Indians In India

The 1971 war between India and Pakistan, to help liberate the beleaguered people of Bangladesh, is considered one of the last 'just wars' of the twentieth century. Good triumphed decisively, unequivocally and indisputably. Yet, given the scale of atrocity that was halted in its tracks, it is shocking that the compelling circumstances as well as numerous poignant and heart-warming stories of the war have failed to become iconic representations of military intervention and success in the folklore and popular culture of India, Bangladesh and beyond.

Explore the rich and storied culture of the Indian subcontinent. This region of the world, largely considered to be one of the cradles of civilization, has developed over a period of over 5,000 years. Consequently, this long run of history has drawn up a national history filled with intrigue, philosophy, art, architectural wonders, and the births and deaths of great men and women.

the intense search for the philosophy and leadership of Blue Mohini by several federal law enforcement agencies and the effects of that search on the principal characters

On a sweltering summer day in 2007, having just lost her brother to illness, Livia Manera Sambuy finds herself standing before a 1924 photograph of a stunningly elegant Indian princess at a museum in Mumbai. What's written in the caption will change her life forever. This gorgeous Punjabi princess, it's said, sold her jewels in occupied Paris to save Jewish lives, only to be arrested by the Gestapo and sent to a concentration camp, where she died within a year. Could it be true? And if so, how could such a sensational story have gone unnoticed?

Only brother among three sisters, Devendra Sherawat, aka, Dev lacked nothing—money, cars, a group of reckless friends, and gorgeous girls continuously vying for his attention. Dev's life couldn't have been better. And then he met Sanjana. Known for her sharp wit and clever way with words, Sanjana dreamt of becoming the country's most successful lawyer. Except that bailing Dev out of jail practically became her weekly routine, leaving her with no time for any major case. When it had been far too long since she'd last seen the inside of a courtroom, Sanjana's patience wore thin and she ...

The danger faced by humanity from nuclear weapons is our most urgent diplomatic challenge. It calls for as broad an array of responses as possible to enhance the prospects of success. This book provides an alternative to war or containment in dealing with the seemingly intractable problem of nuclear threat. The Islamic Republic of Iran seems determined – despite legal commitments to the contrary – to develop nuclear weapons along with the missiles needed to deliver them. If Iran acquires nuclear weapons it will feel even more confident than it does today to continue its policy of ...

Chet is a young American who sets out on a one-month backpacking adventure in India. Though India itself offers him endless intrigue, Chet's trip quickly exposes longings and fears that confront him with questions about his own identity and purpose. All of his angst is heightened when Chet receives tragic news from home that mysteriously uncovers closer ties to India than he ever imagined. Suddenly, Chet's purpose is clarified and his trip is transformed into an intensely personal quest. In this poetic, first-person account, the author invites the reader on an intimate journey of discovery....

He never expected to be the Chief of Army Staff. But now that he was there, he would do exactly what he thought was right. A Prime Minister who is fighting for his government’s survival. A country plagued by corruption, failing economy and internal strife. A population that is disillusioned with it’s leaders. Would he succumb too? Like others, take the path of least resistance? This is the story of what happens when one man decides to take things into his own hands, and act in what he thinks is best in national interest. What happens when that man is the Army Chief.

courtship of a couple, marriage and wedded life; all within the context of their environment, family and friends.

Reema has no clue if she could ever become strong enough to protect Suman from all the harm. Suman is clueless if he can keep his promises to Reema. Where would the couple end up? Reema and Suman went back home. Over the following month they sensed that the homecoming was temporary and they would be uprooted any moment to fly to a new location where they must start afresh. The new location was not at all welcoming. Reema and Suman saw worse and they tolerated the burnt. Arrangements of abrupt travel without the idea how long one has to stay in the new location hits on the money one has. Can...

This book brings to light some of the lost stories of Indian aviators who built the very foundations of human and physical infrastructure for what is now the world's fourth largest air force. It benefits from several first-person interviews with some of the last Indian survivors of World War II, enabling a level of fidelity that is quite rare among Indian histories.

On the eve of World War I, a band of Indian immigrants living in the United States hatched an audacious plan to liberate their homeland from British colonial rule. Founded by a group of student radicals at UC Berkeley, the Ghadar Movement mounted one of the most significant challenges to the British Raj before the rise of the Indian National Congress under Gandhi—but unlike the INC, the Ghadar Movement advocated for a violent insurrection against colonial rule.

"With its scrupulously described, suggestive setting, thorough historical detail, and endless twists, the novel will please lovers of twisty political thrillers." ―The Prairies Book Review Facing an invasion, the Sultan appears less concerned—but that isn't the worst threat lurking...The Sultan’s secrets are at risk. With a palace celebration in full swing, he’s locked in a windowless basement making plans with his military. He’ll do anything to protect his son and heir. The Sultan has never faced the grim realities of his ascension to the throne, nor the potential danger posed to...

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Something about her patient tugged at Ayesha’s heart. It was madness to get involved, and yet… there was something about the quiet courage with which he faced his situation that would not let her look away. After all, it was a rare man who could retain not just his composure, but also his wit in the face of certain death. Security expert Nikhil is in mortal danger. Gravely injured and unable to see, he is in the midst of hostile strangers in an unknown place. Any hope of survival is fast fading away. Ayesha had to do something even if helping Nikhil might mean sharing his fate. ...

From being Champion of Champions to one of the world's top cricket commentators to Team India's head coach, Ravi Shastri has an incomparable perspective when it comes to the game of cricket. In Stargazing: The Players in My Life, the legendary all-rounder looks back at the extraordinary talent he has encountered over the years.

While almost always overlooked, the 1.5 million Indian soldiers who served the British Empire in World War I played a crucial role in the eventual Allied victory. Despite their sacrifices, Indian troops received mixed reactions from allies and enemies alike - some were treated as liberating heroes, some as mercenaries and conquerors themselves, and all as racial inferiors and a threat to white supremacy. Yet even as they fought as imperial troops under the British flag, their broadened horizons fired in them new hopes of racial equality and freedom on the path to Indian independence.

Reema and Suman became a drifting couple for sometime. Can they ever be able not only to perch but to roost? Reema and Suman, both are in their early thirties, with a full decade of work experience. When Reema quit her job to cling to Suman, Reema’s mother was upset, so was Suman. Suman was wary that he became the monster who took away Reema’s freedom. Reema tried hard to make Suman feel her love. The effort made her realize that freeing Suman from his household duties so that his sole attention goes to his job while Reema hops from gig to gig was not losing independence. Did she think ...

Though Reema and Suman were not shifting across the ocean every calendar year, yet they were drifting from a city to another almost every quarter of a year. Will their life become harder with time? On a stormy night Reema and Suman arrived at a new city. They were not sure how long they could stay there yet with each passing moment they found calmness in each other, bonding them stronger than ever before. Every good thing comes to an end. One evening some of Suman’s colleagues found Reema working. The wheels of jealousy and conspiracy started rolling and Reema’s aloofness from the ...