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Written by Piyush Pandey, who has worked in close coordination with Manoj Bajpayee for more than a decade, this book gives a rare insight into the life of one of India's best contemporary actors.

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This is the sixth volume in the Purana series; the others include the Bhagavata Purana, the Markandeya Purana, the Brahma Purana, Vishnu Purana, and the Shiva Purana.â

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Soon fate throws him one more challenge on an assignment to Russia he meets someone who' s not only extraordinarily beautiful, but also reminds him of his lost love. The only catch is, being with her will jeopardize the pledge he made to the navy notwithstanding his heroic rescue of his course mates.

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EASY PRACTICAL WORKOUTS BY THE FITNESS EXPERT AT CULT.FITShwetambari Shetty's Dance Fitness workouts and training programmes are a phenomenon that's taken the country by storm. Her philosophy is simple: you have to get moving. The human body is designed to move, not sit on a couch or at a desk all day. She shows you how to incorporate beneficial movements and exercises into your day-to-day activities, without devoting extra time to them. Get Moving! will help you design your own training programme according to your goal-whether it's weight loss, muscle gain or just better fitness-and show you how to enjoy the exercises you do. With daily workout plans, simple illustrations to guide your form, and helpful tips about what to eat before and after an exercise session, this book will help you get results and become the best version of yourself.

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Renowned journalist Jyotirmoy Dey-fondly known as J, Dey-was murdered by members of the Chhota Rajan gang in 2011. A few months later, a fellow journalist and crime reporter Jigna Vora was arrested in connection with the murder. Seven years later, some of which were spent in prison, Jigna was acquitted of all charges. This is her story in her own words, of the time in prison, the court hearings and her years as a crime reporter of breaking many front-page stories.Jigna's work brought her in contact with people like Himanshu Roy, the former additional director general of police of Maharashtra, while her time in jail put her in the company of inmates such as Pragya Thakur.

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A series that focuses on teaching English language concepts through fun and games. A proverb a day can keep you healthy, wealthy and wise, or so they say. Proverbs are full of wisdom, but they can sometimes be a bit odd and funny too! This book is jam-packed full of fun activities for you to learn and practice using proverbs. For ages 7+.

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'An intense, dramatic novel written in spare, well-crafted prose . . . A deep, dark tale' The Hindu When Tulsi first meets Madhav, she is irrevocably drawn to his chiselled good looks and charm. Although wary of his many dalliances and the string of broken hearts left in his wake, she is surprised by the intense desire that Madhav arouses in her. And before long, she forsakes her family, her prospective career, her fianc -all for the love of this inscrutable man. But love can be like poison. Years later, Tulsi escapes to the ancient city of Vrindavan, seeking redemption amidst the cries and prayers of its anguished widows. However, when her past catches up with her, old wounds resurface with dramatic consequences.

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In this book, bestselling author and life coach Gaur Gopal Das decodes how the mind works. He combines his anecdotal style with analytical research to teach us how to discipline our mind for our greater well-being. Throughout this book, he provides interactive exercises, meditation techniques and worksheets to help us take charge of our mind.

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A couple of years after his father's death, ten-year-old Ruskin travels to Dehradun to spend his holidays with his new family. As he reacquaints himself with his mother, now remarried and with a busy social life, his stepfather and new siblings, a pensive Ruskin longs for his father's company, his stamp collection and the old gramophone. Trying to escape this unfamiliar place, he immerses himself in books and explores the forest glades, canals and bazaars of the little town, forming some unlikely friendships on the way. After the much-loved Looking for the Rainbow, the master storyteller lends another backward glance at his boyhood years-a vacation that took place over seventy winters ago-remembering his days with rare humour, remarkable charm and twinges of heartache.Read more

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Scaley the dragon is always scared of everything. One day, her friends in Foggy Forest decide to prove to her why there's no need to be so scared. What do they do? A unique series focusing on the well-being of young readers, Dealing with Feelings features Foggy Forest, a tiny forest inhabited by many fun little animals. These quirky creatures are always there for one another-helping each other overcome fear, anxiety, shyness and anger, together dealing with all the different feelings one goes through every day.

