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Meet the Thief who has an extraordinary thirst for stealing things beyond your imagination, meet the book collector with a unique obsession, eavesdrop on two Friends as they discuss the end of the world and accompany a man in search of a miracle cure for writer's block. Take a tour along with ordinary women and men placed in extraordinary situations in this collection of short stories. Dive deep and be intrigued by both the magical and mundane. Lose yourself in a world much like ours but slightly stranger than our normal lives.

Tiger of the Blue Mountain is a story of friendship, love, and empowerment. How dreams can force you to find the way, despite all odds. How love can make you see your dreams better; how friendship can empower the world of dreams to reality. And how a revolution can happen. The story unfolds how a dream can change the face of the society, and how the forces of love, friendship, and nature (through ancient Indian readings of Brighu Samhita) collaborate to show the path for attainment of this dream. Meet Rudra, a dreamer of empowerment, but not sure, how to implement his dreams, a philosopher.Meet Vikram, a playboy, practical, capitalist. Meet Viru, a devoted husband, an entrepreneur, social thinker. Meet Rita. Punjaban- Norwegian, beauty and brains, storyteller, believer of empowerment. The Blue Mountain, a story that creates revolution The Tiger, may be you? ****Read the book****Live the Tiger****Conquer the Mountain****

A child has to face the trauma of being separated from her family and left in a boarding house when her parents, siblings leave for Africa for an assignment. The indifference of rich girls in the hostel, the ill-treatment of relations, failure in studies, later as an adult parental anger over refusal to get married, hurt in love, loss of anchor in organized religion, the mistreatment by Indians in America and by Whites, the heroine finally finds love in her Black professors, who are her father figures, in a historically Black University in the US.

"Legacy is set in post Independent India, and weaves together the stories of Darshan and Anita, ambitious rural teenagers from Bihar; Darshan's father Shankar, an RSS supporter from a freedom fighter family; and Subhash, the son of the protagonists. Darshan, proud resident of an exotic village, is inspired to leave his adventurous hostel life to join the student movement of 1975 under the firebrand Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. Grounded in an Anglo Indian village during the repressive Emergency, he falls in love with his free-spirited senior Anita. Wading through teenage love and exciting college adventures of 1970s Delhi, they forsake education on JP's death to explore Bihar. Disgusted by the traumatic Sikh riots and saddened by his father's death, Darshan finds a guide in a swami rumoured to be Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. While fate turns Anita into a Naxal strategist, Darshan, seeking solace, turns into an acclaimed mystery healer. The old love sparks again while violent communal events keep shocking India. Sadly, Anita forsakes the world of Maoist violence and hypocritical civil society, sending their five-year-old son Subhash away. The estranged son, now an adult, tries to fathom his parents' lives and unfulfilled dreams while an exhausted yet optimistic Darshan entrusts the baton of social revolution to the next generation. Legacy shows how the chaotic story of 1960s to 1990s India gave rise to real heroes, though flawed in their own ways. While we keep looking for ways to improve the lives of our fellow beings, the boundary between a hero and a criminal often fades. Brief reviews The inspiring and exciting story of India. An incredible debut. Sudipto Das, Author, The Ekkos Clan A love story waving between agony and delight with potent characters of post-independence India. Dr. Arbind Prasad, I.A.S (Retd.) Director General, FICCI"

Finders, Keepers. Losers, Weepers Two men are murdered in settings which speak volumes of involvement of some sacred cynicism. A psycho-killer on the loose? Or is this the beginning of something much more grave and dangerous? This is the tale of how Deputy Director, I.B., Shoumik Haldar and celebrated author Ishan Vajpayee exercise all their tools of conventional and unconventional deduction to solve the puzzles thrown across by the enemy, yet unrevealed. Intertwined intensely with the opulent mythological tales and specimens attributing to the rich cultural heritage of this country, the story depicts the resurgence of a dormant historical sect, which attacks the very foundations of one of the most powerful and secreted organizations of all times. Spread across the length and breadth of the entire Indian subcontinent, read the mystery as it unravels with the duo travelling from one corner of the country to another searching for the signs.

A new department of police which solves crimes using the technique of logical communication-a method that allows communication through walls, over long distances and simultaneously with a lot of people. It uses nothing but the person's surroundings. And just as peculiar as the method, are the crimes they solve.

It was ominously dark all around. As he stared in amazement, he saw five tall, strapping men emerge like streaks of lightening and race forward. The one in the middle looked very familiar... The men increased their speed and even as he watched, four of them transformed into hyenas, their lean, mean bodies struggling to outpace each other. The one in the middle morphed into a cheetah, its sinuous, supple body tearing ahead. The hyenas moved closer trying their best to sink their fangs into the magnificent beast... As the cheetah made one last effort to reach its goal, it felt sharp, strong, hungry teeth sink into its flesh... It cried in anger and desperation. He woke up with a start. He was drenched in sweat and his heart was beating wildly. He looked at his watch. Still more than half a day to go before his date with destiny....his tryst with the ten most important seconds of his life...

