Startup Secrets from the Ramayana


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Ram was the next door, go-to guy for any advice on business administration. A gold medalist from a premium management institute in the country, if there was any business-related problem in Ayodhya, Ram had an answer for it. Ayodhya was his proclaimed kingdom in business, in the grip of his palms, thanks to his loyal customers, family, and associates. It was a dream turning to reality. Until ambitions started overstretching, boundaries started melting and favours became overpromising. Ram could not have imagined up until the big wave hit him, that he would be so instantly betrayed and uprooted by those who he thought to be the closest. Startup Secrets from the Ramayana is the story of Ram’s struggle of setting up his business empire from scratch in a span of fourteen years. It took grit, moving out of his comfort zone, and re-establishing himself with a new identity removed from the hangover of the past. The stories are inspired from the Ramayana to capture the celebrated wisdom of the god.




Ganesha's Global Startup


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A foodie at heart, Ganesha always looked for ways to make life worth living. In his entrepreneurial journey so far, he had seen it all – starting from a failed startup to bagging the ‘entrepreneur of the year’ award. With the achievement came the urge to expand the business with Series-B funding and beyond. Weaving Indian mythology with entrepreneurship lessons for newbie entrepreneurs, this book charts the journey of going over and beyond in the startup game with the right learnings. Ganesha's Global Startup is a gripping tale of an entrepreneur's challenges when he wishes to expand and ways in which he beats all odds.




Operation Polo: Integration of Hyderabad into India by Sardar Patel | How Hyderabad was freed from the oppressive rule of the Nizam and Razakars


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1947: Sardar Patel is tasked to integrate the princely states of India into one united nation. Hyderabad – ruled by the Nizam – is a place of immense strategic importance. Despite a majority of Hindu subjects, the Nizam is inclined to join hands with Pakistan. The Nizam’s militia, infamously known as the Razakars, have brutally oppressed the citizens of the state into silence for decades. When an opportunity to end their suffering arises, the citizens plead with Sardar Patel to save them. Operation Polo is a captivating historical account of the events surrounding the integration of Hyderabad into the Republic of India via means of decisive military action. The book offers an immersive journey showcasing the political manoeuvres, diplomatic efforts, and military tactics that culminated in a united India.




Kakori


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In the 1920s, a group of young revolutionaries under the leadership of Ram Prasad Bismil, took matters into their own hands to achieve freedom from the tyrannical rule of the British. Bismil and his team set the stage for a defining moment in the Indian freedom struggle by executing the audacious Kakori robbery. This was a direct attack on the British government after a long time, and it rattled them. Revisit the robbery from the eyes of Bismil as he narrates the tale of bravery, patriotism and brotherhood. KAKORI is an intensely-researched, comprehensive account of this historical episode, filled with hard-hitting facts and startling insights.




The Legends of a Startup Guy


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Ganesha is jovial, intelligent and the youngest in the family. A foodie by heart and laid back by nature, he always looked for ways to make life easier. Despite being born to the all-powerful Shiva and Parvati, with Uncle Vishnu and aunts Lakshmi and Saraswati to back him at every point in life, he has to battle through many ups and downs to establish his individual identity, just like his accomplished brother, Skanda. Under layers of perfection, benevolence and jovial extravaganza was a young boy battling to be found for who he really was. The Legends of a Startup Guy is a tale of someone who was born with a silver spoon and yet, decided to write his own destiny, on his own terms and to bring meaning to his existence out of the shadows of his lineage. It is the story of how an entrepreneur is born, the story of his challenges, and his actions to sail through them, carefully interwoven with stories from the Hindu mythology, to bring to the table the wisdom of the gods.




Superwomen


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In a nation that reveres women as goddesses of wealth, knowledge, power and infinite energy, there are a few who have gone on to prove why. Not only have they carved a niche for their talent, but have also inspired and empowered many others in the process. This book brings forth the stories of twenty women entrepreneurs who have struck a perfect personal-professional harmony, and a chord with their immediate consumers. Their innovative ventures encompass a varied range of services – from supporting victims of acid attacks, to providing free skin care solutions; from online retail of lingerie, handmade bags and fashion accessories, to eco-friendly products of everyday utility; from pet care products, to quirky merchandise; from empowering folk artists, to providing clinical assistance to those going through tough times; from image consulting to house hunting; from arty solutions, to innovative marketing and corporate communication; from creating happy readers to making religious ceremonies simpler – these entrepreneurs have opened avenues formerly unexplored. Superwomen is an interesting journey of how they played all their roles to perfection, aligning their families with their ambitions, showing the world their true mettle.




Let's Play


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We suggest you don't buy the print edition since the games are interactive in nature, and the e-book offers seamless experience to enjoy more than 108 mini-games. The Let's Play version of Success Secrets from the Ramayana uses the power of technology to provide its readers a platform to not just read the story of the Ramayana but live it as well. This print edition may be suitable for people who just want to read the hard copy of 'What the Ramayana Says and Conveys'. But to fully enjoy the interactive games and truly live the experience of Ramayana, we advise you go for the e-book edition.This book presents the essence of the Ramayana in a unique and efficient format. It contains seventy fast paced narratives in chronological order. What the Ramayana Says section narrates episodes of the Ramayana in a brief and interesting way. What the Ramayana Conveys section deals with the morals and success secrets hidden in that particular episode. Let's Discuss section is a humble attempt experience the teachings of the Ramayana in a creative and engaging way. The objective is to engage the sincere readers for a few minutes so that the lessons are etched into their minds forever. Unlike other addictive games aimed at misleading the impressionable minds, these educative and entertaining games are designed to engage and empower the young and old alike. And after every five chapters, there is a simple memory game aimed at reinforcing the key takeaways. Let's play and experience the great epic!




Shodasi


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A City Happens in Love (Ishq Mein Shahar Hona)


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Sparkling stories of love, longing and heartbreak in the city by Ravish Kumar, journalist, TV anchor and bestselling author of The Free Voice A boy from Bihar living in Lajpat Nagar likes a momo-seller from the Northeast; she likes him too, but when he gifts her a token from his village, his dreams come crashing down. Samar travels with his beloved in a DTC bus in Delhi, the only space in the city where they can meet, but he's afraid to call out her name for fear it will be recognized. A couple shelters from rain underneath a flyover, hoping for a moment of seclusion, but staring eyes pour water on their dreams. And a girl lets herself into her lover's rented room, finds a bunch of letters from his past flames, and leaves him an unusual farewell note. In these crisp, powerful, micro stories, the celebrated journalist, TV anchor and writer Ravish Kumar brings alive the love, longing and heartbreak which flourish in the city's spaces. And even as lovers find the niches they need, the city itself shapes their relationships. Brilliantly translated from the bestselling Hindi original Ishq Mein Shahar Hona, A City Happens in Love is a tribute to the modern Indian city, its capaciousness, and to the power of love.




Sita


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Sita by Bhanumathi-ji is deeply stirring and weaves an intricate tapestry of sensitivity with strength and wisdom as the story unfolds