Search Results: Titles starting with N from Keystones Books

Speaking Tiger. Paperback. NEW. Nehru’s influence stretched beyond the Freedom Movement and the political and bureaucratic boundaries of prime ministerhood. A man of letters, it was Nehru who initiated the setting up of the Sahitya Akademi devoted to literature, the National School of Drama and the National Institute of Design; just as, in the field of technology and business management, he established the Indian Institutes of Technology and the Indian Institutes of Management across the country. He was equally the force behind the setting up of dams and factories, which he regarded as the temples of modern India. Today, the four key dimensions of Indian nationhood, as conceived and implemented by Nehru—democracy, secularism, socialism and non-alignment— have altered to a point where they have changed almost beyond recognition or even abandoned altogether. As the debate continues between Nehru’s supporters who believe in his enduring contribution, and his detractors who attempt to deny it,… Read More

Hachette India. Paperback. NEW. a nation singularly obsessed with politics on the one hand and cinema on the other, the point where the two intersect arouses avid curiosity and interest. What draws the larger-than-life personalities who entertain us on screen to the world of governance and politics off-screen?Neta Abhineta: Bollywood Star Power in Indian Politics traces this phenomenon through intimate and compelling portrayals of some of the most popular actors

Chicken House. Paperback. NEW. The second adventure in Maz Evans’s laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: ‘Twists, turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want? Tears? Laughter? Maz Evans delivers them all.’ FRANKCOTTRELL BOYCE ‘Vi Spy: Licence to Chill is

Make Believe Ideas. Board Book. NEW. Find out why you must Never Touch the Stinky Piglets in this hilarious addition to our popular Never Touch Series, inspired by messy play! Practice counting down from five as the piglets disappear one by one. Bumpy silicone touches feature on the cover and every spread, creating an engaging and tactile reading experience. A counting-down board book With five bumpy silicone touches A fun addition to our Never Touch range

Make Believe Ideas. Board Book. NEW. You must never touch the bugs . . . except in this book! This insect-themed touch-and-feel book makes learning numbers fun. Children will love counting down from five and watching the bugs disappear at the turn of a page. Bumpy silicone touches feature on every bug creating a tactile reading experience. This awesome book offers plenty for young children to enjoy, helping to promote an early love of reading. *Counting-down rhyme teaches numbers 1-5. *Bumpy silicone touches. *Hilarious illustrations from Stuart Lynch

Juggernaut Publication. Paperback. NEW. his book ? published posthumously ? Arun Jaitley offers the clearest, most authoritative discussions on the policies of the BJP government of 2014?19. Surveying the sweeping changes that the country witnessed during that period ? GST, demonetisation, Kashmir ? he is also prescient about the big political trends in the country, such as the end of dynastic politics, the fissures among regional powers and the crisis in the Congress party.\

Rupa Publications India. Paperback. NEW. Passionate and personal, these stories are narrated by a distinguished trauma surgeon, whose patients have been healed by his humanism and healing touch as much as they have been by his medical acumen. In his second book, Dr Brijeshwar Singh touches upon matters of life and death with unflinching truthfulness and endearing honesty. Dr Singh’s narrative is defined by simplicity, in stark contrast to the complex medical issues that many of the stories feature. In a world where truth can be stranger than fiction, these stories tread the fine line between the two. From a 102-year-old nawab who served in the British Army to a girl who wouldn’t let anything—not even her scarred and broken limbs—break her spirit. From accidents to genetic defects, from the dusty by-lanes of small towns to big-city blues; from hope to despair; stigmas and acceptance; life, death and the unknown beyond, these stories are engrossing, riveting and vital. With a foreword by the… Read More

