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A Judge in Madras: The Memoirs of Sidney Wadsworth | EXCERPT

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The memoirs of Sidney Wadsworth are a vital source on Britain’s colonial history during the first half of the twentieth century. Recounting his long and distinguished career in the Indian Civil Service, Wadsworth paints an entertaining picture of the many places in Madras province where he served, with illuminating portraits

Learn the Art of Investing from the Greatest Economist of the Twentieth Century

At the time of his death, John Maynard Keynes’ net worth – almost entirely built through successful stock investments – amounted to the present-day equivalent of more than $30 million. Accessible and informative, Investing with Keynes identifies what modern masters of the market have taken from Keynes and used in

The Life and Times of Begum Akhtar | EXCERPT

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Akhtari documents the eventful life of Begum Akhtar, otherwise known as the Queen of Ghazal, and her music through essays and reminiscences by some of her closest friends and associates, and by people who knew her work deeply — including the likes of Bismillah Khan, Lata Mangeshkar, Shubha Mudgal, etc. The volume

The Meeting of Two Worlds: The Prince and the Nightingale | EXCERPT

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What happens when a young prince, stripped of his royal status, decides to follow his passion? How does a struggling, working-class singer with an angelic voice fulfil her dreams? The choices they make will change their destinies forever. Inspired by true events, The Prince and the Nightingale is a tragic

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    A Powerful Account of Growing Up in a Conflict-Ridden State: Rumours of Spring | EXCERPT

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    Rumours of Spring is the coming-of-age memoir of Farah Bashir’s adolescence spent in Srinagar in the 1990s. The author captures moments of vitality and resilience from her girlhood amidst the increasing trauma and turmoil of passing years – secretly dancing to pop songs on banned radio stations; writing her first love

    India on the Road to a Clean Energy Future | The Next Stop

    Edited by Vikram Singh Mehta, an authority in the energy domain, and with essays by a number of global experts, The Next Stop lays out a comprehensive roadmap for India’s natural gas sector by analysing supply, demand, infrastructure, pricing, regulations, finance, technology, policy and a host of other issues. The