India`s is a tale of private success & public failure. Prosperity is, indeed, spreading across the country even as governance failure pervades public life. But how could a nation become one of the world`s fastest-growing economies when it`s governed by a weak, ineffective state? & wouldn`t it be wonderful if India also grew during the day-in other words, if public policy supported private enterprise? What India needs, Gurcharan Das argues, is a strong liberal state. Such a state would have the authority to take quick, decisive action; it would have the rule of law to ensure those actions are legitimate; & finally, it would be accountable to the people. However, India has always had a weak state & a strong society, says Das, which means that achieving something better will be an uphill struggle. ...

India Handbook 2010 in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

India in the Berlitz Handbook series; comprising a range of guides providing comprehensive information on a range of international countries. Each guide is arranged by region, with individual sections on notable cities & towns in the area, in addition to ...

Where do you start when visiting India? The enigmatic sub-continent cannot fail to bewilder, bemuse, frustrate & captivate even the most seasoned traveller. With up-to-minute recommendations, the 17th edition of Footprint's revered & authoritative guide offers comprehensive advice on how to get the most from your trip. Whether you want to escape it all at a rural retreat, learn yoga in Goa, hike the Himalayas or be dazzled by Bollywood, this guide tells you everything you need to know. This title is critically acclaimed with unparalleled depth & coverage, ensuring travellers see the real India. It covers the lesser-travelled & more remote Northeastern states, enabling you to get off the beaten track. It features fantastic listings for all budgets. It

Includes:: detailed mapping & planning sections, perfect for navigating your way round this vast country. Annually updated
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India at 1:2, 500, 000 on a clear, indexed map from Mair Dumont with a set of removable stickers to highlight chosen locations. A fold-out flap in the jacket makes route planning easier by providing an overview of the whole area covered by the map plus the adjoining regions & highlighting popular locations, with the grid reference system in the margins making it easier to find places on the main map. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable from the map without damaging its surface, is provided for making special locations more prominent. The map covers India, plus the whole of Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, with most of Pakistan as well as southern Tibet with Lhasa & Kailas. The north-western tip of the country with the Pakistani part of Jammu & Kashmir & the Karakoram is shown as an inset. Assam & the eastern states are also on an inset which extends the coverage to Mandalay. Two smaller insets show the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Topography is indicated by relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain & hill ranges & selected peaks. Colouring and/or graphics indicate deserts & marshes. Internal administrative borders are shown with names of the states. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks & highlights numerous towns & villages worth visiting, as well as interesting natural sites, both in India itself & in the adjoining countries. Latitude & longitude lines are marked at intervals of 1º. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. Extensive index of place names in all the countries covered by the map is in a separate 48-page booklet attached to the map jacket &

Includes:: names of mountains, glaciers, rivers, lakes, etc. all coded with appropriate signs. Also included are lists of national parks & World Heritage Sites, plus a table with distances/traveling times within India.



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In India in Slow Motion Mark Tully undertakes a journey that has no true beginning or end, seeking to unravel the mysteries lying at the heart of the country of his birth. Exploring subjects such as Hindu extremism, child labour, Sufi mysticism, the crisis in agriculture, political corruption & the problem of Kashmir, he challenges our preconceptions of India as well as those India has about itself to create a thoughtful, humorous, startling & deeply profound portrait of the country. Like no other writer, Mark Tully brings modern India & its people vibrantly to life. With fantastic reviews from Daily Telegraph & Guardian, this book widely known for its vivid picture of India. ...

India is like nowhere else on earth
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India on an indexed, double-sided map, printed on waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with a street plan of central New Delhi, enlargements for greater Mumbai & Kolkata & a separate index for each side of the map. The map divides India north/south, with Assam & the north-eastern states shown as an inset, & presents the country’s road & rail networks. Local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of states given also in Hindi. Given the density of local roads shown on the map, perhaps not as many small town & villages are marked as one would expect. Symbols highlight numerous places of interest, including the country’s historical & architectural treasures, temples & other religious sites, national parks & game reserves, etc. Larger cities are annotated with lists of their main sights. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 2º & a separate index of localities for each side. Also provided is a street plan of central New Delhi around the Connaught Place, annotated with hotels, restaurants, shops, banks, embassies, governmental offices, etc. Two more insets show the areas of greater Mumbai & Kolkata (Calcutta) with main roads & rail connections. ...

With an easy-fold, easy-to-use format, Lonely Planet Planning Maps are your conveniently sized passport to traveling with ease. Get more from your map & your trip with images & information about top country attractions, itinerary suggestions & themed lists. ...

Marco Polo India: The Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore India with Marco Polo! This compact, straightforward guide is clearly structured for ease of use. It gets you right to the heart of this vast country, & provides you with all the latest information & lots of Insider Tips for the ultimate Asian journey.

Includes:: a road atlas & an additional pull-out map, & clear, user-friendly layout. Get your bearings with the ` Where to Start` panels & ensure you don`t miss out on the key sights using the ` Highlights` section The ` Best Of` pages feature unique aspects of the country & also suggest places to go for free, tips for things to do whatever the weather & good places to relax. Insider Tips & much more besides: Marco Polo enables you to fully experience the exotic subcontinent, from the palm-lined waterways of Kerala to the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Find out what other attractions there are apart from the world famous Taj Mahal & the sculptures of the Konark Sun Temple, plus where you can shop at the descendants of the Maharaja of Jaipur`s personal jewellers & enjoy over 600 different species of orchid. With the Marco Polo Excursions & Tours you can explore India along specific routes, & the Low Budget tips help you to save money. The author`s Insider Tips encourage you to see & experience the country in an individual & authentic way. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!

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