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Kalpaz Publications/Gyan Books Pvt Ltd, 2006. Hardcover. New. Jawahar Laltempts to narrate the developments in the Indian National Congress in the last forty four years between its Hege… Mehr…

Kalpaz Publications/Gyan Books Pvt Ltd, 2006. Hardcover. New. Jawahar Laltempts to narrate the developments in the Indian National Congress in the last forty four years between its Hegemony of power and its return to power corridors after an exile of almost a decade. The accounts are based on personal Observations as well as on detailed and in depth interactions with senior Leaders of the Indian National Congress and other parties who were at the helm of affairs of Politics in India. There is no claim that this is a historic account but it is certainly an essay to take readers through the ups and downs that the Congress Party suffered after the first shock in October 1962 that had shattered the first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. It details the triumphs and disasters that Indira Gandhi encountered. It also portrays the party apparatus, its Political Health and the uncertain future that Sonia Gandhi has inherited. Over the last four decades, the congress party has undergone a complete metamorphosis from a political edifice that was based on mass culture at the time when it took over the reins of the Country in august 1947 to become an elite culture based organization. Its Transformation has been forced by Events over which the party Leadership had no control but some of the disasters that the party suffered were self inflicted due to immediate political compulsions. The book details the events, disasters and triumphs over the last forty four years after it received its first jolt in 1962 with what has been described as The Himalayan Blunder. Contents: Preface 1. In Transit 2. Those Were the Days 3. An Uneasy Transition 4. The Great Divide 5. Triumph and Decline 6. Turning Point 7. Lonely at the Top 8. Destiny and Doom 9. Charm vs Chasm 10. The Failed Messiah 11. Shotgun Marriage 12. A Dithering Withering Rao 13. Unity of Opposites 14. The Slide 15. Uncertain Future Sketches of Men at the Top Those Who Influenced Controversies Scandals Individual References Confession Printed Pages: 324., Kalpaz Publications/Gyan Books Pvt Ltd, 2006, 6, Penguin Books India, 2008. Softcover. New. Born in 1925, Shanti Bhushan was witness to the formative years of the Indian republic. Courting Destiny traces the remarkable story of his life—the family’s origins in the town of Bijnor in the United Provinces, the experience of growing up in a joint family in Allahabad, initial encounters with the law when the Constitution of India was being framed, the distinguished career as a lawyer and law minister, culminating in the campaign for judicial accountability. These memoirs provide a participant’s account of some of the most interesting and seminal cases that laid the foundations of India’s constitutional history. They include the Keshav Singh case of 1964 which led to the first standoff between the executive and the judiciary; Indira Gandhi’s election case which unseated her as prime minister, leading to the imposition of the Emergency; the habeas corpus case where the Supreme Court declared that during an emergency there is no right to life or liberty and hence no recourse against illegal detention; and the parliament attack case in which the Supreme Court, while acquitting Shaukat Guru of all charges of conspiracy, convicted him on a charge for which he was never accused. Together, they offer a broad perspective of the evolution of Indian law and the interpretation of the Constitution. Courting Destiny affords us a glimpse of the many fundamental and far-reaching political and constitutional changes that took place in the decades following independence. The descriptions of Shanti Bhushan’s brief involvement in party politics and his time as law minister in the post-Emergency Janata government make for a fascinating insider’s account of an important phase of the nation’s life. In this narration of the author’s life and work, the personal, the professional and the public unfold seamlessly, never at the cost of one or the other. Written in a direct and engaging style, laced with gentle humour, Courting Destiny will appeal to all those interested in India’s legal, constitutional and political history. At a time when both the Bar and the Bench are under a cloud, the illustrious sixty-year career of Shanti Bhushan will be a source of inspiration for young advocates. 0 5 0 NULL 0 NULL 0 3 1 1 1 9780670082186 pp NULL 99999 7524 Songs of the Gurus:From Nanak to Govind Singh 499.00 2 Demy 9780670082865_s.jpg 9780670082865_b.jpg 1 27 0 0 0 NULL 3 Indian 144 0 2008-11-01 00:00:00.000 0 2008-11-01 00:00:00.000 0 0 The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak (1469–1539), who drew upon the teachings of Muslim Sufis and Hindu Bhaktas. 