Download or read book Parvathy s Well Other Stories written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love and hate. Secrets and lies. Innocence and betrayal. Are we all just the sum of our conflicts? A nine-year old girl stumbles upon a terrible secret, a young maidservant is trapped in drudgery, children bear witness to adult transgressions, outcasts of society scramble to find a place for themselves. These are six captivating short stories that take you on an Indian Odyssey. From the North to the South, from the rich to the poor, from children to adults, these tales traverse innocence and experience and the innate tragicomedy of life itself. The breathtaking and varied tableau of the Indian subcontinent is just as much a character in the stories, as the protagonists themselves. Prepare to be immersed in and become one with each of the characters, as they offer you a glimpse into a life and a landscape far removed from your own. Prepare to journey into a foreign terrain where heat and dust, passions and secrets, beget unforgettable narratives with themes universal and timeless.

Download or read book Parvathy s Well and Other Stories written by Poornima Manco and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-28 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six captivating short stories that take you on an Indian Odyssey. From the North to the South, from the rich to the poor, from children to adults, these tales traverse innocence and experience and the innate tragicomedy of life itself. The breathtaking and varied tableau of the Indian subcontinent is just as much a character in the stories, as the protagonists themselves. Prepare to be immersed in, and become one with each of the characters, as they offer you a glimpse into a life and a landscape far removed from your own. Prepare to journey into a foreign terrain where heat and dust, passions and secrets, beget unforgettable narratives with themes universal and timeless.

Download or read book Parvathy s Well Other Stories The India Collection written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★★★ Beautifully written, taking one to India and bringing the sounds, smells, colors alive. It’s full of twists and surprises. Nothing is predictable or straightforward. ★★★★★ The India collection comprises the three books in the India series and a surprise bonus story. Parvathy’s Well & other stories Six captivating short stories that take you on an Indian Odyssey. From the North to the South, from the rich to the poor, from children to adults, these tales traverse innocence and experience and the innate tragicomedy of life itself. The breathtaking and varied tableau of the Indian subcontinent is just as much a character in the stories as the protagonists themselves. Prepare to be immersed in, and become one with each of the characters, as they offer you a glimpse into a life and a landscape far removed from your own. Prepare to journey into a foreign terrain where heat and dust, passions and secrets, beget unforgettable narratives with themes universal and timeless. Damage & other stories A young boy sidelined for being different, an artist unable to distance herself from her past, a famed actress past her prime, a Casanova who plays women but is acutely aware of his loneliness. These are some amongst the various tales of damaged people seeking escape, fulfilment or acceptance. Some long, some short, these sixteen stories have common themes of unhappy marriages; of secrets and lies, pleasure and guilt; of children letting down parents and vice versa; of women of a certain age, and whether they’ve still ‘got it’; of entitled and misogynistic men; and of the hypocrisy and double standards within Indian society. With original and unexpected angles, these tales explore the darkness that underpins the often ordinary lives of people. Thought-provoking, intense and evocative, these stories will transport you into the heart of India where tradition and modernity collide, often with devastating results. Holi Moly! & other stories 'Holi Moly! & Other Stories' is a collection of tales filled with optimism, laughter, grit and resilience. Stories about everyday people who refuse to let life’s adversities bog them down. From a woman rediscovering herself in unusual circumstances to an older man finding purpose in his twilight years; from four friends holding each other up as they navigate life's hardships, to a young girl determined to rise above her circumstances - these are stories about the indomitable human spirit. Heartwarming, uplifting and bittersweet, the third book in the India series comprises eight stories that explore the more joyful aspects of humanity. Tales that reflect the many facets of a land and a people who, despite their circumstances, find that ultimately, a life well-lived is one that is replete with love and meaning. ★★★★★ A real gem of a book, beautifully written, and full of surprises! It draws you in, with the wonderful scenes, through various lives in India. I didn't want this book of short stories to end, left me wanting more. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This collection of short stories draws you in and deserves your full attention. These stories take you through a labyrinth of damaged and flawed characters. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Poornima's latest stories are still vivid with Indian culture, colors and flavors but, after having visited the dark side of humankind, this volume tells universal tales of love, friendship and above all, hope.

