Author : Malik Sajad
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 23,99 MB
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 0007513739
A beautifully drawn graphic novel that illuminates the conflicted land of Kashmir, through a young boy’s childhood.
Author : Malik Sajad
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 2015
Category : General fiction
ISBN : 9780008165628
Seven-year-old Munnu is growing up in Indian-administered Kashmir. Life revolves around his family: Mama, Papa, sister Shahnaz, brothers Adil and Akhtar and, his favourite, older brother Bilal. It also revolves around Munnu's two favorite things; sugar and drawing. But Munnu's is a childhood experienced against the backdrop of conflict. Bilal's classmates are crossing over into the Pakistan-administered portion of Kashmir to be trained to resist the 'occupation'; Papa and Bilal are regularly taken by the military to identification parades where informers will point out 'terrorists'; Munnu's school is closed; close neighbors are killed and the homes of Kashmiri Hindu families lie abandoned, as once close, mixed communities have ruptured under the pressure of Kashmir's divisions.
Author : Malik Sajad
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,11 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 9780007513635
La quatrième de couverture porte : "Seven-year-old Munnu is growing up in the Indian portion of Kashmir. Life revolves around his family: Mama, Papa, sister Shahnaz, brothers Adil and Akhtar and, his favourite, older brother Bilal. It also revolves around Munnu's two favorite things -- sugar and drawing. But this is Kashmir in the 1990s, and Munnu's is a childhood experienced against the backdrop of conflict. Bilal's classmates are being trained to resist the 'occupation'; Munnu's school is closed ; neighbours are killed and the homes of Kashmiri Hindu families lie abandoned, as once tight-knit, mixed communities have ruptured under the pressure of the country's divisions."
Author : Devi Yesodharan
Publisher : Juggernaut Books
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 16,67 MB
Release : 2017
Category :
ISBN : 9386228378
An Indian empire at the peak of its power. Everyone wants a share of the riches of Nagapattinam. When a Greek pirate ship sails in to loot the wealth of the Cholas, it is brutally defeated by the navy and forced to pay a compensation. A payment that includes a twelve-year-old girl, Aremis.
Author : Ananya Jahanara Kabir
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 32,89 MB
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0816653569
A result of territorial disputes between India and Pakistan since 1947, exacerbated by armed freedom movements since 1989, the ongoing conflict over Kashmir is consistently in the news. Taking a unique multidisciplinary approach, Territory of Desire asks how, and why, Kashmir came to be so intensely desired within Indian, Pakistani, and Kashmiri nationalistic imaginations.
Author : Madhuri Vijay
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 25,52 MB
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0802146376
“Remarkable . . . Vijay traces the fault lines of history, love, and obligation running through a fractured family and country.” —Anthony Marra, New York Times–bestselling author Winner of the 2019 JCB Prize for Literature Gorgeously tactile and sweeping in historical and socio-political scope, Pushcart Prize–winner Madhuri Vijay’s The Far Field follows a complicated flaneuse across the Indian subcontinent as she reckons with her past, her desires, and the tumultuous present. In the wake of her mother’s death, Shalini, a privileged and restless young woman from Bangalore, sets out for a remote Himalayan village in the troubled northern region of Kashmir. Certain that the loss of her mother is somehow connected to the decade-old disappearance of Bashir Ahmed, a charming Kashmiri salesman who frequented her childhood home, she is determined to confront him. But upon her arrival, Shalini is brought face to face with Kashmir’s politics, as well as the tangled history of the local family that takes her in. And when life in the village turns volatile and old hatreds threaten to erupt into violence, Shalini finds herself forced to make a series of choices that could hold dangerous repercussions for the very people she has come to love. With rare acumen and evocative prose, in The Far Field Madhuri Vijay masterfully examines Indian politics, class prejudice, and sexuality through the lens of an outsider, offering a profound meditation on grief, guilt, and the limits of compassion. “A chance to glimpse the lives of distant people captured in prose gorgeous enough to make them indelible—and honest enough to make them real.” —The Washington Post “A singular story of mother and daughter.” —Entertainment Weekly
Author : Anil Kumar Mishra
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 25,34 MB
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9350485060
The concept of Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms is to provide illustrated examples to show how words of less obvious sense are used, and markers such as ‘informal’, ‘derogatory’, and ‘obsolete’ highlight the usage style. It is replete with appropriate words that will help improve the vocabulary to a great extent. A person who has to use words to express himself or his thoughts in a better manner will benefit from owning a Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms. It is a handy reference book for better choice of words to enhance and improve language skills.This book serves this purpose more than any other. This useful reference goes beyond a thesaurus, explaining the fine shades of meaning that differentiate synonyms. Alphabetical arrangement of terms makes it easy to find the right words. Similarly Antonyms, meanings and their usages have also been provided. This is a good book to have if you are a poet, writer, student, or just a word-lover. It will serve as a useful guide to find and use the most appropriate word. Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms by Anil Kumar Mishra: The "Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms" by Anil Kumar Mishra is an invaluable language resource that aids in expanding vocabulary and improving communication skills. It serves as an essential tool for students, writers, and language enthusiasts looking to enhance their command over words. Key Aspects of the Book "Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms": Synonyms and Antonyms: The book provides an extensive collection of synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (words with opposite meanings) for a wide range of common and specialized vocabulary. It helps readers enhance their language skills and express themselves with precision. Usage and Context: Along with synonyms and antonyms, the dictionary includes usage examples and contextual information to help readers understand the nuances of words and choose the most appropriate ones for specific contexts. User-Friendly Organization: The dictionary is organized in a user-friendly manner, facilitating quick and easy access to word alternatives. It helps users find the right words to convey their thoughts effectively. Anil Kumar Mishra is a highly regarded linguist and author known for his expertise in the field of language and communication. Through the "Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms," Mishra provides a valuable resource for individuals seeking to enhance their language skills and communicate with clarity. His passion for language and dedication to promoting effective communication are evident in his meticulously curated collection of synonyms and antonyms.
