Ram Madhav

Explore the history of Israel's intelligence community and armed services with this eye-opening book. Delve into the controversial and effective practice of targeted assassinations, used to thwart serious threats against the Jewish people. Journalist Ronen Bergman offers a riveting inside account of the programs' successes, failures, and the moral and political price exacted on those who carried out the missions. Based on exclusive access to hundreds of on-the-record interviews and files, this page-turner brings readers deep into the heart of Israel's most secret activities. A remarkable feat of fearless and responsible reporting.

"The Lessons of Tragedy" is a powerful reminder to draw on the lessons of the past to address current threats to international order. The authors delve into the ancient Greek's approach of creating a communal sense of responsibility and courage by looking disaster directly in the face. The book argues that today's society has lost touch with tragedy, forgetting that violence and war have been all too common throughout human history. This poignant argument is a call to action for America and its allies to regain an appreciation of tragedy before it's too late.

"Nervous States" by William Davies explores the impact of feeling over fact on democracies and why politics has become so fractious and warlike. As emotions supplant facts in our politics due to the spread of media technology and intrusion of mass shootings and terrorist attacks, we lose our ability to find consensus. This provocative and insightful book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the turbulent times we currently live in.

Beyond Me, is a multidimensional title – philosophical, spiritual and intellectual...For me, however, the title has just one dimension, which in one single word is – ‘Confession.’...

Explore the complexities of Modern Hinduism with Modern Hinduism in Text and Context. Lavanya Vemsani delves into topics such as yoga, dance, visual art, and festivals, showing how they intertwine with spirituality and ritual. Discover new sources of information, including regional Saiva texts and biographies of Nationalists, as well as themes and issues yet to receive in-depth attention. Through social scientific methodologies, history, ethnography, and textual analysis, Vemsani provides a holistic understanding of a religion in context, highlighting its enduring presence in contemporary practice, literature, creative traditions, and ethics.

The RSS is the most influential cultural organization in India today, with affiliates in fields as varied as politics, education and trade. ...

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