Voices In The Back Courtyard

Narinder Jit Kaur teaches English at Govt. Ranbir College Sangrur, Punjab. She has translated two novels 'Twilight' and 'Ann-Datta' and has also translated many short stories and poems in English and Punjabi. Many of her works have been published in various newspapers and magazines. A versatile translator, she lives in Patiala with her husband and two sons.

Fifteen women writers come together, weaving a spectrum of varied hues, each turning a page out of the book of her life''s experience as a woman-and the result is a patchwork of beautiful narratives. Right from Amrita Pritam of the 50s, to Veena Verma of the 21st century, this book traces a sinous path of struggle, emotional turmoil, unfulfilled dreams and social rejection, which becomes a source of strength for these writers.

ISBN: 9788129116192
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Back To Health Through Yog

Dr Ramesh Bijlani is the author of ten books, more than 200 research articles, and more than forty popular articles. He was elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences (India) in 2005, and conferred an honorary D.Sc. in Yoga by Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Samsthana, Bangalore in 2006.

Back to Health through Yoga does not seek to transplant a dozen yogic postures in modern medicine. It looks upon yoga as a precious tool in mind-body medicine. The postures, diet and sleep (called physical culture in yoga), meditation (as first aid for stress), and the yogic attitude (for long time relief from stress) are all part of yoga, and all these have a place in mind-body medicine. Mind-body medicine aims at correcting the faults in lifestyle responsible for the illness, and thereby creating the best conditions for reversal of the process which led to the illness. This book is meant for the intelligent and inquisitive reader who will use it to discover the roots of health and disease. Also included are reasonable guidelines for healthy lifestyles based on yoga. Stress management has been discussed on the basis of Patanjali’s enumeration of the sources of klesas. The major lifestyle disorders have also been discussed individually, bringing together to one place, our current understanding of these diseases and their prevention and management using an integrated approach that dissolves the barrier between modern science and ancient wisdom.

ISBN: 9788129113979
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ARE WE DECEIVING OURSELVES AGAIN?

Arun Shourie is one of India's best known commentators on current and political affairs. He has been an economist with the World Bank, a consultant to the Planning Commission and Editor of The Indian Express. His writings have gained him a vast following across the country, as well as several national and international awards.

On what assumptions was Panditji confident that China would not invade Tibet? What happened, and what did he do when those assumptions proved disastrously wrong?
On what grounds did he then convince himself that the usurpation of Tibet would not harm India''s security?
Why and on what reasoning did he scotch all warnings - those of Sardar Patel, Rajaji, Shyama Prasad Mookherjee, Acharya Kripalani, M.R. Masani, the young Vajpayee, and every officer who took courage to document what the Chinese were up to - in Tibet, and along our entire border?
How did Chou En-lai and the Chinese Governmant beguile him? And thereby fool India?

ISBN: 9788129114105
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ALL ROADS LEAD TO GANGA

Ruskin Bond, resident of Mussoorie, is a well-known writer of fiction and a raconteur par excellence. His Tales and Legends from India, Angry River, Strange Men, Strange Places, The Blue Umbrella, A Long Walk for Bina and Hanuman to the Rescue are also available in Rupa paperback. The Ruskin Bond's Children's Omnibus has been a firm favourite with young readers for several years. Ghost Stories from the Raj, The Rupa Book of Great Animal Stories, The Rupa Book of True Tales of Mystery and Adventure, The Rupa Book of Himalayan Tales and The Rupa Book of Great Suspense Stories are some of his recent books for Rupa.