Download or read book The Intimacy of Loss written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can people splintered by tragedy become whole again? Puja is lost. Her past is filled with pain, her present is scarred by secrets, and her future seems barren and unwelcoming. Unmoored, her only defence against the cruelty of life is retreat and isolation. Until a chance encounter forges an inexplicable bond. A relationship that transcends the barriers of age, class and family. A mentally deficient sweeper woman, teenage friendships, early romances, adult dynamics and unforeseen circumstances weave together a story of love, loss and hope. Can one heal and recover from grief? Can the void left behind by the departure of a beloved ever be filled? Can fractured relationships ever be repaired? As a teenager, wise beyond her years, Puja slowly comes to understand the profound and transformative power of love and sacrifice.

Download or read book Holi Moly Other Stories written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on 2020-04-12 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can hope be found amidst despair? 'Holi Moly! & Other Stories' is a collection of tales filled with optimism, laughter, grit and resilience. Stories about everyday people who refuse to let life’s adversities bog them down. From a woman rediscovering herself in unusual circumstances to an older man finding purpose in his twilight years; from four friends holding each other up as they navigate life's hardships, to a young girl determined to rise above her circumstances - these are stories about the indomitable human spirit. Heartwarming, uplifting and bittersweet, the third book in the India series comprises eight stories that explore the more joyful aspects of humanity. Tales that reflect the many facets of a land and a people who, despite their circumstances, find that ultimately, a life well-lived is one that is replete with love and meaning.

Download or read book Damage Other Stories written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on 2020-01-04 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are damaged people destined to inflict damage? A young boy sidelined for being different, an artist unable to distance herself from her past, a famed actress past her prime, a Casanova who plays women but is acutely aware of his loneliness. These are some amongst the various tales of damaged people seeking escape, fulfilment or acceptance. Some long, some short, these sixteen stories have common themes of unhappy marriages; of secrets and lies, pleasure and guilt; of children letting down parents and vice versa; of women of a certain age, and whether they’ve still ‘got it’; of entitled and misogynistic men; and of the hypocrisy and double standards within Indian society. With original and unexpected angles, these tales explore the darkness that underpins the often ordinary lives of people. Thought-provoking, intense and evocative, these stories will transport you into the heart of India where tradition and modernity collide, often with devastating results.

Download or read book Around the World in Twenty Seven Tales written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey the globe, one story at a time… In a world where choices shape our destinies, "Twelve" invites you to embark on an exciting journey that spans the globe. From the bustling streets of West Berlin to the lush landscapes of Bali; from the vibrant alleys of New Delhi to the iconic avenues of New York, immerse yourself in a diverse tapestry of narratives that traverse the continents. Lose yourself in the lives of characters standing at crossroads, where pivotal decisions may lead them on vastly different paths. Meanwhile, "Eight" beckons you to a whimsical odyssey across the world, infusing the ordinary with the extraordinary. Here, goddesses walk amongst mortals, mythical creatures materialise unexpectedly, and reality seamlessly melds with the supernatural. Witness the bizarre events that disrupt ordinary lives, opening a portal to a fantastical realm sprinkled with magic and mayhem. And what about love? "Six" paints a vibrant portrait of love's kaleidoscope. It captures the unlikeliest of connections forged among society's outcasts, the glimmer of hope ignited by a serendipitous encounter, the dizzying heights of passion, the profound depths of longing, and the crippling anguish of betrayal. This collection traverses the emotional spectrum, reminding us that love, both fragile and enduring, shapes our lives in countless ways. Finally, a BONUS short story about the twilight years—an exploration of unexpected love and rekindled hope. This tale serves as a poignant reminder to embrace life's late yet beautiful surprises. Step into a world where flavours and fantasies collide, weaving a captivating tapestry of experiences. Indulge in a delectable buffet of stories, where each page offers a mouthwatering morsel of pure storytelling delight. "Twelve," "Eight," "Six," and the BONUS story add up to Twenty-Seven tales that take you on a creative and imaginative spin around the world. Come, enjoy a literary feast that will leave your senses craving for more.