Aleph Book Company. Hardcover. NEW. Nine Nights of the Goddess explores the festival of Navaratri—alternatively called Navaratra, Mahanavami, Durga Puja, Dasara and/or Dassain—which lasts for nine nights and ends with a celebration called Vijayadashami or ‘the tenth (day) of victory’. Celebrated in both massive public venues and in small, private domestic spaces, Navaratri is one of the most important and ubiquitous festivals in South Asia and wherever South Asians have settled. These festivals share many elements, including the goddess, royal power, the killing of demons and the worship of young girls and married women, but their interpretation and performance vary widely. This interdisciplinary collection of essays investigates Navaratri in its many manifestations and across historical periods, including celebrations in West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. Collectively, the essays consider the role of the festival’s contextual specificity and… Read More

Rupa Publications India. Paperback. NEW. Do you secretly crave a proven formula for building a bulletproof lifestyle? Are you mentally exhausted by fighting a losing battle with your mind every morning? Do you struggle with focus and mental clarity around your purpose in life? If so, No Punches Pulled is the book you must read now. Bestselling author and personal development trainer, Scott Allan, will teach you a system of lessons that can change your life. Now you can train your mind to embrace challenges instead of running from them, seize each day knowing it will never return, and learn to build confidence, clarity, and calmness so that you make decisions to live your best life. No Punches Pulled is designed to lead the way, to help you forge an unbreakable mind and way of life. You will learn to feed your obsession for doing what you love, be more creative, courageous, productive, and focused at every level.

Quercus. Paperback. NEW. e women. Three dates. One missing man...8.52. Siobhan's been looking forward to her breakfast date with Joseph. She was surprised when he suggested it - she normally sees him late at night in her hotel room. Breakfast with Joseph on Valentine's Day surely means something ... so where is he?14.43. Miranda's hoping that a Valentine's Day lunch with Carter will be the perfect way to celebrate her new job. It's a fresh start and a s

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. A wonderful memoir . . . richly insightful, and deeply moving' - Ramachandra Guha Eminent journalist Pradeep Magazine's memoir is a story of lived, real experiences, of joy, sorrow, fear, loss and hope, and about how an uprooted identity shapes one's attitude towards society and the nation. From the Kashmir of the 1950s to terror-stricken Punjab, from the Mandir-Masjid divide and the impact of Mandal politics to the tragic consequences of the Kashmir situation-Magazine paints a fascinating portrait of modern India. At the core of the book are accounts of some of the most epochal events in India's cricketing history, woven around personal encounters with several well-known cricketers. The author lays bare the vicious machinations that are a staple diet of sports governance and reveals hitherto unknown facts about the frictions and ego clashes that are inevitable in a game that dominates India's sporting discourse. Whether it is cricket that you're keen on, or… Read More

Rupa Publications India. Paperback. NEW. Do your internal fears hold you back from taking action? Are bad habits keeping you stuck? Do you want to reinvent your life but don’t know where to begin? Nothing Scares Me challenges your fears and pushes you to overcome the resistance to change. You will learn specific strategies to develop a limitless mindset while putting an end to limiting beliefs. You’ll discover practical strategies for building an immunity to fearful situations that once baffled you. By taking action in the face of fear, you will put an end to the self-doubt holding you back and create a thriving, undefeated and fearless lifestyle.

HarperCollins India. Paperback. NEW. In the year of N.T. Rama Rao's birth centenary in 2023, this is a comprehensive political biography that traces his journey from a remote Andhra village to the forefront of the national stage via a thriving career in Telugu films. NTR, as he was popularly known, had an extraordinary ability to galvanize the masses, as much to watch his films as to support the party he founded - the Telugu Desam. His life and career can be divided in two distinct halves: his stellar performance as divine characters in mythological films and his tryst with politics. NTR's transformation from a matinee idol of Telugu cinema to the political darling of the masses was swift and seamless. This book uncovers the many facets of NTR's life, and his impact on not just on Andhra but on national politics.

Usborne Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Enchanting retelling of the classic story with easy reading text for children beginning to read alone.

