When a Tree Shook Delhi: The 1984 Carnage and its Aftermath
Manoj Mitta - 2007
We know the people were very angry and for a few days it seemed that India had been shaken. But, when a mighty tree falls, it is only natural that the earth around it does shakes a little." — Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on 19 November 1984"I have no hesitation in apologizing not only to the Sikh community but the whole Indian nation because what took place in 1984 is the negation of the concept of nationhood, as enshrined in our Constitution. On behalf of our government, on behalf of the entire people of this country. I bow my head in shame that such a thing took place." — Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 11 August 2005It stands out even in a country inured to mass violence - 3000 members of a minority community slaughtered over three days in 1984, right in India's capital. Twenty-three years on, neither the organizers of the massacre nor the state players who facilitated it have been punished, despite prolonged inquiries and trials. This massacre of Silks in the wake of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination has turned out to be a reality check on India's much touted institutions of the rule of law.The book seeks to uncover the truth on the basis of the evidence that came to light during the proceedings of the latest judicial inquiry conducted by the Nanavati Commission. Authors Manoj Mitta and H.S. Phoolka, perhaps the most knowledgeable voices on the subject, present an unsparing account, abounding with insights and revelations, on the 1984 carnage and its aftermath.
The Man Who Never Was
Ewen Montagu - 1953
Ewen Montagu, who masterminded the whole scheme, gives his personal account of the audacious and innovative plot to outwit the Germans by washing up a dead body on Spanish shores, complete with apparently confidential information concealed about his person. The preparations were fraught with tensions, as unforeseen difficulties were faced in creating a life persona for 'the man who never was'. Furthermore, as the new introduction by intelligence expert Alan Stripp reveals, failure of the operation could have had devastating results.
The Secret of Family Happiness
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society - 1996
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Swaraj
Arvind Kejriwal - 2012
The fakir from ralegaon siddhi shook the bastions of power in Delhi to their foundations. Even the middle class and the elite, who normally confine themselves to drawing room discussions on politics, joined the movement and took to the streets. Arvind Kejriwal played a key role in this agitation. The main demand of the group was the implementation of the Lok Pal Bill. Many promises were made by the political class, but nothing much actually happened the bill has still not been passed by Parliament. This book shows us the way forward, what we the people and what the opinion makers and political establishment in India can do to achieve true Swaraj – Lok Pal is only one facet of this true devolution of power to the people. Kejriwal’s vision deserves consideration by anyone who wants power to vest with the people, not with netas.
i am a different mess than i was yesturday
Msizi E. Nkosi
A spine-chilling story about a young man who could have had it all but threw it all away because of horrendous choices that take him to the gutter...
Most Rikki-Tik
MariaLisa deMora - 2019
Kirby Westbrook had served his country proudly, coming home to find his life greatly changed. Struggling to recover from his injuries, he embarked on a new mission, to rebuild his grandfather's Texas-based motorcycle club, bringing together men just like him. Those who longed for the brotherhood a club can provide, but who weren't quite ready to reenter the civilian world. Everything's on schedule, the entire operation silk smooth, until a childhood friend strolls out of a thunderstorm and into the picture. Dana Currier throws a monkey wrench into everything, seeming to go out of her way to disrupt his plans right and left, and it's only after a crisis he realizes...he wouldn't have it any other way.
Improve your IELTS Writing Skills
Sam McCarter - 2007
This series has three preparation courses, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, and Listening and Speaking. The courses develop language, skills and test techniques to help students achieve a higher IELTS score.
Little Victim: Britain's Vulnerable Children and the Cops Who Rescue Them
Harry Keeble - 2011
We learn the victims' stories backwards, from the point when Harry contacts them, right back to when the abuse started. The reader is given a police- and victim-based account of these incredible tales of survival.
