Personal. Intimate. Deeply moving. An absolutely unputdownable memoir. Do memories ever fade away? They never 'dry up', says Gulzar Saab, 'They keep floating somewhere between the conscious and the subconscious mind. It's a great feeling to swim there sometime. Pick up a few bubbly moments and cherish them again.' From Bimal Roy to Satyajit Ray, R.D. Burman, Kishore Kumar, Ritwik Ghatak, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Pandit Bh...

This book is born from a pressing need to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding. Too often, addiction is framed as a moral failing rather than what it truly is: a chronic brain disorder with deep-rooted physiological and environmental triggers. By delving into the latest neuroscientific discoveries, psychological theories, and clinical studies, Toxic Pathways aims to dismantle stigma while providing a comprehensive look at how substances alter brain c...

In the vibrant tapestry of South Asian communities, young men and women stand at the crossroads of a pivotal decision: choosing a life partner. Rooted in tradition, it is customary for parents and elders to guide the youth, introducing them to potential matches they deem suitable. However, this path often leads to alliances lacking mutual affection. A South Asian Lamb unfolds the tale of one such arranged marriage, but with an unexpected twist. This narrative delves deep into the core valu...

When thinking about the history of technology, the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) is illuminating. A long and winding road has led to the goal of programming computers to think and reason like humans. In this concise overview of AI's past, we can see how the field has evolved through a series of successes, failures, and pivotal moments.A New Idea EmergesPrior to the widespread use of computers and algorithms, the concepts of AI were already in the works. Many old stor...

Mothers are the backbone of families and societies, and their work is essential to raising healthy and productive children. Motherhood is a challenging but rewarding journey, and mothers deserve our respect and support. We need to create a world where all women and girls can reach their full potential. Together, we can build a more just and equitable world for all.Within the tender pages of "A Mother and Her Power," embark on a journey through a collection of narratives that pay ho...

Gulzar Saab, over the course of some time, wrote Selected Poems, Neglected Poems and Suspected Poems, all of which were loved and adored by his readers and admirers. They took us down memory lane negotiating with the labyrinth of life and beyond. Gulzar made almost everything under the sun a subject of his poetry. Life, death, separation, love, grief, hope, aspiration—all of which are a part of his poetic gaze. He weighs, measures, writes and rewrites each word, ...

'Papi says it is wrong of parents to presume that they know better, or know more than their child does. They may be biologically older than their child, but in their experience as parents, they're of the same age. So if I was his two-year-old daughter, he was my two-year-old father. And we were both learning and evolving together -- he as my father and me as his daughter.' All of us know Gulzar as a film-maker, screenplay and dialogue writer, lyricist par excellence, author and poet. Becau...

Racialized women and girls often feel racial injustice before they have the words to name it. Sometimes they fight these feelings, and sometimes they use these feelings to fight. In this important and revealing book, Gulzar Charania puts the experiences of women of colour at the centre of her investigation, sharing how they endure everyday racism, as well as its lasting impacts and exacting costs in their lives and educational trajectories.Fighting Feelings highlights how ...

This is my Abbu…my father. I never used to call him Abbu … I love to call him by this name in my memories of him…always. There’s so much ‘mamta’ in the word ma. More than in a mother herself. Just saying the word starts off a churning in the navel. Intimate, subtle and deeply personal, Caged … Memories Have Names is probably Gulzar Saab’s first autobiography in verse. Gulzar Saab ruminates and writes in rainbow colours. From Rumi to Pablo...

For seven decades, Gulzar-one of India's most beloved and respected literary and cinematic personalities-has made Mumbai (once called Bombay) his home.Over the years, Gulzar has written at length on the city, in the form of both poems and short prose pieces. These writings reflect not only his inimitable thoughts on the city, but also many facets of the ever-changing and evolving metropolis, as a Mumbaikar sees it.Aamchi Mumbai brings together twenty-five unforgett...

A Mind on the Edge is a deeply personal and inspiring memoir of survival, mental health recovery, and transformation. After escaping hardship and building a new life, the author finds himself facing an unexpected battle within-panic attacks, anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional scars of a difficult past. Through honest reflection and powerful storytelling, he shares his journey from breaking point to healing, learning that true strength is not found in silence but in ask...

The Future of Banking offers a global and practical blueprint for reimagining the modern financial institution. At a time when digital transformation alone is no longer sufficient, this book focuses on rebuilding trust, driving inclusive access, and enabling resilient institutional architecture.Written by a senior banking leader with over three decades of experience across Barclays (UK), HDFC Bank (India), and Phoenix Empire Ltd (UK), the book brings together lived insight...