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Who are we Indians? Where did we come from? To tell us the story of our ancestry, journalist Tony Joseph goes 65,000 years into the past–when a band of Homo sapiens first made their way from Africa into the Indian subcontinent. These were the First Indians. Citing recent DNA evidence, he traces the subsequent large migrations of modern humans into India–of a people related to early farmers of Iran who mixed with the First Indians at the latest between 5400 BCE and 3700 BCE and of the ‘Arya’ between 2000 BCE and 1500 BCE, among others.

पर्सी जैक्सन अच्छा बच्चा है, लेकिन न तो वह अपनी पढ़ाई पर ध्यान दे पाता है न अपने गुस्से पर काबू कर पाता है। स्कूल से निकाले जाने के बाद उसकी जिंदगी और उलझती जाती है। पर्सी की टीचर उसे मारने की कोशिश करती है तो वह अपनी पेन से उसे भाप में बदल देता है। जब पर्सी की माँ को पता चला तो उन्हें लगा कि सच्चाई बताने का समय आ गया है कि वह कहाँ से आया है?

Shakespeare for Kids adapts and abridges Shakespeare's classic plays presenting them in shorter versions in plain English, in this case our abridged adaptation of The Merchant of Venice runs just under 20 minutes. Short enough to retain the interest of a younger audience. The Merchant Of Venice is considered a romantic comedy, though has its share of dramatic scenes. A young nobleman wishes to borrow money to spend on a wealthy heiress, but falls foul of an unethical moneylender.

Joshua Goldmann is the perfect student, perfect friend, perfect son—but the pressure of acting perfect all the time gets to him. One night, he finds himself standing on the edge of an abandoned bridge, when a stranger talks him down. The two begin a friendship that eventually deepens into something more, but as Josh deals with his personal and family issues, his new relationship is put at risk.

ज़ाहिर का कथाकार एक बेस्टसेलिंग उपन्यासकार है, जो पेरिस में रहता है और संपन्नता तथा सेलिब्रिटी जैसे रुतबे का आनंद ले रहा है। एस्तर दस वर्षों से उसकी पत्नी है और एक युद्ध संवाददाता है, जो अपने मित्र मिखाइल के साथ ग़ायब हो जाती है। यह व्यक्ति उसका प्रेमी हो सकता है या नहीं भी। क्या एस्तर का अपहरण हुआ था, हत्या हुई थी या वह केवल उस विवाह से बचना चाहती थी जिससे वह असंतुष्ट थी?

Economic policy sounds boring – but it affects all our lives. In episode 4 of The Book Club, Amit Varma raves about 'In Service of the Republic', a masterful book by Vijay Kelkar and Ajay Shah that distills decades of experience of shaping public policy. In their book, Kelkar and Shah write...

"मन Reset जीवन Restart तनाव से शांति तक — पतंजलि योग सूत्र की एक आधुनिक यात्रा (हिंदी ऑडियोबुक · A Hindi-language audiobook) अट्ठाईस साल का अक्षत — सफल करियर, अच्छी सैलरी, हर वो चीज़ जो आज की पीढ़ी 'सेटल्ड लाइफ' कहती है।

From Trump’s America to Putin’s Russia, and from Poland to the Philippines, rapid change and rising inequality have fueled a retreat into tribalist nationalism fed by a fear of being left behind. Populist leaders tap into this fear, with empty promises of looking out for the little guy and promising a return to national greatness. This is happening in countries across the globe and the political spectrum. Political scientists Drache and Froese have turned original research into a compelling analysis of the rise of populism and reveal what it will take to douse the flames.

Ponniyin Selvan is Kalki’s magnum opus based in the 10th century and presents the early life of Rajaraja and the kings of Chozha Empire. Though written more than 60 years ago, this saga is timeless, reeling the listeners in its gripping plot which is interwoven with intrigue, conspiracies, and romance. Fresh Floods is the first part of the five-part Ponniyin Selvan.

Explore the works of classical composers. This book provides context before you listen to the piece and additional context afterwards. It’s an ideal way to familiarize yourself with the works of classical composers. This book focuses on Austrian classical composers and includes the works of Franz Joseph Hadyn, Franz Peter Schubert, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The GDP is today more a political tool than a statistical one. In episode 11 of The Book Club, Amit Varma recommends 'GDP: A Brief But Affectionate History" by Diane Coyle, a perfect primer on the origin and drawbacks of this controversial measure.

Humans are the only species who can reprogram themselves. This is astounding. In episode 8 of The Book Club, Amit Varma recommends you read 'Hacking Darwin' by Jamie Metzl, a lucid summation of the technological implications of genetic science – and the ethical questions they raise...

Whirlwinds, the exciting second part of Kalki R Krishnamurthy's historic magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, our hero Vallavarayan Vandhiyathevan's adventures continue as he rides into marshy quagmires, befriends a mysterious girl, becomes the object of intense suspicion by the wily Pazhuvettarayars—and meets the hero of his dreams.

This is an abridged production of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar adapted into plain English. The play was first performed around 1600 and tells the story of Julius Caesar managing political opposition. This version is adapted for a younger audience, minimizing exposure to the adult themes in play and telling the story in plain, non-Shakespearean language.

'אני כותבת מפני שאנשים שאהבתי כבר מתו' - כך נפתח מיכאל שלי, מפסגות הספרות העברית החדשה. חנה גונן, גיבורה בלתי נשכחת, מספרת את סיפור אהבתה האוזלת לבעלה מיכאל בעודה...

An organization becomes an iconic brand by retaining only 3 per cent of its products.A CEO gets more done by organizing ten-minute focused meetings.TED talk speakers inspire millions within eighteen minutes.A father adopts a three-day workweek to spend quality time with his daughters.A tired...

Tempestuous winds of change rip through Chozha Naadu as events hurtle toward a climactic end that will shape the very future of the empire. The land gasps under a devastating flood. Barbed strands of Fate tighten around the Chozha royals as Pazhuvoor Queen Nandhini and the Pandiya assassins prepare for the denouement of their lethal plan. Brave Vandhiyathevan races to foil their design even as the brilliant Ilaiya Piratti strives to manoeuvre the empire to safe harbour. Tectonic secrets come to light, recasting alliances and rivalries.

Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan is riding hell-for-leather towards Kadambur to honour Ilaiya Rani Nandhini’s kind invitation—while Vandhiyathevan is hurrying in the same direction, hell-bent on thwarting their meeting. Mandhakini Devi is abducted by ruffianly unknowns towards Thanjavur—while Poonguzhali, her niece, is hastening thither, to rescue her aunt. Peril threatens Sundara Chozhar, confined to his sickbed and at the mercy of Pandiya assassins—while Ilaiya Piratti strains every nerve to protect her father. Will all three succeed in their quests?

Sword of Slaughter finds us at an exciting cliffhanger following the end of Book 3—have Vandhiyathevan and Arulmozhi Varmar truly been saved? What of their fate in the land of their birth, Chozha Nadu? Are the Pazhuvettarayars truly stirring the country in a revolt against their favourite prince? Why does the alluring Nandhini Devi insist on meeting allies within crumbling palaces? Why does Madhuranthaka Thevar ride his stumbling horse through fields, on a rainy night? And why does Vanathi, that shrinking, timid violet, leave her charming mentor to go on a solitary journey?

In this exciting second part of Kalki R Krishnamurthy's historic magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, our hero Vallavarayan Vandhiyathevan's adventures continue as he rides into marshy areas, meets a mysterious girl, and becomes the object of intense suspicion by the wily Pazhuvettarayars.