Books on Indian Culture Books on Indian Culture

July 2018

  • Water Urbanism : Varanasi

    E-book of the Columbia University students projects for re-thinking Water Urbanism in Varanasi combining the exploration of water, economic, social, spatial, and power dynamics to propose resilient urban forms. Their goal was to develop a comprehensive understanding of water systems and social life and how these systems interrelate with a specificity of context, land, economics, religion and urban-rural pattern.

    July 05, 2018

June 2018

  • Finders Keepers
    by Robert Arnett; Illustrated by Smita Turakhia

    The honored recipient of many distinguished awards, Finders Keepers? with its delightful jewel-toned illustrations shares the traditions, customs, and values of the people of India through simple experiences the author had with them. The book includes glossary, pronunciations of Indian words, engaging character-building questions, facts on India, and India craft activity. (ISBN: 9780965290081)

    June 04, 2018

  • India Unveiled: Spirit, Tradition, People
    by Robert Arnett; Photographers Robert Arnett and Smita Turakhia

    India Unveiled: Spirit, Tradition, People is a heart-warming portrait of the people, landscape, and multi-hued culture of India. The author has captured for posterity the essence of India. The multi-award-winning book has been internationally acclaimed as one of the most insightful books written about the country by a foreigner in recent times. (ISBN: 978-0965290098)

    June 04, 2018