115 results for 'malefic kashmir'

In 1938, Nerys Watkins embarked on a journey to India with her missionary husband, unaware of the secrets that lay ahead. Set against the stunning backdrop of 1940s Kashmir, this gripping tale of...

Kashmir Shaivaism: A Brief Introduction to Ultimate Reality and the Universe. This book provides a clear introduction to the nature of ultimate reality and the manifestation of the universe according...

The Lion of Kashmir by Siddhartha Gigoo is a gripping tale of family, duty and loyalty set against the complex backdrop of Kashmir. When Commandant Abdul Aziz, a legendary police officer, disappears,...

Srinagar in the winter of 1989 was an eerie ghost town. The dam burst that night, releasing boys from the JKLF group who had been freed in exchange for the release of Rubaiya Sayeed, the Union home...

Kashmir: Rage and Reason by Gowhar Geelani is a deeply personal and insightful exploration of the region's complex history and the experiences of its people. Drawing on his own life and extensive...

Kashmir's Thin Red Lines is a collection of writings by Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari that explores the complex political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, India, and Pakistan between 2013 and 2018. This...

Kashmir Shaivism: The Secret Supreme presents a systematic unfolding of the Tantric teachings of Kashmir Shaivism. This profound tradition, long enshrouded in secrecy, offers a rich and detailed...

Rumours of Spring: A Girlhood in KashmirA deeply affecting coming-of-age memoir that captures the turmoil and resilience of Farah Bashir's adolescence in 1990s Srinagar. As Indian troops and...

As another violent summer comes to a close, a young woman gathers the scattered leaves of her journal and begins to leave behind the familiar. In "Leaves from Kashmir", Saba Shafi weaves a lyrical...

Kashmir: The Case for Freedom explores one of the world's most protracted and bloody occupations. Under Indian military rule, freedom of speech is non-existent, and human rights abuses are routinely...

The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices Associated with Kashmir Shaivism by Mark S. G. Dyczkowski. This book offers a groundbreaking analysis of Indian philosophy,...

Of Gardens and Graves: Kashmir, Poetry, PoliticsSuvir Kaul's collection of essays explores the disruption of everyday life in Kashmir following the region's militarization in 1990. Through personal...

The Kashmir crisis remains one of the most politically sensitive issues in modern world history. Farhan M. Chak's Nuclear Flashpoint offers a masterful examination of this complex conflict,...

Territory of Desire: Representing the Valley of Kashmir by Ananya Jahanara Kabir explores the complex and enduring conflict over Kashmir, tracing its roots in territorial disputes between India and...

Kashmir at the Crossroads: An Account of the Conflict Since 1947 The India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir is one of the world's most enduring and volatile conflicts. Since 1990, at least 60,000 people...

Kashmir as part of South Asia's broader history challenges traditional notions of cultural uniqueness. This book examines how indirect colonial rule shaped Kashmir's class formation over a hundred...

Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and the Unending War by Victoria Schofield The Kashmir region, known for its natural beauty, has become a focal point of dispute between India and Pakistan, with...

The Tantrāloka: A Masterwork of Non-Dual Shaivism This third volume presents an English translation of the fourth āhnika (chapter) of the Tantrāloka, a 10th-century philosopher-saint's comprehensive...

The Stanzas on Vibration: A Study of Spanda and Kashmir Shaivism By Vasugupta Translated by SUNY Press This book presents a comprehensive overview of the Doctrine of Vibration, which is central to...

The India-Pakistan Wars and the Kashmir Crisis provides a comprehensive examination of the complex conflict between two nuclear powers in South Asia. Tracing the origins of the constant war-like...

Swami Lakshmanjoo's Bhagavad Gī̄tā In the Light of Kashmir Shaivism is a profound and liberating teaching that reveals the secret meaning of the Bhagavad Gita. Based on Abhinavagupta's commentary,...

In the Valley of Mist Kashmir: One Family In A Changing World by Justine Hardy is a personal and revealing account of life in one of the world's most beautiful and troubled regions. The author, who...

Women's Development Amid Conflicts in Kashmir A Socio-Cultural Study by Shazia Malik explores the complex lives of women in Kashmir, where cycles of violence have a profound impact. However, despite...

Resilience in the Rubble: A True Tale of Aid and Survival in Kashmir by Kathy Harms and Nadeem Malik. In the aftermath of the devastating 2005 Kashmir Earthquake, paramedic Kathy Harms finds herself...