‘The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India''s civilization and culture, of the rise and fall of empires, of great and proud cities, of adventures of man...’ — Jawaharlal Nehru. The Ganges is a river which has held India''s heart captive and drawn uncounted millions to her banks since the dawn of history. Originating in the mist-filled valleys of the Garhwal Himalayas – a land of dense forests, icy white glaciers, clear gurgling streams and towering mountains— a land which has been known as `Dev Bhoomi’ or the land of gods, the Ganga traverses hundreds of miles through the heartland till it flows into the sea. In this travel memoir, noted writer Ruskin Bond captures the breathtaking beauty and splendour of this magical landscape, describing with nostalgia and affection the places and people he has lived with and encountered for over forty years. In this engaging book, Bond provides a wonderfully evocative description of the mountain streams, the birds and animals, the wild flowers, the natural biosphere, the villages and dharmshalas, and the many shrines and places of pilgrimage — Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Jamnotri, nestled in the mighty mountains —all written with the touch of a poet. Bond takes us to his quaint little world of charm, portraying an untarnished landscape and exploring the Ganga in her pristine glory, at the confluence of the Alaknanada and the Bhagirathi. From passionate descriptions about the pine and deodar trees in the hilly environs of northern India to plain reminiscences of the legendary ‘Gun Hill’ in Mussoorie, or vivid descriptions of birdsongs in the hills, Bond’s sensitive and lucid style and an eye for ordinary details make this book a pleasurable read.

ISBN: 9788129112132
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AMBROSIA: From The Assamese Kitchen

Jyoti (Rita) Das was born in Shillong, the then capital of Assam. Her other works on Assamese culinary include Aponar Akhilot Chinese Byanjon and Manxhar Vividh Byanjon. She also regularly writes food columns, short stories and articles for various magazines like Nandini, Xadin, Parijat, Prantik in Assam.

Ambrosia... From the Assamese Kitchen presents an array of delectable dishes that reflects the variegated hues of the culture of Assam. Like the simple Assamese people, the food of Assam is rather bland and simple, with little or no spice at all; yet it is delicious. Regional aromatic herbs add varied flavours to the cuisine, making it simple, yet savoury and wholesome. This book contains more than a hundred recipes from the land of simple folk and rich cultural legacy, and is a must-have for those ready to try out mouth-watering delicacies which are easy to make, healthy and simply delectable.

ISBN: 9788129113740
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A Traveller And The Road

Author: Sen, Mohit
ISBN: 8129100568
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A Leaf Out Of My Book

journalist by profession, Benita Sen has been a prolific writer for children. Her stories have appeared in Women's Era, Chatterbox, Target, Amrita Bazar Patrika and Reader's Bulletin, amongst others. Paro Anand encouraged Sen to write more stories for children. Sen presently lives in Delhi.

A delightful collection of short stories, touching upon myriad aspects of childhood. The characters seem surprisingly familiar-as if they are straight out of one''s own neighbourhood! As the author herself says, ''There is no perfect ''hero'' or ''heroine'' of my stories. Most of them have shortcomings, much as I would. They can be mischievous, eccentric or plain quirky-but they are people who add colour to our otherwise humdrum lives''.

Lively, lucid and humorous, the stories subtly address serious social issues as well.

ISBN: 8129101009
Author: Benita Sen
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A Journey To Lhasa And Central Tibet

A Journey to Lhasa and Central Tibet is a record of explorer Sarat Chanra Das travels through Sikkim into Tibet during the years 1879-1891. Das is considered as one of the greatest pioneering travellers who ever entered Tibet. The marvelous primary resources later edited by W.W. Rockhill covers the author journey from Darjeeling to Tashilhunpo, his residence there, on to Dongtse, and his onward journey to Lhasa via Tashilhunpo and Yamdo and Ugyen-gto''s visit to the Bonbo Sanctuary of Rigyail Sendar. The author describes in detail the funeral of Panchen Rinpoche, his visit to the Great Lamasery of Samye and to Yarlund. His visit to Sakya is also recorded, and his subsequent return to India, where he explored the idea of social divisions, marriage, medicine and festivals of Tibet.

ISBN: 8129111292
Author: Das, Sarat Chandra
Published by: Rockhill, W W
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A Long Day's Night

Educated at Calcutta, Indiana and Rice Universities, Pradip Ghosh taught at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur for more than three decades. He also taught as a Visiting Professor at University of Hawaii, University of California Berkeley, and Pomona College among others. His book in science have been published by Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi; John Wiley & Sons, New York; and Clarendon Press, Oxford. This is his first work of fiction.

