New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Ram Dass, formerly known by his birth name as Dr. Richard Alpert, was a leading teacher of spirituality in the US. This volume, edited by one of his admirers and introduced by the writer Anne Lamott, presents an overview of his ideas of humanity, community and love-especially their relevance in this fractured age-explained by his disciples.

'There Is No Other,' by Ram Dass, HarperCollins India, 288 pages, Rs.599

This collection of essays by former diplomat Gopalkrishna Gandhi traces the evolution of India's history and polity through the pulls and pushes of modernity. With his wide knowledge, richly varied interests, and accessible prose style, one of our leading public intellectuals explains the past, present and ...