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Nine Nobel laureates. One volume. Countless ways of seeing the world. A Touch of Genius brings together essays, stories, poems, and lectures across literature, science, economics, politics, and more, offering a rare glimpse into how some of the sharpest minds have thought about life, society, and everything in between. It’s not just a collection, it’s a meeting point of ideas you’ll keep coming back to. #ATouchOfGenius #IndianNobelLaureates #IdeasAndImagination #ReadMore #AlephReads

Do you know your Hinduism? Hinduism is not a fixed tradition, but one that continues to evolve. Shaped across centuries by debate, dissent, and dialogue, it emerges as an evolving civilizational entity. In this illumination book, Rajmohan Gandhi, one of India’s greatest living historians, traces the many strands that continue to define it, while reinstating the vision of Vadudhaiva Kutumbakam, the idea that the world is one family. #Hinduism #IndianPhilosophy #IndianCivilization #Religion #AlephBookCompany #RajmohanGandhi

Abhijit V. Banerjee is a distinguished Indian economist whose work has reshaped the field of development economics. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2019, alongside Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer, for pioneering an experimental approach to reducing global poverty. Their use of randomised controlled trials brought rigorous, evidence-based methods to real-world economic challenges. He is one of the few Indian-born scholars to receive this honour, bringing global attention to data-driven policymaking and effective strategies for reducing poverty. A Touch of Genius is a compelling collection celebrating Indian Nobel laureates, bringing together groundbreaking ideas, achievements, and insights from across disciplines in one inspiring volume. #AbhijitBanerjee #NobelPrize #DevelopmentEconomics #GlobalPoverty #ATouchOfGenius

An answer to some of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions: who are we, and what is the ultimate truth? For thousands of years, the Upaniṣads have shaped India’s spiritual imagination and laid the foundation of Vedānta philosophy. In this remarkable new translation, Nachiketa Jha brings together ten key Upaniṣads, accompanied by a clear and insightful commentary rooted in Adi Shankaracharya’s classical interpretation. Whether read for its philosophical depth, spiritual insight, or literary beauty, this collection offers an engaging experience, inviting you to ‘sit close and listen’, in the old spirit of upa-ni-ṣad. Out now! #Upanishads #IndianPhilosophy #SpiritualWisdom #AncientTexts #AlephBookComapny

Kailash Satyarthi is an Indian social reformer known for his tireless campaign against child labour and his advocacy for every child’s right to education. In 2014, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside Malala Yousafzai for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for ensuring access to education for all. This recognition was widely seen as a long-overdue acknowledgement of the global fight to protect children’s rights and dignity. A Touch of Genius is a remarkable anthology that brings together, for the first time, the works of all Indian Nobel laureates in a single volume. Curated by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, it features more than seventy selections, including essays, short stories, poems, songs, and prayers, offering a rare glimpse into the minds that shaped history. #RighToEducation #ATouchOfGenius #KailashSatyarthi #AlephBookCompany #ChildRights

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan is an Indian-born molecular biologist who received the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, along with Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath, for their pioneering work on the atomic structure and function of ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis. He has also been recognized with several major honours, including the Louis-Jeantet Prize and was knighted in 2012. A Touch of Genius is a compelling anthology that brings together, for the first time, the works of all Indian Nobel laureates in one volume. Edited by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, it includes over seventy selections, ranging from essays and short stories to poems, songs, and prayers, offering a rare insight into the ideas and creativity of minds that shaped history. #NobelLaureates #IndianScientists #ATouchOfGenius #InspiringMinds #AlephBookCompany

Heartiest congratulations to Navtej Sarna for being honoured with the 2025 Sahitya Akademi Award! In his acclaimed work, Crimson Spring, Sarna brings the horror of the Jallianwala Bagh atrocity to life by viewing it through the eyes of nine characters. It is a masterfully crafted narrative that serves as a poignant reminder of our past and the heroism of ordinary men and women. @NavtejSarna #AlephBookCompany #NavtejSarna #Literature #SahityaAkademi #CrimsonSpring #AwardWinningAuthor

Amartya Sen is an Indian economist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his groundbreaking contributions to welfare economics and social choice theory, as well as for his deep concern for society’s poorest and most vulnerable. His research reshaped how the world understands poverty, inequality, and hunger. A Touch of Genius is a remarkable anthology that brings together, for the first time, the works of all Indian Nobel laureates in a single volume. Edited by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, it features more than seventy selections, including essays, short stories, poems, songs, and prayers, offering a rare glimpse into the minds that shaped history. #AmartyaSen #NobelLaureate #IndianScholars #ATouchOfGenius #IndianEconomist

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-born American astrophysicist who, along with William Alfred Fowler, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his theoretical studies on the physical processes of importance to the structure and evolution of stars. His work laid the foundation for the modern understanding of the later evolutionary stages of massive stars. Chandrasekhar also received several prestigious awards, including the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, the Royal Medal, and the Copley Medal. A Touch of Genius is a distinguished volume that gathers the writings of India’s Nobel laureates together for the first time. Edited by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, it presents more than seventy works, including essays, short stories, poems, songs, and prayers. #SubrahmanyanChandrasekhar #NobelLaureates #ATouchOfGenius #AstroPhysics #IndianScientist

