Zenani Deordhi: The Life and Journey of a Princess
Zenani Deordhi: The Life and Journey of a Princess

Author: Dr. Santosh Singh

Publisher: One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd

Published: 2020-12-24

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 9390463068

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‘Who I am today? Merely a suffering soul, tormented by my own guilt. I cannot tread the same lanes, the royal corridors again that I left behind a year ago; so what if I want to rectify today, something that I destroyed yesterday.’ She stood gazing at him helplessly. Fateh Kanwar, the princess of Bikaner, stunningly beautiful and noble was not born to rule. Or so she thought. Married at the age of twelve, the tender love grew in her life after she took saptpadi with the crown prince of Jaipur. They were two young lives converging on a deadly course: one an innocent princess of Bikaner, who was living an idyllic life in royal corridors, the other , a young charming prince, who had spent all his life defying the traditions and Rajdharma, even after ascending the throne. After a series of shocking events, it was her brilliant mother-in-law, who paved the way for her elevation to be a regent queen. But yet again her world turned upside down. She perceived the political intrigues and power play of her two most trusted people as the key to her rule. Destiny defied her again. Fateh Kanwar herself becomes a victim of greed for power. Or so the people believed. Set in the last quarter of the eighteenth and the early nineteenth century India, ‘Zenani Deordhi’ is a compelling tale of a kingdom in peril. It is the tale of love and loss, pleasure and pain, and lust and greed. It is a vivid account of the lifelong struggle of a simple young woman, who walked the tightrope of being a queen and a mother and therefore became a sweeping story that is as relevant today as it was yesterday.

Neelkanth: Truth, Lies, Deceit & Murder
Neelkanth: Truth, Lies, Deceit & Murder

Author: Satyam Srivastava

Publisher: One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 8194804361

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Ages ago… He didn’t start it. He didn’t wish for it. Yet, he made a choice and became the NEELKANTH! And now… A crime infested Delhi of 2025 becomes the womb that gives birth to an organisation - CIU, wherein a group of policemen, armed with a secret weapon, begin to solve crime cases with absolute precision. Until… Suryakant Singh, a young IPS officer, is recruited and is assigned his first case of a mysterious death. He soon gets trapped into a vortex of truth, lies, and deceit. Evidence tells one thing, heart another and instinct something else. And to his surprise, the weapon fails him, a first in the history of CIU. As Suryakant sets out to unravel the mystery, he realizes that it is not crime investigation. It is so much more. The truth is beyond anything he has ever imagined. Will he uncover the murderer? Will he discover the secret behind the weapon? Will Suryakant choose to become the Neelkanth? Read this fast-paced crime-mystery-thriller, to find out… -- “Riveting. An edge-of-the-seat thriller. The authors have done a fabulous job in their very first attempt at fiction. Unputdownable!” - MEGHNA PANT, Author & Journalist

Jaipur Nama
Jaipur Nama

Author: Giles Henry Rupert Tillotson

Publisher: Penguin Books India

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9780144001002

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Jaipur Nama is the story of one of India's most fascinating cities, as seen through the eyes of both its residents and its visitors, who witnessed and recorded different moments in Jaipur's history between the 18th and 20th centuries. The triumph, follies and foibles of its rulers, the passions and drama of palace intrigues, the splendor of royal rites and entertainments, and the bustle and energy of tis bazaars and ateliers, all come to life through the vivid and detailed accounts of chroniclers as diverse as an Austrian Jesuit, a French naturalist, a court priest, a city merchant and a pilgrim from Banaras. Many of these accounts are here translated into English for the first time. Each reflects a different aspect of Jaipur, together creating a captivating, kaleidoscopic portrait of the Pink City. Linking these narratives are the observations, experiences and perceptions of the author, Giles Tillotson, who skillfully weaves the past into the present as he writes about the personalities who shaped the character of the city, the wonders of its architectures, and the development of its superb arts and crafts. Entertaining as well as scholarly, Jaipur Nama will appeal to a wide readership. For those who know Jaipur or plan to go there, this book will sharpen and enrich their experience of the city, while armchair travelers will find it a delightfully witty and knowledgeable companion.

Holy Hell
Holy Hell

Author: Gail Tredwell

Publisher:

Published: 2013-10-31

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 9780989679404

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Amma, universally known as "The Hugging Saint," went through a two-decade transformation from a simple fisherman's daughter to an international wonder worshiped by millions. Gail "Gayatri" Tredwell was there every step of the way--from early devotee to head female disciple, ever-present personal attendant, handmaiden, whipping post, and unwilling keeper of some devastating secrets. Because she became fluent in the Malayalam language and had continual intimate proximity to Amma for twenty years, Tredwell is uniquely capable of portraying this famous woman. She tells her tale with straightforward honesty, fairness, and a dash of Aussie snap and wit. Although the guru's flaws are a necessary part of her story and awakening, she strives to be factual throughout, digging deep to eschew victim frameworks and take responsibility for her own role in accepting the abuse and perpetuating the lies. Tredwell takes us vividly through her varying stages, starting with naïveté and innocent devotion, then on to dawning awareness and confusion, finally to emotional breakdown and her shocking "enlightenment"--her realization that the liberation she urgently required was is in fact liberation from her own guru

Mistress
Mistress

Author: Anita Nair

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2006-08-08

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1429998717

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When travel writer Christopher Stewart arrives at a riverside resort in Kerala, India to meet Koman, Radha's uncle and a famous dancer, he enters a world of masks and repressed emotions. From their first meeting, both Radha and her uncle are drawn to the enigmatic young man with his cello and his incessant questions about the past. The triangle quickly excludes Shyam, Radha's husband, who can only watch helplessly as she embraces Chris with a passion that he has never been able to draw from her. Also playing the role of observer-participant is Koman; his life story, as it unfolds, captures all the nuances and contradictions of the relationships being made—and unmade—in front of his eyes. Booklist calls Mistress "Tempestuously exotic, Nair's intricately woven multicultural and multigenerational saga pulsates with passion and desire."

