balcony on the 25th floor, sipping tea, you look out into the horizon, city lights glimmering in the distance, cars fading away as they rush across the highway. You are surrounded by silence though you can hear the faint noises of the horns honking on the road. You look across at the building angularly adjoining yours and see shadows move across the large expansive windows. You wonder what they would be doing-their conversations, their actions, the scuttling and scurrying movements. You can feel the melancholy, the lonesomeness. You reflect how it was never like this before.As people navigate their way towards growth and success, they find themselves 'busy' and others around them 'unavailable'. This urban existence with its multidimensional challenges has led to an upsurge in the experience of loneliness and taking stock is a matter of pertinent significance. This book explores the spaces from which the problem of urban loneliness arises. It portrays in detail the facets of our lives which are contributing towards the emergence of this scenario.In Alone in the Crowd, the authors go beyond highlighting the existence of the problem to enlisting ways in which this pandemic, in the midst of the current pandemic, can be tackled. Encouraging readers to concurrently focus on the need to live mindfully, this book also highlights key learnings from the pandemic.