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Nylon Rope - Sujatha - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Sujatha''s detective fiction created a huge impact on the Tamiliterature scene when his novels were first published. Witty, gripping and superbly written, his novels were even credited for widening readership in the state. Nylon Rope”originally published in Tamil as Nylon Kayiru in 1968”is no exception. Starring Ganesh, of the famous Ganesh“Vasanthawyer-cum-detective duo, Nylon Rope is a fast-paced, riveting tale. A man has been found murdered, and Ganesh must find the killer in order to save his friend''s sister”suspect number one in the eyes of the police.

GREAT INDIAN ROPE TRICK - Ruskin Bond - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Modi Mandate 2019 - Pradeep Bhandari - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The 2019 general elections were set against the backdrop of unexpected alliances, with the staunchest of adversaries joining hands against one person, one party and one ideology. For the first time in the political history of India, there was the rise of a united opposition, which rendered the elections into an anti-Modi vs pro-Modi battle at the macroevel. While demonetization and GST had not yet been wiped from public memory, the Pulwama attack and the Balakot air strikes just before the elections ignited a sense of nationalism. With this, even the most experienced political pundits were unable to predict the electoral outcome with certainty. It was a battle that could go either way. While we now know who won the electoral battle, thearger question is what caused this swing at a time when many had predicted the fall of Modi and the BJP. With dispatches from ground zero that unveil how the people at the groundevel across the nation were thinking, this book offers an answer to that "why'' and also reveals the implications of the mandate for the future of Indian politics.

Everyday Gita - Sunita Pant Bansal - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Why do we worry without cause? Why do we fear without reason? This book is a collection of 365 verses of unadulterated wisdom, providing answers to all our confusions. In the battleground of our life, no one day is the same as the other, each comes with its own set of challenges. We can never be prepared enough to handle all that life throws our way. It would not be unusual for us to feel discouraged, or even panic, just like the Pandava prince Arjun lost his nerve just before the start of the battle of Mahabharata. Fortunately for him, Lord Krishna acted like a psychologist and pulled him out of the depths of his trepidation. It took 700 verses for Krishna to clear up Arjun''s confusions and make him battle-ready. Everyday Gita takes 365 of the most effective of those verses and explains simplistically how to fight the stresses and fears in our daily life and come out a winner. Always.

Classic Tales for Children - Terry O'brien - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

An old man braves the sea in search of an elusive white whale. A tin soldier puts hisife at risk for a paper ballerina. In ancient Jerusalem, a Jewish prince seeks revenge for the wrongs against his family. A young private must overcome his fears to face the enemy in battle. Tales of bravery and courage excerpted from timeless classics, this volume will be muchoved by those who appreciate stories of derring-do.

Empires Of India - Moonstone - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Around the fifteenth century, several Muslim rulers controlled regions in north, northwest and even central India. In the face of their relentless aggression, the battle to protect Hindu beliefs and way of living was an uphill task. It was during this time that sons from the Rajput clans refused to yield, leading to countless battles and lessons to future generations on leaving no stone unturned to uphold their honour. The kingdom of Mewar emerged as key in the resistance to Muslim rulers, with the Rajput dynasty there producing successors such as Maharana Kumbha, Maharana Sanga, and Maharana Pratap. They left an incredible legacy, with Maharana Kumbha remaining undefeated in every battle he ever fought and ensuring art and culture flourished under his reign. Maharana Sanga overcame difficult personal circumstances to finally become the first ruler who succeeded in uniting the Rajput clans to keep invaders at bay. Years down the line, when several Rajput leaders were forming alliances with the Mughal empire, Maharana Pratap valiantly countered them in epic battles such as the one in Haldighati.