Author : Zuo Ma
Publisher : Drawn & Quarterly
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 33,28 MB
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 177046638X
In Night Bus, a young woman wearing round glasses finds herself on an adventurous late night bus ride that constantly makes detours through increasingly fantastical landscapes. Meanwhile a young cartoonist returns home after art school and tries his hand at becoming a working artist while watching over his aging grandmother whose memory is deteriorating. Nostalgic leaps take us to an elementary school gymnasium that slowly morphs into a swamp and is raided by a giant catfish. Beetles, salamanders, and bug-eyed fish intrude upon the bus ride of the round-glasses woman as the night stretches on. Night Bus blends autobiography, horror, and fantasy into a vibrantly detailed surreal world that shows a distinct talent surveying his past. Nature infringes upon the man-made world via gigantism and explosive abundance–the images in Night Bus are often unsettling, not aimed to horrify, but to upset the balance of modern life. Zuo Ma is part of a burgeoning Chinese art comics scene that pushes emotion to the forefront of the story while playing with action and dreams. Translated by Orion Martin.
Author : Leonard A. Gordon
Publisher : Rupa Publ iCat Ions India
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,41 MB
Release : 2014-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9788129136633
Subhas Chandra Bose and his brother Sarat were among the most important leaders of the Indian struggle for independence. Brothers Against the Raj is the definitive biography of the Bose brothers, placing them in the context of the Indian freedom struggle and the turbulent international politics of the period. Leonard A. Gordon uses material gathered from archives, records and over 150 interviews he conducted with the brothers' political contemporaries and family members, as well as hundreds of unpublished letters, to bring to life once more two of India's most controversial leaders during one of the most significant epochs in Indian history. "[A] distinguished book... Mr. Gordon is a thorough scholar..." "one of the books of the year for 1990." "Gordon has done full justice to the Bose brothers, giving them their due and recounting their story in the context of the turbulent times in which they lived." "Professor Gordon has... conducted exhaustive and painstaking research and put its fruits into an eminently readable book. Besides, he has skilfully put the story of their lives into the context of the complex politics of India and Bengal of their times." "The author is a New Yorker but knows Calcutta well... The entire distinguished family seems to come alive as he writes, but he is careful to paint them with their warts intact." "[An] extraordinary, informative, and insightful study of Subhas and Sarat Bose." " I have found the book informative and absorbing. [ Gordon has] managed to combine empathy with objectivity- not an easy feat."
Author : Shahnaz Bsahir
Publisher : Hachette India
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,14 MB
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9350097893
`With delicately drawn characters, Shahnaz Bashir tells the heartbreaking story of one woman?s battle for life, dignity and justice.? ? Mirza Waheed, author of The Collaborator `The night is tired now, the old moon, hanging in the dark sky, is tired too? It is the 1990s, and Kashmir?s long war has begun to claim its first victims. Among them are Ghulam Rasool Joo, Haleema?s father, and her teenage son Imran, who is picked up by the authorities only to disappear into the void of Kashmir?s missing people. The Half Mother is the story of Haleema ? a mother and a daughter yesterday, a `half mother? and an orphan today; tormented by not knowing whether Imran is dead or alive, torn apart by her own lonely existence. While she battles for answers and seeks out torture camps, jails and morgues for any signs of Imran, Kashmir burns in a war that will haunt it for years to come. Heart-wrenching, deeply troubling and written in lyrical prose, The Half Mother marks the debut of a bold new voice from Kashmir.'
