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Mahatma Gandhi’s three-decade-long leadership allowed open debate, which remains unparalleled in any other nationalist struggle. This book endeavours to comprehend the nature and content of his major critics, including from within the Congress, whose umbrella nature allowed intense debate. Critics from the outside included Jinnah and Savarkar, questioning his advocacy of composite nationalism. If the revolutionaries disagreed with his non-violent methods, Churchill perceived him as the biggest threat to imperialism.

From growing up as a young prodigy in Chennai to becoming a global legend by taking on the toughest chess players, Viswanathan Anand’s journey is packed with twists, tactics and nail-biting matches. India’s first chess Grandmaster and five-time World Chess Champion, he has wowed the world with his brilliant mind and fearless play. This book dives into the most dramatic moments of his career — wins, losses, comebacks and masterstrokes — along with 64 bite-sized lessons, one for every square on the chessboard.

From designing cutting-edge technology for electric vehicles and smart TVs to crafting embedded systems for global brands like Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Mahindra, Comcast, Panasonic, and Motorola, Tata Elxsi’s story mirrors the evolution of India’s technology landscape. It reveals how a strong culture and unwavering leadership can steer a company to triumph. The author takes readers behind Tata Elxsi’s extraordinary journey — from a company teetering on the brink of bankruptcy to one of India’s most dynamic success stories.