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Bookless In Baghdad

By: Shashi Tharoor

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Shashi Tharoor Began Reading Books Enid Blyton S Noddy Series When He Was Three. By The Time He Was Ten, He Had Published His First Work Of Fiction, Operation Bellows, A Credulity-Stretching Saga Of An Anglo-Indian Fighter Pilot. In Between Were Years When He Read A Book A Day. And In The Years Since, He Has Published Eight Books And Written For Many Indian And Foreign Publications. Bookless In Baghdad Brings Together Pieces Written Over The Past Decade By This Compulsive Reader And Prolific Writer On The Subject Closest To His Heart: Reading. In These Essays On Books, Authors, Reviews, Critics, Literary Festivals, Literary Aspirants, Empire, And India, Tharoor Takes Us On A Delightful Journey Of Discovery. He Wanders The Book Souk In A Baghdad Under Sanctions Where The Middle-Class Are Selling Their Volumes So That They Can Afford To Live; Analyses The Indianness Of Salman Rushdie; Discusses P.G. Wodehouse S Enduring Popularity In India; And Drives Around Huesca Looking To Pay An Idiosyncratic Tribute To George Orwell. There Are Excursions Into The Pitfalls Of Reviewing, Explorations Of The Anxiety Of Audience Of Indian English Writers, And A Wicked Account Of How Norman Mailer Dealt With A Negative Review.

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Penguin Books India

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0670058203

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9780670058204

A Matter of Time

By: Shashi Deshpande

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A Matter of Time

By: Shashi Deshpande

One morning, with no warning, Gopal, respected professor, devoted husband, and caring father, walks out on his family for reasons even he cannot articulate. His wife, Sumi returns with their three daughters to the shelter of the Big House, where her parents live in oppressive silence: they have not spoken to each other in 35 years. As the mystery of this long silence is unraveled, a horrifying story of loss and pain is laid bare—a story that seems to be repeating itself in Sumi's life. This multigenerational story, told in the individual voices of the characters, catches each in turn the cycles of love, loss, strength, and renewal that becomes an essential part of the women's identities. A Matter of Time reveals the hidden springs of character while painting a nuanced portrait of the difficulties and choices facing women—especially educated, independent women—in India today.

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The Feminist Press at CUNY

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1558619356

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9781558619357

India

From Midnight to the Millennium and Beyond

By: Shashi Tharoor

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India

From Midnight to the Millennium and Beyond

By: Shashi Tharoor

At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, a new nation was born. It has seventeen major languages and 22,000 distinct dialects. It has over a billion individuals of every ethnic extraction known to humanity. It has a population that is 32 percent illiterate, but also one of the world’s largest pools of trained scientists and engineers. Its ageless civilization is the birthplace of four major religions, a dozen different traditions of classical dance, and three hundred ways of cooking a potato. Shashi Tharoor’s India is a fascinating portrait of one of the world’s most interesting countries—its politics, its mentality, and its cultural riches. An eloquent argument for the importance of India to the future of America and the industrialized world, the book flows with the energy and erudition that distinguished his prize-winning novels. A New York Times Notable Book, this work of remarkable depth and startling originality combines elements of political scholarship, personal reflection, memoir, fiction, and polemic, all illuminated in vivid and compelling prose.

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Simon and Schuster

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1628721995

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9781628721997

The Elephant, The Tiger, and the Cellphone

India, the Emerging 21st-Century Power

By: Shashi Tharoor

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The Elephant, The Tiger, and the Cellphone

India, the Emerging 21st-Century Power

By: Shashi Tharoor

Interest in India has never been greater. Here Shashi Tharoor, one of the subcontinent’s most respected writers and diplomats, offers precious insights into this complex, multifaceted land, which despite its dazzling diversity of languages, customs, and cultures remains—more than sixty years after its founding—the world’s largest democracy. He describes the vast changes that have transformed this once sleeping giant into a world leader in science and technology, a nation once poverty-stricken that now boasts a middle class of over 300 million people—as large as the entire population of the United States. Artfully combining hard facts and statistics with opinion and observation, Tharoor discusses the strengths and weaknesses of his rapidly evolving homeland in five areas—politics, economics, culture, society, and sports—and takes a fresh look at the world’s oldest civilizations and most populous countries.

