'A Hindu In Oxford' authored by Rashmi Samant launched in presence of Union Miniter Smriti Irani
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Union Minister Smriti Irani, at the book's unveiling, lauded Rashmi Samant's accomplishments and her relentless pursuit of breaking barriers. She underscored the imperative of diversity and inclusivity in both education and society, advocating for unity in safeguarding students facing discrimination on the basis of religion.
July book listicle
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India’s Secret War By Ushinor Majumdar: There are millions of tiny acts of resistance during any fight for liberation. Some of those result in victories and some in defeats. The Bangladesh Liberation War is full of such stories where India participated in these acts of resistance but till now, it has largely remained a secret, gathering dust in the BSF' s archives.
Book listicle
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On 29 May 2022, Sidhu Moosewala, a rising star of Punjabi hip-hop with more than 30 million followers across various social media platforms, was gunned down by gangsters. At the time of his death he was already a hugely popular youth icon in Punjab.
Your May reading list
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Nothing is as daunting as a goal. Many of us struggle with achieving them - be it in life, health, love and career. When you set unrealistic goals and keep failing, your intelligently designed brain tries to protect you from the pain and negative emotion at come with failure. In Small Wins Every Day, Luke Coutinho presents a simple premise.
Best reads for 2023
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Eating the Present, Tasting the Future ventures 'off the plate' to journey through India's contemporary foodscape to discover the myriad forces transforming what, how, and where Indians are producing, trading, and eating their food. At a time when food and our relationship with it are topics of increasing global interest, this is a timely, and important, work, offering a unique insight into a complex society.
Learn from reading
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Those who enjoy reading, learn from reading about other people's experiences. In reality, reading can also aid in our efforts to understand the events of daily life that we go through but do not fully comprehend. Mallika is a painfully shy young woman growing up in the heart of a close-knit, sometimes stifling New Delhi colony. Though she is surrounded by love, her life is complicated by secrets that she, her mother, and her aunt work hard to keep.
7 audiobooks to help you sleep better
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This high-quality hypnosis audiobook has aided thousands of people to overcome their sleep disorders and insomnia. The audiobook contains two tracks. While one track utilises professional hypnotherapy techniques to help drift you into a deep relaxing sleep every night, track two is titled "Lucid Dreams for Problem Solving", and is a hypnotherapy session that can cure sleeplessness and bad dreams
Your reading list for March & April
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Five teenagers forged an unbreakable connection while residing at Savior House, an abusive group home for troubled teenagers, 25 years ago. Despite the fact that they lost touch, they all went on to lead fulfilling lives. When group members start dying, they are compelled to have a reunion that none of them wanted in order to.
Explore the World of Books
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British Council's pavilion at the fair is offering something for everyone. Book collectors and enthusiasts can add to their collections and explore rare and unique titles. For avid readers, it is a chance to discover new authors and genres and expand their literary horizons. And for children, it is a wonderland of stories, illustrations, and activities that can spark their imagination and creativity.
New & Forthcoming Books for February
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The second Harith Athreya mystery: A Golden Age-esque cosy crime set in contemporary India, for fans of Lucy Foley and Knives Out. 'A rollercoaster... perfect for fans of Agatha Christie' Harini Nagendra, author of The Bangalore Detectives Club. Seasoned detective Harith Athreya is back, this time to investigate suspicious thefts on a riverside dig in the heart of remote Bundelkhand.
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