Indians In India

Home to the world’s most ancient religions and practices, India is indeed a nation enriched with a fascinating history. The subcontinent has hosted a legion of great empires, monumental battles, religions, cultures, foreign invasions, and much more. From prehistoric to modern, 50 of the most formative eras of the subcontinent are discussed. Relating the zenith and nadir of India’s past, this audiobook provides crisp and riveting accounts of one of the world’s most ancient nations.

The Forbidden Contract From Mumbai’s gala lights to Udaipur’s moonlit palaces—one agreement, one dangerous love. When struggling event planner Riya Kapoor lands a mysterious invitation to a high-society gala, she never expects to catch the eye of Arjun Mehra, India’s most elusive tech billionaire. Cold, controlled, and devastatingly handsome, Arjun offers her a lifeline—an exclusive contract to be his discreet companion at business and social events. The terms are clear. The lines, immovable. Until they aren’t. From glittering rooftop dinners in Dubai to intimate moments in ...

Though many may not be aware of this, India has had resident Jewish communities for more than a millenium. Regular visits by Jewish merchants and sailors from West Asia go back two millenia and more. This book tells the story of the three strands of Indian Jews—the ancient Bene Israel and Cochini Jewish communities and the more recent (18th–20th century) community of West-Asia Jews, the ‘Banghdadis’, their inter-relations and interactions, both among themselves and with the Hindu and Muslim communities among which they lived and worked in peace and harmony. Never numerous, the ...

From the poisoned rivers, barren wells, and clear-cut forests, to the hundreds of thousands of farmers who have committed suicide to escape punishing debt, to the hundreds of millions of people who live on less than two dollars a day, there are ghosts nearly everywhere you look in India. India is a nation of 1.2 billion, but the country's 100 richest people own assets equivalent to one-fourth of India’s gross domestic product.

Confessions of An Indian Immigrant: Dawn of IT Opportunities in the Land of Promise by Aithal is a compelling personal memoir that chronicles the journey of an ambitious young professional who leaves behind the bustling streets of Mumbai to pursue the American Dream. Set during a pivotal time in global history—before smartphones, social media, and the digitization of everyday life—the book offers a vivid recollection of life as an Indian immigrant during the early days of the information technology revolution. The narrative begins with Aithal’s decision to move to New York, a ...

Shikhandi: The Warrior Reborn is a bold and lyrical retelling of one of the most enigmatic figures from the Mahabharata—a soul reborn to seek justice, not vengeance. Born as Amba, a princess wronged by fate and forsaken by duty, she returns to the world as Shikhandi—a warrior shaped by fire, silence, and purpose. Neither fully man nor woman, Shikhandi challenges not just the might of Bhishma but the very fabric of dharma, gender, and destiny. In this powerful mythological narrative, author Arpita Mukherjee gives voice to a character long relegated to the shadows. With rich prose and ...

Trisha is mortified as a stranger flirts with her at a society party. The very fact that he singles her out, and she gives in to her pent-up desires and attraction towards the handsome stranger, lands her in a soup so deadly that it brings danger and death to her doorstep. Coming out of a brutal undercover assignment, busting a major drug cartel, Armaan is looking for some peace and quiet. Instead his path crosses with Trisha Mehra's. Sparks fly. As do bullets too. By sheer coincidence, when they meet again, they have an accident. Again! And IB agent Major Armaan Joshi does not believe in ...

In the 19th century India was under British rule. It was also a land in need of social reform. This period gave rise to several movements in the country, some of them reformist, others fighting for independence. In the course of these struggles, many individuals distinguished themselves by leading the campaign for change and bringing about a new awakening in the country. Unsung Heroes is a tribute to the courage, vision and sacrifice of some of these brave sons and daughters of India. Volume I features Mahatma Jotirao Phule, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sarojini Naidu, Bal Gangadhar Kher, Maulana ...

Sunshine or Sex Goddess? Even before architect-business tycoon Ishaan Shukla could decide on a name for her, he finds himself in love with Khushi the moment he sets eyes on her the first time. Devil-in-Disguise or Lover Boy? History professor Khushi Chand reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage with Ashwin, only to find herself deeply attracted to her fiance’s cousin, a Devil-in-Disguise. For that’s what Ishaan is, trying to entice her away from her chosen path. Unable to resist the devilishly handsome Ishaan, Kushi decides to have an affair with him. And why not? When her fiance, ...

In India, marriage is more than a contract. It is the joining of earthly and divine goods. Marriage forges a new path for the next generation as well as riches, social standing, gratification, and refuge. It is also a wonderful melding of ideas, emotions, as well as hurdles and their corresponding resolutions. Put simply, Indian marriages are not just a two-person affair. It is the coming together of family and community with love at the forefront. However, as with all things in life, marriage is not black and white. When love and understanding ebb, heartbreak and sorrow flow. But does this...