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519

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Skyhorse

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1628721561

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9781628721560

Nehru

The Invention of India

By: Shashi Tharoor

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Nehru

The Invention of India

By: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor delivers an incisive biography of the great secularist who—alongside his spiritual father, Mahatma Gandhi—led the movement for India’s independence from British rule and ushered his newly independent country into the modern world. The man who would one day help topple British rule and become India’s first prime minister started out as a surprisingly unremarkable student. Born into a wealthy, politically influential Indian family in the waning years of the Raj, Jawaharlal Nehru was raised on Western secularism and the humanist ideas of the Enlightenment. Once he met Gandhi in 1916, Nehru threw himself into the nonviolent struggle for India’s independence, a struggle that wasn’t won until 1947. India had found a perfect political complement to her more spiritual advocate, but neither Nehru nor Gandhi could prevent the horrific price for independence: partition. This fascinating biography casts an unflinching eye on Nehru’s heroic efforts for, and stewardship of, independent India and gives us a careful appraisal of his legacy to the world.

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285

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Simon and Schuster

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1628721987

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9781628721980

From the Narayanpur Incident

(Penguin Petit)

By: Shashi Deshpande

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From the Narayanpur Incident

(Penguin Petit)

By: Shashi Deshpande

A delectable offering of the best stories written by master storytellers, including Ruskin Bond, Anita Desai, Satyajit Ray, R.K. Narayan, Salman Rushdie and Vikram Seth, to name a few. Each story represents the richness and range of contemporary writing for children, and is beautifully illustrated to make this truly a collector's item.

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Penguin UK

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9351185508

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9789351185505

Moving On

By: Shashi Deshpande

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Moving On

By: Shashi Deshpande

Shashi Deshpande&Rsquo;S Novel Is About The Secret Lives Of Men And Women Who Love, Hate, Plot And Debate With An Intensity That Will Absorb Every Reader. It Is A Story That Begins, Conventionally Enough, With A Woman&Rsquo;S Discovery Of Her Father&Rsquo;S Diary. As Manjari Unlocks The Past Through Its Pages, Rescuing Old Memories And Recasting Events And Responses, The Present Makes Its Own Demands: A Rebellious Daughter, Devious Property Sharks And A Lover Who Threatens To Throw Her Life Out Of Gear Again. The Ensuing Struggle To Reconcile Nostalgia With Reality And The Fire Of The Body With The Desire For Companionship Races To An Unexpected Resolution, Twisting And Turning Through Complex Emotional Landscapes. In Moving On Shashi Deshpande Explodes The Stereotypes Of Familial Bonds With An Uncanny Insight Into The Nature Of Human Relationships And An Equally Unerring Eye For Detail.

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Penguin Books India

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0143064258

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9780143064251

3 Novels

By: Shashi Deshpande

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3 Novels

By: Shashi Deshpande

This title presents three thrilling adventures featuring the indomitable cousins Dinu, Minu, Polly and Ravi. When Ravi comes from Bombay to stay with his three cousins for the summer holidays, little does he realize this is the beginning of a series of exciting events that will test their intelligence and luck. In the first story a string of audacious robberies occur in their usually quiet town. Who is the thief? Is it the sinister Dhondu who seems to hate the children, or is he covering up for someone else? In The Hidden Treasure, the four cousins end up spending their Diwali holiday in Kaka's farm in a village. Village life is fun, especially with their broken-down ancestral mansion to explore. Gradually, the children realize there is something sinister afoot. Who has been digging away in the mansion in the dead of night? Did their ancestor really bury his life's savings in their sprawling ancestral home before joining the 1857 uprising, or is it just a legend? And, if the treasure's still there, will they get to it before the crooks do? In the last novel, it's Dinu, Minu and Polly's turn to visit Bombay and spend the summer with Ravi. bank robber. Soon after, a spate of robberies break out all over Bombay. Is it the same gang at work? Then their friend is kidnapped and the four children find themselves in the midst of a desperate chase...

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392

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Penguin Books India

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0143335111

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9780143335115

B. R. Ambedkar

The man who gave hope to India's dispossessed

By: Shashi Tharoor

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B. R. Ambedkar

The man who gave hope to India's dispossessed

By: Shashi Tharoor

A household name throughout India, B. R. Ambedkar is one of the country’s most important figures, second only to Mahatma Gandhi. He played a major role in drafting the constitution for a newly independent India and led the fight against caste-based discrimination. Ambedkar was born into a Dalit caste (the so-called ‘untouchables’), but his academic brilliance saw him study at Columbia University and London School of Economics. As a politician, he fought to overturn centuries of discrimination and promoted liberal constitutionalism in a traditionally illiberal society. He did more than anyone to articulate a cogent and enduring case for the principles of democracy in a country emerging from imperial rule. This book is also a reminder of how far the practice of politics has strayed from the high standards Ambedkar set – of intellectual distinction, policy positions animated by serious scholarship, the infusion of moral values and the upholding of democracy for the many, not just the privileged few.

