On 26 December 2012, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the fourth time to extend his record tenure in office.
Mass Murderer or Development Man? It depends on which side of the spectrum he is viewed from, because Narendra Modi is one of those politicians whose name prompts extremes of hate-filled anger or outright adulation. Despite polarizing Gujarat and India in more ways than one, Modi brilliantly does what it takes to survive in a democracy: win elections.
Written by veteran journalist and writer, Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, after several in-depth interviews, meticulous research and extensive travel through Gujarat, this book reveals hitherto unknown aspects of Narendra Modis psyche: as a six- year-old boy selling tea to help out his father and distributing badges and raising slogans at the behest of a local political leader; abandoning his family and wife in search of his definition of truth; initiation into the RSS as a fledgling who ran errands for his seniors; his idea of Gujarati pride and Indian-ness; and finally, his meteoric rise which gave him a distinct identity post the 2002 Godhra riots.
Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times is a definitive biography of a man who may have challenged the basic principles of a sovereign secular nation but emerged at its destination as an undisputed and larger-than-life leader.
About the Author
Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay dropped college and picked up journalism as a career in the early 1980s. He worked and wrote for several newspapers and magazines like The Economic Times, Hindustan Times, Outlook and The Statesman. He currently also presents a weekly show A Page From History on Lok Sabha TV which showcases historical debates and issues.
He is also the author of The Demolition: India At The Crossroads published in 1994. Nilanjan is also a playwright and one of his plays has been performed by a leading amateur theatre group. He lives on the edge of Delhi, bordering Uttar Pradesh.
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The Magic by Rhonda Byrne
The Magic (Paperback) Price: Rs.399
You hold in your hands the way to a magical life.
Do you remember the times when you believed life was magical?
As you grew up, did people around you tell you that magic was nothing but an illusion?
Well, The Magic emphatically states that the magic of real life is more breath taking, awe-inspiring and real than you had imagined as a kid. You can have anything you want, live your dreams and witness your life touch the zenith.
Embark on a journey with The Magic and discover how dazzling and colorful your life is. Follow the action plan described in the book for 28 days. This adventure began 2000 years ago, when this life transforming knowledge was stashed away at a secret place in a sacred text. For the next 20 centuries this knowledge has been confused, mystified and highly misunderstood by all who read it. The Magic reveals the truth behind this.
About the Author
Rhonda Byrne is an Australian television producer and television, who was listed as one of TIME magazine's 100 people who shape the world. She has been the producer of Sensing Murder. Rhonda has also been associated with the popular Australian TV series, World's Greatest Commercials and Marry Me.
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Sai Baba of Shirdi by M V Kamath
Sai Baba of Shirdi 1st Edition (Paperback) Price: Rs.295
Sai Baba of Shirdi is a phenomenon. In all of India’s history, there has never been another like him. He is no conventional saint, he wrote no critique of any holy work, made no ashram or peetham, yet he had profound insight into both Hindu and Islamic scriptures. He performed ‘miracles’ but in no manner or means to impress anyone, devotees or otherwise. Sai Baba in every way remains unique. He came in his late twenties to Shirdi, an insignificant Hamlet in Ahmednagar District where he spent fifty years of his remaining life. Shirdi is no longer an obscure village. Today it is a centre of pilgrimage for lakhs of Sai Baba’s devotees. This book translated into Hindi is a complete account of his life and mission. 64c85a59-ce7e-46be-b0db-5d68f87e243a|0|.0
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Katibandh (Set Of 3 Books) - Aswini Bhatt
કટિબંધ ( ભાગ ૧-૨-૩- ) - અશ્વિની ભટ્ટ
નવલકથાના વિષયની શોધમાં નીકળેલી એક લેખિકા જયારે અનાયાસ જ જીવંત અને મૃત્યુ પામેલા પાત્રોના ભૂતકાળ અને વર્તમાનની કશ્મકશમાં આવી પડે છે ત્યારે રચાય છે એક સનસનીખેજ ગાથા... ત્રણ ભાગમાં વહેંચાયેલી આ કથામાં રાણી પ્રેમલતાની કરુણાંતિકા છે. એક લોહિયાળ લૂંટ અને ચોરીની કથા છે. એક તિલસ્મી કટિબંધની સ્ત્રીસહજ લોભામણી ખોજ છે. એક સામયિકના તંત્રી માટેનો જીવંત અખબારી અહેવાલ છે. ત્રણ પેઢીના સમયગાળાને આવરી લેતી આ નવલકથામાં પાને પાને નીપજે છે અનિવાર્ય ઉત્કંઠા...
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Book Summary of I Have A Dream
I Have a Dream is the collection of 20 engaging and inspiring stories of idealists who made the world a better place to live in. The book puts for the heart and soul of 20 brave individuals who are entrepreneurs but with a more social aim. An absolute must read; the book might just change your life… The most cherished feeling in this entire world is just dream about your entire life. Having previously penned down bestsellers on the domain of entrepreneurship, Connect the Dots and Stay Hungry Stay Foolish, Rashmi Bansal has penned down her third book I have a Dream on the same lines. The context in which this book differs from the others is that it is centered on the topic of Social Entrepreneurship.
Summary of the Book
These books has the inspiring and interesting stories of 20 idealists who act and think like entrepreneurs, but have dedicated their lives to various causes that do good to mankind in one way or the other.
I Have A Dream is divided into three parts: Rainmakers, Changemakers and Spiritual Capitalists. The first section, Rainmakers has stores of 11 entrepreneurs whose organizations make profits but for them profit making is not the sole driving force.
The next section belongs to the Changemakers, genuine and inspirational change agents who have started movements that would have a positive impact on the society we live in. These areas range from topics ranging from education to RTI activism.
The third section, Spiritual Capitalists is about those people who have imbibed the art of spiritualism and common good.
The book covers entrepreneurial figures like Dhruv Lakra, Mirakle Couriers, Arvind Kejriwal, Parivartan and more.
About Rashmi Bansal
Rashmi Bansal is an entrepreneur, writer and a youth expert. She started off as a blogger and is now the proud author of three bestselling books. This book sold more than 300,000 copies and was also translated into 8 languages. She is also an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus. Her blog, Youth Curry has articles on entrepreneurship, youth and careers. Rashmi is also the Consulting Editor for a TV show on UTVI called Cracking Careers.
Writing Style
The book has a very conversational tone and hence is very appealing in its approach. As Rashmi Bansal is an entrepreneur herself, she delves deep down into the personas of the entrepreneurs. The book was greatly appreciated for its helpful and inspirational content.
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Mantra Rahasya
विश्वविख्यात विश्वविख्यात आध्यात्मिक पुरुष की अनूठी पुस्तक। मंत्रों के सफल प्रयोगों पर आधारित प्रामाणिक व सचित्र विधियां जिनके असंख्य दुर्लभ मंत्रों से साधक एक सफल मंत्रशास्त्री बन सकता है। इस पुस्तक में मंत्र के अर्थ, महत्व, एवं मंत्र सिद्धि के उपाय आदि के बारे में क्रमबद्ध जानकारी है।
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