Litent imprint: 62 books

The genius, who won the Nobel Prize for Physics, with simple equipment barely worth Rs. 300. He was the first Asian scientist to win the Nobel Prize. He was a man of boundless curiosity and a lively sense of humor. His spirit of enquiry and devotion to science laid the foundations for scientific research in India. And he won honor as a scientist and affection as a teacher and a man.

A great scientist who lived only for knowledge. He declined high posts. He was a genius who shone in several spheres. He was a great teacher and a great man.

This is the third part of the three part series which include the following: Part III Ramanujacharya Madhwacharya Shankaracharya Swami Vivekananda Bhakta Tukaram

Three part series featuring the Indian Saints. The first part has the following: Part I – This book Narayana Guru Mahaveera Bahubali Dhondo Keshav Karve Ramana Maharishi

This is the first part of the two part series on the greatest Indian thinkers 1.  B.R. Ambedkar 2.  Dr. M. VISVESVARAYA 3. Basaveshwara 4. Dayanand 5. Rammohun Roy

The great biologist who showed that plants, too, can ‘feel’ in their own way. He saved money; he bought a small laboratory and built his equipment; and scientists in Europe and America wondered at his discoveries. A true patriot and a great man.

Bali is the Grandson of Prahlada, devotee of Vishnu. Though a king of Rakshasas, he ruled with righteousness and the welfare of the subjects at heart. Having agreed to give in charity three paces of land to Vishnu, who came in the form of a young 'Vatu' (bachelor-boy) to beg for charity, Bali kept...

An Indian scientist who won fame in many countries. Eighty years ago he began the manufacture of medicines in India. A great teacher, he gave his salary to students interested in science. A great man and a true patriot.

Raja Rammohun Roy has come to be called the 'Maker of Modern India. Without giving up what was good and noble in the past, he laid the foundations for a great future. He put an end to the horrible custom of burning the living wife with the dead husband. He was a great scholar and an independent thinker....

Ananda K. Coomaraswamy, who was born in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and grew up in England, taught the West the way to approach and understand the arts of India. His whole life was dedicated to the study and exposition of Indian culture and arts. He said to friends who wanted to write his biography "Assess my works".

The mighty sage to whom the mountain bowed, and who drank the sea empty. He humbled the arrogant and punished the wicked. He is the symbol of man's heroism and confident strength.

This is the second part of the two part series on Indian scientists: Part II Satyendranath Bose Vikram Sarabhai Birbal Sahani Homibhabha

Maharshi Karve lived for a hundred and four years. After he completed his education he pledged his life to the service to others. He chose poverty and walked the path strewn with criticism and opposition; he wiped others, tears; he brought education, equality, honor and joy into the lives of many people.

The founder of Benares Hindu University. His boyhood was spent in utter poverty. By his scholarship, pure life and selflessness he won such respect that he collected more than thirteen rnillion rupees for the, University. He was the tireless expo­nent of the greatness of India and  her culture.