Ponniyin Selvan - The New Tide - Part 1

Ponniyin Selvan - The New Tide - Part 1
Author: Varalotti Rengasamy
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
Total Pages: 627
Release: 2021-02-22
Genre: History
ISBN:

When I started translating Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan in 2010, blissfully unaware of the depth and the magnitude of the work, several people tried to dissuade me. One potential publisher even lured me with an offer to translate another work of Kalki. Reason: there were already many translations around. Yes, there were. But most of them, though done with utmost sincerity, failed to create the emotional bond with the readers which the original author had effortlessly done in the Fifties when Ponniyin Selvan was serialised in a popular magazine. I did not rush up. I did not have a target or deadline. I let the translation work progress in its own pace. That explains the six long years I spent for this project. I read and re-read the first draft a dozen times before handing it over to my editors. There were many points of contention. There were issues where we could not reach a consensus easily. Finally the hard copy was ready for publication in 2016. The publisher had jitters and so did I. We got ready rough copies of two volumes. I gave it to two of my friends, who had read the original more than sixty times, with a mandate to read them in one go. They did and said “This is the best you can do in English.” The work culminated not when the book was released by a former Central Minister in 2016, not even when it went for three editions but when an ardent fan of Kalki sent a mail to me in 2019. “It was as if Kalki himself rendered his great work in English.”

The Tiger Throne: Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan Retold

The Tiger Throne: Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan Retold
Author: Preetha Vetrivel Kannan
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House
Total Pages: 843
Release: 2022-09-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9393559309

The Chola kingdom needs a strong ruler and the Tiger Throne a new master. Rival factions stake their claim to the Chola throne as a power struggle ensues with Emperor Sundara Chola’s failing health. The air is thick with political intrigue. On one side stands Prince Madurandaka, supported by the ruthless Pazluvur chieftains. On the other is Prince Arulmozlivarman, the future Raja Raja Chola, one of the greatest emperors in Indian history. The Pazluvur chieftains take the emperor hostage and civil war looms over the Chola kingdom. History and fiction merge to weave a story of vengeance and romance, disguised princes and beautiful princesses, secret passages and dark dungeons, evil sorcerers and master spies… Who will emerge victorious in this dangerous and thrilling game to seize the throne? Preetha Rajah Kannan has written five books on Indian mythology, edited a translation of the Telugu Navagraha Purana and contributed to several newspapers and magazines. A homemaker and mother to two sons, she lives in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Ponniyin Selvan - The Whirlwind - Part 2

Ponniyin Selvan - The Whirlwind - Part 2
Author: Varalotti Rengasamy
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2021-02-26
Genre: History
ISBN:

When I started translating Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan in 2010, blissfully unaware of the depth and the magnitude of the work, several people tried to dissuade me. One potential publisher even lured me with an offer to translate another work of Kalki. Reason: there were already many translations around. Yes, there were. But most of them, though done with utmost sincerity, failed to create the emotional bond with the readers which the original author had effortlessly done in the Fifties when Ponniyin Selvan was serialised in a popular magazine. I did not rush up. I did not have a target or deadline. I let the translation work progress in its own pace. That explains the six long years I spent for this project. I read and re-read the first draft a dozen times before handing it over to my editors. There were many points of contention. There were issues where we could not reach a consensus easily. Finally the hard copy was ready for publication in 2016. The publisher had jitters and so did I. We got ready rough copies of two volumes. I gave it to two of my friends, who had read the original more than sixty times, with a mandate to read them in one go. They did and said “This is the best you can do in English.” The work culminated not when the book was released by a former Central Minister in 2016, not even when it went for three editions but when an ardent fan of Kalki sent a mail to me in 2019. “It was as if Kalki himself rendered his great work in English.”

14000 + Objective Questions - General Studies

14000 + Objective Questions - General Studies
Author: Manohar Pandey
Publisher: Arihant Publications India limited
Total Pages: 800
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9386179067

Arihant has come up with a revised edition of a compendium of over 14000 questions which will significantly improve the knowledge of aspiring students by providing them with ready and reliable practice material for General Studies. The book has been designed for the apsirants preparing for IAS (CSAT), State PCS, CDS, NDA and other competitive examinations.The revised edition of this question bank focuses on Indian History & Culture, India & World Geography (Env & Eco), Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Science, Science & Technology, General Knowledge and Current Affairs. The book contains the collection of over 14000 questions covering General Studies. The History section covers ancient, medieval and modern history whereas the Geography section covers world geography, Indian geography and environment & ecology. The General Science section covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science & Technology.The questions covered in the book contain answers side by side to help aspirants evaluate themselves after attempting a certain number of questions. Also the questions asked in recent years’ General Studies examinations have been provided in the book with authentic and detailed solutions to help aspirants get an insight into the recent examination pattern and the types of questions asked therein. Each chapter in the book contains a variety of questions according to the latest pattern Assertion-Reason, Matching, Multi-Statements, Arrangements, Pairing, etc. Also more than 500 questions based on Current Affairs have been provided in the book to give an additional advantage to the aspirants.As the book contains ample number of objective questions which have been designed for students of various competitive examinations, it for sure will act as the best preparation material for general studies for UPSC (CSAT), State PCS, CDS, NDA, etc.