The Search for Mother Missing: A Peek Inside International Adoption
Janine Vance - 2017
Little incidents along the way serve as a catalyst that leads them into a worldwide modern-day adoptee-rights movement seeking truth and transparency.The intent of this book is to inspire and uplift anyone who has been removed from their biological family to know that there is a community of like-minded individuals who've experienced the same circumstances. The book was awarded Gold in the genre of Young Adult Nonfiction by the Readers' Favorite book club and ranked first in the genre of Action and Adventure by Top Shelf Books. This novel is partly inspired by events as remembered; however, some names, persons, characters, and dates have been changed and/or fictionalized. The authors and publishing companies are not responsible for any resemblance of these character names to actual persons, living or deceased.
രണ്ടാമൂഴം | Randamoozham
M.T. Vasudevan Nair - 1984
T. Vasudevan Nair. It was translated into English as Second Turn in 1997. M. T. Vasudevan Nair won Vayalar Award, given for the best literary work in Malayalam, for the novel in 1985. Later, in the year 1995, Mr. Nair was awarded the highest literary award in India, Jnanpith Award, for his overall contribution to Malayalam literature.The novel is set as a retelling of the Indian epic Mahabharata, from the view of Bhima, the second Pandava.
Collateral Damage: Britain, America, and Europe in the Age of Trump
Kim Darroch - 2020
"@realDonaldTrump: The wacky ambassador that the UK foisted on the United States is not someone we are thrilled with, a very stupid guy . . . We will no longer deal with him." Kim Darroch is one of the UK's most experienced and respected diplomats, and this unvarnished, behind-the-scenes account will reveal the inside story behind his resignation; describe the challenges of dealing with the Trump White House; and offer a diplomat's perspective on Brexit, and how it looked to Britain's closest ally. Darroch was the British Ambassador to the US as the age of Trump dawned and Brexit unfolded. He explains why the British embassy expected a Trump victory from as early as February 2016, what part every key figure—from Steve Bannon to Sarah Sanders—has played in Trump's administration, and what balanced policy makers on both sides of the Atlantic should consider during this era of seismic change and populist politics. A riveting account from the best-informed insider, Collateral Damage charts the strangest and most convulsive period in the recent history of Britain and the US—and shows how thirty months threatened to overturn three centuries of history.
Just Friends
Sumrit Shahi - 2010
She knows everything about him, right from his favourite soccer club to his favourite x rated websites. He will complete her English homework, even at three in the night.She will arrange an Armani suit for him, even if it calls for flirting with ugly guys.He has her picture in his wallet. She has his number on speedial.They talk to each other all the time. They talk about each other when they dont talk to each other. They discuss everything from periods to playstation. They have tasted alcohol and then thrown up...together. They have bunked countless tuitions... together. They cant live without each other. YET They dont love each other. They are JUST FRIENDS...
The Way of Mastery ~ Part One: The Way of the Heart (The Way of Mastery)
Shanti Christo Foundation - 2012
The Way of the Heart Kindle edition is perfectly portable ~ take it with you for inspiration wherever you go. The profoundly rich 12 lessons of The Way of the Heart are the first of 35 formal lessons given by Jeshua ben Joseph during the years 1995-1997. May the deep spiritual insight, knowledge, and lovingkindness contained in this volume guide and inspire you toward living a life of Unconditional Love.
Read and Get Rich: How the Hidden Power of Reading Can Make You Richer in All Areas of Your Life
Burke Hedges - 1999
No More Sheets: The Truth about Sex
Juanita Bynum - 1998
Juanita Bynum understands the scars that come in the heat of battle. Over the years, God has shown her how to rid herself of layers of "sheets" (bondage) that had affected her work for God. It was a painful process. She learned the hard way, but you don't have to. You can hasten the healing in your own life by gleaning from Juanita Bynum's experience.No More Sheets offers hope. More importantly, it offers some answers that can set you free. After reading this book, there are no more excuses! If you want to enjoy the fullness of God, you must cast off those sheets. You must make a declaration for every future relationship: No More Sheets!