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262

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Manchester University Press

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1526164299

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9781526164292

The Binding Vine

By: Shashi Deshpande

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The Binding Vine

By: Shashi Deshpande

From one of India's most acclaimed writers--a radiant novel, now available in paperback.

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222

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Feminist Press at CUNY

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1558614028

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9781558614024

Excellence in Communication Skills

By: Dr. Shashi Prabha Nagendra

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Excellence in Communication Skills

By: Dr. Shashi Prabha Nagendra

Years of observation and reflection in a classroom session, allow us to continuously reinvent the wheel of teaching and learning pedagogy. This continuous introspection and reinvention orients into best practices. In the same stream, this articulation, is an outcome of immaculate observation meant for learners at the tertiary level. The scholarly approach adopted in this book aligns with the requirement of acquiring a language, especially the speaking skills. The need for effective communication skills in the new millennium has surged and has become all the more important. English continues to be the dominant language in Science, Technology, Engineering and Management (STEM). It is therefore obvious that the growth curve of a person hinges on effective communication skills. To perform exceptionally well in interviews and group discussions, it is imperative for students to manage their communication skills effectively. This book attempts to prepare the students to excel in it as well as group discussions and give an impressive interview which will ultimately increase their credibility. Indians have always had the upper-hand in international scenario due to their exceptional English language and communication skills. However, as we see from the last decade many non-English speaking countries especially China, Korea and others are honing and improving their English skills and trying to shake India’s numero uno position. Hence it has become necessary that we Indians continuously upgrade and improve our communication skills to maintain its position at global level. Therefore, this book is packed with practical tactics and tasks within a framework of ten chapters. The live situations used for discussions, give an insight into the corporate work culture and this makes the learner familiar with business vocabulary. A brief explanation of concepts followed by activities, gently transcends the conversation skills from a preliminary level of self-introduction to an advanced level of board room presentation. The additional topics on Ethical Dilemma, and Group Discussions are meant to stimulate the thought process of the students and engage them in an interactive conversation. This handbook has also been drafted to serve English teachers who can evaluate students with the help of the given rubrics and make the sessions vibrant and simplify the teaching learning process. Speaking and interacting with a partner will encourage a slow learner to overcome the hesitancy and speak freely. Imagine a learner-centered classroom bustling with students engaged in speaking activities, using gestures, facial expressions, body language and intonations without the fear of being assessed. This book guarantees to evoke enthusiasm and the students will begin to communicate with a Panache.

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Shashi Prabha Nagendra

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8195173373

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9788195173372

Waves Within

Horizon and Beyond

By: Shashi Dip

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Waves Within

Horizon and Beyond

By: Shashi Dip

“I am very happy and proud for the spiritual progress of my student. The sharpness and maturity in her writing, the purity of her thoughts and the ability to explain the depth of various topics, has amazed me greatly. Her insightful writing has touched various aspects of human minds and demonstrated the natural expressions of human qualities, through everyday events. On the other hand, her inner light has kindled a journey within, in search of self. Best of Luck.” - Shubhada Rahalkar Head of the Department, Department of Zoology, GDC Bilaspur (CG) “I have known Shashi from 2012 as a blog writer in Speaking Tree. Her forthright, honest and upfront posts on what needs to change in the world and how to go about it always won many hearts. She is regular on the top of the list of ‘most read’ blogs; her comments appearing in Local newspaper and quoted by other people as well. Shashi is a vigilante in real sense of what the world truly needs not a days. She is quick to note any wrong doings, and take action. Shashi also makes sure that the people around her are well informed. I have never met Shashi, however as it is said nowadays a virtual friend is as close to us as a real friend. She speaks softly, listens intently, suggests rationally and writes with heart. Her posts reflect her ability to pick everyday incidents that are narrated as a story that becomes alive on the piece of paper. I wish her book all the success and hope that it reaches far and wide corners of the world. I wish it be read by as many people as possibly can. Thanks.” - Alka Rhode Auckland, New Zealand