Download or read book Twelve Stories From Around The World written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choices. Life offers us plenty. How do you know you chose correctly? From the streets of West Berlin to the lush tropical climes of Bali, from New Delhi to New York - these stories follow characters faced with choices that could send their lives in different and sometimes opposite directions. A daughter who wants more from life, a father who contemplates ending his; a love lost, a love retained, a love forgotten. Regret, retribution and remorse are liberally sprinkled through this diverse and eclectic collection of short stories. In surprising, vivid and thought-provoking journeys across continents, cultures and landscapes, an indubitable truth emerges - human emotions are essentially the same world over. Savour this collection of tales that range from smooth to dark, nutty to silly, and bitter to sweet. Which story would you like to bite into today? ***** Reader reviews: "Truly like a box of chocolates, something for everyone, lovely short stories. There’s dark, light, salty, and sweet, my favorites being the darker stories! I always enjoy the author’s beautifully descriptive prose, takes me away to far flung locales, exactly what we all need these days!" "As per her usual style each story draws you in from the very first sentence. Each story has a completely different narrator and is written in beautifully rich prose. In this book the stories are set in different countries and even ages. But Poornima took care to enter a little commonality into each story, thus connecting the individual stories. Clearly the theme for this book was ‘a story with a twist’. A joy to read!" ​"This was a very enjoyable book with varied themes, different voices and locations - all from one very talented author. I will be adding more of her books to my reading list and would encourage anyone who is not familiar with her to give her a try."

Download or read book L T Switchgear Other Stories written by HR Shenoy, Gurudatt Kundapurkar, KR Iyer and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘At the core of this book lies gratitude and it showcases harmonious teamwork, caring mentors and the excellent setting provided by a great organization – Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T).’ – John B Monteiro The above quote captures the essence of the memoir, which is a collection of anecdotes recounted by the grateful employees and ex-employees of the great company ¬– L & T Written by over thirty-five people, the book carries one central theme – nostalgia. With incidents that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone, L&T Switchgear & Other Stories is sure to appeal to not just the employees of the company, but also to anyone who reads it.

Download or read book Eight Fantastical Tales From Here There Everywhere written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if… anything was possible? What really lurks beneath the humdrum and the mundane, the ubiquitous and the familiar? And what if you came face to face with it? Enter a world where goddesses descend to earth, mythical creatures materialise out of thin air, ghosts mean well, and limbs have minds of their own. In a series of tales that explore the fantastical and the surreal, lives of ordinary people are upturned by bizarre incidents and mysterious happenings. Gloriously imagined, deliciously crafted and wickedly entertaining, Eight takes you on a fabulous romp around multiple countries and cultures of the world, with just a wee bit of something extra in the mix. Sit back, relax and get ready to savour a slice of some delectably fantastical cake! Netgalley reviews: "Delightful light confection that goes around the globe with short fantasy stories. From Argentina to somewhere in the air Hitting Germany, France, Egypt, Korea, China, India in-between. Little quick tastes of a dot of sweet, sour, spicy, hot & cold tidbits to make you smile or think. Most poignant I thought was the German & the rabbit but they were all tasty fare." "One of the reasons I love Gabriel Garcia Marquez is because of the magic realism.These 8 short stories take place in different countries and while dealing with very serious subjects(disability,addiction,loss, loneliness...)each of them has a touch of magic realism that make it very easy to get immersed in them." "This was such a magical book I thoroughly enjoyed every second of reading it. It was well written with such brilliant imagery. A great read." "I’ll be honest straight away and say I have a hate/hate relationship with short stories and all my previous reviews will attest to that. No matter how many I read, I just don’t enjoy them. They’re not for me and never seem to grab me or keep me interested. But I think I’ve finally found the one collection that has shown me what a good short story can be. They’re whimsical and magical and almost fairytale like but steeped in realism with an important life lesson at the end, but by approaching it in this way, they don’t become corny or preachy or over the top."

Download or read book A Quiet Dissonance written by Poornima Manco and published by Mango Tree Publications. This book was released on with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE BRONZE MEDAL IN THE WISHING SHELF BOOK AWARDS Home. Is it a place or a feeling? When Anu and her family move to a small village in the English countryside, she is desperate to put down roots in her new community. To her dismay, not everyone is welcoming. Is it her? Must she change to fit in? In her quest for answers, she sets out to peel back the layers of her life, examining all that has made her who she is. Truth, she finds, is often uncomfortable and unpalatable. And rarely provides answers. At a crossroads, Anu needs to determine which is the right path for her — acceptance from within or without? Netgalley reviews: *This novel is an important one for our times especially. As a woman, it’s hard to choose “what’s good and right for me-my family, my work” and to find “a deeper happiness… that cannot be corrupted from the outside”. There’s so much pressure to be all put together, to have kids who are well rounded, and the list goes on. Manco demonstrates throughout her novel what is important to Anu and causes the reader to reflect on their own priorities and if they are in the right order.* *This is a beautifully written novel and I imagine it will resonate with a lot of readers for several different reasons. For me it resonated as I often struggled to find friendships and the ones that I cherish the most are ones that were found in later life. The author totally encapsulated how it must feel to be a migrant in a new country and the concerns and hurdles that they have to overcome just to fit in and be a part of society in ways that – I am ashamed to say – I may not have thought about before. It was very reminiscent to me of Brick Lane and Big Little Lies both are books that I adored.*

