Penguin Random House India

A trailblazer in her field, Jamini Sen was one of British India’s first women doctors and the first ever woman to become a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Driven by her ideals, she served as the physician to the Nepal Royal Family, introducing modern medicine to the kingdom. Her close friendship with King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah and her discretion in a palace rife with intrigue earned her trust and respect. Despite facing significant personal and professional challenges, including the loss of loved ones, Jamini''s resilience and dedication to her work and faith never wavered. Her legacy as a pioneering and fearless woman in medicine continues to inspire generations. This book is about her journey.

The Manifestation Mindset is a practical and science-backed guide to unlocking the extraordinary power of your mind and using it consciously to create a deeply fulfilling life. Drawing from years of coaching experience, Vrindda Bhatt offers a refreshing take on manifestatio? ne that moves beyond wishful thinking to grounded, actionable transformation. Unlike most books that glorify manifestation as a mystical force, this one reveals the true secret: the mind only manifests what it is trained to believe, feel and act upon daily. Through powerful insights and easy-to-follow exercises at the end of each chapter, readers will learn how to build clarity, focus, discipline and emotional balanc? he real building blocks of success. Covering four essential area? ealth, relationships, money and caree? he Manifestation Mindset helps readers unblock their energy, manage stress and align their thoughts with purposeful action. It’s not just a guide to achieving goal? t’s a blueprint for mastering your mind, transforming your habits and manifesting the life you truly desire.

Long considered a bastion of the Left, the state of West Bengal has been politically dominated by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for more than a decade, to the extent that the opposition parties here have been reduced to electoral irrelevance. But over the last few years, the TMC has been faced with a new challenger: the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has slowly made inroads into the state’s political arena, winning seventy-seven seats in the 2021 assembly election, a significant jump from its 2016 tally of three assembly seats. Does this mean that the end is near for the TMC as the BJP prepares for a historic wipeout, reminiscent of the Left’s decimation in 2011? Or will Mamata Banerjee manage to hold her own by utilizing her grassroots presence and still-formidable public appeal? In Battleground Bengal, author and scholar Sayantan Ghosh attempts to answer these questions, and to gauge the anxiety and excitement in the build-up to the 2026 assembly election in the state. Through archival documents, electoral data, interviews with political leaders and experts, and years of field reporting, Ghosh presents a critique of the contemporary political scen? rom Mamata’s welfare-oriented populism to the BJP’s organizational crise? nd looks back at the state’s recent history for clues about its possible future. In the final analysis, Battleground Bengal reveals how identity, patronage and fear continue to shape Bengal’s politics, regardless of who is at the helm.

Did you know that in Mughal times, sixty feet of incredibly fine Indian muslin could fit into a small pocket snuffbox Or that the first Indian stunt heroine, the swashbuckling ‘Hunterwali’ Fearless Nadia, was actually an Australian actress called Mary Evans? Did you know that there are more than 300 versions of the Ramayana, across India and around the world? Or that Harappan children also played games like lagori or pitthu? With eighty quick, exciting stories, this book is perfect for curious kids who love to ask, ‘Wait . . . really?’ Every page opens a tiny door into the India’s past, filled with wow moments, strange facts and awesome surprises. Packed with cool trivia, bright illustrations and a fun, playful design, this is the ultimate history boo? ithout any of the boring stuff. Prepare to jump and shout, ‘I never knew that!’ again and again!

This book is your wake-up call and roadmap. Couples therapist Yashodhara Lal pulls back the curtain on what no one tells you: the real work that begins after the honeymoon. Drawing on years of clinical experience and her own two-decade marriage, she guides you through the stages of long-term relationships ? normalising conflict, misunderstandings, unmet expectations, and the unconscious games couples play. You’ll learn how to manage differences, make genuine apologies, truly appreciate each other’s unique ways of loving (and quirks), and handle tough topics like money, sex, in-laws, parenting, and even betrayal with clarity and confidence. Bold, compassionate, and refreshingly real, this book replaces fairy-tale romance with practical tools that help you understand ? and transform ? your relationship.

In the foothills of the Himalayas, a simple act upends an ancient parable. This time, it is the lady who carries the monk across the river. Through the intertwined fates of Guru Brihaspati, his celibate disciples Kevala and Gyan, and the enigmatic Mandakini, The Lady Who Carried the Monk Across the River explores the tension between spirituality and desire, the sacred and the profane, and the elusive unity of both. As Kevala and his guru engage in a five-day debate on the meaning of a fulfilling life, the river becomes both a literal and symbolic divide, one that must be crossed daily, not just in body but in spirit. Tautly woven with philosophy, passion, and profound questions, this novel is no sermon. It is a story of real lives, intense choices, and the irresistible force of Shakti. Can the pursuit of transcendence and the pull of earthly love coexist? In just five days, lifetimes of belief are tested, and the answers may be as fluid as the river itself. As faith collides with longing, the story unfolds with intensity and depth, drawing readers into a world where every choice reshapes the path to enlightenment.

Ma wants to eat rugda. Savita wants to get the mushrooms from the forest for her, but people keep interrupting. How will Savita get some rugda before they all get picked? In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning. Short, digestible bits of text perfect for budding readers Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story Themes that speak to the everyday lives of childre? lus a sprinkle of whimsy! From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.