On a small university campus in India, Virendra Chauhan-a research scientist-and his students are trying to set right a key instrument which has failed to function since its arrival from abroad. The faulty machine and attempts to make it work form the core of the narrative, which is as much an allegory of Indian science as of the human spirit - its sorrows and joys, strife and peace, its unending quest. The account is rooted in the quotidian particulars of campus life and of contemporary social reality, though the tightness of form in classical.

ISBN: 9788129114983
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A Book Of Quotes For Managers

Managers are at the forefront of the ''hard work'' that brings success in an organisation. Experience shows that ''Quotes'' - providing knowledge, insights, wisdom and means - are an effective tool for managers for tackling the tricky and challenging situations that they often face in their pursuit for superior performance under changing environment and pressure of competition.

These quotes aim to seed thoughts for actions, and guide the readers to understand ''what to do, how to do and why to do'' the things they ought to do for achieving success in life.

ISBN: 8129107759
Author: S K Mandal
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A Biography Of Rahul David

The biography reconstructs the incidents and events that have contributed to making Rahul Dravid one of the greatest cricketers to have played the game, and an epitome of grace, humility and commitment to this team''s cause. It is a tribute to a role model who has refused to rest on his laurels, and remains as intense in his quest for perfection as he was when be started out.

ISBN: 8129107295
Author: Prabhudesai, Devendra
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366 Days Of Science & Technology

An Educationist by profession and a science writer by hobby, Vijaya Khandurie has devoted himself to the popularisation of science among the masses. A keen quiz and crossword enthusiast, he has earlier written two books for Rupa & Co, Science Crossword and 1000 Physics Quiz besides publishing a bi-monthly, Word Games & Puzzles.

ISBN: 9788129114365
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100 GREAT LIVES

H.D. Sharma was educated in the Universities of Punjab, Delhi and Michigan. He was the recipient of the prestigious Fulbright scholarship twice. He has worked as a librarian and taught library science in universities in India and abroad. He has also authored or edited a number of books.

This is a well-documented set of a hundred short biographics of people who have left their footprints on the sands of Indian history, in different ways. The figures inluded lived in the last two hundred years, and are no longer alive. Included are persons from almost every field of activity-writers, artists, scientists, social reformers, educationalists, politicians and freedom fighters. Several Britishers who spent a major part of their adult lives in India and contributed in a major way to the country are also included.

ISBN: 8129109654
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MIGRAINES FOR THE INFORMED WOMAN: Tips From a Sufferer

Mamta Singh is the lead writer for many popular health and fitness sites worldwide and holds expert author status at well-respected online resources. She pens her own blog on migraines and holistic health. She is a certifield aerobics instructor, personal trainer and sports nutritionist through the International Fitness Association, Florida, USA.

There is nothing that a migraineur fears more than a migraine attack. It is excruciatingly painful and comes with a flurry of stressful symptoms like nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and light and sound sensitivity. If you dread your episodes, this may be the book you need. Migraines for the Informed Woman- Tips From a Sufferer de-mystifies not just the why, what, when and how of migraine in an easy and simple way, but also gives you a positive perspective on what can be done to keep them managed and at minimum levels.

ISBN: 9788129115171
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MY NAME IS GAUHAR JAAN!: The Life and Times of a Musician

Vikram Sampath was born in Bangalore and completed his Engineering in Electronics and Masters in Mathematics from BITS-Pilani in 2003. He subsequently did an M.B.A. in finance from S P Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai. He currently works in the retail banking division of a leading multinational bank in Bangalore.

