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Pushpa Sundar has worn many hats — from an officer in the Indian Administrative Service to a writer, development specialist and civil society activist. In this memoir, she shares her journey from being an IAS officer to a philanthropist. She reflects on the influences that shaped her worldview while growing up in the 1950s in Nagpur. It examines her long tenure with the Ford Foundation in the ’70s, spotlighting the impact of the controversial Foreign Contributions Regulation Act, enacted by the Indira Gandhi regime in 1976.

Lucy David unwittingly releases Iblis, an ancient and powerful djinn, from the mysterious lamp she inherited from her late grandfather. Trapped for centuries, Iblis offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. With each wish, Lucy peels back layers of her own history and the djinn’s tragic past, unfolding their intertwined destinies. As their connection deepens, Lucy must decide: will she use her final wish to free Iblis, or keep him by her side forever? Transcending time and dimensions, this is a tale of love, loss and self-discovery.

Who was the Father of Pharmacology in India? Which Indian giant in chemistry has won all major awards except the Nobel Prize? Did you know Mysore rockets were deadlier than British cannons? ‘India in Science’ presents bite-sized information about science and scientists brought to readers via illustrations, photographs, facts and a selection of topics perfect for science enthusiasts. It includes spreads on some of India’s most brilliant scientists, such as Asima Chatterjee, Birbal Sahni, Janaki Ammal, JC Bose and others.