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Woops the worm worries about everything. But one day, something happens that makes him stop worrying and actually tell someone else not to worry. What do you think has happened? A unique series focusing on the well-being of young readers, Dealing with Feelings features Foggy Forest, a tiny forest inhabited by many fun little animals. These quirky creatures are always there for one another-helping each other overcome fear, anxiety, shyness and anger, together dealing with all the different feelings one goes through every day.

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during a busy day? Do you worry if it is delicious as well as nutritious? With Shilpa Shetty's quick and hassle-free methods, cooking good food is now easy. In this book, the actor and entrepreneur brings you fifty of her most special recipes-some of which feature in her popular Sunday Binge videos on Instagram. These favourites of the Shetty-Kundra household have been created to give you variety, taste and the occasional food coma. Welcome to the world of the Domestic Diva!

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Karmayogi is the dramatic and inspiring story of E. Sreedharan, the much-admired engineer and technocrat who won accolades for finishing the Delhi Metro project within budget and on time, in the face of severe constraints. Known for his efficiency and discipline and regarded the world over for his productivity standards, Sreedharan has, surprisingly, never spent more than the eight-hour workday in office. This fascinating book looks back on an extraordinary career full of sterling achievements.

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'I did not know what to say. Lie? Who would lie about such a thing? Was she testing me? Who would test anyone like that?'Deb is absolutely crazily in love with the stunning Avantika. He can't believe that she is his. Their relationship is going great except for the one time when Deb faltered by breaching her trust. After he apologized, Avantika grudgingly accepted him back. However, his insecurity about her seems to be pushing him into infidelity again. The trust that he had worked so hard to build is lost once again.Will Avantika take him back this time or will she move on? In She Broke Up, I Didn't! . . . Durjoy Datta explores the themes of fidelity, love and lust through a roller coaster of misunderstandings and mistakes that are so common in relationships today.Read more

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This book is a perfect read for youngsters of today as it explores the value of love and relationships in todays world.

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261 BC: After his bloody battle with Kalinga, the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, overcome with remorse, swore never to wage another war. And to make sure no one else did. His Navratnas the Nine zealously guarded their powers and knowledge, handing them down through millennia and generations to ensure lasting peace. Except that it was not to be. From the corpses of the Kalingan warriors rose an angry spirit bent upon avenging the Kalinga empire, destroying the Nine and using their hidden knowledge to rule the world and change its destiny. Present time the bloodthirsty warrior has possessed the body of a young man, making him hunt down and kill the Nine one by one. It is now up to the chosen Trinity nurse Tara, DJ Akash and forensic expert Zubin to stop him. This first book in a trilogy of fantasy thrillers churns up an astonishing tale from the depths of ancient times.Read more

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Jaikishan Patel belongs to a traditional Gujarati family but follows his passion, stepping into the glamorous, jet-setting world of investment and private banking. Jai is soon transformed into Dubai-based ‘Jack’ Patel, a hugely successful financial advisor in an American brokerage house. His life seems like a dream come true. He cracks a whopping million-dollar revenue target, receives an indecent proposal from a client’s wife and even manages to keep up with the latest Bollywood item numbers to impress the girl who is tugging at his heart. But just when life seems perfect, recession hits the world economy. And right before Jack’s eyes his world begins to fall apart. Will he lose the love of his life too? Or will things look up in the end?

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Sir Alec Morgan, a famous British paranormal expert, is in Kolkata for the launch of his latest book. Accompanied by his able guide and teller-of-grisly-tales Joga, he goes on a tour of the city's most haunted places - sites of ghastly murders and tragic romances. However Sir Alec is bitterly disappointed with the tour and publicly scoffs at the lack of ghosts and spirits in the city.

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Angie is NUTS about fashion and loves designing outlandish outfits. But life isn't easy when your mother, Bollywood superstar Kajol Kulkami, thinks you're a complete fashion disaster. Things get tough when Angie wears her own crazy creation to the Movie Mania Awards, steals the limelight and lands up in the news for the wrong reasons !