Jaipur Journals
Jaipur Journals

Author: Namita Gokhale

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-29

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781913109806

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Jaipur Journals is about the writing life and how writers search pattern and design amidst the unstructured chaos of the lived life.

Ruled or Misruled
Ruled or Misruled

Author: Santosh Singh

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-10-09

Total Pages: 449

ISBN-13: 9385436422

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“I have become a fan of this man. One should just meet him to know...” This is what Nitish Kumar had sai about his now bitter foe Narendra Modi after NDA's 2004 defeat. “I feel like tying my PWD minister on an empty tractor trolley and run the vehicle at a speed of 60km per hourto make him realise how people suffer when they travel on these roads”, says Lalu, conceding the terrible conditionof Bihar roads. Ruled or Misruled, Story and Destiny of Bihar by The Indian Express' Assistant Editor SANTOSH SINGH offers a 360 degree journey of Bihar politics since Independence, especially since the Congress' downfall in 1990. An out and out reporter's book, it tells an interesting and tumultuous journey of the post-1990 legends of Bihar politics - Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad, Ram Vilas Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi with the legendary clash between Nitish Kumar and Narendra Modi - with the untold version on the 2010 dinner cancellation and Nitish's ambition, providing the third angle. Right from revealing JP's dilemma between Lalu and Nitish to socialist leader Karpoori Thakur out-thinking the Congress with his simplicity. From Jagannath Mishra making a confession on his controversial 1982 Anti-Press Bill to the numerous tales of vernaculariszation of politics and giving a voice to the poor by Lalu, the writer also traces the story of the making of the Ranbir Sena at the height of caste wars. The stories of repair, hope and construction under Nitish Kumar, disillusionment and new political realignment after the 2013 NDA split, Nitish and Lalu coming together again after two decades and Nitish almost walking out of the Lalu alliance again are just as captivating. Jitan Ram Manjhi, who makes startling revelations on how he played a dummy for Nitish and Ram Vilas Paswan, also concedes the real truth of his Godhra stand.

Jaipur
Jaipur

Author: Dharmendar Kanwar

Publisher: books catalog

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Jaipur: 10 Easy Walks is the first book of its kind and gives the tourist a chance to explore the famed lanes of Jaipur. See the well planned streets from close quarters and discover the city's architectural beauty in its monuments, havelis, temples and other traditional buildings, its carefully preserved heritage, its culture and craft skills.

A Pinch of HOPE in a Bowl of LIFE
A Pinch of HOPE in a Bowl of LIFE

Author: Veena Sethuraman

Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd

Published: 1901

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 9354582591

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Love has many forms. Every seeker may have their own journey towards it, each one filled with its own set of obstacles and life lessons. For Gayathri, a chance encounter with a Gynaecologic Oncologist reminds her of her own belief in a soulmate and helps her embrace self-love. For Charanjeet, love is about getting over his helplessness and working to strengthen his marriage, building his family. Joseph had to first encounter himself, deal with his own anger and shame to find his expression, before he could accept someone’s love. Ranganayaki’s journey is that of learning to stand up for herself in an unsupportive environment and yet viewing the world through the lens of humour along with her strong faith on her ‘Ranga’. Suraiya had to allow the churning in her to realize that self-care is not selfish, while facing up to her disappointing marriage and walking out of it. They say Love Conquers All; here are stories of a few common people who had to break the shackles – sometimes of traditions, sometimes of societal norms and at times even their own expectations to reach their destinations. As they conquered, they embodied HOPE. After all, LOVE is the source of HOPE.

365 Days of a Sufi
365 Days of a Sufi

Author: Sonia Mackwani

Publisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd

Published: 1901

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 9355590768

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Meru, an orphaned zari weaver from a small town, meets her childhood friend Zaitoon, after a decade. They spend days together at Zaitoon's new home, inherited from her Sufi grandfather – Ibne-Al- Rashid. Then serendipity strikes. They stumble upon his mystical journal that astoundingly changes the course of both their lives. 365 Days of a Sufi, the journal, is a compilation of Rashid's life adventures and the sacred revelations that came to him in his final days. He writes intensely about his encounters with two Sufi dervishes; one serving a Sufi apprenticeship, the other yearning to set out on a quest to find his purpose. Their connection, their sacred friendship and their love for the search, transforms Rashid’s whole relationship with himself. The Sufi’s enlightening journal leads the two young girls, poised on the threshold of womanhood and life, to reflect on the meaning and mystery of human existence, relationships and the law of reciprocity. They are inspired to explore the magical alchemy of more love, more freedom and more dreams. And to thereby find their own paths. This wonderfully poignant story lives on in the reader’s mind like an unforgettable fragrance, long after the last page has been turned, inspiring one’s own journey of self-discovery.