An accessible yet rigorous introduction to Madhyamaka as articulated by Nagarjuna, explaining the doctrine of emptiness and dependent origination, the two truths framework, and the rejection of intrinsic natures. It reconstructs core arguments against essentialism across causation, motion, composite objects, and personal identity, deploying clear analysis and formal tools. The discussion dispels charges of nihilism, situates the view within classical Indian Buddhist debates, and highlights its implications for contemporary metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of language.

In a small Himalayan village, a young girl trades her lucky claw pendant for a dazzling umbrella that becomes the envy of everyone, especially the local shopkeeper. His growing jealousy leads to a failed attempt to steal it and the community’s disapproval. Touched by his downfall, she chooses kindness over pride, giving him the umbrella and restoring harmony as envy gives way to remorse and forgiveness.

A doctor's first encounter with a brilliant, eccentric detective leads to the unraveling of a transatlantic revenge murder rooted in a tragic saga of love, betrayal, and frontier fanaticism; later, the duo tackles a puzzle involving a missing treasure, a secret pact among four convicts, and a chilling trail through London's fog, cementing their partnership as they expose greed, deception, and the limits of justice.

The book argues that modern science did not arise solely in the West, tracing important contributions from non‑Western traditions—especially Indian mathematics, astronomy and computational methods—while critiquing Eurocentric historiography and colonial distortions; it examines how philosophical assumptions about proof, experiment and causality are culturally situated and calls for a pluralist, decolonized understanding of the history and practice of science that recognizes cross‑cultural exchange and social context.

A clear, illustrated retelling of the Bhagavad Gita that presents the dialogue between a warrior and his charioteer-god on the battlefield, explaining core Hindu teachings—dharma (duty), karma-yoga (selfless action), jnana (knowledge) and bhakti (devotion)—in simple language for young readers; it uses stories, examples and cartoons to make complex philosophical ideas accessible and emphasizes moral courage, ethical living, and the search for the self.

An epic poetic narrative that gives voice to a tragic hero born of humble origins, tracing his lifelong struggle for honor, identity, and acceptance amid rigid social hierarchies. It vividly portrays his unwavering generosity, loyalty to friends, and the moral dilemmas he faces on the battlefield and in society, culminating in a poignant exploration of fate, dignity, and sacrifice. The work blends mythic grandeur with passionate social critique, rendering the protagonist both a national symbol and a deeply human figure.

A collection of vivid travel reportage from the Indian subcontinent in the late 20th century, portraying a region riven by communal violence, political upheaval and social decay while capturing the lives of ordinary people caught in crises—from militant insurgencies and military rule to refugee crises and criminal underworlds. Through eyewitness scenes and interviews, the book sketches how ideological extremism, corrupt institutions and historical grievances reshape communities and daily life, yet also highlights moments of resilience, humor and human complexity amid chaos.

A bold retelling of a well-known epic that follows Sita from her miraculous origins and education in the court of Mithila to her rise as a fiercely intelligent warrior, stateswoman and moral philosopher; the narrative reframes familiar episodes—her marriage to a noble prince, life at court, exile and eventual abduction by a powerful adversary—as tests of agency, courage and leadership, exploring how she navigates politics, duty and personal conviction to become both a leader in her own right and the architect of a legend.

A legendary warrior continues his quest beyond the borders of the civilization that worshipped him, pursuing clues about a mysterious, ostracized people called the Nagas. His journey overturns simple myths of good and evil as political conspiracies, betrayals and hidden histories come to light, revealing the Nagas’ tragic origins and forcing him to form unexpected alliances while suffering personal loss — revelations that change his purpose and set the stage for a larger conflict over the future of the land.

In this epic finale, Shiva races to prevent a civilization-ending catastrophe while uncovering hidden histories and conspiracies that upend the myths and loyalties he once trusted; as ancient custodians and rival armies converge, he faces wrenching moral choices about duty, justice and sacrifice, and the truths he reveals ultimately reshape his world’s understanding of divinity, destiny and freedom.

A concise, narrative account of India’s transformation under British rule from the eighteenth century through the struggle for independence, examining colonial economic policies, deindustrialization, and agrarian distress alongside social reform and cultural change; it traces the rise of modern political consciousness, the evolution of party politics and mass movements (including constitutional methods, revolutionary activity, and Gandhi’s campaigns), the growth of communal tensions and regional assertions, and the wartime and postwar negotiations that culminated in transfer of power and partition, offering analysis of causes, major events, and their lasting consequences for the subcontinent.

A clear-eyed analysis of how fossil-fuel interests and allied actors have shifted from outright denial to a subtler campaign of delay and diversion—promoting individual blame, sowing doubt, greenwashing, doomism, and narrow techno-fix narratives—to block meaningful policy; the book exposes these tactics, explains why focusing solely on personal choices is insufficient, and calls for defending climate science, countering misinformation, and pursuing systemic political and economic solutions (strong regulation, public investment in clean energy, and mass civic engagement) to achieve real emissions reductions.

Set in contemporary Kolkata, the novel follows three interlinked lives after a deadly incident on a commuter train: an impoverished Muslim gym instructor whose impulsive social-media comment is spun into a terrorism charge; an ambitious young woman from the margins who sacrifices everything for a shot at stardom; and a self-serving political operator who exploits the scandal to advance his career. As courtrooms, news cycles, and rumor take over, the story exposes how hunger, ambition, and rising nationalism warp justice and destroy relationships.

Over eight decades Ravi Shankar brought Indian classical music to leading concert halls and festivals worldwide and influenced later musicians. He taught George Harrison sitar, introduced the Sixties generation to Indian music, and performed at Woodstock, Monterey Pop and the Concert for Bangladesh. He reshaped jazz and Western classical music, composed film scores including Pather Panchali and Gandhi, and Indian Sun uses family archives to trace his life from childhood in his brother's dance troupe to a pioneering international career.