I Made a Boo Boo - Shivangi Sharma - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Once upon a time there was a woman who used to sleep eight hours every day and wake upate on the weekends. Her clothes were mostly free of gross body fluids and her bag rarely had biscuit crumbs. But mommy hood changed herife forever. Through tears, helplessness, turning to Google for every hiccup her baby took, heart melting moments and a regular urge to pull her hair out, she realized that parenting was aost battle. The only way to survive it was to keeping calm andaugh on. I Made a Booboo is a humorous yet compelling account of the trials and tribulations of a first-time mom.

Leadership - Virender Kapoor - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

What can weearn from Mahatma Gandhi as far aseadership is concerned? Mahatma Gandhi needs no introduction. An icon revered by millions across the world, heed a country to freedom through methods and principles never used before. What was it about Gandhi that made him an icon? How did a frailordinary man bring about a revolution? And how did he manage to rope in the poor, the working class, the elite and the intelligentsia to work together? In this one-of-a-kind self-help book, Virender Kapoor analyses Gandhi''s methods and deriveseadershipessons from hisife, explaining how readers can successfully employ these in their ownives. He reveals how Gandhi carefully analysed situations, the precursor of SWOT analysis before formulating the best way to deal with them. It was thus that he formulated the idea of Satyagraha. He also shows that Gandhi understood the power of emotional appeal and used sincerity rather than empty rhetoric to maximize on this. In other words, he "walked the talk''. These and other strategies by Gandhi provide importantessons foreaders of any era, in any capacity. The key, he reveals, is to adapt, rather than adopt, Gandhi''s philosophy in action.

25 Greatest Stories for Young Readers - Ruskin Bond - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

"When the guava season was over...Gopal had nothing to offer them but his stories...'' Will Koki prove the boys wrong and save their cricket match? What animals will Mukesh invite into his backyard zoo? Will Sita and the river be friends or enemies? Will Nathu''s grumbling shut down the bank? Will the panther catch its prey or lose the battle? Find the answers to all these questions in this must-have collection of stories that brings together some of Bond''s favourite characters”from trouble-making animals, to steadfast children and eccentric adults. Gorgeously illustrated, and curated by Bond for his lovely readers, it is the perfect addition to a Bond fan''s library”children and adults alike!

Remember to Forget - Neel Kamal Puri - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

on the eve of the battle of panipat, zahiruddin muhammad babur gathers his forces to fight the formidableodhi sultan and regain hindustan, theand of riches that his ancestor temur once ruled. his confidence is boosted by his pride in the martial skills of his beloved son and heir, humayun. butittle do the father and son know that their biggest threaties not in the fields of war, but within the intricate web of relationships they have woven around themselves babur with his wives, who are constantly engaged in games of oneupmanship, and humayun with the alluring concubine sona. can babur really trust anyone, even those who are closest to him? will the mughals be able to defeat their enemies, both outside and within?

Jack & Master - Karan Verma - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Theegend of Jack and Master began twenty years ago in Grinnel''s University, Goa. One is the charismatic ''Jack of all trades'' who can play the guitar, sing his way into your heart, be the cyber-wiz next door and also charm theadies. The other is the near-legendary ''Master of one'', the economic wizard who shook the very foundations of the political system of Goa. Jack has the sizzling fashion diva Samantha by his side, while Master has soul mate Sakshi, his pillar of support. What happens when the flamboyant college drop-out Jack meets the indomitable Master? Friendship, fun, craziness or a battle to the finish?. All the jacks and masters of town, get ready for the ride of yourifetime. With no rules and noimits, this one''s for glory. Find out who will come out on top. Flamboyance or excellence. Folk hero or cult figure. Jack or Master. What happens when the flamboyant college drop-out Jack meets the indomitable Master? Friendship, fun, craziness or a battle to the finish?. All the jacks and masters of town, get ready for the ride of yourifetime. With no rules and noimits, this one''s for glory. Find out who will come out on top. Flamboyance or excellence. Folk hero or cult figure. Jack or Master. Book Features: Jack & Master, a contemporary story of two friends, has the right mix of fun, romance, emotions, mystery and adventure which would attract wide readership.The fast-pace of the novel shall keep the readers hooked till theast page.Jack & Master will be of interest to all readers of commercial and mass-market fiction.

