In evocative prose and with street-level reporting, Daniel Lak argues that India has become a global superpower because of its religion, caste, politics, and poverty, and not in spite of it. He looks presciently to the future, and concludes that the strength that democracy gives it means that India is much better positioned to sustain its newfound status than China, whose political system is sure to eventually hinder it. As an expert who has covered the region for the BBC for the last twelve years, Lak weaves together his substantive knowledge of Indian politics, economics, and culture with fascinating stories of everyday people. India Express incisively explores the most urgent challenges facing India in the 21st century: · The governance and development of the most religiously, culturally, and linguistically diverse population on the planet · Crushing poverty--with 300 million on less $2 a day--despite the rise of the largest middle class the world has ever known · Uncertain geopolitics including the parallel rise of China and civil wars in neighboring states and the increasingly unstable, nuclear-armed Pakistan · Corruption at all levels of government while the business sector becomes ever more globalized and attuned to international standards · Growing urbanization: three of the world's top fifteen cities in terms of population are already Indian and they are growing faster than most others · Inequality between different Hindu castes, sexes, regions and newly minted haves and have-nots

A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR | 'A JOY OF A BOOK' (SUNDAY TIMES) | A BBC GOOD FOOD 'BEST INDIAN COOKBOOK' FROM THE 1.5 MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF 'THE ROASTING TIN SERIES': 75 SIMPLE, FRESH AND DELICIOUS RECIPES. INCLUDES: OVER 20 ONE-TIN/ONE-PAN RECIPES AND OVER 20 *30 MINS MAX* RECIPES. 'A must-have' Rachel Roddy | 'A practical and inspiring delight' Niki Segnit | 'An instant classic' Felicity Cloake | 'Clever, speedy, manageable' India Knight | 'Rukmini's best book yet' Stuart Heritage Discover simple and speedy recipes that work for every day such as: Crisp-Topped Marinated Sea Bass With Green Chilli, Lime & Coriander - Roasted Cauliflower with yoghurt and mustard - All-in-one Aubergine, Tomato & Nigella Seed Curry - Chilli, Coconut & Lime Salmon with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes - Green Pea, Onion & Cauliflower Pulao Rice - Bengali Popcorn Shrimp - Mini-Naan Pizzas with Lime & Coriander Paneer - Cheddar, Cumin & Nigella Seed Cheese Straws From quick snacks and weeknight dinners to simple desserts, Rukmini Iyer has created a collection of South Indian and Bengali-inspired recipes with a modern twist. Keeping with her ethos of 'minimum effort, maximum flavour', these dishes are vibrant, achievable and moreish. 'Effortless innovative cooking and banging flavours' Alice Slater | 'Everything is full of flavour and easy' Angela Hui | 'Full of realistic, delicious recipes' Bethany Rutter

In The Other One Percent, Sanjoy Chakravorty, Devesh Kapur, and Nirvikar Singh provide the first authoritative and systematic overview of South Asians living in the United States.

For two decades bestselling author Ruchir Sharma has chased election campaigns across every major state in India, travelling the equivalent of a lap around the Earth. Democracy in India takes readers on a rollicking ride with Ruchir and his band of highly-informed fellow writers as they talk to farmers, shopkeepers and CEOs from Rajasthan to Tamil Nadu, and to interview leaders from Narendra Modi to Rahul Gandhi. No other book takes readers has taken readers so close to the action, or traced the arc of modern Indian politics so immediately. Offering an intimate view inside the lives and minds of India's political giants and its people, Sharma explains how the complex forces of family, caste and community, economics and development, money and corruption, Bollywood and Godmen, have conspired to elect and topple Indian leaders since Indira Gandhi.

Award-winning restaurant Darjeeling Express began life as a dinner party with friends; Indian food lovingly cooked from family recipes that go back generations. In this book, Asma reveals the secret to her success, telling her immigrant’s story and how food brought her home. The recipes pay homage to her royal Mughlai ancestry and follow the route of the Darjeeling Express train from the busy streets of Bengal, through Calcutta, where she grew up, and along the foothills of the Himalayas to Hyderabad. This is more than just a collection of delicious and accessible recipes, it is a celebration of heritage, culture, community and quality. “There’s no need to book a flight to experience Indian home cooking” – Fay Maschler, Evening Standard “Asma is a force of nature: bold, funny, talented, philanthropic and unstoppable” – Grace Dent, Grace & Flavour

India Express Is A Fast-Paced Analysis Of India&Rsquo;S Potential Role As &Lsquo;Asia&Rsquo;S America&Rsquo;. Daniel Lak Has Covered The Region For Two Decades And Draws On His Detailed Knowledge Of The Country&Rsquo;S Lesser-Known Byways To Bring Together A Complex Canvas Of Interviews, Anecdotes, Statistics And History. From The Ghats Of Varanasi To The Campus Of Iit Kharagpur To A Polling Booth In Rural Bihar, Lak Argues That India&Rsquo;S Plural Democracy, Its Rule Of Law, Entrepreneurial Talent And Military Might Are Together Fashioning A Country That Is Globally Respected And Increasingly Influential. What Marks This Book Out From The Many Voices Proclaiming India&Rsquo;S Nascent Superpower Status Is Lak&Rsquo;S Clear-Sighted Grasp Of The Agents And Forces Of Change In The Country Today. Acknowledging India&Rsquo;S Uninterrupted Engagement With Democracy As Unique In The Region, The Author Points Out That The Growing Political Heft Of The Urban Middle Classes, Linked To A Historic Strengthening Of Liberal Institutions In The Country, Is Part Of A Process Whereby Key Blocs Of Voters Exchange Their Political Support For Government Patronage. Coalition Governments&Mdash;A Widely Accepted Sign Of Democratic Maturity&Mdash;Are Both A Testament To Indian Political Pragmatism And A De-Facto Devolution Of Central Authority In A Country That Has Struggled For Most Of Its Independent Existence With An Imbalance Of Power Among Centre, States And Communities.