Books published by Rupa & Co

Songs and music are an integral part of Indian cinema and have helped film-makers complement and enhance their narratives in numerous ways for decades. A large part of the responsibility of weaving the song into the fabric of the story lies with the song writer. Sunshine Lanes, a poetic journey offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the nation's best loved poet-lyricists. Whether it is the tender 'Ma' from Taare Zameen Par, the inspirational 'Khoon Chala' from Rang De Basantior the fun-filled 'Sasural Genda Phool' from Delhi 6, Prasoon Joshi's songs have never failed to touch a chord with audiences. A collection of some of his best songs in Devanagari, English transliteration and translation with a thought provoking perspective on what goes into the making of a song by the master lyricist, this book is a must have for anyone who has ever loved poetry and songs.Key FeaturesA unique compilation of Prasoon Joshi's hugely popular songs in Devanagari, Roman transliteration and English translation.In addition to his songs, this volume also includes many of Prasoon Joshi's poems.Sunshine Lanesfeatures insightful and personal commentary from Prasoon Joshi, as he recounts his experience of writing these songs and poems.This beautifully produced book is ideal for fans of poetry, music and cinema and makes for a wonderful gift.One of Rupa's super lead titles, Sunshine Laneswill be launched at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2013.

Epicurean, travel addict, voracious reader, art appreciator, astonishingly talented designer-Wendell Rodricks is a man who wears many hats. From growing up in a 'glorified Bombay chawl' crowded with eccentrics, to building homes in Muscat, Istanbul and the French Riviera from quenching childhood hunger pangs with water, to feasting on the canard au sang at La Tour D'Argent in Paris from falling in love with the man with whom he would sign a civil union, to putting his ancestral land of Goa firmly on the global fashion map from being a novice in the hospitality industry, to exhibiting at Pret-a-Porter Salon de Paris and IGEDO, Dusseldorf from designing clothes for his family, to dressing style icons such as Catherine Deneuve, Meg Ryan, Lisa Ray and Freida Pinto-Wendell's life has been an extraordinarily rich and exciting one. Peppered with wry observations and startling insights, The Green Room is not just the story of one man but also of the evolution of the Indian fashion industry over twenty-five years. It is both a deeply personal journey and a window into the enchanting yet fickle world of the rich and the famous, the beautiful and the neurotic, the gossips and the bores. Candid, irreverent and unfailingly entertaining, this is a memoir of the man who gave India minimalism, resort wear and eco-friendly clothing long before these words became fashionable. It is a sparkling piece of writing that tells the story of a fascinating life lived with unusual courage and flair.

All of them can trace their roots back to India, even if some have now migrated to other cultures as well. Symbols of India explore the origin, development and relevance of these and many others.

This is the gritty story of badminton star, Pullela Gopi Chand, who brought laurels to the country when he won the coveted All England Championships in 2001. A player for whom losing was not an option, he broke many rules and conventions and was awarded the Arjuna Award, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and the Dronacharya Award. A grievous injury in 1994 seemed to indicate that his career was over before it had even really begun, but Gopi Chand conquered his demons to become one of the country's greatest sport champions, as well as an exemplary coach.

Did Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose die in an air crash in Taihoku (Taipei, Taiwan) on 18 August 1945? Was he sent off to Siberia by Joseph Stalin? Did he die there? Or did he escape? Or was he let off, eventually to make his way back to India? Was he the mysterious Gumnami Baba of Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh? If so, how did he find his way back? Why did Bose leave India when he did? Was it on account of his political approach, which was opposed by the then high command of the Congress party that wanted