The Shaiva Devotional Songs of Kashmir: A Translation and Study of Utpaladeva's Shivastotravali by Constantina Rhodes Bailly. This collection of hymns, known as the Shivastotravali, offers a unique...

Experience the rich and diverse cuisine of Kashmir, a region steeped in history and culture. Romy Gill shares over 80 extraordinary recipes that showcase the unique flavors and traditions of this...

The Indian government's claim that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India has been a contentious issue for decades. This book examines how the state was made "integral" to India through the...

This book explores the relationship between God and creation in the philosophical traditions of Gaudapada, Bhartrhari, and Abhinavagupta. It clarifies the continuity of thought from these thinkers to...

Curfewed Night: A Frontline Memoir of Life, Love and War in Kashmir A powerful and moving debut that combines the insight of a journalist with the prose of a poet. Basharat Peer's memoir is a...

The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th -18th Century) by Hakim Sameer Hamdani explores the evolution of Islamic sacred architecture in Kashmir between the...

Discover the diverse world of Indian embroidery through this comprehensive guide. With over 150 pages and numerous photographs and illustrations, Kashmir to Kanyakumari takes you on a journey across...

This book explores one of the most explicit and sophisticated theoretical formulations of tantric yoga. It delves into Abhinavagupta's teaching about the nature of ultimate reality, methods for...

Set against the backdrop of colonial India in the late 19th century, E.F. Knight's journey through Kashmir, Western Tibet, Gilgit, and surrounding regions offers a unique glimpse into the lives of...

Kundalini: The Energy of the Depths explores the concept of Kundalini, a dormant energy within humans that awakens to join the individual with the divine. This book delves into the development of...

A Kashmiri Century offers a unique and compassionate perspective on life in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. Spanning over a century, this collection of human-interest stories provides an intimate...

Eric Baret's Let the Moon Be Free explores life through the lens of Kashmiri Tantra, inviting readers to observe their emotions and listen to the present moment. This nondual tradition of Kashmir...

The Compendium Maleficarum is an extraordinary document from 1608 that offers a striking insight into the early 17th century mind. This rare and limited edition explores serious discussions of...

The Maleficent Seven brings together seven formidable warriors to captain Black Herran's armies in a tale of epic fantasy. A necromancer, vampire lord, demigod, orcish warleader, pirate queen, and...

The Malleus Maleficarum by P.G. Maxwell-Stuart is a 15th-century treatise that explores the problem of witchcraft and its suppression. Written in 1487, it reflects the frustration of its author with...

The Malleus Maleficarum is a foundational text on witchcraft, first published in 1486. Written by Heinrich Kramer, a German Catholic clergyman, it remains a significant work in the history of...

The Malleus Maleficarum is a foundational text on witchcraft, first published in 1486. Written by Heinrich Kramer, a German Catholic clergyman, it remains a significant work in the history of...

The Malleus Maleficarum: A Historical Account of Witchcraft and the Inquisition. First published in 1486, this influential text provides an in-depth examination of cults, illicit sex, dealings with...

A one-off novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant universe, this book is a hilarious and brilliant tale of villainy. Tanith Low, possessed by a remnant, recruits a gang of villains to track down four...

The Malleus Maleficarum: A Treatise on Witchcraft and Demonology Published in 1487, this influential work presents a comprehensive guide to understanding witchcraft and demonic possession. Written by...

The Greatest Kashmiri Stories Ever Told brings together a remarkable collection of short fiction spanning almost a century. This anthology features works by some of the finest writers in the...

The Malleus Maleficarum: A Treatise on Witchcraft and Demonology In 1487, a landmark text on witchcraft and demonology was published, one that would shape the Christian church's understanding of...

The Hammer of Witches: Malleus Maleficarum Heinrich Kramer's 1487 treatise on witchcraft, Malleus Maleficarum, is a seminal work of late medieval theology and law. This influential manual, written...

The Hammer of Witches: A Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum by Christopher S. Mackay is a definitive translation of the medieval text that has shaped our understanding of witchcraft and...

In 1922 India, a series of mysterious deaths has shaken the officers' wives. Each victim dies in March, with a small red rose found at their gravesite. When a fifth wife is discovered dead, Governor...

The City That Is Leaving Forever is a poignant and powerful exchange between two Muslim Kashmiri women poets, spanning over five years. In 2016, as tensions rose in Srinagar, the authors found solace...

