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A monumental effort by Dr. Natesh and stunning colour portraits of 75 iconic individual trees by artist Sagar Bhowmick that greatly enrich the narrative that deftly weaves precise science with folklore and history around these ecological monuments. I believe this compelling story has the power to draw new readers out of their technocratic metaverses to appreciate, value and conserve the remnants of India’s spectacular but

‘A must read, Iconic Trees of India is a pilgrimage that we must all make to understand the beauty that surrounds us and that gives us life. S. Natesh’s effort to document these standing iconic trees brings to us the idea of what we must conserve; the trees that have witnessed all the changes around them; withstood and outlived adversity. This is a tribute to

Rich in cultural detail and full of biological interest, this engaging book is a gift to all those in awe of the great trees of the world and to everyone fascinated by the charismatic megaflora with which we share our planet.’

‘A book for everyone – a glorious testament to iconic Indian trees. Read this book, and then go out and look for as many of these trees as you can find!’

‘S. Natesh takes us on a thrilling journey across India to meet awe-inspiring individual trees. He writes engagingly and his research is meticulous and trustworthy.’

… the first book of its kind devoted entirely to the pioneering Sherpas of Darjeeling… a deeply researched and well-written account. An absorbing read.

The book fills an important gap in the history of Himalayan exploration… [it is] a breathless tale of heroic endurance and indomitable courage.

This is a comprehensive and dispassionate description of the life and times of Ram Vilas Paswan.

Ram Vilas Paswan was one of the most colourful of India’s political personalities. For over four decades he was an influential voice on behalf of social justice. Sobhana Nair has now produced a very racy account of the many twists and turns that had been the hallmark of Paswan’s career. Her narrative is not only of one man’s ups and downs but also of the

A definitive work on the life and career of Ram Vilas Paswan is essential to fully understand politics in Bihar as well as contemporary India. Sobhana Nair’s book addresses this gap. Her book is an engaging and careful biographical record that allows the reader enough space to assess Paswan’s legacy against crucial social and political contexts. Accessibly written, this book needs to be read widely.