Chowringhee

Chowringhee PDF Author: Śaṃkara
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143101031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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Set in 1950s Calcutta, this is a saga of the intimate lives of managers, employees and guests at one of Calcutta's largest hotels, the Shahjahan.

Chowringhee

Chowringhee PDF Author: Śaṃkara
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780143101031
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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Set in 1950s Calcutta, this is a saga of the intimate lives of managers, employees and guests at one of Calcutta's largest hotels, the Shahjahan.

Report on the Survey of Calcutta

Report on the Survey of Calcutta PDF Author: Frederick Walter Simms
Publisher:
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Category : Calcutta (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 108

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Report, by Request of the Trust, on the Condition, Improvement and Town Planning of the City of Calcutta and Contiguous Areas

Report, by Request of the Trust, on the Condition, Improvement and Town Planning of the City of Calcutta and Contiguous Areas PDF Author: E. P. Richards
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 500

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A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon

A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon PDF Author: Herbert Charles Fanshawe
Publisher:
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Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 774

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The Pall Mall Magazine

The Pall Mall Magazine PDF Author:
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 736

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The Marwari Heritage

The Marwari Heritage PDF Author: D.K. Taknet
Publisher: IntegralDMS
ISBN: 1942322062
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 531

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From the early Vedic period, the Vaishyas, the oldest mercantile community of India, generated wealth for the nation through their remarkable efforts. Their Marwari offshoots were appointed by many rulers as ministers, advisors and diwans and were recognised as the first philanthropists in India. The Marwari Heritage takes the reader on a voyage of discovery of the Marwaris who migrated from Rajputana, Haryana, Malwa and its adjoining regions to other parts of India. They braved trials and tribulations in unchartered territories, supporting others of their community, never losing faith in their ability to succeed, and focused on their goal, they became the uncrowned kings, first of trade and business, and later of industry. They joined the freedom struggle with a true spirit of patriotism, philanthropy and active political involvement. Many courted imprisonment and even achieved martyrdom. Today, the roots of the Marwari community are deeply enmeshed in the social, cultural and economic fabric of India. Their innate psyche of giving back to society has seen them donate generously to education, empowerment of women and vocational training leading to employment. Shedding some traditions and retaining many, they have stepped into the modern age, achieving an enviable cultural mix. At the helm of most successful entrepreneurial enterprises, their focus on innovation and technological advancement has resulted in governments of several countries seeking their advice on economic growth. Of the many who have left an indelible mark on the history, socio-political and economic foundations of the country, this book is enriched with rich cameos of some of these ‘greats’ and the reader derives insights into numerous newly discovered and hitherto unrecorded facts. The younger generation of Marwaris continue to dream big and build on the foundations their forefathers planted. They continue to grow from strength to strength, marching towards new horizons. The plethora of welfare schemes and trusts responsible for development of the nation’s needy continue to be monitored with precision. Meticulously researched over five years and richly illustrated with over 100 rare, coloured photographs, paintings, and 600 black and white photographs, illustrations and rare documents published for the first time, readers have much to feast their eyes on. This pictorial book also serves as an inspiration to any and everyone who dares to dream and reach for the skies.

Handbook for Travellers in India and Ceylon Including the Provinces of Bengal, Bombay and Madras (The Panjab, North-west Provinces, Rajputana, Central Provinces, Mysore, Etc.) the Native States and Assam

Handbook for Travellers in India and Ceylon Including the Provinces of Bengal, Bombay and Madras (The Panjab, North-west Provinces, Rajputana, Central Provinces, Mysore, Etc.) the Native States and Assam PDF Author: John Murray (Firm)
Publisher:
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 572

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A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon

A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon PDF Author: John Murray (Firm)
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Category : Burma
Languages : en
Pages : 788

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Oh Calcutta

Oh Calcutta PDF Author:
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Category : Calcutta (India)
Languages : en
Pages : 310

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Thacker's Guide to Calcutta

Thacker's Guide to Calcutta PDF Author: Walter Kelly Firminger
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Category : Calcutta
Languages : en
Pages : 388

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