This piano solo songbook features six arrangements based on Geoff Zanelli's compositions from the 2020 motion picture release. The arrangements include Hello, Beastie!, Mistress of Evil, Time to Come...

Tantric & Kashmiri Massages offers a unique approach to self-improvement and relaxation. By rediscovering the body's natural sensations, readers can rekindle their sense of innocence and connection...

Lalla Ded: Life & Poems by Paul Smith is a collection of translations and an introduction to the life and poetry of Lalla Ded, a famous female poet/saint from Kashmir. Her vakhs (poems/sayings) are...

Austria, 1686. Two plagues ravage the countryside, one a torturous disease that turns homes into tombs and the other an occult scourge that consumes the mind and soul. In this malefic maelstrom, a...

The Paratrisika Vivarana is a foundational text in Kashmir Saivism, offering insights into Ultimate Reality and the methods of realization. This translation presents Abhinavagupta's commentary on the...

The Law Code of Viṣṇu: A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation of the Vaiṣṇava-Dharmaśāstra is an important ancient Indian legal text that has been extensively studied by scholars. Composed...

The dystopian future portrayed in some science-fiction movies is already upon us. Kashmir Hill's fascinating book brings home the scary implications of this new reality. Kashmir Hill's investigation...

Lieutenant General K.J.S. 'Tiny' Dhillon recounts his life and experiences in Kashmir, opening a previously closed window into this complex region. From his early years to multiple tenures as...

Pleasure Gardens: Blackouts and the Logic of Crisis in KashmirThis urgent two-part project investigates the military occupation, land appropriation, and communication blackouts in Kashmir, a region...

This book explores the attitudes of secondary school teachers towards environmental education in the Kashmir valley region of India. The study reveals that 66% of teachers have a high level of...

This memoir offers a unique perspective on the lives of those who have lived through significant events in northern India. M.K. Raina shares his experiences, from performing on stage to witnessing...

Lilian Silburn: A Mystical LifeThis biography presents the life and work of Lilian Silburn, a French Indianist and specialist in Kashmir Shaivism, Tantrism, and Buddhism. As a philosopher by training...

Secession and Security: Explaining State Strategy Against SeparatistsAhsan I. Butt examines how states respond to separatist movements, exploring the strategies employed by governments in response to...

First published in 1936, News from Tartary is a travelogue that recounts Peter Fleming's journey from Peking to Kashmir. With characteristic wit and humor, Fleming describes his experiences...

Exploring the complex dynamics between India and Pakistan, this book delves into the causes of ceasefire violations on the Jammu and Kashmir border. Using fresh empirical data and oral history...

Death's Executioner: The Malykant Mysteries, Volume 3 by Charlotte E. English In the dark world of Ekamet, death is not just an end, but a means to justice. Konrad Savast, the Malykant, is tasked...

A small AI company has developed facial recognition technology that is being used by law enforcement, billionaires, and businesses, threatening to end privacy as we know it. Kashmir Hill's book...

Stephen Cohen updates his critically acclaimed book with a discerning view of significant recent events in the region. A devastating earthquake in Kashmir has had far-reaching consequences for...

This book examines Pakistan's complex history and its impact on the country's politics and institutions. It explores how successive governments have used Islam and Kashmir to achieve their goals, as...

The Vale of Kashmir is a place of breathtaking beauty, but also one of great danger. In this gripping thriller, Hugh Miller weaves a complex tale of espionage, terrorism and high-stakes adventure...

Rafiq's ordinary morning at school is shattered by gunfire. The Kashmir Freedom Fighters have raided his village, searching for new recruits. A line in chalk marks the threshold between childhood and...

Changing the Narrative: Information Campaigns and Crisis Management in the Digital AgeThis book examines the impact of state-led digital information campaigns in four key contexts: the India-Pakistan...

Major Sudhir Walia's life was marked by courage and sacrifice. A decorated Special Forces Officer, he led daring operations against enemy forces in some of India's most treacherous regions.Built from...

Conversations with Gurudev Volume II offers insight into the spiritual practices and philosophy of yoga through question and answer dialogues between Swami Nityananda and his students. This second...

A powerful collection of poetry and prose, Nafsi is a spiritual revolution that calls to your soul. It explores the conflict between the self and the body, examining desires, pain, love, and hope...

