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The Shaping of Indian Science is a compendium of the speeches of the Presidents of the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) from 1914–2003. Through the years, these Presidents have inspired the Congress by their speeches—some of them visionary, some impassioned in their plea for Science, b... More

With all its romance and glamour, has been a source of perennial fascination. Tracing in scholarly detail, jewellery and the ethos in which it was used down the ages, beginning with Mohenjodaro, the book records the changes and the variety in materials used, fashions and the art and technology of je... More

Sensuous is the word that best defines the flavour and texture of Indian cuisine. A cuisine that is visually and aromatically one of the most opulent in the world. Marut Sikka, acclaimed food consultant, cuts out the fuss, and shares home-style Indian dishes which are perfect for everyday cooking. H... More

Rarely has the subject of erotica come under the serious purview of Indian art. Grossly under-represented and misused as a source of titillation by some; a marketing principle by others-erotica has finally found the focus it deserves with this book. From the earliest terracotta images of the Mother ... More

This richly illustrated text reproduces some of the finest examples of Indian sculpture, with an extensive commentary on the importance of the art of carving, modeling, and casting in the Indian civilization for over 4,000 years.... More

India has given the world some of the most exciting cricketers in the history of the game. This book looks at fifteen of the finest. Besides playing at the very highest level of cricket (for England or, later, India) all of these players have enjoyed superb careers in English domestic cricket and ar... More