Anita Anand Livres

A gripping story of a twenty-year quest for revenge after one of the most horrific Raj atrocities.

In 1876 Sophia Duleep Singh was born into royalty. Her father, Maharajah Duleep Singh, was heir to the Kingdom of the Sikhs--a realm that stretched from the lush Kashmir Valley to the craggy foothills of the Khyber Pass, and included the mighty cities of Lahore and Peshawar. It was a territory irresistible to the British, who plundered it of everything, including the fabled Koh-I-Noor diamond. Exiled to England, the dispossessed Maharajah transformed his estate at Elveden in Suffolk into a Moghul palace, stocked with leopards, monkeys, and exotic birds. Sophia, goddaughter of Queen Victoria, was raised a genteel aristocratic Englishwoman: presented at court, afforded lodgings at Hampton Court Palace, and photographed wearing the latest fashions. But when, in secret defiance of the British government, she traveled to India, she returned a revolutionary. Sophia devoted herself to battling injustice and inequality: Her causes were the struggle for Indian independence, the fate of the Lascars, the welfare of Indian soldiers in WWI--and, above all, the fight for female suffrage. She was bold and fearless, attacking politicians and swapping her silks for a nurse's uniform to tend wounded soldiers. Meticulously researched and passionately written, this enthralling story of the rise of women and the fall of an empire introduces an extraordinary individual and her role in the defining moments of recent British and Indian history.

A survivor of a 1919 British massacre in India embarks on a complex twenty-year quest for revenge, blurring the lines between truth and legend. His journey transforms him into a symbol of resistance, capturing the imagination of hundreds of millions. The narrative explores themes of heroism, the quest for justice, and the powerful impact of storytelling on collective memory.

A gripping story of a twenty-year quest for revenge after one of the most horrific Raj atrocities.

The first comprehensive and authoritative history of the Koh-i Noor, arguably the most celebrated and mythologised jewel in the world. On 29 March 1849, the ten-year-old Maharajah of the Punjab was ushered into the magnificent Mirrored Hall at the centre of the great Fort in Lahore. There, in a public ceremony, the frightened but dignified child handed over to the British East India Company in a formal Act of Submission to Queen Victoria not only swathes of the richest land in India, but also arguably the single most valuable object in the subcontinent- the celebrated Koh-i Noor diamond. The Mountain of Light. The history of the Koh-i-Noor that was then commissioned by the British may have been one woven together from gossip of Delhi Bazaars, but it was to be become the accepted version. Only now is it finally challenged, freeing the diamond from the fog of mythology which has clung to it for so long. The resulting history is one of greed, murder, torture, colonialism and appropriation through an impressive slice of south and central Asian history. It ends with the jewel in its current controversial setting- in the crown of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother. Masterly, powerful and erudite, this is history at its most compelling and invigorating.

Focusing on the governance characteristics of dual class share (DCS) firms, this work delves into their complexities within the Canadian context, where such structures are common. It highlights key governance issues relevant to ongoing debates about DCS and broader governance practices. Additionally, the monograph explores the policy implications of maintaining private ordering as a regulatory approach for public corporations, offering insights into the balance between corporate governance and shareholder rights.

Exploring the intricate dynamics of modern Canadian families, the collection delves into themes like sibling rivalry, marital strife, and mental health. Each story serves as a morality play, revealing the hidden struggles within seemingly ordinary lives. In the title story, a young mother grapples with the allure of infidelity, while another narrative examines the impact of a schizophrenic father on a girl's relationships. Anand's sharp prose and dark humor enhance these cautionary tales, offering a profound commentary on contemporary societal issues.

The book explores the application of ICH guidelines in pharmaceuticals, emphasizing Quality by Design (QbD) principles for ensuring product efficacy, quality, and safety. It details a spectroscopic method for analyzing netilmicin, showcasing a simple and cost-effective approach through UV spectroscopy. The study incorporates derivatization techniques and compares the accuracy and precision of the proposed methods against standard UV reference methods. An Ishikawa diagram illustrates the systematic approach taken in the research, highlighting the integration of scientific logic in quality assessment.

From Alan Bennett's Baffled at a Bookcase, to Lucy Mangan's Library Rules, famous writers tell us all about how libraries are used and why they're important. Tom Holland writes about libraries in the ancient world, while Seth Godin describes what a library will look like in the future. Lionel Shriver thinks books are the best investment, Hardeep Singh Kohli makes a confession and Julie Myerson remembers how her career began beside the shelves. Using memoir, history, polemic and some short stories too, The Library Book celebrates 'that place where they lend you books for free' and the people who work there. All royalties go to The Reading Agency, to help their work supporting libraries.