How does a village student, living with uncertainty about his next meal or home, who failed his boards, go on to a career in the civil services? With integrity, inventiveness, and a never-say-die spirit.In IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma's case, there was also the promise of love.Twelfth Fail is his extraordinary story, the gripping narrative of a man who put his heart and soul into making the impossible possible.

If you knew the Supreme Lord Himself was set to appear, in a specific area, at a specific time, how would you behave? If you were a supporter, if you wanted to be counted as someone on His team, what would you say? Would you feel compelled to say anything or would you simply remain silent? If you knew the exact time and location of His appearance, in the strangest of settings that is the prison cell in Mathura, how would you approach the situation? What would you say to the expecting mothe...

The book revisits Gandhi in this era of turbulence. As rigidly held notions and practices fall to pieces, and as mechanisms of violence and politicking fail, Gandhi comes to picture. If Gandhi could change the course of history, there must be elements in his thought and action, which need re-examination for the benefit of human society. This collection of essays seeks to address the question: Is it possible to generate Gandhian optimism and faith in truth and nonviolence in the contemporar...

This book delves into a timeless and profound contrast drawn from ancient Vedic wisdom: the distinction between the pure and discerning swan and the envious and fault-finding crow. Through the illuminating example of Sita Devi, a central figure in the sacred Ramayana, we will explore the fundamental attitudes that shape our lives and our spiritual journey.The image of the swan gracefully sporting amidst lotus flowers, symbols of purity, stands in stark opposition to the crow linger...

Explore the timeless struggle between good and evil, as vividly portrayed in the ancient Vedic text, the Ramayana. This book delves into the profound concepts of Mahatma (great soul) and Duratma (evil soul), revealing how these qualities define the central characters and shape their destinies.A Mahatma is a great soul who is detached from personal sense gratification and understands that all living entities are spirit souls. Such individuals, like the pious King Janaka and Rama's s...

English is an international language, which means that the communication with most people other than your fellow native speakers would be in English. The present time requires us to interact with other people either digitally or physically for business, education, social or personal purposes. This fact itself is enough to present the importance of English in our life. Governments, educational boards, universities and institutions have made sure that English remains an important part of the...

This book, "Mahadeva and His Meditation," delves into the profound significance of Lord Shiva's constant meditative absorption and its deep connection to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Vishnu, also known as Krishna and Rama.Within these pages, we will explore how Lord Shiva is not merely a powerful deity, but is revered as the greatest of all Vaishnavas, or devotees of Vishnu. Lord Shiva is always seen seated in a yoga posture and meditating, his mind in deep concentratio...

Rukmini, the exquisitely beautiful daughter of King Bhishmaka, is also known as Ruchiranana, the one with a face expanding like a lotus flower. In ancient times, amidst the backdrop of royal customs and arranged marriages, Rukmini found herself in a deeply unfavorable predicament. Though her pious father desired her to marry Shri Krishna, arrangements were made by her brother for her to wed Shishupala, a rival to Krishna whom Rukmini had no affection for. For Rukmini, whose heart had alrea...

Part therapy session and part Sex and the City episode, this inspiring book guides you through the transformative process of igniting the fierce and authentic you.A revolution is brewing.It's a revolution in the way you work, love, and play.It's a revolution that breaks down the walls and barriers you have to experiencing the love you desire.It's the revolution of fierce authenticity.Whether you're single,...

While global financial capital is abundant, it flows into corporate investments and real estate rather than climate change actions in cities. Political will and public pressure are crucial to redirecting funds. Studies of economic impacts underestimate the costs of climate disasters, especially in cities, so they undermine political commitments while understating potential climate-related returns. The shift of corporate approaches towards incorporating environmental, social, and governance...

Compression Geometry: The Untold Link Between Space, Time, and Information"What if our experience of time is not a universal given, but a consequence of how information struggles for the path of least resistance through the deepest geometry of reality?"In this groundbreaking work, the Author introduces a radical new framework that unites particle physics, gravity, and the mystery of time—not with more speculative particles or extra dimensions, but ...

This book takes us to the heart of one of the most profound and moving episodes in the epic Ramayana. Within these pages, we delve into the extraordinary encounter where Shri Hanuman, the devoted and mighty servant of Lord Rama and son of the wind-god Vayu, addresses Sita Devi, the distressed princess of Videha, in the Ashoka grove of Lanka.Hanuman is not merely a messenger; he embodies inconceivable intelligence and unwavering devotion. Tasked with the seemingly impossible feat of...