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Join Rinki and the wolf pack in the most exciting year of their livesShe has dreamed of it, longed for it, cried for it. And now Rinki Tripathi is finally eighteen! But, as she realizes, being eighteen comes with its own set of troubles: parental expectations (they seem to be obsessed with the F word: Future), romantic complications (in the form of the so-gorgeousit-isn t-fair Tejas), professional tribulations (don t even ask). Rinki can t understand why her male friends prefer her female friends to her. Her college teachers can t understand why her attendance is so poor. And her parents, poor folks, don t understand her at all!Rinki has hit the magic number, but her life is far from magical. Will the eighteenth year of her life make her feel any wiser? Read the last instalment in the Rinki series and find out.

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Taking each career separately, Usha Albuquerque describes the qualifications and personal attributes that a person requires to make it big in the career of his/her choice. The book contains an exhaustive list of colleges and institutions.

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Everyday Ayurveda is the perfect lifestyle guide designed to maximize health, longevity, and happiness the natural way.Do you sometimes feel tired, lethargic and spiritless? How can Ayurveda help in a simple, practisable manner?Time is scarce and precious in today's world, and we seek solutions that are quick. While allopathic medicine tends to focus on the management of disease, the ancient study of dinacharya provides us with holistic knowledge of preventing disease and eliminating its root cause. Taking us through a day in the life of Ayurveda living, Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya illustrates the core principles of Ayurveda and shows us how to incorporate these in our routine.

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"Full of valuable insights to guide you."-WILL SMITH"Thoughtful and life-affirming . . . a must-read."-TONY ROBBINS"Forget what you think you know about karma-Sadhguru shows us it's not a punishment for bad behavior, but a vehicle for transformation and empowerment. This book will put you back in charge of your own life."-Tom Brady "Pursuing your truth. Understanding this human experience. Embodying the divine is such an ongoing process of unveiling, adapting, and redesigning. The words in this book are the key to unlocking your truth, to see with no eyes, to hear the truth that lies in silence, and to connect with your inner wisdom. Thank you, Sadhguru, for such an enlightening creation, an offering to all seekers."-HRH Princess Noor bint Asem of Jordan "At last, a book about karma that can be trusted. I have never found a book that explains-and solves-the mystery of karma with the simplicity, clarity, and hopefulness of this invaluable book."-Deepak Chopra "Sadhguru here offers an easy read on a difficult subject: karma, or the volition to perform action. A truly captivating view from a renowned yogi and mystic on free will and the destiny of the human mind."-Prof. Dr. Steven Laureys, neurologist, University Hospital of Liège, Belgium "The tools Sadhguru provides in Karma bring me to a place of peace within myself. Thank you for your wisdom and transformational guidance."-Rosanna Arquette "In Karma, Sadhguru brilliantly demystifies the concept of karma and how we can harness our perceptions to change our own futures and, in doing so, create a more sustainable, just, and spiritually enlightened world. If you want to be the change you want to see in the world, read Karma and begin the journey."-Terry Tamminen, Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger "This five-letter word that has baffled humans for thousands of years is finally explained in 272 pages. It's a compass for navigating life. Thank you, Sadhguru."-Jay Naidoo, Minister in President Nelson Mandela's cabinet, recipient of the Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur, France.A much-used word, Karma is loosely understood as a system of checks and balances in our lives, of good actions and bad deeds, of good thoughts and bad intentions.

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A pragmatic mind may deem flowers unworthy of notice-devoid as they are of the nourishment and utility of fruit, leaf, bark and root. Yet these fragile and ephemeral blooms dare to flaunt the wonders of Nature. From heady fragrance to miraculous colours and intricate design, it is this spirited extravagance which draws, touches and inspires us in remarkable ways. A motley bouquet, the articles that comprise Flowers on the Path offer insights from Sadhguru that spark you with their incisive clarity, delight you with humour, or even render you in profound stillness within. Whether the subject covers social issues and worldly affairs, individual challenges, or dimensions of the beyond, Sadhguru's ability to delve to the root and look at life in all its totality is evident. As a flower can confound you with its brilliance and beauty, so too does each article hold the possibility to confuse you out of your conclusions, and pave the way towards true knowing.With a celebratory engagement with life on all levels, Sadhguru's areas of active involvement encompass fields as diverse as architecture and visual design, poetry and painting, ecology and horticulture, sports and music.

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