It starts when 16 year old Sidharth learns language. No longer content with living in the valley, he ventures out alone, his mind brimming with ideas and concepts. But even he could never imagine what he would find.

This is a love story that breaks all religious barriers. Amir, a young Muslim once addicted to overnight romances is transformed into a staunch believer in the power of everlasting love, thanks to Ragini, a simple and cultured Hindu girl. Both belong to conservative families. Is their love strong enough to withstand the strong opposing currents that threaten to tear Amir and Ragini apart? 'The Fortune Hunters' is a touching saga about the quest for true love that has been corrupted by the cynicism of modern living. Amir, an MBA, finds that his life is empty in the midst of the alluring but elusive Sofi. He discovers that simplicity and sincerity is far more fulfilling that empty glamour when Ragini enters his life. But will the two families validate Amir's discovery of true love?

College friends are actually a unique breed; they insult each other, they pull each other's leg, they push each other into the most awkward situations, but they can do anything to help friends. They are missed and remembered throughout the life. This story has been written to recall the most beautiful phase in a person's life ? college days. It focuses on the life at campus and hotel. It explores the depth of friendship and makes you remember your college life. This story makes one believe that sincerity, hard work and determination pay off and even an average student can be an achiever in life, if he or she is determined.

Shubham Bhargav is a 17-year-old in love with football. Corniceshack FC is his first novel; it echoes with the life and laughter of a teenager passionate about soccer. The book takes the reader on the journey of a football club from hometown bylanes to the highways of success - a matter of pride for those who know the game, a source of knowledge for those still playing cricket. Shubham Bhargav's other passions are physics, space, music and food.

He closed his eyes and went into a trance and said, "I can feel it; you are here without a belief that I can help you." Santhoshi is woken up one morning and rushed into the frenzy of an arranged marriage. It's not a pleasant surprise, she knew it would happen. But the suddenness of it all makes her feel lost. Her large family of easily a hundred and fifty immediate family members, her house in the village, her friends from college, an overbearing mother, elderly grandmother, strict father, wicked sister (her own) and a silent brother all play their part in the search. A meditation retreat with some pigeons, practicing silence and a detox diet thrown in free, she discovers life is indeed a walk in the park or is it?

In the turbulent backdrop of India's struggle for freedom in British India, destiny brings together Raju, a young Indian aspiring to be a revolutionary and Eileen, the teenage daughter of a British officer. Will their relationship survive the societal pressures, cultural divide, and the political turmoil? It is the year 1911. King George the Fifth is due in Delhi for his coronation celebration. A devastating fire in the royal camp gives rise to speculations of sabotage and an assassination attempt by the Indian revolutionaries. In the aftermath of this sensational event, Raju, a college student, struggling to establish his identity in the charged atmosphere of India's freedom struggle, is caught up in the vortex of violent passions, as two of his innocent friends are made scapegoats for the blaze, by the police and murdered. Raju's relentless journey against colonial rule and the economic exploitation of India begins. An effervescent romance with Eileen keeps Raju inspired in their roller-coaster ride through the backdrop of British imperialism, turbulent political conflicts, and the fury of the freedom revolution. "Wings of Freedom" is a novel about British India, with a difference, as an Indian author, Ratan Kaul, brings out this tumultuous era from an Indian point of view.

To some Natasha Iyer has it all - Living the life of an affluent NRI, wife of a prominent Psychologist and mother to a cheeky 11 year old. However, behind closed doors, cracks are beginning to appear in her seemingly comfortable relationship with her professionally consumed husband, Rakesh. Although Rakesh seems content with his alpha neatness-fetish-melodramatic wife and bright son; Natasha yearns for romance, passion and excitement. Ironically, the Psychologist husband fails to read between the lines and Natasha is left to her own devices to deal with her unresolved emotions. An unexpected call from India takes her through a journey of self-discovery with her devastatingly handsome work colleague, Steve. She uncovers in some aspects urban India has changed considerably but equally, deep-rooted social issues still prevail in the so called modern, educated, changing society. A chance encounter with her 'blast from the past' - Veer, adds to the emotional rollercoaster ride. Her one-man-woman status of many years has failed to equip her with vital tools to deal with the unanticipated surge of attention from Steve and Veer. As she attempts to master the finer points of courtship, flirtation and seduction; her life spirals out of control. Natasha is compelled to make tough decisions about her love, friendship, marriage and parenthood.