With Clive in India - G. A. Henty - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

After his father''s death, Charlie Marryat, along with his friend Peters, joins the East India Company as a clerk and travels to Madras, India. There, they meet Robert Clive, an ambitious young man who had successfully quelled many a mutiny and gone from being a clerk to an able militaryeader. Bored of their mundane work, Charlie and Peters decide to enlist under Clive as private soldiers in the fight against the Dutch and the French. Theirives take a complete turn as they participate in several exciting battles and formasting bonds with their fellow soldiers. But does Clive manage to defeat the determined French? And how does Charlie deal with the various dangers in India, including pirates, tigers and the Black Hole of Calcutta, not to mention the epic Battle of Plassey?

The Night of Fear - Abha Sharma - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

We are not always what we think We are, but we can become what we choose to become. The mahaguru proclaimed that the temple was a rare pure spot on Earth and a "divine'' blessing for the people of the Himalayan town, but he also warned that dark forces had alreadyaid siege to the temple. Within the walls of the revered Mountaintop temple thrives a templeegend. When a young girl accidentally discovers the truth, herife takes a dramatic turn. If she exposes the truth, the dark forces will have their revenge. If she doesn''t, she won''t be able toive with herself. Will the young girl survive? Can the temple remain pure? Before she can take on the influential outside world, she has to battle the monsters within”the helplessness, the fear and the weight of past failures.

The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

One spring day, Mole decides that he has had enough of the tiresome spring-cleaning. He throws down his broom and hurries out of his underground home into the sunny world outsideooking for adventures and new friends. He quickly finds both in the form of the Water Rat, who takes him boating and introduces him toife on the river and in the Wild Wood. Mole soon befriends the very kind Badger and the preposterous and boastful Toad. In time, the quartet''s escapades”including car crashes, a sojourn in jail for Toad and his spectacular escape and a battle with weasels and stoats to reclaim Toad Hall”become the talk of the inhabitants of the riverside.The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame''s classic tale, has attracted readers of every generation and the quartet continues to delight their readers with their odd adventures.

The Art of War - Sun Tzu - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Written more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is the world''s most renowned text on martial strategy and tactics. More than just a military manual, it also holds the keys to victory inife itself; Hence, it still resonates with readers. In this book, Sun Tzu explains when and how to engage opponents in order to overcome difficult situations; elucidates how to succeed by motivating soldiers andeveraging tactical advantages; And highlights the importance of discipline ineadership. In short, he shedsight on how to win the battle of wits. This translation is most faithful to the original and explains Sun Tzu''s percept''s in easy-to-understandanguage.auded byeaders from all walks ofife, The Art of War is an useful treatise for negotiating not just the challenges in the military arena, but in every aspect ofife.

Newsman - Rajdeep Sardesai - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The rise of Narendra Modi has heralded one of the most exciting and contentious periods in Indian politics. From the day he was sworn in as prime minister in May 2014, Mr. Modi has dominated the news cycle, attracting admirers and critics in equal measure. Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition too have slowly begun to find their voice even as the country is conflicted between a billion aspirations and rising mutinies. Who will win the big battle for 2019 as the Indian Politicaleague enters the final stretch? What defines the Modi persona? How will the deep divisions in society be bridged? What are the challenges ahead of a "new'' India? And what of theingering credibility crisis confronting the Indian media? As one of the country''seading journalists with a ringside view to Indian politics, Rajdeep Sardesai''s incisive analysis of contemporary events decodes the key questions of our times.

