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Savarkar (Part 2)

A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966

By: Vikram Sampath

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Savarkar (Part 2)

A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966

By: Vikram Sampath

Was Savarkar really a co-conspirator in the Gandhi murder? Was there a pogrom against a particular community after Gandhi's assassination? Decades after his death, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar continues to uniquely influence India's political scenario. An optimistic advocate of Hindu-Muslim unity in his treatise on the 1857 War of Independence, what was it that transformed him into a proponent of 'Hindutva'? A former president of the All-India Hindu Mahasabha, Savarkar was a severe critic of the Congress's appeasement politics. After Gandhi's murder, Savarkar was charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination. While he was acquitted by the court, Savarkar is still alleged to have played a role in Gandhi's assassination, a topic that is often discussed and debated. In this concluding volume of the Savarkar series, exploring a vast range of original archival documents from across India and outside it, in English and several Indian languages, historian Vikram Sampath brings to light the life and works of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, one of the most contentious political thinkers and leaders of the twentieth century.

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Penguin Random House India Private Limited

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9354920713

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9789354920714

Bravehearts of Bharat

Vignettes from Indian History

By: Vikram Sampath

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Bravehearts of Bharat

Vignettes from Indian History

By: Vikram Sampath

Fifteen Brave Men and Women of Bharat who Never Succumbed to the Challenges of Invaders But were Lost and Forgotten in the Annals of History. These are the stories of those Bravehearts who Fought to Protect their Rights, Faith and Freedom. History has always been the handmaiden of the victor. 'Until the lions have their own storytellers,' said Chinua Achebe, 'the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter!' Exploring the lives, times and works of the fifteen long-forgotten and mostly neglected unsung heroes and heroines of our past, this book brings to light the contribution of the warriors who not only donned armour and burst forth into the battlefield but also kept the flame of hope alive under adverse circumstances. Narrating the tales of valour and success that India, as a nation and civilization, has borne witness to in its long and tumultuous past, the book opens a window to the stories of select men and women who valiantly fought against invaders for their rights, faith and freedom. Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Jai Singh of Manipur, Lalitaditya Muktapida of Kashmir, Chand Bibi of Ahmednagar, Lachit Barphukan of Assam, Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh, Rani Abbakka Chowta of Ullal, Martanda Varma of Travancore, Rani Rudrama Devi of Warangal, Rani Naiki Devi of Gujarat and Banda Singh Bahadur are some of the 'bravehearts' who fought to uphold the tradition and culture of their land. Pacy and unputdownable, Bravehearts of Bharat chronicles the stories of courage, determination and victory, which largely remained untold and therefore unknown for a long time.

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Penguin Random House India Private Limited

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9354928285

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9789354928284

Indian Classical Music and the Gramophone, 1900–1930

By: Vikram Sampath

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Indian Classical Music and the Gramophone, 1900–1930

By: Vikram Sampath

In 1902 The Gramophone Company in London sent out recording experts on "expeditions" across the world to record voices from different cultures and backgrounds. All over India, it was women who embraced the challenge of overcoming numerous social taboos and aesthetic handicaps that came along with this nascent technology. Women who took the plunge and recorded largely belonged to the courtesan community, called tawaifs and devadasis, in North and South India, respectively. Recording brought with it great fame, brand recognition, freedom from exploitative patrons, and monetary benefits to the women singers. They were to become pioneers of the music industry in the Indian sub-continent. However, despite the pioneering role played by these women, their stories have largely been forgotten. Contemporaneous with the courtesan women adapting to recording technology was the anti-nautch campaign that sought to abolish these women from the performing space and brand them as common prostitutes. A vigorous renaissance and arts revival movement followed, leading to the creation of a new classical paradigm in both North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) classical music. This resulted in the standardization, universalization, and institutionalization of Indian classical music. This newly created classical paradigm impacted future recordings of The Gramophone Company in terms of a shift in genres and styles. Vikram Sampath sheds light on the role and impact of The Gramophone Company’s early recording expeditions on Indian classical music by examining the phenomenon through a sociocultural, historical and musical lens. The book features the indefatigable stories of the women and their experiences in adapting to recording technology. The artists from across India featured are: Gauhar Jaan of Calcutta, Janki Bai of Allahabad, Zohra Bai of Agra, Malka Jaan of Agra, Salem Godavari, Bangalore Nagarathnamma, Coimbatore Thayi, Dhanakoti of Kanchipuram, Bai Sundarabai of Pune, and Husna Jaan of Banaras.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000590747

