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Arundhati Roy’s first work of memoir, this is a soaring account, both intimate and inspiring, of how the author became the person and the writer she is, shaped by circumstance, but above all by her complex relationship to the extraordinary, singular mother she describes as ‘my shelter and my...

The place will be of their choosing. The time will be of their choosing. But the Indians will have their vengeance. 1025 CE, India. Mahmud of Ghazni believes he has crushed the spirit of Bharat—the Shiva Linga at the Somnath temple lies shattered and thousands are dead. Mahmud of Ghazni believes he has crushed the spirit of Bharat—the Shiva Linga at the Somnath temple lies shattered and thousands are dead. But among the ashes of destruction, an oath is taken.

The book explodes the biggest ever deception of the modern medical science - i.e., diabetes. It also attempts to explain that diabetes is less of an endocrine disorder and more of a political disease and finally equips the listener with a simple method that can help an individual to cure himself of 3D's - diabetes, drugs and doctors - and save the nation of a massive economic burden.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING GUIDE TO BRILLIANT COMMUNICATION READERS LOVE SMART BREVITY: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is soooo good" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Love this book, short, punchy, deep, simple and easy to implement" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Genius wrapped in generosity: it shows you...

Teetapur, an unassuming village just a few hours outside of bustling Delhi, is famous for nothing—until one of its children, eight-year-old Munia, is found dead, hanging from the branch of a Jamun tree. In the largely Hindu village, suspicion quickly falls on an itinerant Muslim man, Mansoor. Suspicion ignites like wildfire, fueled by religious tensions that simmer beneath the surface.

Brought to you by Penguin. Can you resist everything except temptation? In a hedonistic age full of distractions, it's hard to possess willpower - or in fact even understand why we should need it. Yet it's actually the most important factor in achieving success and a happy life, shown to be more...

A full-cast BBC Radio dramatisation of Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize-winning novel - plus bonus interview with the author Arundhati Roy's debut novel The God of Small Things took the literary world by storm, winning the Booker Prize in 1997. It went on to sell over six million copies in 40...

In these 10 eye-opening lectures by a practicing doctor and medical educator, you’ll walk through a series of medical mystery cases ripped from history and involving well-known historical figures whose identities are nevertheless hidden from you. Every one of these cases requires you to use your detective skills to identify and diagnose the mystery patient just like the doctors that attended them. In the process, you’ll learn fascinating insights into medicine: both the medicine that was practiced thousands of years ago and the medicine doctors practice today.

The chant of 'Azadi!' - Urdu for 'Freedom'-is the slogan of the freedom struggle in Kashmir against what the Kashmiris see as the Indian Occupation. Ironically, it also became the chant of millions on the streets of India against the project of Hindu nationalism.Even as Arundhati Roy began to...

This podcast brings to you some of the most beautiful stories from the life and times of one of India's most beloved spiritual master, Neem Karoli Baba. His life was full of love, warmth, acceptance, and compassion. In every episode, you will hear real stories about Neem Karoli Baba and how despite knowing everything that was going on, he remained a simple, no-frills, no-ego, saint, full of love and simplicity. He was also considered to be a true avatar or energy-incarnate of Lord Hanuman. Baba

At magic hour; when the sun has gone but the light has not, armies of flying foxes unhinge themselves from the Banyan trees in the old graveyard and drift across the city like smoke . . .' So begins The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, Arundhati Roy's incredible follow-up to The God of Small Things...

A special 10th anniversary edition of Roy Peter Clark's bestselling guide to writing, featuring five bonus tools. Ten years ago, Roy Peter Clark, America's most influential writing teacher, whittled down almost thirty years of experience in journalism, writing, and teaching into a series of...

'ENDLESSLY ABSORBING' Mail on Sunday 'MASTERPIECE' The Times 'RUTHLESS' Daily Telegraph 'INCOMPARABLE' Sunday Mirror 'SEARINGLY HONEST' The Sun The No.1 bestselling memoir of Roy Keane, former captain of Manchester United and Ireland In a stunning collaboration with Booker Prize-winning author...

Everyone gets a little down in the life sometimes. Rather than drowning your sorrows, check out these motivational short stories. We have put together the best inspirational short stories, both real and fictional, to pull you from your slump, make you smile and inspire you. Listening to them is like getting an internet hug for the soul, but they just may spark an idea or a change in you for the better. Listen and get ready to smile! It only takes 2 minutes!

What are the key factors that win or lose elections in India? What does, or does not, make India's democracy tick? Is this the end of anti-incumbency? Are opinion polls and exit polls reliable? How pervasive is the 'fear factor'? Does the Indian woman's vote matter? Does the selection of...

लोग मूर्ति पूजा क्यों करते हैं? सदियों से मूर्ति पूजा के विरुद्ध चले आ रहे पूर्वाग्रह, मताग्रह और हिंसा के बावजूद यह हठपूर्वक क्यों जारी है? क्या ऐसी पूजा जीवन में अपने वास्तविक उद्देश्य को खोजने और अंततः शांति और समृद्धि पाने में हमारी सहायता कर सकती है? बेस्टसेलिंग धर्म की सहयोगी पुस्तक मूर्ति पूजा में, मूर्ति पूजा के सार और वास्तविक अर्थ को खोजने के लिए एक बार फिर आपके पसंदीदा काल्पनिक पात्र कुछ नए पात्रों के साथ वापस आए हैं।

If you're single and seeking a healthy, sustainable, intimate relationship, yet frustrated with today's dating scene, you've found the right podcast. After going through a divorce, a soul-crushing break-up with his fiancée and a bunch of online drama, Roy Biancalana, our host, went on a journey to learn how to "attract lasting love." His journey resulted in him becoming a certified relationship coach, the author of three #1 best-selling books, and the creator of this unique podcast. This podcast skips all the games, gimmicks, and goofiness that you're probably sick of, and instead offers ...

In Dr. Benaroch's 24 lectures, experience for yourself the high-stakes drama and medical insights of life in an everyday emergency department: the most intense department in any hospital and home to the kind of split-second decision making, troubleshooting, and detective work that can make the difference between a patient's life and death.

The first spirit Sanjoy Roy encountered was one that haunted his ancestral house in Calcutta; he was five then. A few years later, the otherworldly made its presence felt again in his parents' sprawling bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi. Over the decades that followed, he and his family and friends...

Married in 4 months. 30 years later… still obsessed with each other.Yeah—we’ve got some things to say. Welcome to The Making Love Podcast.What if marriage wasn’t something you just maintained… But something you intentionally built, protected, and genuinely enjoyed?We combine biblical truth with real-life, practical wisdom to help you create a marriage that’s: Strong in faith Deeply connected And actually fun We talk about the real stuff: How to keep communication open (even when it’s hard) How to avoid emotional shutdown Understanding your spouse’s “marriage ...