The book represents a comprehensive and authoritative compilation aimed at addressing the growing demand for in-depth knowledge on rye cereal. Rye, often overshadowed by other cereal grains, has witnessed a resurgence in interest due to its unique nutritional profile, resilience to adverse environmental conditions and diverse industrial applications. This handbook endeavors to fill a critical gap in the existing literature by offering a multidisciplinary perspective that covers every facet...

Gulzar turns silence into poetry in Spinning the Moments.Meditative and introspective, these poems explore identity, doubt, memory, and the fragile limits of language. Moving between the inner world and the outer one, Gulzar traces the quiet conflicts that shape the self—becoming at once seeker, witness, and questioner.Wrap yourself in these poems . . . Take a journey with Spinning the Moments . . . And, explore the enduring questions of truth and existenc...

Gulzar, one of India’s finest film-makers and lyricists and has always been a poet at heart. His oeuvre is steeped in a poetic sensibility, marked by a lyricism rare in the world of Hindi cinema. Today, Gulzar is regarded as one of India’s foremost Urdu poets, unparalleled in his exploration of human relationships and the insight and sensitivity with which he addresses the many facets of daily life. The sophistication and cadences of Gulzar’s work come alive in this bilingual edition of so...

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...

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...

‘On the branches of these wild plants Some words occasionally sprout But never a full poem . . .’ One of the country’s best-loved poets and lyricists, Gulzar is renowned for his inimitable way of seeing things, his witty expressions, his quirky turns of phrase. All these creative talents come into play in delightful, unexpected ways in his new bilingual collection Green Poems, which celebrates his innate connection with nature. Gulzar writes about rivers, forests, mountains; snow, rain, cl...

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...

The deficiencies in the capability of the state to design and implement effective policies are arguably the biggest development challenge facing developing countries like India. This book seeks to assess state capability in India, identify weaknesses in policy design and programme implementation, and their causes, and propose some measures to remedy them. Importantly, it does so while recognizing political economy constraints and focusing predominantly on the administrative contributors. T...

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, ...

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...