{"title":"Rahul Bhatia","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by Rahul Bhatia, a distinguished author renowned for his contributions to the History \u0026amp; Military genres. Bhatia's compelling narratives provide readers with a deep dive into the intricate tapestry of India's past and its military endeavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe New India\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers an enlightening exploration of India's transformative journey over the recent years. It intricately details the socio-political and economic changes that have reshaped the nation, making it a vital read for those interested in understanding contemporary India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRahul Bhatia's meticulous research and engaging storytelling bring history to life, making complex events accessible and fascinating for readers of all ages. His balanced perspectives and attention to detail ensure that his work is not just informative but also thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or new to the subject, Bhatia's books are an excellent resource for gaining insight into India's rich and dynamic history. Explore his writings to discover the forces that have shaped modern India.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-new-india-by-rahul-bhatia-9780349145297","title":"The New India","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New India\u003c\/i\u003e is the unforgettable account of the struggle between modern forces and ancient ideas to shape the young country's destiny. It reveals a picture of a nation on the precipice of dramatic change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Remarkable... fascinating... brilliant' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on six years of detailed research and on-the-ground reporting, the book builds - authoritatively, vividly, indelibly - to become the story of post-colonial India. Using hundreds of interviews, and letters, diary entries, Partition-era police reports, and an astonishing range of sources, Bhatia shows how history plays a recurring role in the present: in politics, in the minds of citizens, in notions of justice and corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBhatia examines the connections between the Delhi riots of 2020 and the emergence of nineteenth-century revolutionary secret societies, the rise of Hindu nationalism, whose early advocates drew lessons from Hitler and Mussolini, the political use of misinformation and religious targeting, and the Hindu fundamentalist ideology that sparked the creation of the world's largest biometric project. As Bhatia shows, the evolution of this citizen database, in the hands of the BJP, now threatens to deny vast numbers of India's 200 million Muslims their Indian citizenship. Electorates in democracies used to choose their government. Now, in India, the government is choosing its electorate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndia has rarely been seen as in \u003ci\u003eThe New India\u003c\/i\u003e, a monumental work of narrative reportage that illuminates the ways in which a supremacist ideology remade the country over decades, resulting in the prodigious rise of Narendra Modi, and forcing many to ask what they truly understood about their neighbours and themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000801607916,"sku":"9780349145297","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21dcb30f14dd20897e8197c04bc6c47d.jpg?v=1763323255"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/rahul-bhatia.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}