THE TEAM
Who we are
At Dupleix Books, we are dedicated to present e-books and audiobooks focused in particular on Hindu Mythology, English Literature and Sanskrit Literature. We are a team of three people-M. Venkataraman, Anand Kumar Narayanan and Nithya Venkataraman. We aim to attract young adults who are interested in exploring these specific topics. Our journey began with a passion for religion and literature and a desire to share it with the world. We believe in creating a friendly and engaging environment where our readers and listeners can connect with our content and with each other. Join us on this journey.
Venkataraman Muthukrishnan
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India (Retd)
Venkataraman Muthukrishnan is a retired Deputy Secretary to the Government of India. He had his education in the city of Chennai. He moved to New Delhi, the capital of India, for employment. He worked in various Ministries and Departments of the Central Secretariat, New Delhi on a wide range of subjects which include matters relating to Public Administration and Personnel management. He retired as Deputy Secretary in 2004 after putting in more than 35 years of service in the Government of India.
He possesses a Master’s Degree in English Language and a Post-graduate Diploma in Public administration. He now resides in Bengaluru.
Dr Nithya Venkataraman
Associate Professor, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru
Nithya Venkataraman is an Associate Professor in the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Bengaluru. She had her initial years of life and education in Chennai and New Delhi. She did her graduation from the Delhi University and thereafter did her Master’s Degree in Fashion Technology from the National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. She did her M.Phil and the Doctorate in Management from the Christ University, Bengaluru. She now resides in Bengaluru.
Anand Kumar Narayanan
Consultant and Corporate Trainer in Management
Anand Kumar Narayanan is a Consultant and Corporate Trainer in Management. He had spent his initial years of life and education in New Delhi. He did his graduation from the Delhi University and got his Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Northumbria, U.K, in conjunction with Singapore Institute of Commerce (SIC) in Singapore. He did his M.Phil. in Management from Christ University, Bengaluru. He now resides in Bengaluru.
A FEW OF OUR BOOKS
BOTH E BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS
We've more than twenty five books and an almost equal number of audio books authored and published by M. Venkataraman each offering a unique perspective and style. These are available with leading international book stores. From ancient Sanskrit literature to contemporary topics, our collection has something for everyone.
A couple of them are mentioned here.
The Utopian Cricket Team
This book is a fiction based on cricket. As indicated in the title of this book, it is a utopian thought of looking at the game of cricket. The idea is to have a humorous way of looking at the sport from the point of view of other professional fields. A few poems of William Wordsworh have also been given.
Ganesha Audio Book
Ganesha is a cute little god amongst those mentioned in the Hindu puranas. This book contains some stories connected to Ganesha. The book is meant essentially for children. Elders may also purchase this book and tell these stories to children. The book contains colourful illustrations on Ganesha's form which will be liked by children.
LIST OF BOOKS
E BOOKS
Hinduism
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Ganesha
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Hanuman
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A few gods and goddesses of Hinduism
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Nayanmars- The Shaivite Saints
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Alwars, The Vaishnavite Saints
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Ancient Sages of India
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Great Saints of India
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Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam- A Brief Overview
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The Bhagawat Gita- A Synopsis
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A Brief Summary of Atmaarpana Stuthi or Unmattha Panchaa Shath of Appayya Dikshitar
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Sandhyavandanam Mantras-Meaning (For followers of Yajurveda)
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A Brief Summary of the Yajurveda Brahma Yagnam
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A Brief Overview of Bhartrihari’s Hundred Verses on Detachment
Literature
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Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard: With a Brief Annotation
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A Brief Summary of John Keat’s ‘Ode to a Nightingale’
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Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood: With a Brief Annotation
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Slokas of Sri Ramodantam- With Summary in English
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Kalidasa’s Meghadhuta (With a brief annotation in English)
Stories and General
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Yathni's Travel to Kailash
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Yathni's travel to Kailash- Abridged Edition
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Yathni's Travel to Vaikunt
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Paradise comes to Mylapore
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The Utopian Cricket Team
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An Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights
AUDIO BOOKS
Hinduism
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Ganesha
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A few gods and goddesses of Hinduism
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Sandhyavandanam Mantras-Meaning
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A Brief summary of the Yajurveda Brahma Yagnam
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The Bhagawat Gita 1-A Synopsis
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The Bhagawat Gita 2-A Synopsis
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The Bhagawat Gita 3-A Synopsis
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Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram
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Kandhar Sashti Kavacham
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Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram
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Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam
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Ancient Sages of India
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Great Saints of India
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Alwars
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Appayya Dikshitar's ‘Atmaarpana Stuthi’ or ‘Unmattha Panchaa Shath’
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A Few Hymns on Lord Krishna
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A few hymns on Lord Ganesa
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A few hymns on Devi
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A few hymns on Lord Shiva
Literature
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A Brief Summary of John Keat’s ‘Ode to a Nightingale’
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Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood
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Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard
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The Man in Black' by Oliver Goldsmith
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Ulysses by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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A few short poems of William Wordsworth
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Sri Ramodantam Slokas
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Kalidasa’s Meghadhuta (With a brief annotation in English)
Stories and General
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Yathni's Travel to Kailash (Abridged Edition)
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Paradise comes to Mylapore
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The Utopian Cricket Team
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An Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights