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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction collection presents 35 concise biographies tracing India's development since independence. Through portraits of pioneers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and influential commentators, it reveals how individual choices helped shape a nation’s trajectory. Designed for readers fascinated by history, politics, business, and journalism, this educational book offers a thoughtful, accessible, and occasionally provocative view of modern India and its pan-Asian context.
The content is presented as clear, story-led sketches that weave personal narratives with larger historical currents. Drawing on decades of journalistic experience and a pan-Asian perspective, the volume connects leadership, policy, media, and social change, helping readers see how events influence one another across time and borders.
Readers move through the profiles at their own pace, with succinct milestones, contextual notes, and thematic links that make complex history approachable and engaging. The book covers concepts such as leadership impact, economic development, governance, the role of media, and cross-border influence, turning learning into an active, reflective process.
On completing the volume, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how individual decisions and leadership shaped contemporary India, boosting historical literacy, curiosity, and a thoughtful view of current affairs. It leaves a lasting impression of how personal stories echo in national trajectories.
Product Details
Author
T.J.S. George
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Number of Pages
400
Language
English
SKU
9788197278983
ISBN
9788197278983
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8x12.9x2.9cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 570
₹ 29 Off