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The Girls in Green
Four girls. One uniform. One dream. Set in the Officers' Training Academy, this is the story Of Bijli Bijarnia aka Billi, the girl with feline grace and lightning-fast ref lexes, determined to tear through the social taboos of Haryana hinterland from where she hails. Of Lakmenlang Zyiem aka Lakme from Shillong, the optimistic law graduate who is the first Khasi girl to join the academy. Of Shiny Joseph from Kottayam, who only joins the academy to be near her boyfriend but finds herself pitted against him more often than not. Of Nutan Patil aka Nutty from Jalna, the mimic, the incurable romantic, the effervescent drama queen. The Girls in Green is a story not only about soaring ambition and punishing military regimens, but also about gratifying rewards and the joys of friendship.
A Married Woman
Manju Kapur is the author of four novels. Her first novel, Difficult Daughters, won the Commonwealth Prize for First Novels (Eurasia Section) and was a number one bestseller in India. Home, her third was described as ‘glistening with detail and emotional acuity’. Her most recent novel, The Immigrant, was longlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature in 2011. She lives in New Delhi.
Lockdown Longings: 10 Stories of Love and Recollections
The recent lockdown has our imaginations spinning new futures – for the world, for our nation, for us – as humankind waits, restlessly, at the cusp, unable to move forward, and thus, visiting the only place that can be explored with certainty: within. Within days of the countrywide lockdown, we announced a short story contest inviting writers to share stories from self-isolation. The ten stories in this collection are a result of things they discovered within – comfort in old memories, new perspectives for old relationships, a sense of humour in the face of crushing uncertainty, courage to make peace with oneself and an unwavering faith in humanity. Sucharita Dutta-Asane is an award-wi...
Ambapali
Not every courtesan has gone down in the annals of history like Ambapali. She was beautiful, intelligent, talented and, as the nagarvadhu janpad kalyani-the bride of the city-she went on to wield immense power amongst the nobles. Until she renounced all worldly pleasures to embrace Buddhism. This vivid narrative tells the story of a young woman forced to follow a path because of the machinations of powerful people. Propelled onto the cultural centerstage in the Vajji republic against her wishes, betrayed in love, disappointed by friends, Ambapali's is yet the story of a strong woman determined to take control over her life. A remarkable, poignant novel about the dazzling glamour, daring romance, and sacrifice that marked Ambapali's life.
The Conch Bearer: The Brotherhood of the Conch
Award-winning author and poet, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is widely known for her novels, Sister of My Heart, The Mistress of Spices, The Vine of Desire and Queen of Dreams. Translated into 11 languages, including Dutch, Hebrew and Japanese, her other writings include two prize-winning short story collections, two volumes of poetry, and her novels for young children. Among the awards and citations she has are the O. Henry Prize, two Pushcart Prizes, and the American Book Award. Born in India, she currently lives in Texas where she teaches creative writing at the University of Houston.
A Closetful of Skeletons
Five men are on their way to a hill station, where Ramola, a fading movie star, waits for them to make an announcement that will change their lives forever.Ramola withdrew from the public eye at the peak of her stardom. Now, surrounded by retired couples spending their twilight years gardening and gossiping, her life is idyllic.Or at least it was, till the night of her birthday party, when she announces that her tell-all memoir will soon be published. The book, documenting her rise to fame, puts each of her ex-lovers' careers in jeopardy. As each desperate man tries to save himself, Ramola is drawn back into the very web of lies and deception she'd left behind.By the time the party is over, Ramola's neighbour, retired army officer and amateur sleuth, Colonel Arjun H. Acharya, has found his first murder to solve.A Closetful of Skeletons reels you into a cosy world of fresh mountain air, long-drawn bridge games and bloody murder.
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The Portrait Of The Complete Woman
The role of the woman in the modern world has been redefined. Faced with ever new challenges, she needs to balance the home and outside world with maturity and understanding. This book has been designed especially for such woman who is well-educated, single or married, working or otherwise, but certainly interested in improving upon herself. It is certain to change her lifestyle and ensure a change for the better. People expect you to play the perfect role model with a flawless performance. Perfect wife, mother or partner and perfect career woman too! With the heightened expectations of the society are you ready for this role of a super-woman? Here is a chance for transformation! Would you like to avail it? It can prove to be a marvellous experience to shape yourself as a new woman.
Banish Fears and Negativity
Life can be one hell of a roller-coaster ride. One moment you could be down in the dumps. And at another moment, you may be on cloud nine, with your cup of joy brimming over. It is these ups and downs that make life so enjoyable, memorable and humorous. the author has captured the essence of such hilarious and humorous moments in this anthology of Middles, which originally appeared in the pages of Times of India, the Indian Express, Deccan Herald and Hindustan Times. Amusing Encounters of Daily Life captures amusing moments of the heart, hearth and everything in-between. Given the author's witty writing style, this is just the kind of book you would love reading from cover to cover at one sitting. It is the perfect book to help you relax and unwind at the end of the day - or at the weekend.
Home Beauty Clinic
Women today become extremely conscious of their looks, appearance and presentation as these attributes impart them a definite edge in bettering their career opportunities, success in higher educational admission and in raising social status. Admittedly every woman may not have the stunning features of Aishwarya Rai or Cleopatra but she does carry a natural inclination to look attractive appealing and dignified. While those lucky to be born beautiful can enhance their appeal others can equip themselves with the vast treasure of knowledge this book succinctly provides.