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9781000590746

Savarkar

Echoes from a Forgotten Past, 1883-1924

By: Vikram Sampath

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Savarkar

Echoes from a Forgotten Past, 1883-1924

By: Vikram Sampath

As the intellectual fountainhead of the ideology of Hindutva, which is in political ascendancy in India today, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is undoubtedly one of the most contentious political thinkers and leaders of the twentieth century. Accounts of his eventful and stormy life have oscillated from eulogizing hagiographies to disparaging demonization. The truth, as always, lies somewhere in between and has unfortunately never been brought to light. Drawing from a vast range of original archival documents across India and abroad, this biography in two parts - the first focusing on the years leading up to his incarceration and eventual release from the Kalapani - puts Savarkar, his life and philosophy in a new perspective and looks at the man with all his achievements and failings.

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Viking

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0670090301

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9780670090303

Women of the Records

By: Vikram Sampath

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Women of the Records

By: Vikram Sampath

Across India women, mostly from the courtesan community, were the stellar pioneers of recording technology in the early twentieth-century. Yet, their stories have been completely lost in the sands of time. This book revisits their lives & features the indefatigable saga of 25 inspiring Indian women musicians from across the country, from 1902 to 1947. Also, hear their original voices that have been restored & reconstructed in the accompanying CD.

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136

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India Penguin Enterprise

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0670096199

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9780670096190

Language of Rahu

Naadi Rules Explained

By: Vikram Divakar Soundar Divakar

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Language of Rahu

Naadi Rules Explained

By: Vikram Divakar Soundar Divakar

The Ancient Indian astrological system of prediction, namely the Naadi system, is unique in its accuracy in predicting the events in one's life. However, the rules are rather complex and have been closely guarded secrets, through the ages. There are several Naadi systems and each one has its own method, with slight variations. This book deals with its own Naadi method with an assurance for better accuracy in predictions. It presents complex rules of Planetary Progression, Retrogression and Exchange with examples and makes it less ambiguous. The methods of working out planetary positions at any period of time in an individual's life for accurate predictions are clearly explained in the book. The rules presented in this book are different from one the author had talked about in his earlier book. It uses them to logically address the procedures for accurate predictions. This is an ideal text-book for beginners of astrology.

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206

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Notion Press

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1945579714

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9781945579714

A Fistful of Rice

My Unexpected Quest to End Poverty Through Profitability

By: Vikram Akula

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A Fistful of Rice

My Unexpected Quest to End Poverty Through Profitability

By: Vikram Akula

Around the globe, poverty has held too many people in its grip for too long. While microfinance - small loans to impoverished individuals - initially attracted attention in the press, it didn't achieve the scale, scope, and profitability necessary to substantially combat poverty. All that changed with Vikram Akula's creation of SKS Microfinance. In this highly personal narrative, A Fistful of Rice, Akula reveals how he pieced together the best of both philanthropy and (to his surprise) capitalism to help millions of India's poor transition from paupers to customers to business owners. As thoughtful as Barack Obama's personal journey in Dreams from My Father, as harrowing as Paul Farmer's battle against infectious disease in Mountains Beyond Mountains, and as gripping as Greg Mortensen's fight for education in Three Cups of Tea, Akula's story shows how traditional business principles can be brought to bear on global problems in new ways. A Fistful of Rice offers not only inspiration but also lessons for anyone seeking to transform tenacity, creativity, and innovation into potent tools for fighting even the most seemingly intractable human burdens.

