‘Dessicated Land – An American in Kashmir’ is a compilation of the American journalist David Lepeska’s finest works from his time at Kashmir Observer, providing a stark portrayal of life in the conflict-ridden state.
Storytellers in these genres can use the principle of peak-shift in their design of character and situation to a much greater extent than those working within the straightjacket of realism. If a story of a human fighting a lion is good, then a story of a demigod fighting a ten-headed monster is better, because it captures the essence of heroic struggle against dangerous adversaries
Amidst the waning tides of book reading culture in the valley, a remarkable phenomenon is unfolding—a resplendent surge of new luminaries illuminating the literary realm. With an ardent determination to revive the fading embers of the literary flame, these budding talents emerge, showcasing their mettle and captivating the hearts and minds of avid readers in the valley
Here is June 2023’s line-up of releases by Rupa Publication. From memoirs, autobiographies, guidebooks to cookbooks; this month’s new releases have something for everyone!
This seminal book narrates the factual story of Gandhi’s views on religion and his struggle with communalism based on what he lived, did and said.
Stories offer opportunities to exercise our capacities for pattern detection at multiple levels. We detect personality traits from patterns of action and speech. We infer psychological states and conflicts from variations and inconsistencies in those patterns.
However, the book has also gave an opportunity to the top business leaders and policy makers to air their views about the future course to be taken by the Indian government and the businesses to lead this economic growth trajectory
The bulk of the conversions to Islam were not by force of arms but under the influence of various religious teachers. These conversions were frequently by jati where an entire professional group would convert
Pervez Hoodbhoy’s latest book makes a compelling claim that the ideological foundations of the Pakistani state have to be rewired and the two-nation theory must be replaced with a more inclusive brand of nationalism.
These are subjects that surfaced frequently in discussions over the last six decades as they do even more so at present. Among them are the use and misuse of history, the myths surrounding the coming of the Aryans, religious fundamentalism in the study of society.
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