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Mt. Kailash - 2. In Preparation

Mt. Kailash - 2. In Preparation

Travel

This post is the second part of my Kailash yatra and captures the preparation for the trip, briefly covering relevant logistics and my stay in Kathmandu.

Mt. Kailash - 1.  Beginning of a Journey

Mt. Kailash - 1. Beginning of a Journey

Travel

Capturing my journey, a beginning in several ways, to Mt. Kailash. Mt.Kailash's parikrama is an aspirational journey for many Buddhists, Hindus and Jains with origins from the Indian subcontinent. This, is the first of a multi-part blog of my parikrama and charan sparsh of this sacred mountain.

Mahabharat Retold with Scientific Evidence

Mahabharat Retold with Scientific Evidence

History

“This book is not just another story of Mahabharat!”
The very first line of this book warns you of what you will not
find in the pages ahead.

From the author who brought to you a well-researched book
‘Ramayan Retold with Scientific Evidences’, Smt. Saroj Bala
now brings to the table an even more interesting dating of the
events of Mahabharat, 

"Congress Mukt Bharat" - Is It The End of Congress

"Congress Mukt Bharat" - Is It The End of Congress

Political Parties

“Congress-Mukt Bharat” is often seen by many observers as a political jibe from leaders of the BJP, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, against their political opponents, especially the Congress Party. However, what it means to make Bharat “Congress-Mukt” can have myriad interpretations as per several critics.

"Of Beasts & Beauty" - 13 Engrossing Short Stories

"Of Beasts & Beauty" - 13 Engrossing Short Stories

Entertainment

Is the ordinary really that ordinary? Is being ordinary easy? Is ordinary boring? These are the question's author Bindu asks through her characters in this collection of 13 sensitive and intriguing stories—Of Beasts & Beauty. The answer is a loud and emphatic “NO”. 

It is through these stories that the author’s own notion of the ordinary changed.

Ashtavakra Gita by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Ashtavakra Gita by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Library & Information Science

The Ashtavakra Gita illuminates an ancient conversation between the sage Ashtavakra and Janaka, a king with both worldly responsibilities and deep spiritual questioning about the nature of reality. “What is real?” Janaka asks. So begins one of the most unique conversations to ever take place on this planet, as Ashtavakra takes Janaka by the hand and leads him step by step into deeper levels of understanding until enlightenment dawns.

Books This Weekend: A history of Himalayas and Tibetans rebuilding life

Books This Weekend: A history of Himalayas and Tibetans rebuilding life

History

Go beyond defining mountains only by their height, though the summit of a peak is nothing more than the point where it gives way to clouds and the sky; next, ponder over a paradigm shift in ancient Indian history in the modern day search for the mythical Sarasvati river; and finally, make your way through an emphatic and enhanced collection of stories about Tibetan refugees starting anew in India.

Garuda Books Presents the Gripping Story of Urban Naxals

Garuda Books Presents the Gripping Story of Urban Naxals

Political Ideologies

The book Urban Naxals by film-maker Vivek Agnihotri is an eye-opener! The book is published by Garuda Prakashan and available at Garuda Books. It tells of his journey in making of the film “Buddha in a Traffic Jam” which exposed the nexus between an India-wide Maoist terror movement and their supporters in urban centers such as academia and media.

Sita Ram Goel – A Remarkable Indic Intellectual

Sita Ram Goel – A Remarkable Indic Intellectual

Biography

Shri Sita Ram Goel was a religious and political activist, writer, historian and publisher in the late twentieth century. He wrote extensively on the damage to Indian culture and heritage wrought by expansionist Islam and missionary activities of Christianity. In his later career, he emerged as a commentator on Indian politics, and adhered to Hindu nationalism. Historians like Goel published on topics which are considered absolute taboo by the mainstream media.

Which is the Best Vocabulary Book?

Which is the Best Vocabulary Book?

Language Learning & Teaching

We often find us wondering that which book stands out as the best vocabulary book and would help us in acing our competitive exams like CAT and GRE. Not all books live upto the expectations and we are disappointed in the end. But Vocab Mad Easy Vol. 1 and 2 by author Ankur Pathak is a book that you must have if you are studying for civil or competitive exams.

The Benefits of Buying Books Online

The Benefits of Buying Books Online

Entertainment

With our fast forward lives and no time to spare for any extra work, people find online shopping the best solution when they are unable to buy things due to their busy schedules. Since technology has come far, now we can order anything with a click and it will be delivered to our home. Clothes, utensils, gadgets and even books can be bought online. There are many benefits associated with this practice of buying books online, such as –

The Story of Urban Naxals

The Story of Urban Naxals

Film

Maoists – the term has been derived from the word “Maoism” which is used to describe the political, social, economic and military theories of Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The movement was slowly adopted by the people in India. Communist Party of India was formed and soon they came to be known as ‘Naxalites’. Their motive was to over throw the Government via war. The same ideology was carried from generation to generation.

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