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  • Past is Forward – Book by Indus Source BooksPast is Forward back cover – Indus Source Books
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    Past is Forward

    Past is Forward is a compelling journey that explores the intersection of memory, identity and the future. A deeply personal narrative that takes the reader through the author's life experiences, drawing lessons from the past to chart a meaningful path forward.Book on
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  • William Frere – Book by Indus Source BooksWilliam Frere back cover – Indus Source Books
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    William Frere

    William Edward Frere (1811-1880), brother of Sir Bartle Frere, Governor of Bombay, was a Civil Servant who arrived in Bombay in 1830. He developed a deep interest in studying the historical dynasties of India, especially of the Kshatrapa dynasties. In Bombay he resumed his...
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  • The Jervis Brothers – Book by Indus Source Books
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    The Jervis Brothers

    The prime object of this monograph is to review the Indian career of the two Jervis brothers — George Risto and Thomas Best — with a view to highlighting their pioneering contributions to the cause of rational education and to the dissemination of scientific...
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    John Faithfull Fleet

    Researchers on the Bombay Presidency, epigraphy, and the history and folklore of Karnataka have the advantage of a solid foundation laid by an extraordinary gentleman, John Faithfull Fleet. A British I.C.S. officer, whose love for India and its people is well documented, Fleet held...
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    Alexander Kinloch Forbes

    Alexander Kinloch Forbes (1821-1865) is best known as the author of Ras Mala, a book on the history and culture of Gujarat. He came to India in 1843 and spent most of his life in western India, mainly Gujarat. He was able to read...
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    Peter Peterson

    Professor Peter Peterson, a Sanskritist by training, was the last European to be appointed as Professor of Oriental Languages in the Elphinstone College, Bombay. He served as Registrar of the Bombay University for a considerably long period. Peterson was the President of the Bombay...
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    George Buist

    Dr. George Buist (1805-1860), the editor of the Bombay Times (precursor of the Times of India), merits attention of historians on account of his significant contributions to Indian journalism in its infancy and the civic life of Mumbai in the first half of the...
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    Dr. Georg Bühler

    Within the scholarly world of nineteenth-century Europe, the identity of the Indologist, Dr. Georg Buhler (1837-1898), remained unfortunately restricted to the single facet of being a mere trader of Sanskrit MSS. This monograph attempts to give the readers a much deeper understanding of Dr....
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  • Philip Anderson – Book by Indus Source BooksPhilip Anderson back cover – Indus Source Books
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    Philip Anderson

    Largely drawn from original and archival sources, this monograph stands out as a distinctive work on the biography of Philip Anderson: 1816-1857. The monograph sketches Anderson's contribution in the field of literature. As Chaplain of the Afghan Church in Bombay, the monograph explores his...
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    Sir James Mackintosh

    Sir James Mackintosh was born on 24 October 1765, in the Scottish Highlands. His multifaceted personality embraced many interests and professions. His brilliant intellect, literary vision, and sharp wit gained him access to the most exclusive intellectual and political circles in London. On being...
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    William Henry Sykes

    William Henry Sykes (1790-1872) was a British ICS officer who conducted detailed surveys of the Deccan and published over sixty papers on its people, wildlife and natural resources. This monograph from the Founders and Guardians of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai series highlights his...
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    William Erskine

    An attempt is made in this monograph to explore the life and research work of William Erskine (1773-1852), the first Secretary of the Literary Society of Bombay. His discerning mind and accomplished pen have left an indelible mark in the world of scholarship about...
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    Edward Moor

    A series of 25 monographs on the Founders, Promoters and Guardians of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai. This monograph on Edward Moor focuses on the India connection of the remarkable British official, Edward Moor. He belonged to the early group of Indologists who saw...
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    Sir George Birdwood

    Sir George Birdwood can certainly be considered as one of the architects of the city of Bombay in the latter part of the nineteenth century. Although he was trained as a doctor of medicine from the University of Edinburgh, he devoted his life to...
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      Women in Hindu Society

      In ancient patriarchal societies, the birth of a girl was generally not welcomed. The daughter was considered the weaker sex and did not have an important role to play in family matters. During the Vedic period, as also in the ancient period, the birth...
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    • The Art of Ageing – Book by Indus Source BooksThe Art of Ageing back cover – Indus Source Books
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      The Art of Ageing

      Traditionally, ageing in India was not a problem largely because of the strong family structure. However, change is an essential feature of any society and in India the social structure has been undergoing transformation due to the breakdown of the joint family system, increased...
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    • Samruddha Vruddhatva – Book by Indus Source Books
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      Samruddha Vruddhatva

      Translated by Shubhada Kamthe. Traditionally, ageing in India was not a problem largely because of the strong family structure. However, the social structure has been undergoing transformation due to the breakdown of the joint family system, increased life spans, nuclear family structure, urbanisation, and...
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        Intimate Death (Translated by Veena Gavankar)

        In Intimate Death, Marie de Hennezel is a gifted psychologist who works as part of a remarkable team of doctors and nurses in a hospital for the terminally ill in Paris. Through her amazing gentleness and the unforgettable people she helps, we learn how...
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        Culture

        Co Published with Harper Collins India. This book is a compilation of Devdutt Pattanaik's articles on culture that break down the complex maze of stories, symbols, and rituals into clear systems and present the significance of myths in making cultures what they are.Book on
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Our General Non-fiction collection has 19 titles covering society, culture, women's history, city histories, music, cinema, Indian democracy, astrology, and other human experiences books that don't fit neatly into a single genre but offer rich, thoughtful reading.

      Yes. Mumbai Past and Present covers the city's transformation from the colonial era to the global era through essays by leading historians, and Mumbai Kaal ani Aaj (Marathi) covers similar themes for Marathi readers.

      Yes. Surilay by Ramakrishna Bakre is a compilation of insightful articles on legendary Hindustani classical musicians including Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Bhimsen Joshi, Kumar Gandharva, and Jasraj.

      Yes. Women in Hindu Society by S.K. Kulkarni traces the status of Hindu women from the Vedic Age to the present, analysing constitutional, legislative, and social measures taken to empower women.

      Yes. Share Market: Abhyas ani Anubhav (Marathi) is a practical guide for investors who want to understand the share market before investing, written from the author's personal experience.

      Yes. Dehaboli (Marathi) is a translation of Robert Phipps's book on body language, covering how non-verbal communication affects job interviews, negotiations, and everyday professional and personal interactions.

      Yes. Janmapatriketil Yoni, Gana, ani Manushya Swabhav (Marathi) explains the concept of yoni in Indian astrology and its influence on human personality and nature.