THE BOLD, BALD TRIO & 50 Other Inspirational Stories by Ladislaus Louis D'Souza

‘THE BOLD, BALD TRIO & 50 Other Inspirational Stories’ by Ladislaus Louis D' Souza is a heart-warming collection of short stories that leave a lasting impression. Written in simple, accessible English, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering readers a delightful journey through tales rich in values and steeped in moral lessons.

The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor by Eddie Jaku

Eddie Jaku’s The Happiest Man on Earth is a profound and moving memoir that recounts his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and his journey to finding happiness. Jaku, who survived the horrors of Auschwitz and Buchenwald, shares his incredible story of resilience, hope, and the power of positivity.

Atomic Habits by James Clear

James Clear’s Atomic Habits is a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing habits that can transform your life. This book delves into the mechanics of habit formation and offers practical strategies for building good habits and breaking bad ones, all grounded in scientific research and real-life examples.

The Songs Of Our People – Anurag Banerjee

“The Song Of Our People’ is a different book in many ways. Hardcover with cloth case and de-bossed lettering, the title screams in your face, making you wonder who the ‘People’, author Anurag Banerjee is talking about. His name doesn’t appear on the face of the book, although its appears on the side fold. There’s no page numbers in the book, the credit lines and copyright pages have taken a backseat to the end of the book, giving the reader a chance to straightaway dive into the author’s world.

Lightness of Being - by Brahmanand S Siingh

Film Directors are in charge of executing on a creative vision for a feature film. While they are responsible for everything in a movie, Brahmanand S Singh, a National award-winning filmmaker and writer falls in a different category. He makes one of the best music documentaries, from RD Burman’s ‘Pancham’ to ‘Kaagaz Ki Kashti’ portraying the life story of late ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh. Historically speaking, this movie is important as it chronicles the life of Jagjit in a fascinating and moving way about the vicissitudes of his life.

The Musical Maverick: The Authorized Biography of Shankar Mahadevan

Shankar Mahadevan's band Shakti won the Best Global Music Album award at the Grammys 2024 when “This Moment” was announced as winner. Mahadevan bagged his first ever Grammy and was among the global music event that saw five Indians bag the coveted prize this year.

Key to the Highway - Richard Andrews

Stride ahead, seekers of the adventurous life. All is revealed through the lexis of moods, curves, imagination, sensations, and fantasies as Richard Andrews gives you his ‘Key to the Highway’, warning you to advance in the quest of your own ends; perpetually sentient that those you encounter have ends of their own.

The Paperback Sleuth - Death in Fine Condition

It’s been a good three weeks of Cozy Mysteries. The Indian summer generally finds me catching up on old favourites like Eric Segal’s ‘Acts of Faith’ - read for the umpteenth time or a rediscovery of ‘Bono on Bono’ by Michka Assayas or a new horde of Mills n Boon ‘Intrigue’ or ‘Paranormal’. But since our Spring-Summer TV viewing leaned heavily toward British Crime dramas from “Father Brown” to “Grantchester” to “Harry Wild” and more, my book hunting turned toward the cosy mystery genre of novels behind these dramas. And a treasure trove I discovered.

The Miracle of Music Therapy – Rajender Menen

The Holy Bible says "Praise Him with Timbrel, Praise Him with Music and Dance", hence music and dance is the best medium to reach out to the Almighty. Music is holistic and universal and does not restrict to any particular country or region. Music as a therapy can be used to cure psychosomatic diseases. It is now an established fact that music helps all living creatures - from plants to birds and animals and man - to grow and rejuvenate. Music permeates the cells of all living beings, alters mood swings, cell division, heals the ailing, induces sleep, creates wakefulness and dances with the mood, the mind and the soul.

Kathak – A Theoretical and Practical Guide – Volume – I - Marami Medhi and Debasish Talukdar

Kathak is undoubtedly the most popular classical dance style of northern India. Over the centuries Kathak has evolved and developed as a distinct form of classical dance, with emphasis on intricate rhythmic footwork and stylized circular movements, which is considered the highlight and also creates a fine spectacle, whenever a Kathak performance is witnessed.