Author: Vikram A. Chandra
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780141001555
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Jalauddin And His Men Are Back In India, And Within The Next Few Weeks They Will Shake You And Kashmir Like Nothing Before... With Barely Three Months To Go For The American President S Visit To India, Major Vijay Kaul Learns Of An Incredible Plot Hatched By A Rogue Faction Of The Lashkar-E-Taiba, One Of The World S Most Lethal Terrorist Organizations. Afghanistan-Trained Militant Jalauddin Has Entered India With Only One Aim To Destroy Any Hope Of Lasting Peace In Kashmir. The Security Forces Race Against Time, Trying Frantically To Foil The Plot. But Even As They Employ Their Best Men And Resources To Track Down Jalauddin, There Is Something Far More Sinister Brewing A Meticulously Planned Operation To Unleash Chaos And Bring India To Her Knees. Highly Charged And Brilliantly Plotted, The Srinagar Conspiracy Is The First Thriller To Be Set Against The Backdrop Of The Insurgency In Kashmir. Expertly Blending Fact With Fiction, The Book Describes The Rise Of Militancy In Kashmir Over The Past Decade And A Half, And Tells The Human Story Of Those Whose Lives Were Shaped By Events Beyond Their Control And Whose Actions Could Now Decide The Fate Of The Subcontinent.
The Srinagar Conspiracy
Author: Vikram A. Chandra
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780141001555
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Jalauddin And His Men Are Back In India, And Within The Next Few Weeks They Will Shake You And Kashmir Like Nothing Before... With Barely Three Months To Go For The American President S Visit To India, Major Vijay Kaul Learns Of An Incredible Plot Hatched By A Rogue Faction Of The Lashkar-E-Taiba, One Of The World S Most Lethal Terrorist Organizations. Afghanistan-Trained Militant Jalauddin Has Entered India With Only One Aim To Destroy Any Hope Of Lasting Peace In Kashmir. The Security Forces Race Against Time, Trying Frantically To Foil The Plot. But Even As They Employ Their Best Men And Resources To Track Down Jalauddin, There Is Something Far More Sinister Brewing A Meticulously Planned Operation To Unleash Chaos And Bring India To Her Knees. Highly Charged And Brilliantly Plotted, The Srinagar Conspiracy Is The First Thriller To Be Set Against The Backdrop Of The Insurgency In Kashmir. Expertly Blending Fact With Fiction, The Book Describes The Rise Of Militancy In Kashmir Over The Past Decade And A Half, And Tells The Human Story Of Those Whose Lives Were Shaped By Events Beyond Their Control And Whose Actions Could Now Decide The Fate Of The Subcontinent.
Publisher: Penguin Books India
ISBN: 9780141001555
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Jalauddin And His Men Are Back In India, And Within The Next Few Weeks They Will Shake You And Kashmir Like Nothing Before... With Barely Three Months To Go For The American President S Visit To India, Major Vijay Kaul Learns Of An Incredible Plot Hatched By A Rogue Faction Of The Lashkar-E-Taiba, One Of The World S Most Lethal Terrorist Organizations. Afghanistan-Trained Militant Jalauddin Has Entered India With Only One Aim To Destroy Any Hope Of Lasting Peace In Kashmir. The Security Forces Race Against Time, Trying Frantically To Foil The Plot. But Even As They Employ Their Best Men And Resources To Track Down Jalauddin, There Is Something Far More Sinister Brewing A Meticulously Planned Operation To Unleash Chaos And Bring India To Her Knees. Highly Charged And Brilliantly Plotted, The Srinagar Conspiracy Is The First Thriller To Be Set Against The Backdrop Of The Insurgency In Kashmir. Expertly Blending Fact With Fiction, The Book Describes The Rise Of Militancy In Kashmir Over The Past Decade And A Half, And Tells The Human Story Of Those Whose Lives Were Shaped By Events Beyond Their Control And Whose Actions Could Now Decide The Fate Of The Subcontinent.