India Was One – An Unforgettable Journey of Love, Identity, and Belonging Jai stood still, the wind tugging at his clothes as he stared into the seemingly endless abyss before him. The ground beneath his feet was dry and cracked, symbolic of the emotional chasm that had opened in his heart. Suddenly, something shiny caught his eye at the bottom of the gorge. He squinted, trying to make sense of it, then rushed back to his binoculars. As he adjusted the lens, the glint became clearer—barbed wire, coiled and menacing, stretched tightly across the expanse, separating the two mountains. It ...

Hello readers. Welcome to the journey In this journey together we are going to see different dimensions of Indian taxation. We will learn taxation by search and research method we will refer to government publications and notifications wherever required. We shall be dealing with complex matters requiring good interpretation skills. We shall look at opinions and views of different professionals. This text is intended for all those individuals who are non-resident in India or in simple language foreigners. Here “Taxation” means tax on income only, and not any other form of tax. If you are...

From the author of #bestseller 'Falling For My BestFriend'. Believe it or not, many a love-stories have started at first sight. Samarth had seen many of his friends fall prey to this love-at-first-sight syndrome, but had never thought that a day would come when he too would yearn for a glimpse of a beautiful stranger. He meets her at a wedding and knows she is the only one for him. Surrendering to the unfortunate circumstances of her life, Nandini has no wish for a life-partner, nor any expectations from anyone. Never in her wildest dreams she had presumed that one day, someone will ...

Inspired by a true sensational mystery. Solved in the vintage Agatha Christie style by who else, but the redoubtable Geeta Ratan. DELHI: Sunaina Pushkar, 51-year-old wife of Sanjiv Nair, the ultra-suave Minister of External Affairs, is suddenly found dead in her suite in a luxurious five-star hotel. Nobody knows who killed her or what killed her. Even her autopsy report is not able to find the cause of her “sudden, unnatural death.” The whole world believes Sanjiv Nair murdered his wife, as he seemed to have the perfect motive to do so. But did he? Geeta Ratan, an amateur sleuth, ...

Someone wants Vikramaditya Seth Jr. dead. He refuses the Z+ security option offered by the government. With too many variables trust is hard to come by… Esha Sinha prepares for her first assignment outside of active army service, oblivious to the fact that she has to baby-sit a man who has no respect for rules or protocol—a man who is headstrong, workaholic and a tenacious flirt. As the attraction between Vikram and Esha simmers and sizzles, another attempt is made on his life. The killer is resourceful and determined. The motive is unclear and perplexing. Will they be able to nab the ...

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East.

The British East India Company served as one of the key players in the formation of the British Empire. From its origins as a trading company struggling to keep up with its superior Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish competitors to its tenure as the ruling authority of the Indian subcontinent to its eventual hubristic downfall, the East India Company serves as a lens through which to explore the much larger economic and social forces that shaped the formation of a global British Empire.

'Gateway of Swords': An Exhilarating Tale of Adventure, Intrigue, and Love A historical fiction book set in India and England during the turn of the 20th century.In the tumultuous period of the early 20th century, 'Gateway of Swords' will transport you into an enthralling world of adventure, politics, and heartwarming romance. Immerse yourself in the thrilling narrative that traverses continents from the bustling hubbub of India to the serene countrysides of England. As you flip the pages, the vivid narrative paints an intricate picture of a world brimming with political unrest and vibrant ...

In the fiction SHIKARAS IN THE RAIN, Cyril Mukalel uses characters’ similarities in spite of their cultural differences to explore what it is to be human. The images, fragrances, and sounds of Kashmir in the 1990s give texture and realism to the story of Saraswati, a Kashmiri Hindu girl. A burka abruptly replaces her innocence and childhood, when a group of Islamic terrorists infiltrate Kashmir from Pakistan and abduct her while she is on her way home from school. Her ill-fated circumstance couldn’t be predicted by the events incited when a daring and carefree young Indian soldier falls...

All she wanted was a mango. What she got was desire, death—and a goddess who never forgets. In the slums of Bombay, eleven-year-old Shanti breaks every taboo to beg a dark goddess for a single gift. What follows is a miracle: sweetness where there was none, a body in place of payment, and a growing hunger that no fruit can satisfy. As the city reels under an unusually hot pre-monsoon summer, Shanti’s prayers yield pleasures she never expected—love, power, a taste of something like freedom. But every blessing demands a balance. And beneath the cracked concrete of Ambedkar Chawl, ...