Speaking Tiger. Paperback. NEW. Suket, Raghu and Shams are no strangers to taking on powerful political interests. They’ve never shied away from speaking their minds, with words or on the streets. And they’re used to a few bones being broken every now and then for it. But something feels wrong about the state of affairs in the country now which they can’t quite put their finger on. Increasingly hard living conditions are met with breathless praise for the great work of development by the government. A politics of identity—of the religious kind—has all but replaced the pursuit of social justice. And people’s sentiments are so easily hurt that just about any divergent word you speak may bring a mob to your door. What has gone so wrong? Why does it feel like the entire nation has been lobotomized? There are days when the three friends think they are close to an answer. But they have no idea how little they know. In any case, their time’s up. They’re going to find out tonight. The… Read More

Penguin Veer. Paperback. NEW. Do you know why the Indian Navy counts 'One, Two, Six' instead of 'One, Two, Three' while doing group tasks? Or that the Intelligence Bureau was set up in response to an assassination? Or that a Frenchman who had served three nations before turning thirty eventually rose to become the most powerful general of the Marathas? Or that an army man gave his name to the highest mountain without ever having set foot on it? Find out the answers to these and more as a team of quizzer-doctors from the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune takes you on a journey across 250 questions, exploring trivia that connects the Indian Armed Forces to topics ranging from mythology, history and art to geography, fashion and sport. This and more in a quiz book that will help you see the Indian Armed Forces through a lens you might never have seen before. Happy exploring!

HarperHindi. Paperback. NEW. Today, He is a God. 4000 years ago, He was just a man. The hunt is on. The sinister Naga warrior has killed his friend Brahaspati and now stalks his wife Sati. Shiva, the Tibetan immigrant who is the prophesied destroyer of evil, will not rest till he finds his demonic adversary. His vengeance and the path to evil will lead him to the door of the Nagas, the serpent people. Of that he is certain. The evidence of the malevolent rise of evil is everywhere. A kingdom is dying as it is held to ransom for a miracle drug. A crown prince is murdered. The Vasudevs - Shiva's philosopher guides - betray his unquestioning faith as they take the aid of the dark side. Even the perfect empire Meluha is riddled with a terrible secret in Maika, the city of births. Unknown to Shiva, a master puppeteer is playing a grand game. In a journey that will take him across the length and breadth of ancient India, Shiva searches for the truth in a land of deadly mysteries - only to find that… Read More

Pushkin Press. Paperback. NEW. In the haunting novel "Nails and Eyes," written by a prize-winning Japanese author, readers are transported into a world of tense and subtly disturbing literary horror. The story follows a young girl who experiences the tragic loss of her mother, only to have her father blindly invite his secret lover into their family home as a caretaker for her. As the young girl desperately attempts to create an immaculate life, the new presence in their home remains completely indifferent towards her. Unbeknownst to the oblivious father, the girl meticulously documents every move made by this mysterious interloper. It is only in the devastating climax that she realizes the multitude of things she has overlooked. With remarkable finesse, the author skillfully crafts a narrative that progressively intensifies, leading to a conclusion of unsettling power. "Nails and Eyes" delves into the depths of psychological turmoil and raises pertinent questions about perception and the… Read More

Penguin eBury Press. Paperback. NEW. When Brahma the creator, fed up with humans, wants to undo this mistake and erase them, Hemanga the swan is horrified and pleads with Brahma to give him a chance to prove true love exists among mankind. The little bird, however, is sent to the kingdo

Fingerprint! Publishing. Paperback. NEW. Part rant, part reportage. Partly serious and partly funny. Name Place Animal Thing by top film critic Mayank Shekhar is a whacky yet insightful take on desis and popular culture. Covering concerns of a young, urban India, ranging from city, cinema, stardom, and religion to cops, cigarette smoking, social drinking, and social media, each piece has been peppered with Shekhar’s characteristic wit and razor sharp observations to simultaneously inform, amuse, and irritate! If you wish to start a conversation, here’s the book to pick.