Archives for April 2014

Machiavelli is the Father of   Realpolitik. A politician and a writer, he wrote his masterpieces The Prince and Discourses on Livy in 16th Century AD. These writings, banned till early 18th century for their controversial and devious content, are now considered the Bible of Realpolitik. Clearly in the world today more politicians are considered Machiavellian than Gandhian, and although we may admire Gandhi more than Machiavelli, the world does often seem to comport to Machiavelli’s … [Read more...] about Machiavelli for Moral People

Uprising 2011 ─ Indians Against Corruption is an assembled chronicle of the civil-society supported anti-corruption movement in India, 2010-2012, also referred to as India’s Arab Spring or its second war of independence (against corruption). It gives a thumb-nail view of this historical awakening and will be a quick and easy reference for the readers to form their views, directly reading voices that spoke as the movement developed. Contents We the Extorted Beginning of the Big … [Read more...] about Uprising 2011 – Indians Against Corruption

Real-world research shows that the good person often loses to the immoral person, and the three main reasons for this are: He cannot comprehend how the immoral man thinks, works or makes his moves. He lacks battle skills and doesn't know how to fight back. He is often egoistic about his honesty, whereas the immoral man subjugates his ego to greed and teams up with others. This book strives to initiate the moral man towards: Comprehending evil moves, Executing powerful … [Read more...] about How a Good Person can Really Win

This book carries anecdotes encapsulating Lal Bahadur’s childhood, growing up years and political life. Each anecdote is poignantly narrated by his son Anil Shastri. And, brilliantly interpreted by Pavan Choudary. The reader will take home unique and valuable insights. It is Lal Bahadur Shastri like never before. The book highlights the rich values and principles of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, which is presented in three sections - values to inspire us at an individual level, interpersonal level … [Read more...] about Lal Bahadur Shastri – Lessons in Leadership – co-author Anil Shastri