Troubled Testimonies
Author: Meenakshi Bharat
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317333802
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Since the 9/11 attacks terror has established its permeating hold on society’s psyche. Creative writing, a popular and visible cultural witness to the strain, has taken up this destabilization with remarkable regularity. Troubled Testimonies focuses on the Indian novel in English, deriving inspiration from these disturbances, to essay a unique grasp of the cultural make-up of the times and its reverberations on the sense of self and belonging to the nation. This first full-length study of terror in the subcontinental novel in English (from India) places it in the world context and analyzes the fictional coverage of the spread of terrorism across the country and its cultural fallout. The enigmatic coming together of the contemporary with the anguish of loss and betrayal unleashed by terror occasions a significant redefinition of the issues of trauma, conflict and gender, and opens a fresh window to Indian writing and the culture of the subcontinent, and a new paradigm in literary and cultural criticism termed ‘post-terrorism’. Lucid and thought provoking, this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of South Asian literature, cultural studies, postcolonial studies, history, politics and sociology.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317333802
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Since the 9/11 attacks terror has established its permeating hold on society’s psyche. Creative writing, a popular and visible cultural witness to the strain, has taken up this destabilization with remarkable regularity. Troubled Testimonies focuses on the Indian novel in English, deriving inspiration from these disturbances, to essay a unique grasp of the cultural make-up of the times and its reverberations on the sense of self and belonging to the nation. This first full-length study of terror in the subcontinental novel in English (from India) places it in the world context and analyzes the fictional coverage of the spread of terrorism across the country and its cultural fallout. The enigmatic coming together of the contemporary with the anguish of loss and betrayal unleashed by terror occasions a significant redefinition of the issues of trauma, conflict and gender, and opens a fresh window to Indian writing and the culture of the subcontinent, and a new paradigm in literary and cultural criticism termed ‘post-terrorism’. Lucid and thought provoking, this book will be useful to scholars and researchers of South Asian literature, cultural studies, postcolonial studies, history, politics and sociology.
Colonizing Kashmir
Author: Hafsa Kanjwal
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503636046
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
The Indian government, touted as the world's largest democracy, often repeats that Jammu and Kashmir—its only Muslim-majority state—is "an integral part of India." The region, which is disputed between India and Pakistan, and is considered the world's most militarized zone, has been occupied by India for over seventy-five years. In this book, Hafsa Kanjwal interrogates how Kashmir was made "integral" to India through a study of the decade long rule (1953-1963) of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the second Prime Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Drawing upon a wide array of bureaucratic documents, propaganda materials, memoirs, literary sources, and oral interviews in English, Urdu, and Kashmiri, Kanjwal examines the intentions, tensions, and unintended consequences of Bakshi's state-building policies in the context of India's colonial occupation. She reveals how the Kashmir government tailored its policies to integrate Kashmir's Muslims while also showing how these policies were marked by inter-religious tension, corruption, and political repression. Challenging the binaries of colonial and postcolonial, Kanjwal historicizes India's occupation of Kashmir through processes of emotional integration, development, normalization, and empowerment to highlight the new hierarchies of power and domination that emerged in the aftermath of decolonization. In doing so, she urges us to question triumphalist narratives of India's state-formation, as well as the sovereignty claims of the modern nation-state.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503636046
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
The Indian government, touted as the world's largest democracy, often repeats that Jammu and Kashmir—its only Muslim-majority state—is "an integral part of India." The region, which is disputed between India and Pakistan, and is considered the world's most militarized zone, has been occupied by India for over seventy-five years. In this book, Hafsa Kanjwal interrogates how Kashmir was made "integral" to India through a study of the decade long rule (1953-1963) of Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, the second Prime Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Drawing upon a wide array of bureaucratic documents, propaganda materials, memoirs, literary sources, and oral interviews in English, Urdu, and Kashmiri, Kanjwal examines the intentions, tensions, and unintended consequences of Bakshi's state-building policies in the context of India's colonial occupation. She reveals how the Kashmir government tailored its policies to integrate Kashmir's Muslims while also showing how these policies were marked by inter-religious tension, corruption, and political repression. Challenging the binaries of colonial and postcolonial, Kanjwal historicizes India's occupation of Kashmir through processes of emotional integration, development, normalization, and empowerment to highlight the new hierarchies of power and domination that emerged in the aftermath of decolonization. In doing so, she urges us to question triumphalist narratives of India's state-formation, as well as the sovereignty claims of the modern nation-state.
A Cretical Study of Novels and stories in English in India and Abroad
Author: SAMIRAN KUMAR PAUL
Publisher: BFC Publications
ISBN: 9363701360
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
This book is expected to be of great help to students and teachers in studying English literature especially in fiction and non-fiction writings Indian and African American literature. It deals with several ideologies and theories in order to evaluate the chosen authors in English.
Publisher: BFC Publications
ISBN: 9363701360
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
This book is expected to be of great help to students and teachers in studying English literature especially in fiction and non-fiction writings Indian and African American literature. It deals with several ideologies and theories in order to evaluate the chosen authors in English.
