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From the author of a masterpiece such as Devdas, comes another story that is widely read and appreciated by readers and critics alike. Charitraheen explores the misogyny and patriarchy of the Indian society through its women characters who are powerful but battered down by the ill-treatment and discrimination they face at the hands of the men and the society that labels them as 'characterless'. This book is a must-read for all! It offers: - An...

Premchand's Alankar is the story of the beautiful Thayas, a woman who enchants sailors through her sensuous dancing and soulful singing. What happens when the saint Papanasi chances to meet Thayas? Will he be able to continue on his spiritual path or will he be caught in the web of Thayas' beauty? This book is a must-read for all! It offers: - An intriguing story by one of the renowned authors of Indian literature, Premchand - A captivating co...

Wealth is certainly a most desirable thing, but poverty has its sunny side . . ." It's Christmas time . . . The March family has fallen on bad times after the father lost their money. The four March sisters--the nearly perfect 'little woman' Meg, the tomboyish Jo, the shy but wise Beth, and the artist of the family Amy--are planning to brighten up their Christmas by buying presents while their father is away, fighting the Civil War. Featuring ...

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . .' The story of Lucie Manette, the daughter of an English doctor, the mystifying Charles Darnay, the nephew of a marquis, and the unfathomable Sydney Carton, Darnay's lawyer. A Tale of Two Cities works its way through London and Paris and brings before the reader the most remarkable saga of love, chaos, duality, and uprising, all in the backdrop of the French Revolution. This classic coll...

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This book is a story of a young girl born in pre-Partition India, who was forced to flee her home, along with her family, as a refugee in a new environment. She relates, living through her memories, the challenges the family faced for a considerable time, before they were able to relocate themselves. Later she goes on to relate the success she was able to achieve as a daughter, wife, mother, and a teacher. Ultimately, she became an author. She...

The epic of Ramayana is the story of the great Shri Rama, a god in human form-- from his birth and childhood, his marriage to Sita, the daughter of King Janak, to the politics that led to his exile, the war he waged against Raavan who had kidnapped his wife, and finally to his glorious victory and reinstatement as the ruler of Ayodhya.

A MUST-READ SPIRITUAL GUIDE! The great mystic-poet Kabir is one of history's most interesting personalities. He is a confluence of all religions, yet stands apart and is utterly unique! Kabir's teachings resonate deeply with people around the world even now, although he taught centuries ago. Kabir's verses are unparalleled in beauty, and reflect the power of his mysticism. But that is not all. Embedded in his poetry are great life lessons-- su...

A MUST-READ SPIRITUAL GUIDE! In the pantheon of both poets and sages, Rabindranath Tagore stands apart-- a great literary personality but also a towering beacon of mysticism. His uniqueness comes from a blend of the highest poetic creativity and the deepest mystic spirituality. Tagore's unique qualities were also evident through the way he seamlessly bridged and unified literature with deep mystic wisdom. His was a poetic vision that led peopl...

Chanakya Neeti is a special treatise in Sanskrit literature which was written for improving human life, instilling high moral values, and giving policy education to kings. Chanakya was the teacher and advisor of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire. He is traditionally identified as Kautilya or Vishnugupta. Chanakya was an economist, philosopher, and a jurist. He is known to have authored the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian p...

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The secrets behind the crimes committed by Bhootnath are about to be revealed in the court. Just when it looked like Bhootnath was doomed, a bunch of masked men came to his rescue. Accompanied by the fierce wizard Devi Singh, Bhoothnath follows the masked men on what will turn out to be a perilous journey. For these men know of the brass box, the very box that will reveal the nature of Bhoothnath's heinous crimes. In this magical story packed ...

Just as an eagle needs a push to soar into the sky . . . she needs a gentle nudge to achieve her dreams. And if she falls, he will be there to catch her, lift her, and push her again, until she flies to the stars. Love . . . does it mean running around the trees or vacationing in Switzerland, singing tra-la-la in the snow? Is it about gifting teddy bears and roses to your partner? After losing everything she holds dear . . . her love, her pare...

It has been eight years since Philippe was captured and locked in the prison of Bastille. He languishes here, wondering what he could have possibly done to deserve such an unending, cruel punishment. And why is his face always under the clasp of an iron mask? Eight long years, Philippe has only wondered. Now, the truth is finally revealed to him. Aramis, one of the three musketeers, goes to Philippe's cell and hands over a mirror and a portrai...

Premchand Ki Shreshth Kahaniyan is a covetable collection of stories written by Munshi Premchand, a writer who towers above the rest in the history of Indian literature. It includes poignant and beautiful stories: some centred around memorable women characters, such as 'Maa', 'Shanti', and 'Jhanki', some of betrayal such as 'Lanchhan', and 'Doodh ka Daam' which subtly but powerfully exposes the social issues of Premchand's time, along with man...

Bhoothnath, a brave and sharp wizard, is now facing the consequences of his many crimes. Wanting to put an end to it all, he even tries to kill himself. But, no matter how pitiful, no criminal is spared in the court of King Virendra Singh. Bhoothnath has been sentenced to death. But, the enigmatic, mysterious Krishna Jinn will not let this grave injustice happen. He brings his kalamdan, determined to prove that Bhoothnath is innocent. Who real...

This unusual autobiography, The Story of My Experiments with Truth, is a window to the workings of Mahatma Gandhi's mind, a window to the emotions of his heart, a window to understanding what drove this seemingly ordinary man to the heights of being the father of a nation-- India. Starting with his days as a boy, Gandhi takes one through his trials and turmoils and situations that moulded his philosophy of life: going through child marriage, h...

The most celebrated writer of Hindi literature, Munshi Premchand penned stories that were tragic yet heart-warming, fantastic yet lauded for their realism. This is a covetable collection that every reader will cherish, featuring masterpieces such as 'Bade Bhai Sahab', 'Eidgah', 'Gharjamai', 'Poos ki Rat' 'Aakhri Heela', and 'Ghaswali'.

Are you stuck in survival mode? Struggling to make ends meet or pay the monthly EMIs? So lost working round the clock that you are unable to work towards what you really want to be in life? In today's world, compulsive spending habits, increasing liabilities, less income, and heavy debts are killing the dreams of millions of people. Most people are stuck in a similar rut, living pay cheque to pay cheque, with no hope of getting out of it. But ...

Bringing the best short stories written by Saratchandra Chattopadhyay, this collection includes 'Harilakshmi', 'Sati', 'Anuradha', 'Ram ki Sumti' and many more powerful stories that were realistically portray the struggles and woes of the women of the time. Such stories are well-known and are widely read even today.