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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
304
Age Group
All
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Book Summary
Oleander Girl - Takes You Into The Fascinating World Of The Marwaris, A Trading Community That Helped Shape India's Economy—From The Deserts Of Rajasthan To Today’S Bustling Markets. This Engaging Non-Fiction Title Blends History With Business Insight, Tailored For Readers Who Love Economics, Entrepreneurship, And The Stories Behind Long-Running Family Businesses. Whether You’Re A Student, A Curious Learner, Or An Aspiring Entrepreneur, This Book Offers An Educational, Inspiring Journey That Connects Culture With Commerce.
Timberg Writes With A Deft Blend Of Archival Research, Narrative Clarity, And Careful Analysis, Tracing How A Tiny Community Came To Control A Large Share Of Inland Trade By The Time Of The First World War And How They Dominated Private Industry By The 1970S. The Book Is Structured To Reveal Patterns—Capital Conservation, Ethical Practices, And Enduring Family Networks—That Help Explain Their Resilience And Adaptability. The Experience Is Enjoyable Because Timberg Marries Vivid Context With Accessible Explanations, Delivering Lessons In Business That Feel Practical As Well As Thought-Provoking.
In Oleander Girl - , Readers Meet A Cast Of Merchants And Markets, Explore The Landscapes Of Rajasthan And Indian Cities, And Follow A Journey That Links Historical Strategies To Modern Corporate Behavior. The Narrative Invites Reflection On How Culture, Regulation, And Innovation Weave Together To Create Lasting Value, With Key Concepts Like Capital Stewardship, Governance Through Family Tradition, And Ethical Decision-Making Presented In A Clear, Human-Centered Way.
By The End, Oleander Girl - Leaves Readers With A Deeper Understanding Of How Values, Strategy, And Community Networks Combine To Shape Economic Outcomes. It Offers Not Just A History Lesson But A Way To Think Differently About Wealth, Responsibility, And The Power Of Durable Business Culture.
Product Details
Author
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
304
SKU
9780143422495
ISBN
9780143422495
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20 x 14 x 4 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’S Books Include The Bestselling Novels The Mistress Of Spices (Longlisted For The Orange Prize), Queen Of Dreams And Sister Of My Heart, The Prizewinning Story Collections Arranged Marriage And The Unknown Errors Of Our Livescans The ‘Conch Bearer’ Series For Children. She Teaches Creative Writing At The University Of Houston. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Is An Award-Winning And Bestselling Author, Poet, Activist And Teacher Of Writing. Her Work Has Been Published Widely, In Magazines And Anthologies, And Her Books Have Been Translated Into Twenty-Nine Languages. Several Of Her Works Have Been Made Into Films And Plays. Her Last Novel Was The Bestseller, The Forest Of Enchantments, A Retelling Of The Ramayana In Sita'S Voice. She Lives In Houston With Her Husband Murthy And Has Two Sons, Anand And Abhay. She Teaches In The Internationally Acclaimed Creative Writing Programme At The University Of Houston. Chitra Tweets @Cdivakaruni And She Loves To Connect With Her Readers On Her Facebook Page: Https://Www.Facebook.Com/Chitradivakaruni/