A Hindu king flees the Moghul army and takes refuge in Netidhopani, in Sundar-ban. His son escapes with a Roma Gypsy. The royal riches are buried in the desolate island. Two centuries later a British ship is sunk by Portuguese pirates and treasure looted and buried in the same island. The fierce Kutia tribals massacre the pirates. The Chinese infiltrate into Sundarban, looking for a mysterious energy providing element. Pradip Roy's vacation in India in the company of Anita, his student, Raju, his nephew, and Elena with Roma roots turns into a bizarre adventure in the tiger infested jungles.

Have you ever felt that special kind of happiness that comes when you're doing something that makes you feel like you're truly in touch with your inner self? Imagine yourself in the peaceful, happy state doing that something special that makes you feel fulfilled, feel like you're doing what you were born to do.Now imagine yourself torn from there, imagine every work you've ever done claimed to be the cause of misery for every person you love and imagine that the work you were doing might now not be the work you were born to do. Experience that for a minute.Now you know a little of how Conner White felt.This revelation led Conner White to the small town of Levion, where he sought to find himself. There he met Victoria, a young girl who was fighting her own inner demons.Soon, however, dark secrets are exposed all around, and Conner has to fight not just to save himself, but Victoria and the town of Levion as well."Believe" provides you with a story that not only grips you, but provides you with insight into the very nature of our own beliefs.

Can you really be in love with two people at the same time? 17-year-old, Punekar Sujay is a simple, religious guy who belongs to a family for whom prestige and one's image in the society are of utmost importance. For his orthodox family, concepts like love, attraction and (god forbid!) girlfriends do not exist; there are only arranged marriages because your family knows best. And so all his life, Sujay has believed that love doesn't strike you as a teenager. But when an unusual misfortune brings spunky and quirky Gunjan into Sujay's life, he has no idea how amazingly complicated his life is going to get; because his mother has already promised him to be wed to the sundar and susheel Jyoti. Every time Sujay tries to make a decision, he can't, because he really is in love with both Gunjan and Jyoti. And that is not how life functions - certainly not his family. Will he be able to get out of this mess? Or will the mess really take over his life? Only time can tell.Bachelor'$ Marriage is a story about love, friendship, family and what it means to really grow up.

Shrey is a normal guy with small plans for his future. Tragedy strikes his life when he fails in his PU (12th) exams, as everything changes. His plans are shelved, a new college, a random course, a weird set of people, heartbreaks and a career to make. Shrey's journey begins afresh without any plans ahead. Do things turn bad for the greater goodƒ will he succeed or just manage to carry his life as a backlog?

"In an era dominated by the saints rises a Kingdom where sins are committed regularly. A Kingdom ruled by a noble King but misled by his cruel Masters. Hamish, the cruellest Master with a dream of conquering the world, faces a challenge from an ordinary boy, who in search of his answers finds the reason for his existence. Fire God, the most powerful and loyal Master of the King, is stuck in a dilemma of whether to support the good or the bad.A story of brutal vengeance where there is no space for the good. Will the good rise to power?"

A central minister is alleged to have taken kickbacks to the tune of several billion US$ from a French arms manufacturer in return for the grant of the biggest defence contract in independent India's history. Mystery shrouds the assassination of Army General Manjunath around the same time. Yashwant Gaikwad is the youngest designated senior advocate, famously known in the Bombay High Court Bar as Legal 007 for his legal acumen and presence of mind with which he resolves legal matters. Yashwant finds himself entangled in this scam when he takes the brief of the alleged corrupt central minister. Not knowing whether he is on the right side, the clock is ticking for Yashwant. The nation is gearing up for the next Parliamentary Elections and Yashwant has to unravel this mother of all scams before that to expose the perpetrators. Putting his and his family's life on the line, with danger lurking at every step, Yashwant sets out on a mission. He can only trust three people in this mission, Latika a journalist, his mentor Justice Harshwardhan Dubey a retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, and Mubeen Mian a dreaded underworld don.

The monster in Amarnath was unleashed one night to execute an act of ruthless, violent retribution. Three years later he returns to ñSweet Cottageî to find the shadows of the past still lengthening. The Chautalas become neighbours and trust and relationships bloom; some acceptable, one forbidden. Pragya Chautala, beautiful and strong, crosses the moral threshold to reciprocate the love of a silent giant. But the shadows of the black moon are unconscionable and devouring and indeed they would define and assert the inevitable.

