India Nonfiction

Bloomsbury presents The Anarchy by William Dalrymple, read by Sid Sagar. THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019 THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020 LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019 A...

'Blending science with narrative non-fiction, he examines the myths, misinformation, and missed opportunities that continue to shape liver health in India.' - Tej Prakash Bhardwaj, The New Indian Express I did not become a doctor to help people cheat death, but to help them understand it. In The...

This short account documents Joseph’s tour in India in the closing days of World War Two, based on his diaries and letters to his wife Mary, the account is augmented with some of the stories he loved to tell us. This is not a tale of high adventure, nor an intricate analysis of the battles and politics in WWII. It is the diary and missive of an ordinary man being plucked from his home and wife at the tender age of 23 to be deployed in a country which was completely alien to him. There are three phases of the story, shock and bewilderment at the living conditions he faced, learning to ...

Fully revised with forty thousand new words that take the listener up to present-day India, John Keay’s India: A History spans five millennia in a sweeping narrative that tells the story of the peoples of the subcontinent, from their ancient beginnings in the valley of the Indus to the events in the region today.

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India—which includes today’s India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan—and the people who have lived there.

At 10.20 p.m. on 21 May 1991, a young woman bowed before Rajiv Gandhi at an election rally in Sriperumbudur, 42 km north of Chennai. And then there was an explosion. This book is the definitive account of one of the most controversial crimes in contemporary India. It unravels the complex plot...

'A highly personal and motivating work... his new book can encourage you to slow down, look within and rediscover the quiet wisdom that life has been whispering all along.' - India Today 'Life coach Gaur Gopal Das writes of complicated family ties... exploring the search for balance in a world...

From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights. Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s cultural and architectural heritage.

No era is more pertinent to understanding how present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh evolved than the nearly 200 years of British rule. This colonial period was a time of deep change and transformation - for India and for the world. These 24 engrossing lectures offer you new perspectives on the history of European imperialism, on world economic history, on the features of British colonialism, and on the rich cultures of the Indian subcontinent.

I did not go back to Mayong for the village this time. I went back for the man. The first book showed you the outside of a healer's life. This one shows you what it costs him. Khenoram is a bez, a hereditary healer in Mayong, Assam, and for six more weeks he let me sit close enough to watch what the first book never showed. The refusals that haunt him more than any success. The brass box he has not opened since he was a young man, and will not explain. The family photograph that should have eleven people in it, and does not. The boy he has started quietly watching, without telling anyone ...

5,000 years of history—from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood—fill this masterful portrait of the world's most populous nation and a rising global power.

'Anoushka writes with the curiosity of a researcher and the tenderness of a storyteller - her begums simply refuse to be forgotten.' - Sadaf Hussain, author and chef 'Lifts the purdah of history from splendid Mughal women... painting their pain and power for posterity.' -Koral Dasgupta, author...

Unlock the Secrets of India’s Largest Spiritual Map Are you ready to take a journey that will transform the way you see the sacred geography of India? The Skanda Purana is not just a book; it is a universe. Containing over 81,000 verses, it is the largest of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a colossal text that has intimidated scholars and seekers for centuries. Until now. In The Skanda Purana: A Spiritual Travelogue of Ancient India, author Naveen Goyal strips away the dense academic layers to reveal the beating heart of this ancient masterpiece. This is not a dry translation; it is a vibrant, ...

Transform your everyday life with wisdom that built empires. Do you want to make smarter decisions and create lasting impact? Learn how to handle challenging situations, or how to become a better, more effective leader? The answers lie in the Arthashastra-the 2,300-year-old masterpiece by...

From being misunderstood to making history: The incredible story of Aryan Pasha. On the day Aryan Pasha stepped onto the bodybuilding stage, he wasn't just competing-he was claiming his truth. Born a girl and raised in a body that never felt like his own, Aryan's journey from a suffocating...

Travel to India. Find out the facts about this country in Asia.

'Radio drama of the year' - Gillian Reynolds, The Telegraph Nikesh Patel stars as Saleem in BBC Radio 4’s epic dramatisation of Salman Rushdie's Booker Prize-winning novel of love, history and magic Saleem Sinai is born on the stroke of midnight on 14th-15th August 1947, at the exact moment...

India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago. Here, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists live shoulder to shoulder in a crowded world of multiple gods and juxtaposed pilgrimage routes, each one perfectly peaceful in their own beliefs and traditions.

'A sobering read that has a sledgehammer effect on one's political optimism' -- Mint 'Exposing the Indian oligarchy and battling its vultures' -- The News Minute 'Every day, millions of people -- the rich, the poor and the many foreign visitors -- are hunting for ways to get their business done...

FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE "A murder mystery, travelogue, and deeply felt homage to Romig's adopted country. Reading it will inform and outrage you. (It will also make you crave a dosa)."—Suketu Mehta, author of Maximum City “Romig makes for a powerful, effective chronicler of this...