India and Pakistan: Continued Conflict or Cooperation? Stanley Wolpert provides an authoritative primer on the complex history between India and Pakistan, tracing the roots of their relationship and...

The Paratrisika Vivarana: A Key to Tantric Mysticism Abhinavagupta's Paratrisika Vivarana is a seminal text in Kashmir Saivism, offering insights into the nature of Ultimate Reality and the methods...

The ghosts of Empire Britain's legacies continue to shape our world today. Kwasi Kwarteng examines the enduring impact of British imperialism, from its inception to its demise, revealing both the...

The Hero's Contemplation: A comprehensive account of teachings inspired by BKS Iyengar and Kashmir Saivism. This book explores the idea that our ordinary lives are filled with an invisible hero, who...

The Collaborator by Mirza Waheed In the shadowy valleys of Kashmir, teenage boys once came to play cricket and talk about girls. But when violence gripped the region, they vanished, leaving behind...

Basharat Peer's memoir offers a haunting and vivid account of life in Kashmir, a region torn apart by conflict since 1989. Born and raised in this war-torn land, Peer brings his unique perspective to...

Where Borders Bleed: An Insider's Account of Indo-Pak RelationsThis insightful and anecdotal account covers almost seventy years of conflict in the Indo-Pak region, tracing the events leading up to...

The Ocean of the Rivers of Story, Volume One by Somadeva Bhaṭṭa is a vast collection of tales compiled in Kashmir over 1,100 years ago. Based on an earlier repository of Indian fables, this work...

Shahana: Through My Eyes by Rosanne Hawke and Lyn White is a powerful novel about life in war-torn Kashmir. Life is hard for Shahana, who lives alone with her young brother in the shadow of the...

A young woman from Bangalore sets out to a remote Himalayan village in Kashmir after her mother's death, driven by a connection to a decade-old disappearance. There, she confronts the local family...

Arundhati Roy's essays examine the darker aspects of democracy in contemporary India, where religious majoritarianism and cultural nationalism simmer beneath the surface of a country that proudly...

Zaffar Kunial's debut collection Us explores what it means to be human, finding connection in the world around us. Born in Kashmir and raised in the Midlands, Kunial draws on his diverse heritage to...

George Hayward's life was cut short in 1870 when he was brutally murdered high in the Hindu Kush. This gripping tale explores his journey from a Yorkshire childhood to the forefront of the 'Great...

Fault Lines of History: The India Papers II by Uma Chakravarti explores the complex relationship between the state and sexual violence in India. Drawing on case studies from Kashmir, Northeast India,...

Richard Halliburton's journey from Princeton to the world beyond is one of adventure and self-discovery. In 1921, he left behind a life of expectation to embark on a trip that would take him to...

Brian Urquhart's memoir offers a unique perspective on the challenges of maintaining peace in a world plagued by conflict. As Under Secretary-General for Special Political Affairs at the United...

Facial recognition technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. But what happens when it falls into the wrong hands? Kashmir Hill's gripping true story explores the rise and fall of...

An Area of Darkness by V. S. Naipaul is a profound and poignant travelogue that explores his ancestral homeland with unflinching honesty.Naipaul's journey takes him from the bureaucratic heart of...

Religion in World Conflict by Jonathan Fox and Shmuel Sandler explores two key questions: how religion influences world politics and how it can be incorporated into international relations. This...

The dramatic true story of India's princely states is one of betrayal and intrigue. In July 1947, Lord Louis Mountbatten delivered a crucial speech to the Chamber of Princes in New Delhi, with just...

Shalimar the Clown A Novel by Salman Rushdie is a novel that weaves together the lives of several individuals across continents. In Kashmir, a legendary tightrope walker named Shalimar was once...

Speaking Silence is a poignant collection of poems that explore the author's journey through life, shaped by his experiences and emotions. Through nine distinct segments, Nazir Shawl shares memories...

The Sovereign Lives of India and Pakistan By Atul Mishra Oxford University Press, 2021 Hardcover, 261 pages This book explores the complex relationship between sovereignty and statehood in India and...

The Untold Story Of India Partition : The Shadow Of The Great Game by Narendra Singh Sarila A fresh perspective on one of history's most pivotal moments, this book reveals the hidden connections...

The Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace by Amarjit Singh Dulat, M. Asad Durrani, and Aditya Sinha. In 2016, two former spymasters from opposite sides of the border engaged in a series...