Literature from the Peripheries: Refrigerated Culture and Pluralism is a collection of chapters dealing with multiple minority cultures from all over the world. The book examines the status of several less known cultures or cultural communities which exist in the peripheries of space and time. In addition to this, the arguments and the discourses running through chapters prove the need of cultural diversity and pluralism. This well-thought and critically written book is a clarion ...

'Man is born of clay. Blends into the soil. Such is the inseparable attachment of clay to man. So the more money a man owes himself, the more he will fall on that clay. He drinks the water that settles in the mud. Sucks the wind that blows over that mud. Yinko goes to the place when the tune is over.There he lives as long as he owes that soil, that water, that air. That man is where the debt of this world will end up in the end Blends in with the same. It is this philosophy that ho...

Toleration in Comparative Perspective is a collection of essays that explores conceptions of toleration and tolerance in Asia and the West. It tests the common assumption in Western political discourse and contemporary political theory that toleration is a uniquely Western virtue. Toleration in modern Western philosophy is understood as principled noninterference in the practices and beliefs of others that one disapproves of or, at least, dislikes. Although toleration might be seen today a...

Popular religion in village India is overwhelmingly dominated by goddess worship. Goddesses can be nationally well-known like Durga or Kali, or they can be an obscure deity who is only known in a particular rural locale. The origins of a goddess can be both ancient—with many transitions or amalgamations with other cults having occurred along the way—and very recent. While some have tribal origins, others sprout up overnight due to a vivid dream. Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess: Conte...

Raising a neurodivergent child can feel overwhelming, lonely, and emotionally exhausting—importantly or primarily in the early years. One in a Billion is written by a parent who has lived every fear, doubt, and question you may be carrying right now.This book is not about labels or medical jargon. It is about acceptance, progress, and practical everyday realities—from the first gut feeling that something is “different” to building life skills, confidence, and independence. With hon...

Vidarbha—the parched heartland of central India—has become the foremost site of farmer suicides in the country. These suicides are the most striking indictment of the neglect of agriculture by the state. But the story of the farmers’ distress does not end with their death—it lives on in the experience of their widows who struggle to survive in the shadows. Widows of Vidarbha tells the story of 16 such widows who have been invisible to the state, the community, and even their families, and ...

Hinduism: The Basics introduces readers to the third largest, and arguably the oldest, living religious tradition. It opens a vista into the rich and dynamic ethos of the Hindu religious tradition in India and other parts of the world. The book explores the variety of philosophical schools, priestly rituals, and popular practices common in the Hindu faith, presenting the layered diversity of its traditions and how they function in everyday life.Chapters unpack key concepts...

"Autism is not a delay — it is a different way of being human."When I began my journey as a psychologist. I realized that understanding autism was not about fixing — it was about reimagining. Every milestone we label as "delayed" is often a different expression of intelligence waiting to be decoded.This book, Autism Reimagined: Preparing Genius Minds, was born from years of observation, therapy sessions, and heartfelt moments of discovery ...

Brothers and sisters celebrate their sibling bond during the Raksha Bandhan celebration.

A Beauty By Its Blue Reflection is the 27 years journey of an Indian girl, including different phases of life with different perceptions but a single thought. Neelima grew up in a lower middle-class family, where people didn't even want to accept her as their daughter. Her journey has gone through tiny tales of ups and downs in life. Everyone has an influential story. Sometimes, one's learning phase can be a solution to tackle a similar problem in someone else's life. All chapters here can...

Global Asias: Tactics & Theories is the inaugural volume in an exciting new series that explores critical concerns animating Global Asias scholarship. It challenges the silos of academic knowledge formation that currently make legible and organize the study of Asia and its multiple diasporas. Transits, Indigeneity, Epistemology, Language, and A/Geography: These keywords highlight potential overlaps and points of disagreement between area studies, ethnic studies, and diaspora studi...

Climb, Lead, succeed" is a comprehensive guide to empowering women in their professional journeys. It offers actionable strategies to excel in careers, overcome challenges, and assume leadership roles. Addressing the unique hurdles women face fosters an equitable society. Written for diverse readers, it encourages self-empowerment and understanding of workplace challenges. Neelima's journey from a small Indian town to global leadership exemplifies resilience.The essence of this boo...