The Madness of Waiting
Author: Muhammad Ruswa
Publisher: Zubaan, Rs 399
Published in 1899, Muhammad Hadi Ruswa’s novel Umrao Jaan Ada created a sensation when it came out. Considered by many to be the first Urdu novel, it remains popular today. Despite this, few know that a month after he wrote Umrao Jaan Ada, he penned a sly novella entitled Junun-e-Intezar. While Umrao Jaan Ada is still celebrated, Junun-e-Intezar has been forgotten — until now. The Madness of Waiting redresses this imbalance, featuring both the Urdu original and a superb English translation.
Rat Race to Financial Freedom
Author: Manoj Arora
Publisher: Jaico, Rs 299
Financial freedom is not defined by your net worth or your social status. It does not matter how much you earn — what matters is how much you can save and invest wisely. The secret to financial freedom is learning the basic concepts of planning well and adopting the right attitude. Written by a common man for the common man, this book will help you lead a financially independent. Everyone around us is trapped in a mindless rat race. If you’ve resolved to take control of your finances and construct a personal finance plan, this book is a good starting point.