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Revised paperback edition with three new chapters and an epilogue
The Insider is a book that emerges from the hidden heart of Indian politics. Through a deft interweaving of fact and fiction, it tells the compelling, often shocking as well as heart-rending truth about Indian politics. That the author has occupied the highest positions in the government and the party invests the narrative with authenticity, verisimilitude and empathy.
It is the story of Anand, a young firebrand nationalist who abandons a promising career to join the freedom struggle. Beginning by opposing the oppressive monarchy in his state, he continues in the political process after India’s Independence. But soon he comes face to face with several dream-shattering phenomena: the hypocrisy, naked opportunism, corruption, treachery and in-fighting that are endemic to the political process.
As we accompany Anand on his journey of fulfillment and failure, we are given a graphic view of the way politics is made to work. The author shows that despite the corruption and cynicism prevalent in politics, a genuine spirit of service and dynamism is by no means absent. Explosive, illuminating and true to life, The Insider entertains and provokes serious reflection at the same time
About the author Indian Ex Congress Prime Minister from 1991-1995, responsible for Major Economic open Market strategy.
Revised paperback edition with three new chapters and an epilogue
The Insider is a book that emerges from the hidden heart of Indian politics. Through a deft interweaving of fact and fiction, it tells the compelling, often shocking as well as heart-rending truth about Indian politics. That the author has occupied the highest positions in the government and the party invests the narrative with authenticity, verisimilitude and empathy.
It is the story of Anand, a young firebrand nationalist who abandons a promising career to join the freedom struggle. Beginning by opposing the oppressive monarchy in his state, he continues in the political process after India’s Independence. But soon he comes face to face with several dream-shattering phenomena: the hypocrisy, naked opportunism, corruption, treachery and in-fighting that are endemic to the political process.
As we accompany Anand on his journey of fulfillment and failure, we are given a graphic view of the way politics is made to work. The author shows that despite the corruption and cynicism prevalent in politics, a genuine spirit of service and dynamism is by no means absent. Explosive, illuminating and true to life, The Insider entertains and provokes serious reflection at the same time
About the author Indian Ex Congress Prime Minister from 1991-1995, responsible for Major Economic open Market strategy.
Non-Fiction
India Remembered - By Pamela Mountbatten
On New Year's Day 1947 Lord Mountbatten was summoned to Downing Street to discover his future role in ...more>>
On New Year's Day 1947 Lord Mountbatten was summoned to Downing Street to discover his future role in ...more>>
Bengal Divided - By Nitish Sengupta
In 1905' the people of Bengal rejected the British-directed division of their land and fought against it.more>>
In 1905' the people of Bengal rejected the British-directed division of their land and fought against it.more>>
Confessions of a Swadeshi Reformer - By Yashwant Sinha
Yashwant Sinha was finance minister for four years, until 2002, and presented five budgets......more>>
Yashwant Sinha was finance minister for four years, until 2002, and presented five budgets......more>>
Touching Lives: The Little Known Triumphs of the Indian Space Programme - By S.K. Das
Touching Lives is not merely a chronicle of the community outreach of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).more>>
Touching Lives is not merely a chronicle of the community outreach of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).more>>
The Penguin Book of Modern Indian Speeches: 1877 to the Present - By Rakesh Batabyal
At their best, speeches highlight the concerns of the times and inspire a nation to great acts.more>>
At their best, speeches highlight the concerns of the times and inspire a nation to great acts.more>>