Download or read book Bff written by Aiswarya Vinod and published by Educreation Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love is friendship' it is a famous dialog by our very own SRK but have anyone thought this simple dialog can make a couple of peoples life turn up and down. Yes guys I am serious this simple belief that love and friendship are same causes a lot of problems in the life of Dolly and Raghav two crazy BFF or Best Friends Forever and In the life few other people also. Join them in their crazy journey while they fight against the social norm that a girl and a boy cannot be BFF they can either be lovers or brother and sister. This story will show different forms of friendship and love. Well if you are searching for a serious book containing serious characters and a serious story about rebel's fight against social norms or something like that then I am afraid this is not the kind of book you are looking for. You should definitely read this book if you have no plans of taking your life seriously. Get ready for a crazy fight for friendship.

Download or read book The Hunted Heroine and Other Stories written by Puzhankara Govindankutty Menon and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Laddoo Mysteries written by PARVATHY VENKATACHALAM and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-08-28 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What sin could a 12-year-old have possibly committed to deserve such severe punishment and be burdened with an arduous task? Is Krishna truly so unyielding when it comes to disciplining a child for a harmless act? Diwali, the festival of lights, is meant to bring joy! Krishna, why single out Vaishu? Step into the world of Hindu scriptures and divine tales through the perspective of a tween who has grown up between two cultures. This story weaves together elements of Greek and Norse mythology, movies, fiction books, and a playful imagination where Krishna is a latte-sipping brother with whom Vaishu can converse, argue, and share a laugh. The retelling of these stories is infused with gentle, child-like wit and humour, making it a light and enjoyable read.

Download or read book The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English written by Manju Jaidka and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, Indian writing in English is a fi eld of study that cannot be overlooked. Whereas at the turn of the 20th century, writers from India who chose to write in English were either unheeded or underrated, with time the literary world has been forced to recognize and accept their contribution to the corpus of world literatures in English. Showcasing the burgeoning field of Indian English writing, this encyclopedia documents the poets, novelists, essayists, and dramatists of Indian origin since the pre-independence era and their dedicated works. Written by internationally recognized scholars, this comprehensive reference book explores the history and development of Indian writers, their major contributions, and the critical reception accorded to them. The Routledge Encyclopedia of Indian Writing in English will be a valuable resource to students, teachers, and academics navigating the vast area of contemporary world literature.

Download or read book Affective Feminisms in Digital India written by Meena T Pillai and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-29 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies digital feminist activism in contemporary India. It provides a close and comprehensive analysis of the postmillennial digital moment in India which has given rise to new modes of women’s digital dissent. The volume examines how anti-rape narratives, Feminichy scandals, #MeToo movements, and menstrual activisms, amongst a host of other performative feminist dissent and their discursive medialities create ‘affective digital feminisms’ which both break with and continue the residual and emergent practices within feminisms in India. It looks at digital womanspeak from India and focuses on vernacular forms of dissent, through which the author aims to decolonize feminist imaginaries from their moorings in the West. The author explores new digital, cultural, and social geographies where politically untamed women use their precarity to unsettle deep sexist structures and mount a gendered critique of the political economy of the nation state. An important contribution to the study of feminism in India, the volume will be useful for students and researchers of gender and women’s studies, cultural studies, digital sociology, intersectional feminism, transnational feminism, digital humanities, and South Asian studies. It will also be appeal to readers interested in the history of women’s dissent in India.

Download or read book Millennial Tales A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES written by M. Viswanathan and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2022-07-13 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millennial Tales’ is a collection of short stories that portray our society and its happenings. Every person reacts to circumstances in a unique way and it is this display of emotions that has been the foundation for spinning yarns to weave my stories. Each of these stories is the result of my desire to reflect and comment in an interesting manner on whatever I have seen, heard, or read. All characters featured in the stories are a product of my imagination, and therefore, fictional. Any resemblance to people in real life is purely coincidental .My apologies if some sentiments have been hurt in the process. Happy reading!