499.00 2008-11-01 00:00:00.000 1 The Sikh religion was founded by Guru Nanak (1469–1539), who drew upon the teachings of Muslim Sufis and Hindu Bhaktas. In its purest form Sikhism is about unity, simplicity, equality and surrender (to God), and the verses of the Sikh Gurus—most of them included in the Granth Sahib—articulate this beautifully. This elegantly illustrated edition contains a selection of verses from the Guru Granth Sahib and other sacred texts like Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Vairagmayi Bani and the Dasam Granth of Guru Gobind Singh. Brilliantly translated by Khushwant Singh, leading scholar of Sikh history and culture and best-selling author, these moving mystical hymns retain the immediacy and the lyricism of the originals. In addition, vibrant and imaginative illustrations by Arpana Caur, one of India’s most celebrated artists, make this a collection to treasure." Printed Pages: 0., Penguin Books India, 2008, 6, Sage Publications, 2005. Softcover. New. Indian society is often described as one with ‘unity in diversity’ and as a composite culture. Since independence, India has also been termed ‘democratic’ and ‘secular’. However, the discernible cracks that have appeared in recent years in these conceptualisations have led to contentious debates about the very nature of Indian society. Focusing on different facets of this exacerbating crisis, this book analyses the various issues confronting India’s society and polity today which can assume crisis proportions if not tackled judiciously and expeditiously. Printed Pages: 244., Sage Publications, 2005, 6, Sage Publications, 2005. Softcover. New. Indian society is often described as one with ‘unity in diversity’ and as a composite culture. Since independence, India has also been termed ‘democratic’ and ‘secular’. However, the discernible cracks that have appeared in recent years in these conceptualisations have led to contentious debates about the very nature of Indian society. Focusing on different facets of this exacerbating crisis, this book analyses the various issues confronting India’s society and polity today which can assume crisis proportions if not tackled judiciously and expeditiously. Printed Pages: 244., Sage Publications, 2005, 6, Sage Publications, 2005. Softcover. New. Indian society is often described as one with ‘unity in diversity’ and as a composite culture. Since independence, India has also been termed ‘democratic’ and ‘secular’. However, the discernible cracks that have appeared in recent years in these conceptualisations have led to contentious debates about the very nature of Indian society. Focusing on different facets of this exacerbating crisis, this book analyses the various issues confronting India’s society and polity today which can assume crisis proportions if not tackled judiciously and expeditiously. Printed Pages: 244., Sage Publications, 2005, 6, Reference Press/Ess Ess Publisher, 2006. Hardcover. New. `Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara` (Our India is the best among all lands in the world) said Dr. Iqbal, the poet of East. Now this poetic line has evolved into a symbolic expression for the greatness our country. This is song frequently and used widely for an easy, prompt and soft pronouncement of the greatness and novelty of our country. No doubt, India is great and illustrious. Its on top as far as its heritage, history, philosophy and culture is concerned. Our team of authors and editors has made their best efforts to depict the same greatness of our country and nation in this series. Here is a treasure, bound into books. This is the best example of `knowledge in a nutshell`. Needless to say that India is known for its unity in diversity, with its kaleidoscopic variety, it emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. After independence, through 58 years, India has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress in addition to creating a niche in the international community and the new world order. India is a federation of states and union territories. As of now, there are 28 states and 7 union territories in the country, all these states have made tremendous progress in almost every sphere since 1947, when the nation had attained freedom. Various Indian states have shown an all round advancement and stupendous progress in political, cultural, economic and social areas. India is a vast country. All states enjoy autonomy to a great extent and flourish in their own manner. Some states are similar to each other while others are quite different from the rest. People of one state have little authentic knowledge about other states. This situation, in some cases, creates problems and difficulties with no ready solution at hand. Hence this comprehensive and exhaustive encyclopedic work. Every state and union territory has been covered in a separate book, each book, devoted to on e state or U. T. covers life and people under various heads-Land, People, Heritage, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, etc. The Beautiful India series is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and of course, the general readers. Printed Pages: 214., Reference Press/Ess Ess Publisher, 2006, 6<