Trauma is a silent epidemic. Mental health in India remains largely hidden and under-discussed. In Trauma Nation, Nishtha Lamba addresses this urgent need for conversation, exploring how trauma in Indian society is passed down through generations like a cursed heirloom. Drawing on deeply personal survivor stories, along with science and lived experiences, she offers both insight and empathy. Blending academic depth with practical understanding, the book becomes an accessible yet authoritative guide to help readers understand, articulate, and begin healing from their wounds while building healthier relationships and communities. Coming soon! @NishthaLamba17 #MentalHealth #AlephBookCompany #TraumaAwareness #HealingJourney

Join Arunava Sinha and Suchismita Ghosh for a discussion on The Bengal Reader. Event Details: • Date: 5th April • Time: 4:00 PM • Venue: Kaldi Bean, Kolkata Mark your calendars for an afternoon dedicated to Bengali literature. #alephbookcompany #TheBengalReader #ArunavaSinha #BengaliLiterature @arunava

Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, better known as Mother Teresa, was an Albanian–Indian nun and the founder of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women devoted to serving the poor, especially the destitute in India. She received numerous honours, including the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1962 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. A Touch of Genius is a unique anthology that unites the works of all Indian Nobel laureates in one volume for the first time. Curated by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, it includes over seventy selections spanning essays, short stories, poems, songs, and prayers. #MotherTeresa #WorldPeace #NobelLaureates #ATouchOfGenius #PeaceBeginsWithSmile

Har Gobind Khorana received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, along with Marshall W. Nirenberg and Robert W. Holley, for their research on the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis. In addition to the Nobel Prize, Khorana received the Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award (1968) and the National Medal of Science (1987). A Touch of Genius is a remarkable collection that brings together, for the first time, the writings of all Indian Nobel laureates. Edited by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, the book features more than seventy pieces, including essays, stories, poems, songs, and prayers. #HarGobindKhorana #NobelLaureates #IndianScience #AlephBookCompany #ATouchOfGenius

A renowned Indian physicist, C. V. Raman's groundbreaking work was instrumental in propelling scientific research in India. He became the first Asian to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light and the discovery of the effect named after him—the Raman effect. A landmark collection, A Touch of Genius brings together, for the very first time, the work of all Indian Nobel laureates. Edited by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, this book contains over seventy essays, stories, poems, songs, and prayers. #CVRaman #NobelLaureates #AlephBookCompany #RamanEffect #ATouchOfGenius

A poet, philosopher and polymath, Rabindranath Tagore redefined literary excellence. His words reshaped modern Indian thought and art, and his legacy remains a timeless symbol of creativity, intellect, and cultural brilliance. He was also the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, honoured for the profoundly sensitive, fresh, and beautiful verse of his work, Gitanjali: Song Offerings. A Touch of Genius is a compelling collection of works by Indian Nobel laureates, bringing together literature, ideas, and insights across disciplines in one inspiring volume. #RabindranathTagore #NobelLaureate #LiteraryGenius #IndianLiterature #AlephBookCompany

Where culture, history, and symbolism come together in one timeless flower. In Flower of India, bestselling author and renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik examines the lotus as one of the most pervasive and resonant symbols of the Indian subcontinent. Through its many avatars—as plant, resource, metaphor, design, and sacred form—discover how the lotus has shaped India’s cultural imagination across history, religion, art, and everyday life. Coming soon! @devduttmyth #Lotus #Symbolism #CulturalHeritage #AlephBookCompany #ComingSoon

A landmark collection, A Touch of Genius brings together, for the very first time, the work of all Indian Nobel laureates. Edited by Rudrangshu Mukherjee, this book brings together over seventy essays, stories, poems, songs, and prayers. Divided into ten sections, each section contains chapters that offer extraordinary insights into the human condition, literature, art, science, religion, philosophy, politics, human rights, economics, and the world around us. Written by the country’s finest minds, A Touch of Genius will be read and reread for years to come. #NobelLaureates #GreatMinds #AllSubjects #AlephBookCompany #IndianNobelPrizeWinner

A man known for his lifelong commitment to communal harmony, politics, and historical scholarship. Rajmohan Gandhi is a distinguished historian, biographer, journalist, peace activist, and former Rajya Sabha member. He has written extensively on the Indian independence movement and its leaders, Indo-Pakistan relations, human rights, and conflict resolution. An International Humanitarian Award recipient, also a holder of several honorary doctorates from universities across the world. In his thoughtful and illuminating book, Do You Know Your Hinduism?, Gandhi examines Hinduism closely, presenting it not as a monolith but as an evolving civilisational entity. At a time when Hinduism is often reduced to slogans or used for political agendas, this book restores faith in its intellectual richness and its remarkable capacity for self-criticism. #AuthorSpotlight #Hinduism #RajmohanGandhi #IndianHistory #AlephBookCompany