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After his debut book — the semi-fictional historical chronicle Surat: Fall of a Port, Rise of a Prince – Defeat of the East India Company in the House of Commons — Moin Mir has come out with his first proper novel. The Lost Fragrance of Infinity, subtitled A Novel Glowing with the Essence of Sufism, is a beautifully written story with multiple tiers. The narrative

Pramod Kapoor’s insightful book on the Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny of 1946 is a work of tremendous importance. It sheds light on a largely forgotten episode in the storied history of India’s Freedom Movement during which 228 people died, mostly civilians, and 1048 were injured. The book lays out the role played by the heroic naval ratings (non- commissioned sailors, the lowest rung of

Pushpamala’s recreations of colonial ethnographic photographs, popular prints, and commercial films “dismantle” the original image as an “ideological project” of a capitalist economy promoted by the nation-state. Her amazing embodiment of Abanindranath Tagore’s painting Bharat Mata is a “politico-ethical resuscitation” of an ascetic-looking mother figure from an early moment of nationalism that was “crowded out” a hundred years later by a more muscular form of

‘Innovative, with inherent entrepreneurial instincts, undaunted by adversities, with a commitment to public causes.’

‘Swraj, the Rt Hon Lord Paul, is an icon in the field of industry, education and philanthropy. The saga of his life, distinguished by intelligence, grit, resilience, equanimity and grace, is truly inspirational.’

‘It’s [his involvement in projects is] a testament to his [Lord Swraj Paul’s] vision and his comfort at taking risks.’

‘I have known Lord Paul for a long time and he is a true entrepreneur, with a vision and a high sense of ethics.’

‘You [Lord Swraj Paul] are an honourable and good man who has made a significant contribution to our country [the UK].’

‘I want to pay tribute to Swraj Paul for the entrepreneurship he has brought to the UK. I want to pay tribute to the work he does for charity…’

‘This day (8 July 2009) Lord Paul was, by Her Majesty’s command, appointed a Member of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.’