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201

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Harvard Business Press

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1422171620

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9781422171622

Bravehearts of Bharat

Vignettes from Indian History

By: Vikram Sampath

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Bravehearts of Bharat

Vignettes from Indian History

By: Vikram Sampath

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Penguin Random House India Private Limited

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9354928285

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9789354928284

My Name is Gauhar Jaan

By: Vikram Sampath

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My Name is Gauhar Jaan

By: Vikram Sampath

Biography of Gauhar Jan, 1870-1930, Indian musician

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Rupa

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8129120585

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9788129120588

"My Name is Gauhar Jaan!"

The Life and Times of a Musician

By: Vikram Sampath

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"My Name is Gauhar Jaan!"

The Life and Times of a Musician

By: Vikram Sampath

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.

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8129116189

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9788129116185

Voice of the Veena, S. Balachander

A Biography

By: Vikram Sampath

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Voice of the Veena, S. Balachander

A Biography

By: Vikram Sampath

On the life of Sundaram Balachander, 1927-1990, Indian Veena player.

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8129119366

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9788129119360

Savarkar /सावरकर

Ek Bhule-Bisre Ateet Ki Goonj 1883-1924 : एक भूले-बिसरे अतीत की गूँज 1883-1924

By: Vikram Sampath/विक्रम सम्पत

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Ek Bhule-Bisre Ateet Ki Goonj 1883-1924 : एक भूले-बिसरे अतीत की गूँज 1883-1924

By: Vikram Sampath/विक्रम सम्पत

सावरकर बीसवीं सदी के सर्वाधिक विवादास्पद भारतीय राजनीतिज्ञ हैं। हिंदुत्व की राजनीति के पुरोधा सावरकर जीवन भर गांधी, उनके दर्शन और भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस के सबसे सशक्त वरोधी बनकर खड़े रहे। सावरकर के बारे में या तो भक्तिभाव से लिखा गया या फिर घृणा के भाव से। सावरकर, भारतीय स्वतंत्रता संग्राम में हिंदू समुदाय की मुखर आवाज़ थे। एक कथित नास्तिक और कट्टर तर्कवादी के रूप में उन्होंने अंतर्जातीय विवाह का समर्थन किया और गाय की पूजा को अंधविश्वास मानकर खारिज कर दिया था। उन्हें एक दशक से भी ज़्यादा तक अंडमान की सेल्युलर जेल में रखा गया, जहाँ उन्हें अकल्पनीय यातनाएँ दी गई। सवाल यह है कि जो सावरकर शुरू में हिंदू-मुस्लिम एकता के इतने बड़े पैरोकार थे, वे सेल्युलर जेल जाने के बाद ‘हिंदुत्व’ के प्रवक्ता कैसे बन गए? इस शोधपूर्ण जीवनी का पहला खंड सावरकर के जीवन और दर्शन को एक नए दृष्टिकोण से देखने का प्रयास करता है और उनके व्यक्तित्व को उनकी कमज़ोरियों और उपलब्धियों के दायरे में देखता है।

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9354921124

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Savarkar (Part 2)

Savarkar (Part 2)

Bravehearts of Bharat

Bravehearts of Bharat

Indian Classical Music and the Gramophone, 1900–1930

Indian Classical Music and the Gramophone, 1900–1930

Savarkar

Savarkar

Women of the Records

Women of the Records

Language of Rahu

Language of Rahu

A Fistful of Rice

A Fistful of Rice

Bravehearts of Bharat

Bravehearts of Bharat

My Name is Gauhar Jaan

My Name is Gauhar Jaan

"My Name is Gauhar Jaan!"

"My Name is Gauhar Jaan!"

Voice of the Veena, S. Balachander

Voice of the Veena, S. Balachander

Savarkar /सावरकर

Savarkar /सावरकर

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