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Sultana’s Dream by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, published in 1905, is considered one of the earliest feminist science fiction works, especially in South Asian literature.

Jeeta’s family is caught up in the whirlwind of arranging marriages for her two older sisters, but the drama and excitement leave Jeeta cold. She knows that tradition demands the parade of suitors, the marriage negotiations, the elaborate displays, the expensive wedding parties - but where is the love and romance that the movies promise? She dreads her turn on the matrimonial circuit, especially since Mummy is always complaining about how difficult it will be to find Jeeta a good husband, with her dark skin and sharp tongue.

Known as the "Mahatma" or "Great Soul," Gandhi is one of history's best-known spiritual leaders. Through a campaign of nonviolence developed through devotion to Hindu ideals, Gandhi brought world attention to the fight for India's independence from Great Britain. This is an informative introduction to his life, written for all readers. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading educational publisher.

One of the oldest and most complex of the world's spiritual traditions, Hinduism is the religion of more than four-fifths of the Indian subcontinent's population. Major Hindu communities also exist around the world. Dispelling many of the myths and mysteries surrounding this ancient world religion, Hinduism, Fourth Edition provides readers with an up-to-date understanding of the interconnection of religion and politics in India, problems facing Hindu communities in the diaspora, and more.

Dating is overwhelming. Whether you're navigating the intricate world of online dating, pining after an unrequited crush, or searching for "the one" around every corner, you've certainly felt the confusion and frustration that goes hand in hand with dating. But what if it didn't have to be that way? As one of India's top matchmakers, Sima Taparia has spent her entire career helping clients find their future spouses, and she's ready to share the wisdom she's collected along the way.

Threads of the Unseen follows the story of Evelyn Morgan, a seamstress in Victorian London who lives a quiet life mending clothes while secretly fighting for the rights of the working class. Evelyn’s life is marked by loss and hardship, but she hides her revolutionary spirit behind a mask of calm, quietly organizing workers and advocating for change. When she meets James Whitmore, a charismatic and driven journalist with a troubled past, they form a powerful alliance, united by their shared desire to expose the brutal conditions the lower classes face.