Modern India: The Origins of an Asian Democracy by Judith M. Brown offers a thematic and analytical exploration of India’s political development over the last two centuries. The book traces how colonial rule, social change, and political institutions shaped a democratic India. Brown examines the interaction between indigenous social structures and Western political ideas, highlighting how cul…
A concise and engaging biography of Mohandas K. Gandhi written by renowned journalist and historian Louis Fischer. The book highlights Gandhi’s early life, moral development, and his leadership in India’s nonviolent struggle for independence. Fischer captures Gandhi’s spiritual principles, political strategies, and enduring influence on global movements for peace, justice, and human right…
The New History of India by Stanley Wolpert offers a readable yet comprehensive narrative of India’s history, covering nearly 4,000 years from ancient civilization to modern political developments. Wolpert examines major themes such as religion, empire, nationalism, and identity, while paying close attention to persistent social inequalities, corruption, and political challenges. He highlight…
This book provides an analytical biography of Inder Kumar Gujral, the 12th Prime Minister of India, focusing on his political philosophy, administrative approach, and diplomatic vision. It explores the challenges faced during his tenure, including coalition politics, foreign policy restructuring, and governance issues in a rapidly evolving India. The volume highlights the well-known “Gujral D…
An illustrated volume that explores the multifaceted identity, cultural presence, and social roles of women in India. Through a collection of photographs, essays, and visual narratives, the book highlights the beauty, resilience, traditions, and evolving lives of Indian women across regions and communities. Featuring themes ranging from daily life and artistic expression to heritage and modern…
Swami Ranganathananda’s modern and philosophical exposition of the Bhagavad Gita. Written for contemporary readers, the book interprets the teachings of the Gita in relation to modern human needs, ethical challenges, and spiritual development. Swami Ranganathananda combines traditional Vedantic insights with practical reflections on daily life, social responsibility, and universal values. Thi…
The Poems of Ancient Tamil: Their Milieu and Their Sanskrit Counterparts offers an in-depth scholarly study of Tamil Sangam poetry, one of the world’s earliest and most refined literary traditions. George L. Hart III explores the cultural, social, and linguistic context in which ancient Tamil poems were produced, explaining their themes, imagery, and worldview. The book also compares Sangam l…
The personal account of Mohandas K. Gandhi, recounting his life from childhood until 1921. Originally written in Gujarati and translated by Mahadev Desai, the book describes Gandhi’s moral, spiritual, and political evolution. It details his experiments with truth, nonviolence, self-discipline, simple living, and his early involvement in social reform and the Indian independence movement. As o…
History of Rajasthani Literature by Dr. Hiralal Maheshwari offers a comprehensive and scholarly account of the evolution of Rajasthani literary tradition. The book traces the development of literature written in Rajasthani—from early medieval poetic compositions to modern literary forms—highlighting major poets, writers, genres, and cultural influences. Maheshwari explains the linguistic ba…
The personal narrative of Mohandas K. Gandhi, chronicling his life from childhood to 1921. Written originally in Gujarati and translated by Mahadev Desai, the book provides deep insight into Gandhi’s spiritual, political, and moral development. Gandhi describes his quest for truth, his experiments with diet, self-discipline, education, and social reform, as well as his emergence as a leader o…