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The Age of Awakening
Indian leaders at the time of Independence had their tasks cut out. The nation that was marred by an ugly Partition, had to be prevented from coming apart at the seams. A Constitution had to be framed for a complex society. An election system had to be designed for an electorate that was mostly illiterate. An economic policy had to be shaped for a widely impoverished population. Among these aspects, the success of India's economic policy has been debatable. The economic path that India chose at that time is often questioned and criticised. It led to lacklustre growth outcomes which eventually ended in a full-blown crisis in 1991. Since then India has shifted gears. The economy has become mor...
From Darkness to Redemption: The Journey of an Officer
"From Darkness to Redemption: The Journey of a Corrupt Officer" is a compelling and thought-provoking book that delves into the life of Officer Rajesh Khanna, a promising young officer who falls prey to the temptations of corruption. This Indian book explores the themes of power, greed, and the consequences of unethical choices, while also offering a ray of hope and the possibility of redemption.
Shoot the Peacock
There was a twanging sound; and she felt her harness shudder. Reality seemed to slow down; as she looked up at the crane and saw her wire falling away; down into the gorge. It’s hard being the only son of a Bollywood superstar; and seventeen-year-old Raj Kapoor’s life just got a little bit more complicated. Preeti Shabbir; the beautiful starlet acting in Amit Kapoor’s latest film; is almost killed in a suspicious accident on the set. Raj and his friends Nagi and Madhuri resolve to find the would-be killer and stop him before he tries to finish the job. But is Preeti the intended victim? Or is the killer’s aim something even more chilling? In the first book featuring the detective trio from Mumbai’s glittering film world; Shoot the Peacock will take you on a wild ride through the fabulous and mysterious world of Bollywood at work and at play.
Shoot the Crow
She had a pang of guilt as she walked to the door. She had told only one person what she was doing; and even then not the whole truth. She certainly hadn’t mentioned the gun. The reality was that she might well never see anyone from this life again. Teen detectives Raj; Nagi and Madhuri are drawn into a web of deceit when Ameeta Soares; a rising Bollywood star; disappears from her swank Malabar Hill apartment. When the missing actress is accused of a brutal murder; the trio must plumb the depths of Mumbai’s underworld in a desperate attempt to track her down. Along the way; they play a dangerous game and end up in the sights of a cold-blooded killer. Who is the Crow; determined to eliminate Ameeta? And whose is the shadowy hand directing the Crow’s every move? The Bollywood Knights embark on a roller-coaster ride which takes them from the glamorous hangouts of Bollywood stars to seedy back-alley dance bars till the final; heart-stopping showdown.
Dark Traverse
Phoenix Incorporated, one of the most powerful industry conglomerates, decide to build a state-of-the-art cruise ship, The Adamas, as part of their bicentennial celebrations. Under the able leadership of their Chairman and CEO, Courtney Brown, the team builds a next-gen automated ship, with intelligent technology inbuilt so that the ship can think and act on her own, irrespective of any situation. And then comes 2020. The global pandemic leaves an indelible mark and Phoenix Incorporated is no exception. Cruise, as an industry, is the worst hit; the sail of The Adamas looks bleak, but as the New Normal sets in, Courtney bounces back as a true leader, promising to harness the technology inbuil...
Doing Business with India
Now in its second edition, this is the most comprehensive guide available to business and investment opportunities and to all aspects of commercial engagement in India. It analyses the key industry sectors which offer good opportunities for foreign investment and trade. It looks at the 'outsourcing' revolution and considers best practice through a number of recent cases studies. It also provides authoritative insight into commercial law; accounting, auditing and taxation practices; banking, foreign exchange, M&A, corporate and structured finance; and marketing issues which are unique to Indian markets. Main contributors include Ashurst and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep
Part coming-of-age story, part mystery, The Trouble with Goats and Sheep is a quirky and utterly charming debut about a community in need of absolution and two girls learning what it means to belong.
Riding the Tiger
How can one survive in a market which is volatile and uncertain? What strategies have worked and not worked in the past? What does it take to be successful in India? What are the successful strategies applied by the likes of HUL, Godrej, Adani Ports and redBus? So what does it take to Ride the Tiger? Sound flexible strategy, operational excellence and dedication to customer-centric innovation. But what does that really mean? How have successful Indian companies managed challenges in an extremely price-sensitive market? In this book, Wilfried Aulbur and Amit Kapoor look at successful, and sometimes not-so-successful, strategies, operations and innovations in India. They have distilled lessons from their decades of practical work experience in the country. From large family conglomerates like Tata and Godrej to newer additions like Adani, from MNCs like Maruti Suzuki to start-ups in Bangalore and Gurgaon—the book explores key learnings from all four kinds of companies in an Indian context and provides useful insights into how business is done in India.