‘My Name is Gauhar Jaan!’: The Life and Times of a Musician tries to demystify the myth and mystery around one of the most enigmatic legends in Indian music history – Gauhar Jaan. Vikram Sampath, in this remarkable book, brings forth little known details of this fascinating woman who was known for her melodious voice, her multi-lingual skills, poetic sensibility, irresistible personality and her extravagant lifestyle. From her early days in Azamgarh and Banaras to the glory years in Calcutta when Gauhar ruled the world of Indian music, to her sad fall from grace and end in Mysore, the book takes the reader through the roller-coaster ride of this feisty musician. In the process, the author presents a view of the socio-historical context of Indian music and theatre during that period.

ISBN: 9788129116185
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Reforming Vaishno Devi And A Case For Reformed, Reawakened And Enlightened Hinduism

Jagmohan is the only person who has held the office of Lt. Governor of Delhi twice, of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir twice and nationally honoured twice by the award of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, he has also been a distinguished Member of Parliament for fourteen years and a Union Cabinet Minister for five and a half years, holding charge of such significant portfolios as Communications, Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation, Culture and Tourism.

Jagmohan, in this strikingly original work, tells us how he carried out the management and other reforms concerning the famous Shrine of Vaishno Devi, and what tremendous benifits, social, economic and cultural, have flowed from it.

ISBN: 9788129116055
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A Book Of Cricket Days

Bakhtiar K. Dadabhoy, a Mumbai-based civil servant, is the author of A Dictionary of Dates and A Book of Cricket Days.

Did you know that Allan Border and Steve Waugh crossed the milestone of 10,000 Test runs on the same day, ten years apart, and on the same ground? Find out when W.G. Grace and Ranjitsinhji were born. When did Courtney Walsh take his 500th Test wicket and Wasim Akram his 500th ODI wicket. Did you know that Sachin Tendulkar''s debut Test was Kapil Dev''s 100th Test? Or that Keith Boyce is the only Test cricketer to die on his birthday? A fascinating selection of events for every day of the year. A Book of Cricket Days contains over 3000 entries, which embrace all aspects of the game and includes trivia, which will gladden the heart of any serious quiz buff.

ISBN: 8129104946
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100 GREAT BOOKS:Masterpieces of All Time

Here is the ideal guide for all those who wish to read more of the world''s great books, but find themselves bewildered by the very richness of the choices open to them. The editor has selected one hundred of the greatest books of all time, discussing them in a penetrating yet highly readable way.

This book will prove invaluable, both as useful work of reference and as a stepping-stone to the wisdom and delight which is to be found in the world''s great books

Author: John Canning
ISBN: RUPA011
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GLIMPSES OF ARCHITECTURE IN KERALA: Temples and Palaces

Ramu Katakam studied architecture at Cambridge, and has been a practicing architect for the past thirty years. He gave up practice some time ago to do research on traditional Indian architecture and has been travelling in Kerala for the past three years.

Kerala has been termed ''God''s own country'' in recent years. Its landscape and waterways are quite magnificent. However, little has been seen of its masterpieces of temple architecture. This book attempts to capture the style and design of these timber building and also illustrate the quality of space around them. Indian temples are to be seen with their surroundings in unity with the sky and the low-lying landscape or with the sky and the hills around. Architecture of the past in India attempts to create an experience with a sense of longing-something to fill the void within. The masters of design in an earlier era were concerned with the balance of a building and how it could please the eye. Glimpses of Architecture in Kerala is a beginning in trying to examine these intentions.

ISBN: 8171677487
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1947 Santoshabad Passenger And Other Stories

Dasu Krishnamoorty has been a writer and journalist for the last half a century, working in senior editorial roles at local and national newspapers, including The Indian Express, The Times of India and Patriot.
Tamraparni Dasu is a senior Research Scientist at AT&T Laboratories, with numerous academic publications to her credit, including a definitive book in her specialisation.

1947 Santoshabad Passenger and Other Stories is a heart-warming and delightful collection of English translations of Telugu short fiction. Celebrating the centenary of the Telugu short story, this book brings together some of the best stories that reflect the wit, humour, and strong sense of culture from this region of India.

ISBN: 9788129116079
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