Rahul Dravid, one of the greatest cricket players the game has seen in its entirety, lived by three Ds that got him to where he is: determination, dedication and discipline. The biography of Rahul Dravid written by Devendra Prabhudesai encompasses the life and times of the great player. It throws light on his trials and […]
Hugh Toyes study of Subhash Chandra Bose is valuable on three counts, as a history of a little known facet of World War II, as a study in Anglo-Indian relations over a vital period and as a study of the new kind of leaders in Asia. The story of Boses life is of absorbing interest […]
The book, ??My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions?? is the life story of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Indias famous scientist and former President. Written with a powerful narrative style laden with significant experiences, Dr. Kalam has filled this book with the details that matter. This inspirational book has been published by Rupa Publications India in […]
Speeches That Changed The World (With CD): Speeches That Shaped The Modern World is a collection of powerful speeches given by important world leaders, since the start of the twentieth century. These speeches have influenced the minds of the people, changing the course of history. Inspirational speeches by political icons like, Winston Churchill, Mikhail Gorbachev, […]
he youngest and the most pampered in a family of academics and doctors where four sons were named after the four brothers of the Ramayan, SS stood out defiantly different. He was born for applause and the limelight; he was besotted with Raj Kapoor and cinema.
The most thrilling and controversial cricketer of his generation, Brian Lara is a hero to millions worldwide. A naturally attacking style and limitless scoring arc, allied to phenomenal mental and physical stamina, proved a recipe for some of the biggest and most compelling innings in cricket history. This new biography charts the influences that shaped […]
R.M. Lala??s impressive career spans journalism, publishing, philanthropy and writing books, including the best-selling biography, Beyond the Last Blue Mountain: A Life of JRD Tata. Lala??s direct and almost conversational style gives a vivid portrait of the times he has lived through, allowing the reader a glimpse into his intensely personal memories, his experiences, as […]
For centuries, millions upon millions of people have sought out the wisdom of the Dalai Lama. Tenzin Gyatso, the current and XIV Dalai Lama, has traveled the world, spreading his personal doctrine of compassion and understanding. His sage words resonate with all who hear him speak, encompassing topics as grand as world peace and as […]
You dont simply read a man like Vivekananda. In reading him, you meet him. And if you dont meet him and feel him contemporaneously, you can understand little of the meaning of what he is saying. In the course of a short life of thirty-nine years, Swami Vivekananda came to be regarded as the patriot?? […]
Pele tells the world his story from when he was a poverty-stricken boy from the streets of Sao Paulo to becoming one of the world greatest football players of all time and an international icon. His is a story that is extraordinary and inspiring to all readers. He uses his trademark wit and respect to […]
Messi: A Biography is a treat for Messi fans who enjoy watching this star come alive on the football field. In this book, the author, Leonardo Faccio, presents a look into the soccer player??s career and personal life. Lionel Messi is an Argentine football player, who currently plays for Barcelona in the Spanish La Liga. […]