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Ahmedabad’s makeover in the wake of the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat brought Narendra Modi to national attention as a development wizard. Reports of gleaming roads and new infrastructure swayed the watershed election of 2014. How was this whirlwind development achieved and what was it all about? Amrita Shah immersed herself in the six-hundred-year-old former textile town where once Mahatma Gandhi launched his struggle against British rule. Amidst the lingering devastation of the riots, she found euphoria surrounding the developmental model which drew from global place-marketing strategies and met Hindu majoritarian goals.

In the age of the manicured celebrity image, Anupama Chopra turns the interview into an unembellished archive of India’s popular culture. Before the pan-India films became a phenomenon that united screens and streaming platforms fragmented audiences and their tastes forever, Anupama Chopra’s Film Companion was in the front row, week after week, capturing what lies behind the ephemeral, breathless world of Indian cinema. Dining with Stars features Anupama Chopra’s most special interviews, including some by her colleague Sneha Menon Desai. This is a collection of candid conversations with India’s biggest superstars that capture how Indian cinema and the entertainment industry have grown into multi-billiondollar industry over the years. From Sushant Singh Rajput contemplating authenticity as a defense mechanism, Ranveer Singh managing his chaos and a hardened heart, to Deepika Padukone meticulously colour-coding her script and Sanjay Leela Bhansali purging his demons onto a soundstage, in here are conversations with the most celebrated names in Indian cinema, vulnerable and baring their imperfect cores beneath the glamour. Dining with Stars is a journey through the minds of India’s finest artists at crucial turning points, offering a rare, unvarnished look at the price of fame, the alchemy of stardom, and the sheer nerve it takes to survive in blinding lights following you all the time.

Heart disease doesn’t discriminate. It strikes the young and the old, the fit and the frail, the busy executive and the devoted parent. In Heartbeat, Dr. Amit Bhushan Sharma, one of India’s first cardiologists to insert the world’s smallest pacemaker without open surgery and Ambika Rikhye bring together gripping real-life stories and expert insights to reveal the silent, often overlooked dangers threatening our most vital organ. From elite athletes collapsing mid-game to seemingly healthy individuals blindsided by sudden cardiac arrest, these pages uncover the hidden risks lurking in modern life—and the lifesaving choices that can change everything. With a blend of medical wisdom and heartfelt storytelling, this book dismantles myths, decodes symptoms, and offers practical steps to protect your heart before it’s too late. Whether you’re a health-conscious individual, a caregiver, or someone who’s brushed off warning signs, Heartbeat is a wake-up call and a lifeline. Because a healthy heart isn’t just about longevity—it’s about living fully, fearlessly and with purpose.

China’s remarkable ascent, marked by significant achievements along with deep anxieties and its quest to reclaim its ‘rightful role’ as the leading nation of the world, stands as the most consequential geopolitical development of the past forty years. Decoding China: Hard Perspectives from India explores this phenomenon through an Indian lens. Featuring insights from twenty-one prominent diplomats, military officials and scholars who have closely observed the ‘rejuvenation of the Chinese nation’ under Xi Jinping, the book provides rigorous, evidence-based and accessible evaluations of China’s internal and external dynamics, and India–China relations. The essays are organised into four sections: decoding China – the big picture; decoding China’s strategic ambitions; decoding China’s domestic preoccupations; and decoding China’s military universe. The book aims to unravel the strategic challenge posed by China to India (and others), particularly in the context of the simultaneous ‘re-emergence’ of the world’s two most populous countries, who coexist uneasily navigating their own distinct narratives, aspirations and concerns. This book promises to be a valuable resource for experts and general readers alike.

Dr Gandhi Kumar, a beloved paediatrician in a quiet Delhi neighbourhood, lives a life of comfortable monotony. And then one morning, the Enforcement Directorate storms into his house and names him the prime suspect in a massive ransomware attack on the Government of India. Investigators have proof that account he owns has been used to move crores in stolen bitcoins. His sister, Gamini, a firebrand with unrelenting resolve, is convinced that the Null Cyphers, an elusive cybercrime syndicate, has stolen her brother’s identity to create mule accounts. Determined to clear his name, she teams up with Brian Leatherman, the sharp-witted FBI attaché in the US embassy, and cybercrime sleuths from the I4C, the nodal agency that deals with cybercrime in India, to chase digital shadows through the alleys of darknet and shady crypto exchanges. But the deeper she goes, the more dangerous it becomes. Explosive and disturbingly plausible, The Scammer’s Trail is a razor-sharp legal-cyber thriller that pulls back the curtain on the shadowy world of digital crime and immoral cops, and the high price of truth.

