Download or read book Bandra Boy written by Myron Pereira and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four Stories of Bandra, old and new We start in 1573, the year the Portuguese Jesuits came to Vandre (so called in those days), and effectively put it on the map. The next date is 1739, when the Maratha armies conquered Bacaim, Salcete - and Bandora -- and expelled the Portuguese from these parts forever. The year 1887 is our next milestone, Queen Victoria's jubilee year,when Bandra's native Catholics acquired a new name: "East Indian'. And so to the recent past, the 1963, where young Indians, newly independent, sought to make sense of their world. Four narratives, each seen through the eyes of a young man, the "Bandra Boy" of the title. What he sees, desires and becomes, is the grist of this narrative.
Download or read book An Unrestored Woman written by Shobha Rao and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A debut of astonishing scope and lyricism: searing, intimate portraits of men and women whose lives have reached tipping points.
Download or read book Last Man in Tower written by Aravind Adiga and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Booker Prize–winning author of The White Tiger, a stunning novel of greed and murder in contemporary Mumbai. At the heart of Adiga's gripping second novel ("his plots don’t unwind, they surge" —USA Today) are two equally compelling men, poised for a showdown. Real estate developer Dharmen Shah rose from nothing to create an empire and hopes to seal his legacy with a luxury building named the Shanghai. Larger-than-life Shah is a dangerous man to refuse. But he meets his match in retired schoolteacher Masterji. Shah offers a generous buyout to Masterji and his neighbors in a once respectable, now crumbling apartment building on whose site Shah’s high-rise would be built. They can’t believe their good fortune. Except, that is, for Masterji, who refuses to abandon the building he has long called home. As the demolition deadline looms, desires mount; neighbors become enemies, and acquaintances turn into conspirators who risk losing their humanity to score their payday. Here is a richly told, suspense-fueled story of ordinary people pushed to their limits in a place that knows none: the new India as only Aravind Adiga could explore—and expose—it.
Download or read book Fishhead written by Ignatius Valentine Aloysius and published by Tortoise Books. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amidst the teeming tenements of 1970s Bombay (Mumbai), a hungry teenage boy struggles through life in a poverty-stricken family ruled by a domineering alcoholic father, when suddenly he faces another challenge: the affections of an upper middle-class girl. In this exploration of poverty and pleasure, patriarchy and tragedy, Fishhead’s titular narrator must search for ways to bridge the gap between two seemingly irreconcilable worlds: the life he longs to live, and the one chosen for him by Destiny.
Download or read book On a Bad Boy Note written by Ansh Seth and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uday is a flamboyant, intriguing and adventurous IT professional in his 20's. Within the large world of IT, in which he had no interest, his life keeps flashing in front of him- the life that he had led, and the memories of his first love. In these rampant flashbacks, he narrates the story of his brash lifestyle and his uncanny desires, the women he fell in love with and how he broke their hearts. In his poetic anecdotes and karmic insights, he shares the learnt lessons from the Bad, BAD world. With his dashing good looks and acquired skills of seduction, Uday makes his way back to love , only to find himself face to face with his most dreaded fantasy. What follows, is a journey of the future, the past and the present, where the only constant factor that always burns, is him.
Download or read book Age of Vice written by Deepti Kapoor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK Named a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly, Oprah Daily and NPR! “Dazzling...Finally free from the book’s grip, now all I want to do is get others hooked.”— The Washington Post “A page-turning social novel…It stirs the pulse while digging into the entrenched and evolving structures and contradictions of modern India.” —NPR “Cinematic…As a storyteller, Kapoor is a natural.”—The New York Times New Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the curb and in the blink of an eye, five people are dead. It’s a rich man’s car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold. Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family -- loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all. In the shadow of lavish estates, extravagant parties, predatory business deals and calculated political influence, three lives become dangerously intertwined: Ajay is the watchful servant, born into poverty, who rises through the family’s ranks. Sunny is the playboy heir who dreams of outshining his father, whatever the cost. And Neda is the curious journalist caught between morality and desire. Against a sweeping plot fueled by loss, pleasure, greed, yearning, violence and revenge, will these characters’ connections become a path to escape, or a trigger of further destruction? Equal parts crime thriller and family saga, transporting readers from the dusty villages of Uttar Pradesh to the urban energy of New Delhi, Age of Vice is an intoxicating novel of gangsters and lovers, false friendships, forbidden romance, and the consequences of corruption. It is binge-worthy entertainment at its literary best.
Download or read book Ramakant Achrekar Master Blaster s Master written by Kunal Purandare and published by Roli Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the greatest cricket coaches in the world, Ramakant Achrekar dedicated his entire life training champions. This book narrates his inspiring life story along with rare tales that highlight his immense contribution to the game. This biography of the legend includes interviews/inputs by various players Achrekar has trained through the years.