"Spy from Unaula takes us to a small sleepy village of Unaula and shows the simple joys, trials and tribulations of Ramchandra's life.Coming from meager means, Ramchandra overcomes unimaginable odds and his dexterous attitude lets him elevate himself from a lowly life. Having lost his mother early, and father averse to the idea of education, he seeks help from his rebellious brother to be able to pursue his dream of being well educated and a career of an officer in the armed forces. This dream did not come easy as the social obligations and customs of those times compelled him to take drastic decisions to fulfill his dreams. In search of a livelihood and bagful of dreams he travels to the ""City of Dreams"" of his time in search of opportunities that would fulfill his dreams.From the famous Mills of Mumbai to being a cycle rickshaw driver in Agra, he consistently moves slowly and steadily towards his goals without complaining of any hardships he bore. Luck favours the brave, and once opportunity struck he seized the opportunity to train himself in the skills needed to land a government job. Starting from the lowest civilian ranks he moves up with an exciting job in Military Intelligence, eventually becoming a spy.The three wars of 1962 with China and 1965 and 1971 with Pakistan were action packed for Ramchandra. Breaking codes, analyzing information over radio to interrogating the war prisoners and eventually participating in the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971 opens up the secret world of intelligence and spying in those times.From war duties to political unrest and busting espionage rings in the country, Ramchandra never failed to find excitement on his job, while his struggle to ensure that his children found the best education, which he himself struggled to get, never ceased inspite of all odds. This book will appeal to readers with its sharp-drawn perspective of life and the journey of a man with a dream and a lot of action from the secret quarters of covert intelligence agencies."

ƒHe couldn't prove it in a court of law but he had seen it in these two maiden overs being bowled. No, not bowled maidens but rather played maidens by the batsmen. It was akin and not so akin to seeing a ghostƒ Inside the Boundary Line creates an alternate reality woven around the game of cricket. Dhiren Shah, the protagonist, is a common man with some common sense. He falls into the lure of cricket betting. While indulging in betting, he is able to decipher and understand the deep and intricate connections between betting and match-fixing in cricket. Slowly but surely he discovers that his world is ruled by machinations and corruption of some, and the folly of the rest. The work also portrays the roles played by the various parties including the commentators and cricket-experts in the operations of the match-fixing conglomerate. You will shock yourself to discover that there is a lot about cricket you are yet to learn.

Written over week-ends, late nights and early mornings, A Box of Chocolates is an eclectic collection of short stories. From the dense, Naxal-infested forests of Dantevada to trading rooms on Wall Street, from a missionary convent in Kerala to a gritty brothel in Mumbai, from a cold Christmas morning in Harvard to a hot summer afternoon in St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, Raghuvir Mukherji takes the reader across geographies and epochs and presents a diverse array of stories that describe different facets of the human condition.

Being requested by his colleagues, Ranjan accepted the farewell as it was his childhood dream receiving it akin to that of his great grandfather and maternal grandfather. His colleagues were recalling sweet memories of his long service, which Ranjan continued even after the farewell ended. Ranjan recalled the most significant incidents missing many trifles as he had no written diary. Ranjan attempts to know the different characters and their chase after worldly achievements from a name and status in society to a power struggle, which still leaves them unsatisfied and thirsting for more. The physical and mental stress of most people, feels Ranjan is mainly due to this permanent thirst of not ïreally knowing' either oneself or others! According to Hinduism, seeking God is knowing who he is as ïHe' is within us. Contentment and eternal bliss come only by knowing that I am that ñInfinity.î Ranjan continues his search.

Vikram Bhagwat at 22 with his engineering degree and decent job was already ready to create history. But on that stormy night while Pune was in its deep sleep and nature was on in its full song evil strikes at him. On that day his life changed completely. He was arrested on charges of stealing IP and cheating organization. Though he gets bail, he was outcasted from the IT community; his dream was shattered in no time. As he battled against the red wolves in society - while hiding in dormitories in suburbs - he kept learning. The young and beautiful lawyer, Nupur, fought battles for him. Their passionate love story blossoms amidst all upheavals. This is not about business -IP or the corporate world; rather it is the odyssey of a man in search of truth... The plot is a brilliantly drawn journey through the complexities of tumultuous economic growth and the amazing atmospheres of rural India... Matteo Olivieri PhD, - Italian Writer, Economist and Orator. This sensitive author expresses his feelings and professional wisdom through this poetic novel of realist fiction. It nicely combines intense and delightful moments...- Hector Gomez Gauchia, PhD - Spanish writer. It's quite amazing how this entire thriller unfolds in to several layers of emotions...- Mr. Sameer Kulkarni, Executive Producer, On Air Promotions, Star India Pvt.Ltd

"Four friends are on a night out to celebrate the arrival of a brand new car that one of them gets as a gift from his father. In the midnight they stop their car near the only roadside smoke shop on the entire highway. Two of them get off to buy some wine and weed. They return to find one of their friends lying unconscious in a pool of blood. The fourth one is missing from the car.Where did he miraculously vanish just within ten minutes in the darkness of the city's outskirts? Did he hit his friend and run away or was there something else other than these boys and the shopkeeper? "