This five-volume text is a thematically organized encyclopedia, presenting the latest research on all the main aspects of the Hindu traditions.

Presents a collection of original essays from top scholars in the field that explore and critically examine various aspects of Asian art and architectural history.

A comprehensive study of the changing social status of women in South Asia, focusing on women in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives.

Provides in-depth coverage of the political dimensions of Islam and the Muslim world.

Features research on core topics by leading scholars to understand the Indian economic miracle and the key debates confronting the Indian economy. The topics are firmly directed at development issues that are germane to India's experience.