A Tea-Stall by the Side of the Road is a collection of short stories based on anecdotes, folklore and urban legends from all over the country. Presented in the first person narrative, these stories are based on actual experiences. A tea-stall, popularly called a ‘tapri’ in India, is a place where people gather to gossip, share news and views, tales and anecdotes. It is also the favoured place for inspiration and the author’s preferred spot for writing his book. The book is well-suited to be read over a relaxing cup of tea, around the coffee table or around a campfire on a weekend getaway trip. It has stories from all genres including humour, drama, horror and romance. Thus, there is something good for every mood and taste.
Ashok who belongs to a middleclass family, was a person who started his young life ignoring his unpleasant past and tried to live in the utopia of happiness. A post-graduate in engineering, he started his career as a budding industrialist with great effort and ambition. Over the years, he realized it was not possible many times, to avoid the past easily. Life taught him to learn to live happily by taking past incidents of pain in his stride, by open mindedness. He became a successful businessman in course of time. The story brings forth the incidents of his early life in a hilarious vein, because the object of hurt was not the viewer of the incident. The picturization of Ashok's love at first sight and his marriage function are romantic and interesting. We come across in successive pages, many incidents of Ashok's endeavors to become successful by adopting comradery with partners and accepting innovative methods suggested by knowledgeable pioneers on the path. The story of young Ashok with his unbent approach towards his ambition and success, is a satisfying read. Ashok's life leaves a path showing steps of success and failures and of joy and pain too.
Life is a fast-paced Twenty20 game, and you need to keep playing to win. Abhi and Aditi are siblings who want to realise their dreams in the ever upgrading world. In the midst of all the struggle and success, they get entangled in a strange web. If they are not able to resolve the crisis in twenty days, their very existence can come under threat. In short, they have to hit sixes on every bouncer thrown at them. Not just with the world outside, this ordeal is also a fight with one's own character and principles. Unwanted situations, unexpected turns, money and sex push them deeper into the web. Manipulations and treachery become the order. The hunter becomes the hunted. A vicious circle of betrayal and debauchery is created. TWENTY TWENTY is a story of betrayal, deceit and relationships, where a master planner devises games, to get to his own ambitions.
A collection of 101 short essays and tributes to unsung heroes, recognizing and expressing appreciation for the hidden "gifts" that life's journey brings. Excellent for use as gifts and premiums, as well as for personal enrichment and enjoyment. John Wayne "Jack" Schlatter, author of some of the most beloved stories in the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, now comes forth with his own collection of inspirational writings. Sharing lessons, insights, and humor gathered over 35 years in the classroom and as a member of one of the most amazing families in America, he will touch your heart, tickle your funny bone, and enrich your wisdom. Three of his stories in particular have had a tremendous impact on the American culture. "I Am a Teacher" is one of the most widely read and reprinted tributes of the last ten years. "The Simple Gesture" has been known to save lives and form new friendships and has been rewritten and retold throughout the nation. "The Magic Pebbles" received a great compliment from Jack Canfield, coauthor of the "Chicken Soup" series. Asked by Modern Woodman magazine to choose the single story which meant the most to him, he named "The Magic Pebbles." Inspired by Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, whose dreams "woke him up," Mr. Schlatter has become aware of the countless gifts left by the side of the road of life. In this book he shares his discoveries. "Jack Schlatter is a charismatic, consummate communicator who will have you laughing through your tears as he squeezes your heart with timeless truths." - MARK VICTOR HANSEN, Co-Author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. "Do not pass up the opportunity to be entertained and inspired by this amazing human being." - JACK CANFIELD, Co-Author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. "Every person should have a copy of this book on their bedside table for a last thought at night or a first thought in the morning. I would have loved this book if I had never met the author, but I have had the immense pleasure of watching Jack give a gift to every person he comes in contact with. He has the sensitivity to help each person he meets to get in touch with their "Real Self" the true person inside, even if it is just for a moment. It is his unconditional love for each and every person he has the blessing to come into contact with that allows those people to also see and feel themselves as Jack sees them, as a beautiful creation, worthy of the best that this world has to offer, to be acknowledged for who they really are. I have seen the light come to their eyes. Jack is at his best with young people; just a touch of Jack goes a long way in helping them know their real value. I think Jack's greatest gift is his ability to see beyond exterior behavior to the pure essence of everyone he comes in contact with, and more so helps them to see it also. His gift for putting in words what most of us only feel when we are in our deepest self is one of the most amazing talents I have witnessed. It has been one of the great pleasures in my life to have known him personally and through his works, and I would want to share that experience with as many people as possible." - Ann Friedly
Ever wondered what the lovechild of mystic spirituality and modern day corporate world would look like? Welcome to Rumi & Kabir Consulting. Life in the corporate world at Sality is always bustling, hobbesian and progressive but still depressing. Quebi, Vibhor and Sam have it all, money, success and technology but still feel restless and unhappy at the core, and often wonder if there's something inside of them waiting to be unleashed to achieve sheer happiness and a calmer state of mind. Enter two great mystical poets of their time Kabir & Rumi to help them through their struggles and spread the message of peace and happiness. The drastically different worlds of spirituality and corporate hustle collide and how! AI, gaming, poems, philosophy, product launches…this story has it all. Be it the elegant language and time travel paradoxes of the olden times or the digital age advancements and generational zeitgeist, the story instantly transports you into its world while also creating a strange nostalgia for a time you have never lived. The question still remains: Do the enlightened gurus succeed in their mission of helping modern day mankind or does the inevitable burnout get them too?
In the newest mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Tea Revenge, Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is about to learn the true meaning of terroir… Theodosia Browning has never considered herself a wine connoisseur—tea has always been her forte. But that doesn’t mean she’s going to pass up an invitation to a fancy wine-tasting party at the upscale Knighthall Winery, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. But a sweet evening takes on a bitter aftertaste when a dead body is discovered in one of the wine barrels. The son of proprietor Jordan Knight has been murdered. Dissatisfied with the police investigation, Knight turns to Theo for help. She’s heard through the grapevine that there are both family and business problems at Knighthall. They say in vino veritas, but everyone at the winery seems to be lying through their teeth. Sorting through the guest list as well as family and staff, Theo has her pick of suspects. It may look like the killer has her over a barrel, but cracking tough cases is vintage Theodosia Browning.
A police jeep arrives, and Pratap ACP gets out and walks to the mutilated and decomposed dead body. Only a few bones of the skeletal structure are intact. The unusual occurrences and the intriguing circumstances of the serial murders provoke him to accept the challenge. Dr. Anand explains to Shekhar of the media the souls communicate. The paper has numbered words. 1. Dreams. 2. Repetitive dreams/Words. 3. Animals/Objects. 4. Meditation/Visions. A Sadhu clarifies Shekhar's doubts and asks him to fulfill the soul's ambition. Your dreams, memories, physical touch, and objects are linked with the people, with whom you have a relation... directly or indirectly affect you... Runanubandha Vimukthi.
Crossed & Knotted is India’s first Composite Novel, a book written by fourteen authors in close collaboration with each other. The chapters, each a story in itself, are knotted with one another through characters, events, settings and emotions. The result is a read that crisscrosses through a multitude of emotions bringing out deep rooted human desires. They narrate tales of love and betrayal, suspense and mystery, courage and dilemma, along with hope and resilience. Read it for a taste so tantalizing, that your mind will surely be craving for more!
We are a part of a male dominating society where some people still keep women below their shoes and nose. Kiran, a young woman has overcome these hurdles and has fulfilled her dream as a Radio Jockey. Today its her first day to work at Radio Rocks, a leading radio channel in Pune. She is exhilarated about it! Last night her boy friend proposed her for marriage, and her true love for Omkar overwhelmed her decision. She didnt reply to him! In early 2004, her brother worked at a tea stall at the age of 10. Ajinkya, a BPO employee and a biggest loser in life, gets inspired by the kid. Ajinkya plans to adopt him, unaware of his past. Will the kids past bother Ajinkyas personal and love life? Omkar is Kirans first crush. But for past few years they havent heard about each other! Will she compromise her first love & marry Ashish? Or will she wait for Omkar?
Pawan Tiwari was born on 15 July 1982 in a farmer family, village Alauddin, block Jahangir ganj, district Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. He started writing at the age of 12. Presently his workplace is Mumbai, Maharashtra. Pawan Tiwari has been a successful editor of newspapers and magazines like 'Bharat Darroj', 'Mumbai Pratap', 'Samvad Shakti'. His first story collection 'Chavanni Ka Mela' was published in the year 2005. The first novel was published in 2016 with the name 'Athanni Wale Babuji'. A new story collection 'Peda Baba Ki Kripa' was published in the year 2020. Same year the much talked about novel 'Tyagamurthy Hidimba' came to light. Apart from this, more than 2000 articles, poems, stories etc. have been published in various newspapers and magazines across the country. Pawan also has his own blog 'Chavanni Ka Mela'. Received 'Jainendra Award' of Maharashtra State Hindi Sahitya Academy in the year 2016-2017 for his first novel 'Athanni Wale Babuji'. Received 'Sahitya Chetna Award' of Sheel Sahitya Parishad (Chhattisgarh) for 'Tyagamurti Hidimba'. Pawan has been the creative director and head of research in 'Sanatan' channel in the year 2014-15. Hindi film 'Golden Rage' has been produced on the story 'Tere Ko-Mere Ko'. Has been awarded the honorary degree of 'Vidyavachaspati' from Vikramshila Vidyapeeth. All India Agnishikha Manch has given 'Sahitya Bhushan Samman' to Pawan. Pawan has also received many honors and awards for Hindi journalism, service to Hindi language and literary contribution. His latest poem book is 'Maine prem bo diya'. At present - Keeps participating in speeches and seminars across the country for independent writing, poetry recitation, development and upgradation of Hindi language and journalism.