In a world overflowing with connections, why do so many of us still feel unseen, unheard, and utterly alone? Are You Lonesome? invites you to explore this silent epidemic of loneliness through six powerful stories that reflect the invisible battles that many people face. Whether it’s the absence of friendship, intimacy, guidance or moral support, each story reveals an emotional void that can leave us adrift, even in the company of others. But this is not just a book of stories. It’s a mirror and a map. Blending poignant fiction with deeply personal reflections and practical strategies, this book offers readers a unique framework to identify and heal six distinct manifestations of isolation.

A complete and comprehensive collection of the sacred texts of Hanuman. Hanuman is revered across India and is the deity in whom people place the greatest faith, honouring him as Sankatmochan, the one who liberates from all kinds of hardships and suffering. In moments of distress, his name is the first to be invoked. This book brings together all major sacred texts related to Hanuman in one place, offering both their Hindi and English translations and the phonetic transliterations of the original texts. An index of the dohas and chaupais of the Sundarkand is provided to help readers locate references. Additionally, this book explores fascinating questions about Hanuman, such as why Rama declared him greater than himself, the stories behind when and why Tulsidas composed the Hanuman Chalisa and Hanuman Bahuk, the number of Sundarkands Tulsidas wrote, why it is called Sundarkand and the significance of performing aarti after prayer, among others.

Manasi is a stalwart of Malayalam literature. With her unparalleled feminist writing and powerful voice, she has mastered the art of telling radical short stories. Through Subversive Whispers, a collection of some of her best work, she continues to defy patriarchy, question Brahminical hegemony and push narratives that subtly yet fervently challenge the status quo. The book introduces readers to the irreverent ''Sheelavathi'', which explores the Madonna-Whore complex in a uniquely local context, ''Devi Mahathmyam'', which sheds light on the price that women pay for being goddesses in mere name and stories such as ''Spelling Mistakes'', ''Square Shapes'' and ''The Walls'', all of which explore romantic love with a piercing realism.

This book by well-known yogini Juhi Kapoor brings together a dincharya or a daily routine that puts you on the path of yogic healing. From waking up stretches to kriyas for detoxification, exercises to bring down the strain in your eyes and ears; from surya namaskars with vedic chants to balancing both sides of the brain and bringing harmony in your mind, body and breath, 21 habits, tells you how exactly to incorporate yoga in your day-to day life and bring about that sea change you have been aspiring for.

This collection brings together ten stories and two one-act plays which embody all of these qualities. In ‘The Love Letter’, Birupaksha Ray, a translator and a linguist, receives a ciphered missive from an old flame, unlocking which could occupy the rest of his life; in ‘A Scent of Tulsi’, Mihir, a husband comfortable in his patriarchy discovers a side to his wife, Kamala, which shakes up his world. And, in ‘Twenty-five Years After?or Before’, a one-act play, old lovers meet by chance at an international airport and talk about opportunities missed, and those not taken.His prose is marked by invention, refreshing modernity and an easy yet deep engagement with timeless themes: love, the nature of memory, and the complexity of the relationship between man and woman?qualities which keep Bose’s work enduringly relevant.

A young student in pre-Independence Dacca, Ranajit Dutta is relatively untouched by the patriotic fervour gripping the rest of the country. He is suffocated by and often critical of, the constricted environment and superstition ridden society he lives in. He seeks an escape through poetry and his search for the embodiment of universal womanhood. But one event shakes up his idealism and fundamentally changes his relationships with the women in his life: his first love Mitu Bardhan; his affectionate but neglected aunt Kajol; his revolutionary friend Bulbul; his naive, adoring wife Nalini.

IPS officer Arjun Kumar has always played by the rules?a decorated officer, a devoted husband and a high achiever with a perfect life. But when he meets the captivating singer Madhushree at a police event, his carefully constructed world begins to crack. Stolen glances turn into whispered conversations, and before he knows it, he’s entangled in an affair that he never saw coming. Passion turns to peril when an untimely death threatens to implicate him in murder. As he scrambles to cover his tracks, the walls start closing in?his wife’s growing suspicion, an unscrupulous Godman tightening his grip on power, and a faceless stranger lurking in the shadows. But what began as a personal transgression has drawn him into a dangerous conspiracy?one that could destroy not just his life, but the very system he swore to protect.

John Matthai was independent India’s first railways and transport minister. Later, he was India’s second finance minister but resigned due to his differences with Pandit Nehru over the Planning Commission. Matthai served in important position in the Tatas and was a friend and confidant of J.R.D. Tata. He was chairman of the Taxation Enquiry Commission (1953), which provided a framework for the future tax policies of the government. Matthai was the first chairman of the State Bank of India of the court of governors of the Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, and of the National Book Trust. He was also the founder-president of the National Council of Applied Economic Research, New Delhi.

How could the Nazis have committed the crimes they did? Why did commandants of concentration and death camps willingly - often enthusiastically - oversee mass murder? How could ordinary Germans have tolerated the removal of the Jews? In THE NAZI MIND, bestselling author Laurence Rees combines history and the latest research in psychology to help answer some of the most perplexing questions surrounding the Second World War and the Holocaust. Ultimately, he delves into the darkness to explain how and why these people were capable of committing the worst crime in the history of the world.