Dara Shukoh -- the emperor Shah Jahan's favourite son, and heir-apparent to the Mughal throne prior to being defeated by Aurangzib -- has sometimes been portrayed as an effete prince, incompetent in military and administrative matters. But his tolerance towards other faiths, and the myths and anecdotes surrounding him, continue to fuel the popular imagination. Even today, over 350 years after his death, the debate rages on: if this 'good' Mughal had ascended the throne instead of his pugna...

'I believe that EQ starts with self-awareness and if we are aware that we need to make a change in our lives, this book can be of great help, if each one even practises a fraction of what is being read, [they] will see a sea change in their work life and personal life for sure.'-S.V. Nathan, chief talent officer, Deloitte India'This book is an important contribution that provides us with insights about how to get the best from people and organizations in this volatile, unce...

'Riveting story, intelligently told with sly humour' - Kunal Basu'Avik Chanda's debut novel is a relentless, heartbreaking roller-coaster played out against the ticking of a clock, which grows ever more ominous as the hours go by, minute by minute. His is a tale of greed, terror and death, but also of heroism and love. Chanda's exploration of the depths of man's inhumanity is made even more stark by passages of quiet beauty that take the breath away.' -...

'The book we needed - about the man we need.'- Arun Shourie, Economist, journalist, author and politician, winner of the, Ramon Magsaysay Award'This is a stunning book ... Avik Chanda makes Dara Shukoh, the man, come alive and, in an engaging way, makes history come alive too.'- Bibek Debroy, Author, and Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister'An elegantly written study of the pr...

What if you discovered that everything you knew about yourself was a lie?When pregnant Jaya loses her mother, then her baby son Arun in a tragic cot death, her world crashes down. Overcome by grief and guilt, she begins to search for answers &\#x2013; to the enigma of her lonely, distant mother, and her mysterious past in India. Looking through her mother&\#x2019;s belongings, she finds two diaries and old photographs, carrying the smoky aroma of fire. A young boy s...

Jonathan Fields knows the risks-and potential power-of uncertainty. He gave up a six-figure income as a lawyer to make $12 an hour as a personal trainer. Then, married with a 3-month old baby, he signed a lease to launch a yoga center in the heart of New York City. . . the day before 9/11. But he survived, and along the way he developed a fresh approach to transforming uncertainty, risk of loss, and exposure to judgment into catalysts for innovation, creation, and achievement.Prope...

National Book Award FinalistShortlisted for the 2013 Man Booker PrizeFrom the Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling author of The Namesake comes an extraordinary new novel, set in both India and America, that expands the scope and range of one of our most dazzling storytellers: a tale of two brothers bound by tragedy, a fiercely brilliant woman haunted by her past, a country torn by revolution, and a love that lasts long past death.

What Makes a Leader: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters presents Daniel Goleman’s ground-breaking, highly sought articles from the Harvard Business Review and other business journals in one volume.This often-cited, proven-effective material has become essential reading for leaders, coaches and educators committed to fostering stellar management, increasing performance, and driving innovation.This collection reflects the evolution of Dr. Goleman’s thinking about emo...

Presents fresh research and powerful stories to give voice to a new generation of women driven by challenge and change Offers compelling advice on how to make wandering a life strategy, not just a series of unplanned events Includes probing questions and thought-provoking exercises to help readers find peace in life's chaos and confusion 2011 Axiom Award Gold Medal winner in the category of Women in Business There’s a new generation of high-achieving women today—confident, ambitious, accom...

In her award-winning debut novel, Gifted, Nikita Lalwani crafted a brilliant coming-of-age story that “[called] to mind the work of such novelists as Zadie Smith and Monica Ali” (The Washington Post Book World). Now Lalwani turns her gimlet eye on an extraordinary village in India, and explores the thin boundary between morality and evil, innocence and guilt.After a long trip from London, twenty-seven-year-old BBC filmmaker Ray Bhullar arrives at the remote Indian...

#1 BEST SELLER** What is the fastest and most effective scientifically proven way to become a happier person? There is a growing body of scientific research answering those exact questions and it turns out that money has a small but significant role to play. This is not only a fascinating book full of surprises, but vital too: you will be left with practical, evidenced based techniques that will help you live a happier and more fulfilled life.In this practical and scientific based g...

From an accomplished international facilitator, "a must-read for anyone who must navigate through a sea of emotionally charged issues" (Russell Coff, Associate Professor of Organization and Management, Emory University).Experienced facilitators, OD consultants, coaches, and organizational leaders increasingly find themselves standing in the fire—working in situations where group and community members are polarized, angry, fearful, and confused. Facilitator Larry Dr...