Download or read book The Museum of Failures written by Thrity Umrigar and published by Swift Press. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting story about uncovering family secrets and the power of forgiveness, set in India and the United States, from the bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick Honor Remy Wadia left India for the United States long ago, carrying his resentment of his mother with him. He has now returned to Bombay to adopt a baby from a young pregnant girl—and to see his elderly mother for the first time in several years. Discovering that his mother is in the hospital, has stopped talking, and seems to have given up on life, he is struck with guilt for not realizing just how sick she has become. His unexpected appearance and assiduous attention revives her and enables her to return to her home. But when Remy stumbles on an old photograph, shocking long-held family secrets surface. As the secrets unravel and Remy's mother begins communicating again, he finds himself reevaluating his entire childhood, his relationship to his parents, and his harsh judgment of the decisions and events long hidden from him, just as he is on the cusp of becoming a parent himself. But most of all, he must learn to forgive others for their failures and human frailties. The Museum of Failures is a deeply moving story of secrets and family, and a reminder that forgiveness comes from realizing that the people we love are usually trying to do their best in the most difficult situations.
Download or read book Two Stories True Stories written by Shrikant Murthy and published by StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. This book was released on with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of literature, there are books and books, stories and stories. But herein, the reader gets to read the rarest of rare thematic true stories. A Children's (Remand) Home may be Famous for Wrong Reasons, But, Some Stories do Strike an Emotional Chord. The stories based on true events are imaginatively narrated with a touch of the dramatic that reading them is truly an emotional experience! The Book on Hand has been Written With Sociological imagination And Praxis Wisdom. Truly, a Treat to Read!
Download or read book Stupid Stories written by Abu Malik and published by BFC Publications. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is full of stupidity, the author sees stupid stories in everyday life of people, on streets, in homes. His observations are unique Reverse gear is all about a man trying to become young again How can you lose a million by drinking tea at home Losing your memory can get your beloved back A table fan can revive your sex life A wrong nos can change your life How can a bottle of whiskey save your life LOVE DECEIT ROMANCE SEX MONEY POLITICS POWER Everything has stupidity playing it’s part. You just have to enjoy what’s happening as the world churns out new stories by the second.
Download or read book Beach Boy written by Ardashir Vakil and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 1997 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On The Brink Of Adolescence, Cyrus, The Narrator Of The Book, Sets Out To Explore The Biggest Of Big Cities, Full Of Unforgettable Sights And Smells, Especially The Smells Of Cooking. Ardashir Vakil S Remarkable First Novel Is About Sea And Shore, Sex And Samosas, Tennis Tournaments, Truant Afternoons And Hindi Films. Adding To The Excitement Are A Mysterious Miss Havisham-Like Maharani And Her Seductive Adopted Daughter.
Download or read book The Boy Who Flew and Other Tales of India for Children written by Shahzad Rizvi and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cobra who can foretell the future unites an orphan boy with a princess. A boy who yearns to fly has his wish granted in a most astonishing way. A crocodile helps save a drowning village. Five magical tales of India and enchantment, illustrated with vivid watercolors by artist Laurie McLaughlin Ward.
Download or read book Hybrids written by Robert J. Sawyer and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Hominids, Nebula Award-winning author Robert J. Sawyer introduced a character readers will never forget: Ponter Boddit, a Neanderthal physicist from a parallel Earth who was whisked from his reality into ours by a quantum-computing experiment gone awry-making him the ultimate stranger in a strange land. In that book and in its sequel, Humans, Sawyer showed us the Neanderthal version of Earth in loving detail-a tour de force of world-building; a masterpiece of alternate history. Now, in Hybrids, Ponter Boddit and his Homo sapien lover, geneticist Mary Vaughan, are torn between two worlds, struggling to find a way to make their star-crossed relationship work. Aided by banned Neanderthal technology, they plan to conceive the first hybrid child, a symbol of hope for the joining of their two versions of reality. But after an experiment shows that Mary's religious faith--something completely absent in Neanderthals - is a quirk of the neurological wiring of Homo sapiens' brains, Ponter and Mary must decide whether their child should be predisposed to atheism or belief. Meanwhile, as Mary's Earth is dealing with a collapse of its planetary magnetic field, her boss, the enigmatic Jock Krieger, has turned envious eyes on the unspoiled Eden that is the Neanderthal world . . . . Hybrids is filled to bursting with Sawyer's signature speculations about alternative ways of being human, exploding our preconceptions of morality and gender, of faith and love. His Neanderthal Parallax trilogy is a classic in the making, and here he brings it to a stunning, thought-provoking conclusion that's sure to make Hybrids one of the most controversial books of the year. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Download or read book Hunter Boys written by Richard Pike and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Entertaining and informative tales of success, heroics, fear, relief and exhilaration in and around the Hunter cockpit” (Royal Air Force Historical Society Journal). From the author of Lightning Boys, this is a fascinating look at the experiences of those who flew the iconic Hawker Hunter. Fifteen aircrew relate their individual recollections of the highs and lows, the dramas and demands of this incredible aircraft, which came into service in July 1951 and changed the future of fighter development. Included are a chapter by Neville Duke, Hawker Aircraft’s chief test pilot, and other tales recounting the Aden emergency, the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war, and a race against the odds in Gibraltar. These true stories demonstrate the exceptional performance of this aircraft and illustrate its renowned lengthy service with the RAF and internationally—brought to life with original photographs plus paintings by acclaimed aviation artist Chris Stone.
