In 'Stories of Words and Phrases', Sumanto Chattopadhyay peels back the layers of language and takes us on a rollicking ride to demystify the origins and meanings of common words and quirky idiomatic expressions.
In Assembling India’s Constitution: A New Democratic History, Rohit De and Ornit Shani show how upper-caste Hindus tried to protect caste privilege by presenting themselves as a minority under threat.
The stone was made from a small quantity of natural bezoar blended into a paste along with various other substances meant to enhance its healing properties.
WEF report flags growing erosion of multilateralism, long considered stabilising force. 'Declining trust, heightened protectionism are threatening trade, investment.'
The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
Kudos for the excerpt. An interesting piece of myth, our mythological stories know no bounds. And of course, respect and honour to the writer, Smt Lopamudra Mitra for such an well written piece. (Sorry, I haven’t read the book.)
Kudos for the excerpt. An interesting piece of myth, our mythological stories know no bounds. And of course, respect and honour to the writer, Smt Lopamudra Mitra for such an well written piece. (Sorry, I haven’t read the book.)