Om Books International

For the young Patrizia, home was where the hurt lay, so she immersed herself in dance, a refuge through which she found both expression and self-discovery. As a rebel artist experimenting with various styles in contemporary dance under the tutelage of renowned masters, like Jean Cebron and Merce Cunningham, she found a distinctive voice and style as a dancer and choreographer for which she has been much feted globally. Dance Naked Like Truth captures the zeitgeist of 1970s Europe, especially Italy, along with her collaborations with some of the greatest artists of our times such as Charles Mingus, Zakir Hussain, Giacinto Scelsi, Mario Schifano, Michelangelo Antonioni and Fabio Mauri.

What if yoga was your superpower? Join Sam and Sia on a magical adventure that takes them beyond yoga poses and into the heart of something extraordinary. Through their lively questions and imaginative journey, children will uncover the secrets of yoga as a universal science one that helps the mind, body and energy come alive in harmony with the universe! Dive into the story of Shiva, the Adiyogl, who shared the profound knowledge of yoga with the first seven soges, the Saptarishis. Discover how Patanjali, the great thinker, captured the wisdom of yoga in his Yoga Sutra. Explore the mysteries of the five elements-panchobhutas-and how they connect to the koshas, or layers of our being. And learn about the powerful energy centers in our bodies called chakras.

Stories is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the natural world, offering a year-long journey through its wonders, quirks, and surprises. This richly illustrated hardback brings together 365 short, sharp, and engaging nature tales, spanning animals, birds, trees, insects, and the environment. With wit, insight, and an unmistakable voice, the book uncovers the unknown, unusual, mysterious, and delightfully bizarre aspects of nature. Each story blends fascinating facts with storytelling flair, making learning effortless and enjoyable.

History remembers the Lion of Punjab as a conqueror, a nation-builder, a visionary ruler. But the story of Maharaja Ranjit Singh is incomplete without the women who stood beside him, behind him, and often far ahead of him. The Veil & The Sword brings these women out of the footnotes of history and restores them to the centre of the Sikh Empire’s political and emotional world. This is the untold history of queens, warriors, widows, entertainers and powerbrokers who shaped the court from within the zenana. They negotiated alliances, influenced policy, protected bloodlines, and in some cases held the empire together when the throne itself was unstable. Some were married for love, others for politics, and many were sacrificed to ambition, rivalry and betrayal.

In a While, Crocodile is a warm, emotionally charged contemporary romance that unfolds across cities humming with ambition, monsoon-soaked pavements, and the quiet ache of longing. Rudra Rathore, juggling the dual worlds of corporate diplomacy and grassroots politics, lives a life governed by duty and deadlines. Kavya Kapoor, a rising designer with dreams stitched in colour and courage, is fighting for her place in a cut-throat industry—one artisan, one exhibition, one setback at a time. Their worlds collide on a dating app neither believes in, yet both secretly hope will change everything. What begins as a tentative exchange of messages grows into something deeper—conversations steeped in sincerity, shared vulnerabilities, and gentle humour.

Singing Over Bones is a fierce and tender debut reckoning with what remains after loss. Drawing from the folkloric tradition of La Loba—the wolf woman who resurrects life by singing over bones—Amy Singh excavates fragments of being from the shattered silence of intimate violence to the thundering chorus of street protest, from ancestral wounds to future hope, and borders that cut through both lands and hearts. Moving fluidly between English, Hindi, and Panjabi, these poems map love and resistance across generations and geographies.

What would you put in your basket if you were to shop at the Store of Life? Your decisions fill the basket of your existence. This insightful and imaginative book takes you on a curated shopping experience through life itself, prompting deep reflection on your choices and gently nudging you toward a life of purpose and joy. Along the way, you''ll discover practical "shopping hacks" to fill the jars of your mind, body, and soul—guiding you toward becoming the best version of yourself. As you wander through aisles of possibility, you''ll notice that some items, like envy and anger, are sold at ridiculously low prices. But when they pile up, they leave little room for kindness, patience, or happiness. Are they truly worth the cost? Or would you rather pick up the priceless bundles of forgiveness, legacy, and inner peace?

From the quotidian to the ineffable sadness of whiling ‘springtime away on false lights, deep wine and fickle friends’; a lament for autumn with its falling flowers; memories of things that have never happened; and a startling take on Michelangelo’s ‘Creation’, there is little that escapes the poet’s vision. With its biting wit and a singular understanding of the ephemeral nature of life’s experiences, beautifully illustrated by the author, Rhapsody Road is a collection that you will find yourself dipping into time and again.

After having broken the shackles of slavery, Isa understands the weight of injustice. He vows never to bow to anyone any more, not even Emperor Akbar. With great courage, vision, unshakable resolve and unwavering ambition, he refuses to pay taxes to the Mughals, makes the imperial army retreat twice and even takes the risk of forging alliances that could either strengthen or doom his cause. But as the Mughals tighten their grip, Isa faces a daunting choice— continue to fight and risk the lives of his people, or seek abiding peace.

Stranded in the treacherous depths of the forests of the Eastern Ghats – a region steeped in ancient lore – amidst a pandemic- triggered lockdown, siblings Magadh, Yukti, and their new friend Rudra race against time to confront and stop an ancient enemy. As one fateful night uncovers many legends with danger lurking in every shadow, will their friendship overcome the malevolent forces at play? Will the journey lead to the discovery of the ‘Pure Seed’? Will General Xilian and his men succeed in their plot to take advantage of the situation?