The Beast Tamer - Ruskin Bond - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

It was the custom of this household that no crime or misdeed ever went unpunished and there were no exceptions to this rule. It applied to one and all”human beings, animals, even insects. My uncle showed no mercy, hating the very word, as to him it was the mark of weakness. What happens when there is an epic battle between cruelty and humaneness and the one caught in the middle is a hapless animal?ost in the forests of India, a man comes across a bizarre and dangerous ritual”does he flee or does he stay and rescue his fellow travellers? And in the uneven contest between a man with his gun and a panther or tiger, how does man end up winning? From jungles to battlefields to the frozen Russian countryside, adventure and dangerurk everywhere. Read the awe-inspiring adventures set in these exoticocations in this new collection compiled by Ruskin Bond.

Rightfully Wrong Wrongfully Right - Varsha Dixit - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Love is in the air again and this time it''s steamy, bold and manipulative! Gayatri, a rich, spoiled diva, is fighting to establish herself even as her tyrant father pushes her into aife not of her choice. Viraj is a genius and a con who shuns society and its hypocrisies. Gayatri sees Viraj only as a means to an end. For Viraj, Gayatri is the epitome of all that he despises. So when their paths cross, it is a battle of feisty wills and desire. Will Gayatri and Viraj prove to be each other''s salvation or annihilation? From the best-selling author of Right Fit Wrong Shoe and Wrong Means Right End comes Rightfully Wrong Wrongfully Right. All the unforgettable characters of the earlier two bestsellers make a comeback in this unforgettable story of hurt, hearts and hope. This is a tumultuous journey of two Wrongs who might just make everything Right!

Bestseller - Ahmed Faiyaz - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Akshay Saxena, an out of work editor of a defunctiterary magazine in the UK, is told to move to India for a year to help shore up the value of Kalim, an ailing Indian publisher.Akshay finds himself in a job where he has to do the impossible. Angusee, the new owner of Thomsonee Books, wants ateast five bestsellers in the coming year, failing which the business would be wound up.He has to find a way of making a success out of books he would never publish or would never even read. To complicate things further, he has to contend with motley crew of has-beens and misfits working for the publishing house as well as wannabe writers, dealing with their follies and derisive tactics, and battle his own affections for Zorah Kalim, the impulsive daughter of his former boss.Will he succeed in bringing out that one "bestseller'' from his publishing house? And what about his ownife andove in office? Find out in this riveting read.

A Hundred Lamps - Yatish Agarwal - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Doctors, those men and women who are often compared to God and to whom we rush to in moments of crisis and peril. But what are their personalivesike? What trials and tribulations do these healers undergo, in the course of discharging their duties? These seven stories, ringed with tenderness and truth, capture the clinical drama, excitement, conflicts,ove and passion in theives of medical practitioners. Regaling you with the ancient wisdom of age-old Sushruta s code,ife in the hamlets of Purnea, a physician sonely battle against the bureaucracy, an inquest into what ailsarge medical institutions, a collaboration between Ayurveda and allopathy and other aspects of doctorsives, these stories delve into the myriad dimensions of medical practices and beyond. Translated from the works of some of the best-known Hindi authors, this anthology details the moral code, the social pressures and political hassles that doctors mustive with and the yardsticks of being a messiah that they must fulfil.

The Magical Myths and Lost Legends of Diwali - Priyankee Saikia - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

DID YOU KNOW? Dhanteras started with a clever princess defeating a snake with a mound of glittering gold and silver. The evil King Narakasura kidnapped 16,000 princesses from all over the world and Krishna rescued every single one of them! Once when Hanuman was young, he was so hungry he almost swallowed the sun! From the glorious return of Rama to Ayodhya, to the mighty battle of the Mahabharata, and a smattering of adventure stories from ancient myths andegends, Diwali is a key that unlocks significant chapters of Hindu mythology for the uninitiated. But it is so much more than that! In this book, Priyankee Saikia explores the unique regional twists to the festival and the history behind them and how it is significant not just for Hindus in India, but for followers of other religions and citizens of other countries. Discover the fascinating rituals and the not-so-pleasant aspects of the biggest festival of India, andearn about the curiousegends behind all of them.

