Indians In India

The most authoritative and highly regarded single-volume history of India – from ancient time to the modern day. Five millennia of the sub-continent’s social, economic, political and cultural history are interpreted by one of our finest writers on India and the Far East. India’s history...

Bloomsbury presents Around India in 80 Trains, written and read by Monisha Rajesh. 'No one writes trains like Monisha Rajesh' IRVINE WELSH ‘Crackles and sparks with life like an exploding box of Diwali fireworks’ WILLIAM DALRYMPLE ‘One can only envy Monisha Rajesh as she embarks on this...

Much of world history is Indian history. Home today to one in four people, the subcontinent has long been densely populated and deeply connected to Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas through migration and trade. In this magisterial history, Audrey Truschke tells the fascinating story of the region historically known as India—which includes today’s India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Afghanistan—and the people who have lived there.

Second only to China in the magnitude of its economic miracle and second to none in its potential to shape the new century, India is fast undergoing one of the most momentous transformations the world has ever seen. In this dazzlingly panoramic book, Patrick French chronicles that epic change, telling human stories to explain a larger national narrative. Melding on-the-ground reports with a deep knowledge of history, French exposes the cultural foundations of India’s political, economic and social complexities.

Welcome to the Indian internet – where meme templates turn into national anthems, influencers become demigods and dating apps curate our lives. In The Great Indian Brain Rot, Anurag Minus Verma fearlessly dives into the chaotic pits of the country’s digital life, where every second Indian is...

The British presence in India lasted for nearly 350 years, but only the last 90 were under the direct rule of the British government. To some, 90 years might seem a short period to write a history book about. However, the time of the British Raj was very influential. It brought change to Indian politics, education, society, infrastructure, industry, and other aspects of Indian life. But while the British Empire brought modernization to its colonies, that modernization came with a price.

A brilliantly original history of the First World War, re-tracing the footsteps of the Indian Army's 1.5 million men who in 1914-18 served about the globe from Europe to Africa, Asia and the Indian Ocean. After years of neglect, The Indian Empire at War raises the curtain on the Indian soldiers'...

Discover Indian food secrets rich in taste and nutrition. We often here of the near miraculous properties of Indian spices and herbs, but these are all just ingredients used in creating the flavorful, healthy dishes of Indian cuisine. India is a country of many regional cultures, traditions, and, most importantly, tastes! Throughout this book, we'll take a food adventure across India with different cooking styles. Most notable are the healthy eating habits that the people of India follow in their everyday life.

Punjab went through a politically turbulent period between 1978 and 1994, triggered by the rift between Sikhs and Nirankaris, and fuelled by the operations Blue Star, Woodrose and Black Thunder I and II. Narrated as an eyewitness account by Ramesh Inder Singh, then the district magistrate of...

How is Tokyo, a city of thirty million people, so safe that six-year-old children commute to school on their own? Why are there no trashcans in Japanese cities? Why are Ganesha idols in Japanese temples hidden from public view? Globe-trotting journalist Pallavi Aiyar moves to Japan and takes an...

A Chandrapore, nell'India stretta sotto la morsa del colonialismo, si fronteggiano l'islam, "un atteggiamento verso la vita squisito e durevole", la burocrazia britannica, "invadente e sgradevole come il sole", e "un pugno di fiacchi indù", in una silenziosa guerra fredda. Fino a quando l'arrivo di una giovane turista inglese non viene a incrinare il fragile equilibrio. Perché Adela Quested, con stupore del clan dei sahib bianchi, non si accontenta dei circoli e delle visite ufficiali: vuole conoscere "la vera India", e trova la guida indigena perfetta nel mite e ospitale Aziz.

India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago. Here, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists live shoulder to shoulder in a crowded world of multiple gods and juxtaposed pilgrimage routes, each one perfectly peaceful in their own beliefs and traditions.

"I thought the nation was coming to an end,’ wrote Khushwant Singh, looking back on the violence of Partition that he was witness to over half a century ago. He believed then that he had seen the worst that India could do to herself. But after the violence in Gujarat in 2002, he had reason to...

Experience the gripping political history of colonial conquest and the fierce resistance that shattered an empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic deep dive transports you from the late Mughal era to the turbulent rise of the East India Company. Witness the fractured alliances that...

Ever wondered how a tiny country like England ended up ruling the sub-continent of India? How India wrested independence from the British? Two teenagers, Aarush from India and Ayur from England, tell the story.

The British East India Company served as one of the key players in the formation of the British Empire. From its origins as a trading company struggling to keep up with its superior Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish competitors to its tenure as the ruling authority of the Indian subcontinent to its eventual hubristic downfall, the East India Company serves as a lens through which to explore the much larger economic and social forces that shaped the formation of a global British Empire.

Witness the dramatic rise and catastrophic collapse of a nomadic Asian dynasty that forged a spectacular Islamic empire. From brutal battlefields to glittering royal courts, experience an epic historical journey through violent conquest, cultural splendor, and imperial overstretch. Perfect for...

Master four thousand years of epic world history, ancient civilizations, and modern democracy in one immersive listen. Perfect for your daily commute or focused studying, this fast-paced narrative trades dry timelines for the vibrant, shifting currents of human survival and cultural evolution...

Uncover the epic history of ancient empires and vibrant coastal trade that forged modern South India's cultural identity. Whether you are preparing for a journey abroad or seeking an immersive escape during your daily commute, this evocative narrative transports you through thousands of years of...

Experience the dramatic rise and fall of empires in this epic medieval history of the conquerors who reshaped India. Perfect for a focused commute or deep learning, this immersive narrative transports you to a fragmented subcontinent bracing for Ghurid incursions. Watch a frontier garrison...