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In the land of the dead, there is life all around. Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. A place where life and death co-exist in the most unimaginable way. The Doms are a Dalit sub-caste in Banaras designated by tradition to perform the Hindu rite of cremation. They have ownership of the sacred fire without...

A history of modern South Asia told through five partitions that reshaped it. As recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia--India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait--were bound together under a single imperial banner, an entity known...

The New India is the unforgettable account of the struggle between modern forces and ancient ideas to shape the young country's destiny. It reveals a picture of a nation on the precipice of dramatic change. 'Remarkable... fascinating... brilliant' Guardian Based on six years of detailed research...

The Day I Became a Runner starts from a striking premise-that, since running is a solitary activity conducted in the public sphere, women who take up this sport pose a more direct challenge to patriarchy than those who play sports such as badminton, cricket and tennis. To support this thesis...

When Amitav Ghosh began his research for the Ibis Trilogy some twenty years ago, he was startled to find how the lives of the nineteenth-century sailors and soldiers he wrote of were dictated not only by the currents of the Indian Ocean, but also by a precious commodity carried in enormous...

A surprising, richly told memoir that seamlessly weaves the personal with the political to tell a riveting story: of love, of family, and of an endlessly fascinating country, India. How did a girl from a small village in Italy rise as a politician in India and become known around the world?...

Ireland and India seem far apart, with apparently little in common in terms of culture, language, and tradition. Yet appearances can be deceiving: there are, in fact, remarkable similarities between the cultures that, once noticed, are impossible to ignore. They point to a shared kinship thousands of years ago that upends the concept of separation between Eastern and Western cultures.

“A glittering memoir of his walk in the Himalayas—within which is a story of family tragedy, perseverance and love, told with vast insight and grace.” — Meg Rosoff , winner of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and author of How I Live Now, Jonathan Unleashed and The Great Godden In September 2016, at the age of 65, Nigel Roberts embarked on a two month trek through Dolpo, one of the most remote regions in Nepal.

Uncover the history of social hierarchy and how arbitrary birthrights dictate power, inequality, and human survival. Perfect for your daily commute, this eye-opening sociological exploration reveals how deep-seated rules govern work, marriage, and safety across generations. Step away from...

Trace the origins of systemic inequality and discover how ancient social hierarchies transformed birth into rigid destiny. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this calm and empathetic history explores how ideas of purity, divine order, and inherited labor hardened into an inflexible...

Witness a riverine frontier transform into a resilient megacity forged through centuries of empire, war, and revolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive South Asian history audiobook treats the streets, markets, and waterways of Bangladesh's capital as a living, breathing...

Trace the dramatic sweep of South Asian history as rugged Himalayan valleys unite to forge an independent kingdom. Perfect for an immersive commute, this captivating audio journey chronicles the birth of a nation at the crossroads of ancient trade and faith. Discover how scattered mountain...

Explore a high Himalayan basin where ancient myths and sacred temples forge a breathtaking cultural crossroads. Perfect for armchair explorers and curious travelers, this immersive journey breathes life into a majestic mountain city. Discover how practical trade routes and divine legends...

Uncover a gripping political history of a marginalized delta population fighting a brutal war for national independence. From the earliest river societies to the devastating partition of India, this immersive narrative traces the forging of a resilient republic. Perfect for your daily commute or...

Uncover South Asian history as a rugged frontier town transforms into the Mughal Empire's ultimate cultural masterpiece. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical narrative transports you directly to the fertile banks of the Ravi River. Hear the echoes of ancient caravans and the...

Uncover an ancient history mystery where a thriving lost civilization built advanced megacities, then completely vanished. Perfect for your morning commute, this captivating historical deep dive transports you four thousand years into the past along the rivers of modern-day Pakistan and India...

Uncover the rich spiritual history of a Himalayan basin where Hinduism and Buddhism united to forge a sacred sanctuary. Perfect for armchair travelers and history enthusiasts commuting to their next destination, this immersive auditory experience transports you directly to the ancient trade...

Step into a cultural crossroads where the mighty Mughal empire and British colonial ambitions violently collide. Perfect for your daily commute, this evocative narrative transforms a legendary metropolis into a living, breathing character. You will navigate the bustling bazaars, sacred shrines...

Discover how a rugged Himalayan kingdom defied expanding empires to remain fiercely independent and unconquered. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this epic historical journey explores the breathtaking landscapes and brilliant military strategies that protected a sovereign...

Experience immersive South Asian history as a quiet riverside settlement transforms into a vibrant imperial crossroads. Perfect for your daily commute, this evocative journey transports you to the lush Ravi plain where medieval dynasties, mystics, and merchants forged a global trading hub. Feel...