The saber-rattling ‘Knight’ and the family lore of the ‘Errant Father’ make for amusing reading.How did the ‘Mermaid’ with its superlative striking power end up in its watery grave?The action packed account of the conquest of ‘Mount Everest’ floating in the Bay of Bengal is a thrilling experience.The ‘Smoke Stack Tyrant’ and the ‘Tin Soldier’ are relics of a corporate culture in bygone years.What did Gurucharan find in the meadows where the eves graze?Corporate Comedy is all that you need ...

World famous Indian detective Vish Puri provides a comprehensive guide to the ancient Indian field of investigation and its application in the modern context, including invaluable recommendations for all types of disguises and undercover aliases, operational procedures and methods of detection and observation, not overlooking useful information regarding procedures for vetting prospective brides and grooms, where to get the best street foods while conducting stake outs, and the importance ...

Commissioned in the famous Rajputana Rifles Regiment in 1964, Brig Narayan Singh Malik (retired) is a veteran of 1965, 1971 and 1999 wars. He was also rewarded for bravery in anti-insurgency operations in Nagaland. National Defence Academy alumni, he attended the Defence Services Staff College and Higher Defence Management Course. Besides holding the coveted appointments in Military Operations Directorates, Divisional and Corps Headquarters, he earned the unique distinction of serving in t...

What does it mean to be cheated? What does it mean to be alienated in one’s own country? What does it mean to be trapped, thrown in a conspiracy or simply made a tool to further ulterior motives? That’s what Indians felt during the British Rule. That’s what made them flutter for the first time when sepoys from obscure villages and towns felt that this fire is going to rage further. That’s what made them unite their strengths. That’s what made them rise against the system.This book i...

A person endowed with a sense of humor has an inner richness for it often brings incidental smiles on his face. No potion, no beauty aid, no pencils and brushes can embellish a human face as the pleasant mark of an oft- worn smile does. A testy, tetchy, irascible or cantankerous person gets on his face easily discernible, disagreeable telltale clues that give him away even to his casual interlocutor. A person can smile, laugh, cut jokes or find humor only if his mind is somewhat liberated,...

The book Going back to Gettysburg will be bought like hot cakes in intellectual circles in both America and India because it is a light presentation of the uniqueness of the American Civil War (1861-1965) in which 6,00,000 American soldiers, mostly White, laid down their lives to secure the release of four million Black slaves in America. It has no parallel in the history and mythology of the world. It is the only war where combatants fought over the Rights of other oppressed beings and is...

A daring daylight kidnap.A missing twelve-year old.A grieving mother.A helpless father.A ransom demand.A day gone waste.A dead end.A nudge from powers-that-be.A crack team.A proven deliverer.A prodigious child witness.A heroic canine.A faceless criminal.A ruthless gang.A criminal empire.An action-packed investigative thriller.A clock ticking.Tic, tic, tic…

This book is an attempt to teach the willing learners, both the old and the young, a lesson or two, through interesting episodes, to improve their personality and confidence, their personal presentation, conversational abilities and overall to be a better human being with a sense of better understanding and care for othersA NEW YOU..

A kaleidoscopic view of Indian society as seen by a lower middle class person through the years gone by, observing the changes, from a nascent independent nation with hopes to a nation propped up on unfounded claims of greatness to be attained.A nation slowly slithering back into the future, unbothered and unnoticed by anyone!The book begins with some simple incidents from the life of the author comically depicted and leads to more pertinent issues. ...

“In turn amusing and poignant, Nathan’s vignettes make for engaging reading. I thoroughly enjoyed them, and so shall you” – Jug SuraiyaWith fascinating insight, H.V. Nathan weaves several magnificent stories, anecdotes and episodes that pulsate with the quality of a gifted observer, who portrays people and events that make the essence of modern India’s vibrant cities.Stimulating or satirical; perceptive or amusing, Nathan’s themes alternate between the comic relief he finds...

This collection of stories is a work of fiction, which however, depicts the reality of life in India. The author has highlighted what she feels are facets of Indian life, which are blots on our national character. She hopes that these stories will influence the readers to fight against the evils of our society, which are not intrinsic, but have been created by greedy, corrupt and immoral people.The Eleventh Avatar brings out the changes and transformations of Indian society as seen through th...

Quest is a love story set in a small, hilly town of Himachal Pradesh, in the lap of the snowy Dhaulladhar, amidst the fresh snow, among the lush green fields, and along the ever-flowing rivulets. It evolves into a tragic love story, but not like that of Romeo’s and Juliet’s, and Heer’s and Ranjha’s. The love here ignites the fire to seek self realization. It has a unique expression of lust, everlasting love, egoism and finally, harmony.