Kashmir
Author: Max Lovell-Hoare
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623962
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Himalayan Kingdoms, Buddhist palaces, mountain treks and spectacular scenery entwine in newly accessible Kashmir, introduced by Bradt in the first detailed guide to the region.
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 1841623962
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Himalayan Kingdoms, Buddhist palaces, mountain treks and spectacular scenery entwine in newly accessible Kashmir, introduced by Bradt in the first detailed guide to the region.
Reading New India
Author: E. Dawson Varughese
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441136231
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Reading New India is an insightful exploration of contemporary Indian writing in English. Exploring the work of such writers as Aravind Adiga (author of the Man-Booker Prize winning White Tiger), Usha K.R. and Taseer, the book looks at how the 'new' India has been recreated and defined in an English Language literature that is now reaching a global audience. The book describes how Indian fiction has moved beyond notions of 'postcolonial' writing to reflect an increasingly confident and diverse cultures. Reading New India covers such topics as: - Representation of the city: Mumbai and Bangalore - Chick Lit to Crick Lit - Call centre dramas and corporate lives - Crime novels and Bharati narratives - Graphic novels Including a chronological time-line of major social, cultural and political reforms, biographies of the major authors covered, further reading and a glossary of Hindi terms, this book is an essential guide for students of contemporary world literature and postcolonial writing.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441136231
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
Reading New India is an insightful exploration of contemporary Indian writing in English. Exploring the work of such writers as Aravind Adiga (author of the Man-Booker Prize winning White Tiger), Usha K.R. and Taseer, the book looks at how the 'new' India has been recreated and defined in an English Language literature that is now reaching a global audience. The book describes how Indian fiction has moved beyond notions of 'postcolonial' writing to reflect an increasingly confident and diverse cultures. Reading New India covers such topics as: - Representation of the city: Mumbai and Bangalore - Chick Lit to Crick Lit - Call centre dramas and corporate lives - Crime novels and Bharati narratives - Graphic novels Including a chronological time-line of major social, cultural and political reforms, biographies of the major authors covered, further reading and a glossary of Hindi terms, this book is an essential guide for students of contemporary world literature and postcolonial writing.
An Epic Life
Author: Prem Sagar
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357081070
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
On 25 January 1987, with the telecast of the very first episode of Ramayan, Indian television changed for all time to come. In a matter of weeks, the series became a national obsession. During the Ramayan slot, roads emptied out. No marriages and political rallies were scheduled for that time. More than three decades later, there has been nothing to match it. Ramanand Sagar, the man behind the phenomenon and a successful filmmaker from Bombay, was among the first to recognise the immense power of television. He first made his mark as a writer in Raj Kapoor's Barsat (1949). From 1961 to 1970, Sagar wrote, produced and directed six consecutive silver jubilee hits-Ghunghat, Zindagi, Arzoo, Ankhen, Geet and Lalkar. An Epic Life: Ramanand Sagar, From Barsaat to Ramayan, written by his son, Prem Sagar, an award-winning cinematographer, is an intimate look at the life of a visionary. It traces Sagar's life from his birth in Kashmir in 1917, his dramatic escape in 1947 when Pakistani tribesmen attacked the state, his arrival in Bombay and his subsequent glorious career-the crowning achievement of which was the smashing success of Ramayan.
Publisher: Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN: 9357081070
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
On 25 January 1987, with the telecast of the very first episode of Ramayan, Indian television changed for all time to come. In a matter of weeks, the series became a national obsession. During the Ramayan slot, roads emptied out. No marriages and political rallies were scheduled for that time. More than three decades later, there has been nothing to match it. Ramanand Sagar, the man behind the phenomenon and a successful filmmaker from Bombay, was among the first to recognise the immense power of television. He first made his mark as a writer in Raj Kapoor's Barsat (1949). From 1961 to 1970, Sagar wrote, produced and directed six consecutive silver jubilee hits-Ghunghat, Zindagi, Arzoo, Ankhen, Geet and Lalkar. An Epic Life: Ramanand Sagar, From Barsaat to Ramayan, written by his son, Prem Sagar, an award-winning cinematographer, is an intimate look at the life of a visionary. It traces Sagar's life from his birth in Kashmir in 1917, his dramatic escape in 1947 when Pakistani tribesmen attacked the state, his arrival in Bombay and his subsequent glorious career-the crowning achievement of which was the smashing success of Ramayan.