A young man trained to be an engineer finds himself herding his family’s sheep up in the hills one summer and trying to survive the jungle. Ravi comes from a golla family but his father and brother have worked to make sure he does not have to live the sheep-herding life. The physical labour is hard on Ravi but the menace of the wild is harder. He is terrified of the forest and its denizens. Sleep eludes him at night, every little sound a tiger lurking nearby, every root or vine a slithering python. He freezes on the spot when a hyena attacks the sheep, offering his neck to the animal without a fight. Everything he knows and believes is violently put to test when a tiger begins to hunt his herd. Tiger Lessons paints in marvellous detail the entangled world of the shepherds, their sheep and the beings they meet, while tracing Ravi’s journey through the forest of his fears.

Your ultimate guide to cutting through distractions, silencing self-doubt and unlocking the clarity you need to thrive Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or just ready for a change, Shoo the Noises offers actionable strategies, real-life examples and powerful affirmations to help you break free and move forward with confidence. Go on a journey to · Master your mindset · Heal emotional wounds · Build unshakeable resilience Discover the secrets of · habit formation · mindfulness · the art of manifestation to create a life that aligns with your goals This isn’t just a book – it’s a call to action to rise above the chaos, regain control and step into your highest potential. If you’re ready to transform your life, the journey begins here. Shoo the Noises will help you take the first step.

When General N.C. Vij was the Chief of Army Staff from 2003 to 2005, he made decisions that have continued to influence national security. In Alone in the Ring he looks back at the choices he made under difficult conditions and their consequences. A bold one, with great impact, was the visionary decision to construct a fence of 740 kilometres along the Line of Control from the river Chenab to Zozila Pass. Erected in just about a year, it has since changed the security dynamics of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state. ‘Operation Khukri’ gives a gripping account of the rescue of 222 Indian peacekeepers in Sierra Leone. He also examines in detail different perspectives of Operation Parakram. As the author of the cold start doctrine, General Vij masterfully discusses doctrinal issues such as jointness, integration and theaterisation, all of which are of major concern today. These reflect the ability of the Indian armed forces to learn from good and bad experiences and emerge even stronger. Alone in the Ring is a timely and significant book in a world of uncertainty with an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, where understanding the dynamics of decision-making is crucial for policy makers, military leaders, civil society and academics alike.

30 April 1924. At the Court of the King’s Bench in London, the highest court in the Empire, an English judge and jury heard the case that would change the course of India’s history: Sir Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab – and architect of the infamous Jallianwala Bagh massacre – had filed a defamation case against Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair for having published a book in which he referred to the atrocities committed by the Raj in Punjab. The widely-reported trial – one of the longest in history – stunned a world that finally recognized some of the horrors being committed by the British in India. Through reports of court proceedings along with a nuanced portrait of a complicated nationalist who believed in his principles above all else, The Case That Shook the Empire reveals, for the very first time, the real details of the fateful case that marked the defining moment in India’s struggle for Independence.

Trace the history of any old industrialist family in India and the origins inevitably lie in textiles. It was no different for C. Valliappa whose grandfather was known as the Textile King of the South. Valliappa inherited both the textile tradition and Gandhian values of his forebear. But in the late 1990s, labour unrest and a combination of unfortunate happenings resulted in the sinking of fortunes. In a remarkable story of reinvention, Valliappa pulled himself up and pivoted to IT. Sona Towers set up by Valliappa in Bengaluru in the 1980s was the birthplace of not only India’s IT industry, but also the headquarters of its telecom and consumer revolutions. It was here that Texas Instruments, VSNL and Titan established their initial offices. An exceptional man, at 75, when most people retire, Valliappa ventured into real estate, building over a thousand homes. The Sona Story details Valliappa’s extraordinary business and personal journey and Indian IT’s flag-off days. With 24 pages of behind-the-scenes photographs, it also takes you into the fascinating history of the Chettiar community, bringing to you an account of a man who broke from tradition while staying deeply connected to his roots, a true entrepreneur, C. Valliappa.

Some stories stay with you forever, like the story behind your name, the first time you rode a bicycle without training wheels, the bedtime stories your grandmother told you, your first scar, your first love, and your first heartbreak. Then, there are stories of the world around us—stories of people, companies, and nations; of visionaries and skeptics; and of mistakes, resilience, and turning points. These stories shape the way we think about the world, about risk, and about money. This is where Groww Digest comes in. For the past eight years, every Sunday, Groww Digest has brought finance and investing to life through engaging, real-world stories, such as the one about pessimists versus optimists: Was Lord Kelvin right all along, or did the Wright brothers prove him wrong? Or the story from 1984 about good versus bad: When a polite bank robber made the world question, "Does charm excuse a crime?" Or when even experts failed to see the truth when a couple sold a $3.6 million fake painting. These stories were built to educate, entertain, and spark curiosity. They aren’t just about markets or numbers; they are about how the world works and how we, as investors, make sense of it. Now, 72 of the most loved stories from Groww Digest are available in this book.