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Examines Kṛṣṇa's hint of laughter (prahasann iva) in the Bhagavadgītā**, its interpretations in the Vedānta commentarial tradition, and its significance in Kṛṣṇaite iconography and literature.** Beh……続きを見る

An introduction to Pakistan's ISI, which has been both an essential ally and problematic partner of the United States Forged during the tumultuous aftermath of Partition in 1947, the Inter-Services ……続きを見る

Rainbow Warriors of India is a stirring tribute to the resilient spirits of twenty-two extraordinary individuals from India's queer community. From enduring societal shunning and the label of hijras……続きを見る

Early essays by a legendary freedom fighter and Indian intellectual “The state, the government machinery is just a weapon in the hands of the ruling class to further and safeguard its interest. We w……続きを見る

The first major exploration of the mural tradition in early modern South India An astonishing variety of murals greet visitors to the temples and palaces of southern India. Beautiful in execution an……続きを見る

Investigating more than 70 key concepts relating to the performing arts in more than six non-European languages, this volume provides a groundbreaking research tool and one-of-a-kind reference sourc……続きを見る

Independent India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and his team faced the colossal task of building the infrastructure for a new state that was rising from the ashes of war, famine and commun……続きを見る

Today, Indian writing in English is a fi eld of study that cannot be overlooked. Whereas at the turn of the 20th century, writers from India who chose to write in English were either unheeded or und……続きを見る

Since medieval times, English literature has often demonized Muslims. The term ‘Islamophobia’ is recent, but the phenomenon is old. This survey of literature focusing on the modern period up to 1914……続きを見る

This book explores the philosophical and political roots of the United Bengal movement of 1947 that emerged as a final bid to keep the province united against Partition. Through Abul Hashim, one of ……続きを見る

It is said that Truth is stranger than fiction. This book of stories and the others following this, will prove this vehemently. This collection of mainly contemporary stories( NON-FICTION ), are eit……続きを見る

Every month, India observes several significant days and occasions to commemorate unique events that occurred on those particular days or dates. This guide consists of a list of dates and significan……続きを見る

Against the backdrop of the global Black Lives Matter movement, debates around the social impact of hate crime legislation have come to the political fore. In 2019, the UN Commission on Crime Preven……続きを見る

First published in 1937, The Co-operative Movement in the Punjab presents a sketch of the development and working of the co-operative movement in the region in its various aspects. With its vast and……続きを見る

This book sheds light on the fact that the proclamation of an emergency can be a legitimate constitutional method to take prompt preventative measures in protecting the interests of the society in t……続きを見る

An eyewitness account by an acclaimed New Yorker reporter Wedged between India and Afghanistan, Pakistan is the second-largest nation in the Islamic world, and is situated in what is currently one o……続きを見る

"Tribes" appear worldwide today as vestiges of a pre-modern past at odds with the workings of modern states. Acts of resistance and rebellion by groups designated as "tribal" have fascinated as well……続きを見る

A compelling biography of Sheikh Abdullah, the charismatic, combative, and controversial Kashmiri politician Written by the leading historian of modern Kashmir, this is a comprehensive portrayal of ……続きを見る

Anna Buchan's historical novel 'Olivia in India' takes readers on a captivating journey through British India in the early 20th century. The book elegantly combines historical accuracy with engrossi……続きを見る

This book examines how the BJP became the world’s largest political party. It goes beyond the usual narrative of the party’s Hindutva politics to explain how, under Narendra Modi, the party reshaped……続きを見る

The Home and the World illustrates the battle between the ideas of Western culture and revolution against the Western culture in India. These two ideas are portrayed in two of the main characters, N……続きを見る

The book, "The History of Medieval India," aims to provide readers with a methodical and comprehensive understanding of Medieval India, aimed specifically for aspirants of competitive examinations a……続きを見る

On 24 May 1971, based on a telephone call purportedly from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her secretary P.N. Haksar, the chief cashier at the Parliament Street branch of the State Bank of India ha……続きを見る

The wooden dhow, with its characteristic lateen sail, is an appropriate icon for the early trading world of the Indian Ocean. It was based on free trade unhindered by monopolies or superpower domina……続きを見る

This book examines how nineteenth-century Bengal witnessed women writers like Krishnabhabini Devi, Prasanyamoyee Devi, Swarnakumari Devi and Abala Bose interrogated social stereotypes. It presents t……続きを見る

This companion studies the life and legacy of Guru Hargobind (1590–1644), the Sixth Guru of the Sikh tradition. It highlights the complex nature of Sikh society and culture in the historical and soc……続きを見る

In "India: What Can It Teach Us?" by F. Max Müller, readers embark on an enlightening journey through the rich tapestry of India's ancient wisdom and its profound impact on human thought. Müller, a ……続きを見る

The forcible integration of Kashmir into the Indian union has unleashed a new wave of intense political repression, human rights violations and resource appropriation in Kashmir and has once again m……続きを見る

In "Von dem muthmaßlichen Erfolge einer Invasion in Indien" entfaltet der anonym bleibende Autor eine tiefgreifende Analyse der geopolitischen Dynamik des 18. Jahrhunderts, insbesondere in Bezug auf……続きを見る

Fallout delves into the tumultuous journey of Imran Khan’s transition from a tenacious opposition leader to the prime minister of Pakistan (2014–2018), and his complicated relationship with the Paki……続きを見る