Sheikh Abdullah
Author: Chitralekha Zutshi
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300277830
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
A compelling biography of Sheikh Abdullah, the charismatic, combative, and controversial Kashmiri politician Written by the leading historian of modern Kashmir, this is a comprehensive portrayal of one of the most enigmatic politicians in modern South Asia, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, known as the Lion of Kashmir. Abdullah (1905–1982) devoted much of his life to mobilizing Kashmiris to assert their rights, to trying to achieve a fair resolution for their politically contested state, to shaping its turbulent relationship with India, and to bridging the divide between India and Pakistan. Although he forged ties with the Indian National Congress, Abdullah’s support for Kashmir’s accession to India and his advocacy for a more autonomous position for the state within the Indian Union complicated his relationship with India and led to his fall from grace, arrest, and imprisonment. In 1975 he reached a compromise with India that alienated generations of Kashmiris for whose self-determination he had long fought. The people of Kashmir, India, and Pakistan continue to grapple with and contest his legacy. Zutshi’s rigorously researched and elegantly crafted biography brings this complex figure to life and offers a window onto the political fissures of twentieth-century South Asia more broadly.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300277830
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
A compelling biography of Sheikh Abdullah, the charismatic, combative, and controversial Kashmiri politician Written by the leading historian of modern Kashmir, this is a comprehensive portrayal of one of the most enigmatic politicians in modern South Asia, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, known as the Lion of Kashmir. Abdullah (1905–1982) devoted much of his life to mobilizing Kashmiris to assert their rights, to trying to achieve a fair resolution for their politically contested state, to shaping its turbulent relationship with India, and to bridging the divide between India and Pakistan. Although he forged ties with the Indian National Congress, Abdullah’s support for Kashmir’s accession to India and his advocacy for a more autonomous position for the state within the Indian Union complicated his relationship with India and led to his fall from grace, arrest, and imprisonment. In 1975 he reached a compromise with India that alienated generations of Kashmiris for whose self-determination he had long fought. The people of Kashmir, India, and Pakistan continue to grapple with and contest his legacy. Zutshi’s rigorously researched and elegantly crafted biography brings this complex figure to life and offers a window onto the political fissures of twentieth-century South Asia more broadly.
Encyclopedia of Post-Colonial Literatures in English
Author: Eugene Benson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134468474
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 2713
Book Description
Post-Colonial Literatures in English, together with English Literature and American Literature, form one of the three major groupings of literature in English, and, as such, are widely studied around the world. Their significance derives from the richness and variety of experience which they reflect. In three volumes, this Encyclopedia documents the history and development of this body of work and includes original research relating to the literatures of some 50 countries and territories. In more than 1,600 entries written by more than 600 internationally recognized scholars, it explores the effect of the colonial and post-colonial experience on literatures in English worldwide.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134468474
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 2713
Book Description
Post-Colonial Literatures in English, together with English Literature and American Literature, form one of the three major groupings of literature in English, and, as such, are widely studied around the world. Their significance derives from the richness and variety of experience which they reflect. In three volumes, this Encyclopedia documents the history and development of this body of work and includes original research relating to the literatures of some 50 countries and territories. In more than 1,600 entries written by more than 600 internationally recognized scholars, it explores the effect of the colonial and post-colonial experience on literatures in English worldwide.
The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English
Author: Manju Jaidka
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000933229
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Today, Indian writing in English is a fi eld of study that cannot be overlooked. Whereas at the turn of the 20th century, writers from India who chose to write in English were either unheeded or underrated, with time the literary world has been forced to recognize and accept their contribution to the corpus of world literatures in English. Showcasing the burgeoning field of Indian English writing, this encyclopedia documents the poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists of Indian origin since the pre-independence era and their dedicated works. Written by internationally recognized scholars, this comprehensive reference book explores the history and development of Indian writers, their major contributions, and the critical reception accorded to them. The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English will be a valuable resource to students, teachers, and academics navigating the vast area of contemporary world literature.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000933229
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Today, Indian writing in English is a fi eld of study that cannot be overlooked. Whereas at the turn of the 20th century, writers from India who chose to write in English were either unheeded or underrated, with time the literary world has been forced to recognize and accept their contribution to the corpus of world literatures in English. Showcasing the burgeoning field of Indian English writing, this encyclopedia documents the poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists of Indian origin since the pre-independence era and their dedicated works. Written by internationally recognized scholars, this comprehensive reference book explores the history and development of Indian writers, their major contributions, and the critical reception accorded to them. The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English will be a valuable resource to students, teachers, and academics navigating the vast area of contemporary world literature.