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Ankho Ki Chamak
by Arvind GuptaArvind Gupta, the author, is the winner of the National Award for Science Popularisation amongst children (1988) and the distinguished alumnus award from IIT Kanpur.(2000). Arvind has dedicated his life to teaching science to underprivileged children in rural ares by employing simple stories and toys. Here is one such treasure.
Jungle Katha
by Horacio Quiroga Preeti PantThe Jungle Katha is a collection of short stories written in Spanish and translated to Hindi by Preeti Pant. The main theme of these stories is how animals can teach humans many values.
Nirmala
by Munshi PremchandNirmala a novel by Premchand is based on the background of pre-independence. It narrates the tragic story of a young and vulnerable girl, named Nirmala. Severly torn by poverty, parents of Nirmala could not afford to pay the amount of dowry and she was married to an elderly widower, who had sons of Nirmala`s age. The nature as well as the circumstances bring the step son of widower closer. But the old man gets to know of the affair before anything could happen. The young man dies and brings a lot of inconveniences to Nirmala. The novel deals about the life and activities of Nirmala. Nirmala as a protagonist and as a victim conveys a sensitive issue, which communicates a sense of tragedy rather than moral disapproval. In a sense we can say that with Nirmala we can see a feminist inclination of Indian writing
Himmat Na Harna Mere Bachcho
by Maxim GorkyA collection of three short stories of Maxim Gorky. The stories depict the struggle of the bourgeoisie and socialism. The simple way of writing the short stories makes them easy to read and understand .
Ashok Aur Mourya Samaj Ka Patan
by Romila ThaparThe book studies the history during the time of Mauryas. The book based on the Shilalekh of Ashoka describes about the finest period of ancient Indian history. The book gives the readers an entire new angle of looking at Mauryans. This book also describes about the various effect of Buddhism . A must for the students of Research in Indian History.
Abhaga
by Maxim GorkyOrphan Paul as it is known in English is the first novel written by Maxim Gorky. He has chosen an orphan boy and a prostitute as the leads of this novel. The novel describes the despair and downtrodden humanity, violent protests of the characters and helpless frustration.
Anandmath
by Bankim Chandra ChattopadhyayA novel set in the period of the sanyasi revolt in the late 1700s, banned in the British government period. One of the very important novels in the history of Indian literature, from pre-Independence era. This is the book from where national song of India, Vande Mataram, came from.
Prachin Bharat Ka Itihas
by Romila ThaparA classical book written on the different explanations of Ancient Indian History. The writer takes reference from various authentic sources and presents a well balanced description of the society of the ancient India.
Vansh Se Rajya Tak
by Romila ThaparThe book contains lectures of Heras Memorial lecture series on state and dynasties in ancient india. The lectures were given by Romila Thapar in February 1980 at St Xaviers college. In these lectures the nature of Indian society in the first millenium BC has been highlighted.
Madhyakalin Bharat me Itihas lekhan, Dharm aur rajya ka Swaroop
by Satish ChandraIn this book, essays on medieval Indian society, culture, including articles on the state have been selected. In places blocks where history writing and culture has been discussed, they display the changes which came in historical thinking in India after Independence.
Devdas
by Sharatchandra ChattopadhyayA fascinating novel written by Sharatchandra which has enthralled millions of readers. The Novel tells the Love story of Devdas and Paro. The novell powerfully depicts the prevailing societal customs in Bengal in the early 1900s, which are largely responsible for preventing the happy ending of a genuine love story. This novel brings the classic tale of star-crossed lovers alive for a new generation of readers
Bhartiya Nari aur Muktee
by Brinda KaratThe book a compilation of articles from various newspapers and magazines, describes the pathetic condition of women in India in 21st century.
Aadikaleen Bharat Ki Vyakhya
by Romila ThaparThe book is a compilation of the lectures given by Romila Thapar. The book contains viewpoints of the writers like Durkhim and Weber and has elements taken from mythology as well. There is a growing interest in the philosophy of history and it informs about the idea of interpreting the role of historical consciousness.
Maa
by Maxim GorkiInitially published in English, this book displays the power of the common man. The book is based on some of the real incidents with Powel Blasov and his mother Nilovena. Written during the years 1905-07 this book is still popular with the readers all over the world
Shesha Prashna
by Sharat Chandra ChattopadhyayA beautiful weaving of threads of letters and quite unique to the tradition of Bengali writings of the time. The controversial novel "ultimate question", asks tough question to the society. The Characters take part in discussion in whether love can be shifted. Case of Shahjahan is discussed vigorously. Protagonist believes that a mental attitude that refuses to change is not healthy. Certainly a great piece of literature and a must read.
Maurya Samrajya ka Punravlokan
by Romila ThaparThe book is a review of the Mauryas Reign in India. 40 years after writing about the fall of Ashoka and Mauryas, Romila Thapar and other historians have done an extensive research. The reconstruction of the time goes on in the two lectures given in the book.
Aankh ki kirkiri
by Rabindranath TagoreAlso known as Chokher Bali or Binodini this is a timeless tale of complex emotional relationships from an acknowledged master. It presents an extraordinary case of extramarital affair. What unfolds and spreads is beautiful. Definitely worth a read.
Aupnivaisik Bharat Me Sanskrtik Aur Vichardharamatmak Sangharsh
by K. N. PanikkarThe book is an honest endeavour to find how the Indians under colonial rule established an equation with their past and present. A time in Indian history which is famously called creative self inspection. Definitely a book which should be read extensively by readers of Indian history.
Adhunik Bharat KA Samajik Itihas
by Ravinder Kumar Aditya Narayan SinghThe book tells about the vast national movement as the most improtant historical process, establishment of independent states. The rise of nationalism in India and its success is a historical event of significance.
Shiksha Aur Loktantra
by John Deevi Ladli Mohan MathurA Jewel in the field of philosophy of Education. One of the earliest thinker to have suggested about making Education child Centred. Philosophy like learning by doing have been suggested by him. Indeed a master of the modern Education must go through this great work.
Somnath: Itihas Ek Swar Anek
by Romila ThaparAn extension of the work of the writer in Narratives and the making of History. It gives an in depth knowledge of the inter-conflict of Turkish and Persian sources. Some have called this work even as Rashoman syndrome.
Prema
by PremchandPremchand is standing up once again for the realistic pivot of the family. The inhumanity of caste hierarchies and the plight of women stirred his indignation and remained constant themes through his work. Another of his classics
Karmbhoomi
by PremchandRecognized as the foremost writer in both Hindi and Urdu during the early twentieth century Premchand in this novel depicts the truthfulness of Gandhian way of fighting the odds in life. Indeed a novel down to earth with many lessons to learn.
Bharat ke Musalmano Me Jativyvastha Aur Samajik Starikaran
by Imtiaz AhmadIn Islam there is no space of discrimination based on birth but in India the situations are very different. This book tries to study those inequalities. A must have book for students of sociology and political science of Indian Universities.