Indira, She feared darkness. Left alone, lonely, the child grew up with a will that often touched defiance. Amongst others, the influence of her noble father, Jawaharlal, bore most on her, leaving on her mind an image of India's beauty, oneness and greatness. She did not tire in here work, as it was for India, one India, and for the weak of the world. The vision of an ideal, unceasing energy and deep dedication to the cause gave her the strength, power and ...
Taking some of the important rivers from all over the country, this book traces the course they take individually through the countries, and the areas they go through-the journey through various historical places and the important towns and cities which thrive because of their contribution - the dams and bridges across it-the irrigation support it gave, the festivals that take place along the rivers-the significance of the river to that particular state or region ...