The Brahmin Warrior - R. Durgadoss - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Having defeated Rana sanga and his Rajput Army in the battle of khanwa, Babur descends upon chanderi in January 1528. With only a few men to defend the fort, the Rajput decide that the women would immolate themselves and save their honour, while the men would fight Babur''s forces till theast drop of their blood. Even as the women start jumping into the fire, me era, the wife of the head priest, stays back. She has conceived after sixteen years. Her husband runs away to save himself and she is forced into slavery by her captors. Fortunately, she and her new-born son, Aditya, are rescued from the slave market by a Sufi ascetic, who hands them over to Abdul gafoor, a Mughal commander. Me era and Aditya become a part of gafoor''s family and he treats herike a sister. Aditya grows up to become the most skilful warrior in the army of the Hindu king hemu. But, can he be trusted? Find out in this action-packed page-turner.

Dark Destiny - Kamal Kant - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This is the story of a man who decides to fight till the end to vindicate his past and resurrect his future. Aditya Malhotra is a heart-broken NRI unable to achieve his American dream. His earlier heartbreaks continue to weigh him down, and he soon finds himself in a dark web ofies and deception. All seems to be over when the DEAands up at his Chicago home to arrest him for treason, murder and drug trafficking. From being a non-entity, he''s suddenly America''s most wanted criminal. However, Aditya is not ready to throw in the towel. He manages to escape from the DEA''s clutches but gets entangled in an ongoing drug war that takes him into the dark dungeons of Mexico''s drug cartel. Aditya finds out that he''s simply a pawn in a deadly battle between the drugords. He is forced to confront his past in order to survive, prove his innocence and also protect Naina, hisong-lostove. A quest to reclaimostove, this fast-paced intelligence thriller is Mission Impossible meets Narcos.

I, Krishnadevaraya - Ra Ki Rangarajan - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

I, Krishnadevaraya is a translation of the famous Tamil novel Naan Krishnadevarayan by Ra. Ki. Rangarajan. The Tamil actor Kamal Hassan suggested that Ra. Ki. translate I, Claudius by Robert Graves into Tamil. Instead, Ra. Ki. decided to present first-person narrative of the story of Krishnadevaraya, the emperor of Vijayanagar. Ra. Ki.''s hero isike any other young man of his age”his romantic attachments overshadowing everything else in hisife”until his minister and mentor, Appaji, reminds him that his duty ought to take precedence over hisoveife. Coming to the throne in difficult circumstances, Krishnadevaraya had to wage relentless battle to preserve the Vijayanagar empire. Circumstances prevented him from marrying the woman heoved or pursuingiterature, his true passion. Overcoming all of this, Krishnadevaraya went on to become the greatest emperor of the Vijayanagar Empire. I, Krishnadevaraya takes you into the inner world of the emperor, providing a vivid picture of his thinking, his insecurities and his decision-making. Ably translated by Suganthi Krishnamachari, I, Krishnadevaraya is a fascinatingook at one of India''s greatest kings.

Being a Creative Genius - Gayatri Kalra Sehgal - Bog - Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd - Plusbog.dk

SKILLS THAT BUILD is a series that guides parents and educators to develop a child''s essentialife skills through activities that reinforce each skill in a fun and engaging way!Unleash the fearless creative intelligence in your child andet them have some fun while being at it! Whether your child is a craft whiz or a daring beginner, Being a Creative Genius offers 101 power-packed goal-oriented ideas for children to explore, experiment and entertain! What''s more: this book contains well-designed activities that are bound to intrigue and interest a child, such as "Spooky Edible Brains Specimen'' to build curiosity about different parts of the body; "Glow-in-the-Dark Play-Dough'' to explore the concept ofight; "Salt-Dough Curtains'' that convey the concept of privacy; "Battle of Balloon Grenades'' to develop attention; and many more. These activities engage the sensory and motor skills of a child andearning takes place through creativity. An invaluable guide thateads to focussedearning outcomes that run parallel to the school''s curricula!