This book describes Gandhiji's first Satyagraha struggle on Indian soil in 1917 on his return from South Africa. The scene is the district of Champaran in North Bihar, where Gandhiji throws himself heart and soul to remove by non-violent means the grievances and sufferings of the peasants at the hands of the indigo planters. This Satyagraha laid the foundation for Gandhiji to take on the mighty British later on. The author D.G. Tendulkar is the well-known author of 'Mahatma', a comprehensive biography of Gandhiji in eight volumes.

As the title indicates, this book traces the origin and evolution of modern Indian Journalism. It portrays the pioneers of Indian journalism in English and national languages, their struggle and contributions to the growth of the press. The title showcases just how the Indian press fought the repressive measures of the British administration right from the days of the East India Company till the freedom movement. The author, J. Natarajan was a member of the first Press Commission who in his inimitable style narrates the history making it a much sought after read among the students and scholars alike.

This book is a selection of 36 articles written by the renowned dance critic Smt. Leela Venkataraman. Published in newspapers, periodicals and dance magazines, these articles attempt to peek into the changing world of Indian Dance. These articles are an effort to record the various events, institutions and personalities that have influenced and enriched the legacy of Indian Dance form. The articles, spanning across three decades, take the reader on a tour of Indian Dance history in a lively, and engaging manner.

Starting from the harnessing of electricity centuries back to modern Smart Grid System, it carries the readers through various landmarks through breezy and jargon free language. Neither a research paper nor a study, the title caters primarily to the young readers. With tell-tale illustrations, readers can better understand the basics of a complex topic.

Book presents a glimpse of the historical perspective of Indian tribes, their demography, constitutional and legal provisions relating to their protection and development, working of the safeguards as well as problems and challenges of tribal development. The author has long experience in planning and implementation of various tribal development programmes. He has contributed a number of articles on the subject to various journals.

The book is about the major Hindu festival that the people of India celebrate and the traditions behind those festivals. The festivals in India are a unifying force for the people of the sub-continent. Apart from describing the celebration of festivals, the writer has also mentioned some of the major pilgrimage centres where the festivals are observed with devotion and piety.