20,000 MCQs - General Studies - Subjectwise Question Bank based on Previous Papers for UPSC & State PSC

20,000 MCQs - General Studies - Subjectwise Question Bank based on Previous Papers for UPSC & State PSC
Author: Mocktime Publication
Publisher: by Mocktime Publication
Total Pages: 1103
Release:
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN:

20,000 MCQs - Objective General Studies - Subjectwise Question Bank based on Previous Papers for UPSC & State PSC Important for - UTTAR PRADESH UPPSC UPPCS, ANDHRA PRADESH APPSC, ASSAM APSC, BIHAR BPSC, CHHATISGARH CGPSC, GUJARAT GPSC, HARYANA HPSC, HIMACHAL PRADESH HPPSC, JHARKHAND JPSC, KARNATAKA KPSC, KERALA Kerala PSC, MADHYA PRADESH MPPSC, MAHARASHTRA MPSC, ORISSA OPSC, PUNJAB PPSC, RAJASTHAN RPSC, TAMIL NADU TNPSC, TELANGANA TSPSC, UTTARAKHAND UKPSC, WEST BENGAL WBPSC Keywords: Objective Economy, Polity, History, Ecology, Geography Objective Indian Polity by Laxmikant, General Studies Manual, Indian Economy Ramesh Singh, GC Leong, Old NCERT History, GIST of NCERT,

Ponniyin Selvan- Whirlwinds- Part 2

Ponniyin Selvan- Whirlwinds- Part 2
Author: Kalki
Publisher:
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2019-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9789388860093

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. Meanwhile, Kundhavai Piratti, princess of the Chozha empire is thrown into confusion and outrage, while the beautiful but poisonous Nandhini Devi weaves more deceitful webs to ensnare her enemies. She will stop at nothing to bring about the downfall of the Chozhas ... but will the scions of that royal clan escape in time? Read on to find out as the epic continues.

Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan

Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan
Author: Kalki
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016
Genre: Historical fiction, Tamil
ISBN: 9788183455473

Historical novel on the life and reign of Rajaraja I, active 985-1014, King of Chola dynasty.

Ponniyin Selvan - The Supreme Sacrifice Part 5

Ponniyin Selvan - The Supreme Sacrifice Part 5
Author: Varalotti Rengasamy
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
Total Pages: 859
Release: 2021-02-28
Genre: History
ISBN:

When I started translating Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan in 2010, blissfully unaware of the depth and the magnitude of the work, several people tried to dissuade me. One potential publisher even lured me with an offer to translate another work of Kalki. Reason: there were already many translations around. Yes, there were. But most of them, though done with utmost sincerity, failed to create the emotional bond with the readers which the original author had effortlessly done in the Fifties when Ponniyin Selvan was serialised in a popular magazine. I did not rush up. I did not have a target or deadline. I let the translation work progress in its own pace. That explains the six long years I spent for this project. I read and re-read the first draft a dozen times before handing it over to my editors. There were many points of contention. There were issues where we could not reach a consensus easily. Finally the hard copy was ready for publication in 2016. The publisher had jitters and so did I. We got ready rough copies of two volumes. I gave it to two of my friends, who had read the original more than sixty times, with a mandate to read them in one go. They did and said “This is the best you can do in English.” The work culminated not when the book was released by a former Central Minister in 2016, not even when it went for three editions but when an ardent fan of Kalki sent a mail to me in 2019. “It was as if Kalki himself rendered his great work in English.”

The Mahabharata Secret

The Mahabharata Secret
Author: Christopher C Doyle
Publisher: Om Books International
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2013-10-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

244 BC Asoka the Great discovers an ancient and terrible secret—a secret buried deep in the Mahabharata; a secret that could destroy the world; a secret hidden away for over 2300 years… Present Day A retired nuclear scientist is murdered. He leaves only e-mails with clues for his nephew. He and his friends follow a trail through ciphers and 2000-year-old ruins. Pursued by powerful dark forces, caught between the secrets of the past and the intrigues of the present, can they unravel the mystery before an unspeakable horror is unleashed on the world… CHRISTOPHER C DOYLE graduated from St. Stephens College, Delhi, with a degree in Economics and studied Business Management at IIM Calcutta. Since childhood, his literary mentors have been Jules Verne, HG Wells, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, JRR Tolkein, Robert Jordan and Terry Brooks. Christopher has written articles on management and business for several publications, and is regularly invited to speak at conferences. He worked with leading multinationals before setting up a strategic consultancy in India in partnership with a US-based firm. He is also a certified Executive Coach and works with senior executives to help them achieve better results in the workplace. Work aside, Christopher is a musician and lives his passion for music through his band called Mid Life Crisis which plays classic rock. He lives in Gurgaon with his wife, daughter and two dogs. The Mahabharata Secret is his debut novel. USP An IIM graduate-turned-author, Christopher C Doyle is in the same league as Chetan Bhagat and Amish Tripathi Mahabharata Secret blends mythology and history with modern science and cutting edge technology A page turner with hi-octane suspense and intrigue Readership All fiction lovers, thriller junkies, history buffs, corporate yuppies, educational institutes, libraries and general trade readers.

Priyam

Priyam
Author: Varalotti Rengasamy
Publisher: Pustaka Digital Media
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2021-02-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Have you heard of a camera that can focus on two places at the same time? Or a mind that can follow two stories happening in two different planes? The former is impossible, inconceivable and practically useless; but the later is possible, interesting and even exciting too. Priyam - A Movement of Love rests on this premise. One storyline runs around Madhavan, an orphan who later becomes the owner of an ad agency and falls in love with Priya, a beautiful widow. The other story is of Sethu a masseur attached to a star-hotel, who cures a beautiful dancer, Sharada, of a cramp and enters her heart. Madhavan and Priya marry; looks like their marriage will be an extended honeymoon, but Destiny wills otherwise. Sethu proposes to Sharada; she readily accepts. Destiny upsets their wedding plans. It is only at the end of the story we understand Destiny's hidden agenda - to tell the world: 'Love is all there is. Rumi said, If you let God weave the verse in your poem people will read it forever. When you are finished with this book you will understand Rumi's words and.... start reading it again. Lalitha Shivaguru, Reviewer