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271

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Notion Press

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1643244442

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9781643244440

Integral Inequalities and Generalized Convexity

By: Shashi Kant Mishra,Nidhi Sharma,Jaya Bisht

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Integral Inequalities and Generalized Convexity

By: Shashi Kant Mishra,Nidhi Sharma,Jaya Bisht

The book covers several new research findings in the area of generalized convexity and integral inequalities. Integral inequalities using various type of generalized convex functions are applicable in many branches of mathematics such as mathematical analysis, fractional calculus, and discrete fractional calculus. The book contains integral inequalities of Hermite-Hadamard type, Hermite- Hadamard-Fejer type and majorization type for the generalized strongly convex functions. It presents Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities for functions defined on Time scales. Further, it provides the generalization and extensions of the concept of preinvexity for interval-valued functions and stochastic processes, and give Hermite-Hadamard type and Ostrowski type inequalities for these functions. These integral inequalities are utilized in numerous areas for the boundedness of generalized convex functions. Features: Covers Interval-valued calculus, Time scale calculus, Stochastic processes – all in one single book Numerous examples to validate results Provides an overview of the current state of integral inequalities and convexity for a much wider audience, including practitioners Applications of some special means of real numbers are also discussed The book is ideal for anyone teaching or attending courses in integral inequalities along with researchers in this area.

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277

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CRC Press

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1000951995

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9781000951998

The Narayanpur Incident

By: Shashi Deshpande

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The Narayanpur Incident

By: Shashi Deshpande

8 August 1942: As Gandiji and prominent leaders are put in jail, Babu and Manju suddenly find themselves a part of the larger protests--their schools close down and their father is put behind bars. Their daring brother Mohan goes underground and the rest of the family moves to Narayanpur, a sleepy little village seemingly untouched by the turbulence in the country. But Narayanpur is seething within and it all comes to a head when a group of children dare to confront the police.

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152

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Penguin Books India

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0140375414

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9780140375411

Collected Stories

By: Shashi Deshpande

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Collected Stories

By: Shashi Deshpande

&Lsquo;Writing Is, To Me, A Way Of Exploring The World,&Rsquo; Says Best-Selling Novelist And Short-Story Writer Shashi Deshpande. In This, The Second Volume Of Her Collected Short Fiction, We Travel With Her Into A World Of Characters And Situations That Are Identifiable, And Experience Emotions That Are At Once Complex And Cathartic. Intensely Felt And Beautifully Rendered, These Are Stories That Will Stay With You A Long, Long Time.

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Penguin Books India

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0143031295

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9780143031291

The Last Durbar

By: Shashi Joshi

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The Last Durbar

By: Shashi Joshi

The existing histories of the Partition of British India have very little chance of capturing the moods and mindsets, the helplessness and the frustration of those who steered the course. The histories written thus far have either focused on political narratives or on the ideological analysis. More recently, the spotlight has turned towards the madness and pathology of hatred and mass murders. The Last Durbar tells it as it was - without the epic quality of conventional writing filled with the rhetoric of freedom and greatness, and without the legalese and constitution-making vocabulary of the Transfer of Power. The personal and political meet and separate at the last durbar, with Louis Mountbatten on the throne, and the modern, constitutional 'durbars'hail the advent of freedom and bid farewell to each other. The play is based on private papers of Mountbatten, including verbatim records, testimonies, and discussions of the leading political figures. It is a nuanced and multi-layered account of the months and days that eventually led to the independent nations of India and Pakistan. Drama is the only genre of written history that allows us to fully portray the complexity of such a process and frame the atmosphere to the concentrated moment. The history of Partition has never before been told in this way.

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209

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Roli Books Private Limited

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9351940802

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9789351940807

Book's by Shashi Narayan

Bookless In Baghdad

Bookless In Baghdad

A Matter of Time

A Matter of Time

India

India

The Elephant, The Tiger, and the Cellphone

The Elephant, The Tiger, and the Cellphone

Nehru

Nehru

From the Narayanpur Incident

From the Narayanpur Incident

Moving On

Moving On

3 Novels

3 Novels

B. R. Ambedkar

B. R. Ambedkar

The Binding Vine

The Binding Vine

Excellence in Communication Skills

Excellence in Communication Skills

Waves Within

Waves Within

Integral Inequalities and Generalized Convexity

Integral Inequalities and Generalized Convexity

The Narayanpur Incident

The Narayanpur Incident

Collected Stories

Collected Stories

The Last Durbar

The Last Durbar

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