Land of the Seven Rivers-PB: A Brief History of India's Geography & How to Win an Indian Election: What Political Parties Don't Want You to Know (SET OF 2 BOOKS)

This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.What role do political consultants play in election campaigns? How are political parties using technological tools such as data analytics surveys and alternative media to construct effective micro-targeted campaigns? How does the use of money impact election results? What aids in the en masse dissemination of divisive propaganda and fake news? What does it take to win an election in India today? What is the future of politics in the country?Written by a former election campaign consultant for a major political party How to Win an Indian Election takes readers into the forbidden world of election war-rooms and gives them a glimpse of how strategy is formulated what works with voters on the ground and what doesn't. Based on research interviews and the author's own experiences this book is invaluable for its insight into the inner workings of politics political parties and what really makes for a winning election campaign. About the Author Shivam Shankar Singh headed data analytics and campaigns for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Manipur and Tripura Legislative Assembly elections under the guidance of the party's National General Secretary Ram Madhav. He was a Senior Research Fellow at India Foundation and briefly worked with Prashant Kishor's company IPAC during the Punjab Legislative Assembly campaign. He was a Legislative Assistant to a Member of Parliament (LAMP) Fellow and has graduated from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with a B.Sc. in Economics. His resignation from the BJP went viral on social media in June 2018 and was republished by various media platforms in multiple languages.Land of Seven Rivers: A Brief History of Indias Geography is regarded as a fascinating read the main motive of which is to acquaint the readers with the fascinating geography of the country. It is also a curious read on how several facts and stories which make an intrinsic part of Indias history actually came into vicinity. While explaining these the book also questions several incidents that are thought to be a major part of Indias history like why did Buddha choose Sarnath as the site for his first sermon and how did the Europeans exactly map our country. The brilliance of the book lies in the fact that it tries to answer many questions from Indian History from the point of view of the countrys geography by studying its various ancient cities rivers mountains and hills. An avid traveller Sanyal has travelled to numerous archaeological sites crossed numerous rivers and gained an in-depth knowledge by reading the ancient manuscripts all with the aim to help the readers gain good hold about the geography of India. The reprint edition of the book was published in 2013 by Penguin Publishers and is available in paperback. About the author: The Global Strategist for one of the leading banks of the world Sanjeev Sanyal is also an important writer whose another famous book is The Indian Renaissance: Indias Rise After A Thousand Years of Decline. In 2010 he was named the Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. Review 'A fascinating new look at Indian history and civilization' -- Amish'[A] gripping yet thought-provoking account of the rise and fall of urban civilizations in India'Business Standard'Highly enjoyable and provocative'India Today About the Author About the Author: The author of Land of The Seven Rivers: A Brief History of India's Geography Sanjeev Sanyal is presently working as the Global Strategist for one of the leading banks in the world. He is also a renowned writer who lives both in India and Singapore from time to time. He has also written another popular book titled The Indian Renaissance: India's Rise After A Thousand Years of Decline.