Dongri to Dubai is the first ever attempt to chronicle the history of the Mumbai mafia. It is the story of notorious gangsters like Haji Mastan, Karim Lala, Varadarajan Mudaliar, Chhota Rajan, Abu Salem, but above all, it is the story of a young man who went astray despite having a father in the police force. Dawood Ibrahim was initiated into crime as a pawn in the hands of the Mumbai police and went on to wipe out the competition and eventually became the Mumbai police’s own nemesis.The n...

A bold and daring cop.A passionate human rights lawyer.And a deadly terror plot.It's love at first sight for DIG Ajay Rajvardhan of the National Investigation Agency when he sees attractive young lawyer Asiya Khan in court, defending a young woman the NIA has arrested on charges of terrorism. They are on opposite sides - he specializes in taking down terrorists while she defends those wrongfully arrested by the auth...

Dangerous Minds will delve into the complex and intricate lives of some of the most talked-about terrorists of the country. Dr Jalees Ansari, a doctor from Malegaon involved in eighty blasts, including some on railway tracks, was supposed to be a quiet, peace-loving medical professional. Fahmida Ansari, a housewife and mother of two from the Jogeshwari slums of north-west Mumbai, physically planted the bombs herself in a bus and taxis and returned home as if nothing had happened. What drov...

"Calculus: A Beginner's Approach" is a comprehensive guide that introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques of calculus in a simple and accessible way. This book is designed for anyone who wants to learn calculus, whether you are a high school or college student, a self-learner, or someone who wants to refresh their knowledge.The book starts with an introduction to the basic principles of calculus and explains the difference between differential calculus and integral calculu...

A feisty enemies to lovers romcom from the YA Book Prize shortlisted author of This is How You Fall in Love. Perfect for readers of Jenny Han, Joya Goffney and Adiba Jaigirdar!HE BROKE HER BEST FRIEND'S HEART. NOW SAACHI PLANS TO BREAK HIS.MAY THE BEST HEARTBREAKER WIN . . .Saachi would do anything for her best friend. So when school bad boy Fahim breaks Mona's heart, Saachi is hellbent on getting revenge. ...

On the afternoon of 12 March 1993, a series of explosions cut a swathe of terror and destruction through Bombay. The toll: 257 killed or missing, 713 injured, and a city in a shambles. In Black Friday, S. Hussain Zaidi takes us into the heart of the conspiracy which spanned several countries and the massive investigation that ensued. A product of four years of meticulous research, the book gives chilling insights into the criminal mind, through interviews with close associates of Dawood Ib...

In a battle of words and beliefs, a young woman must defend her city against zealotry during the Islamic Golden Age.After his long-time scribe retires, Khadija’s father, the city’s leading jurist, offers his introverted daughter the opportunity to take on the role of his assistant. In accepting, Khadija is thrust into her community, the medieval hilltop city of Medina’tul-Agham, where she, as a motherless young woman, has spent little time. Led by Imam Fatima and g...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE PORTICO PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDSLONGLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS’ CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARDWINNER OF CALIBRE AUDIO’S ‘HIDDEN GEM’ AWARD________**‘Poignantly paints the extraordinary in ordinary lives’**THE SUNDAY POST‘An engrossing and moving story’ CLAR...

Brought to you by Penguin.'A riveting story of loss, exile, and rebirth.' KHALED HOSSEINI, author of The Kite Runner'One of the most incredible life stories you will ever hear.' JAMES O'BRIEN'A remarkable story. I thought this book was brilliant.' NAGA MUNCHETTYBorn in war-torn Afghanistan, Waheed Arian's earliest memories are of bombs. Fleeing the conflict with his family, he spent m...

'Funny, touching, thought-provoking . . . Richly imagined and deeply inventive' Guardian'Fresh, affectionate . . . Sweet and sparky' The TimesI’m going back in time to save this family.Eleven-year-old Zubair is a seventh son. This means a LOT of big brothers. But when Zubair’s granny arrives from Pakistan and gives him a mysterious amulet, he discovers it means something else, too: he has ...

In a world where magic has long been forgotten, a prophecy whispers of its rekindling. Join Aric, a young dreamer, and his companions as they embark on an extraordinary journey of courage, friendship, and the unearthing of ancient mysteries.Aric's fascination with magic leads him to an encounter with Draven, a warrior with a shadowed past. United by fate, they gather a trio of unlikely heroes—Finnian, a skilled thief, and Ivy, a healer with a connection to nature. As they unravel t...

Discover the Culinary Magic of Ramadhan with Nadiya Hussain's RoozaThis exquisite cookbook is a heartfelt tribute to the holy month, inviting you to celebrate and explore the rich tapestry of Muslim cuisine.--Ramadhan Kareem from Nadiya's kitchen to yours.During the sacred month of Ramadhan, the long hours of fasting endow every meal with profound significance.As families gather to break the...