उसने कहा, ‘‘चनैनी का हूँ। जम्मू से कश्मीर जाते हुए दाईं तरफ सफेद-सफेद महल है न, वहीं एक नदी बहती है। वहीं बिजलीघर भी है। चनैनी के राजा की माँ हमारे ही गाँव की बेटी थी। मैं कई बार राजा के महल में भी गया हूँ।’’ राजा की बात करते-करते उसके चेहरे पर बड़प्पन की एक परछाईं उजलाने लगी। मुझे लगा, यह खुद भी राजा है। मैंने पूछा, ‘‘घर में कौन-कौन हैं?’’ उसकी आँखें भर आईं, फिर वह मुसकराकर बोला, ‘‘सब कोई है। मेरी माँ, बापूजी, बड़ी भाभी, भाईजी और उनके बच्चे। वैसे तो गाँव में हर कोई अपना ही होता है।’’ फिर वह बोला, ‘‘बोबोजी (बड़ी बहन), आप कहाँ की हैं?’’ मैंने कहा, ‘‘पुरमंडल की हूँ। नाम सुना है?’’ वह उत्साह से बोला, ‘‘मैं वहाँ शिवरात्रि में गया था। देविका में भी नहाया था। देविका को गुप्तगंगा कहते हैं न?’’ मैंने मुस्कुराकर कहा, ‘‘हाँ।’’ फिर वह बोला, ‘‘मैं अपनी भाभी को लेने गया था।’’ मैंने पूछा, ‘‘तुम्हारी भाभी कौन से मुहल्ले की है?’’ उसने रस में डूबकर कहा, ‘‘बोबो, मुहल्ला तो नहीं जानता, पर उसके घर अत्ती है। भाभी की छोटी बहन अत्ती। यह उसका नाम है।’’ —इसी संग्रह से प्रसिद्ध कथाकार पद्मा सचदेव की भावप्रवण कहानियों में मानवता और संवेदना का ऐसा समावेश होता है, जो पाठक को भावुक कर देता है, उसके हृदय को स्पर्श कर जाता है। प्रस्तुत है उनकी लोकप्रिय कहानियों का पठनीय संकलन।

The Saga of the Cactus Land: A novel that comes from the very soul of the writer, a book that germinated within the innermost recesses of his heart and exploded into this brilliant, heart-warming, gentle and yet scorching tale of his family's life in the inhospitable dry lands and the experiences of his people when everything that they owned and cherished was suddenly lost following the construction of the Vaigai dam, which resulted in their village finding itself deep down on the river-bed of the Vaigai. The story revolves around the central character of Peyathevar, a quintessential good man, hard-working, unremittingly honest, strong, manly and yet with the capacity to break down and cry, as also the incredible will-power to pull himself up and fight. His relationship with his grandson Mokkarasu, a very salient element in the novel, is a throbbing vein of tenderness and love that runs through the story. The simple, hard-working villagers lose their beloved land, on which they had lived, loved, ploughed, weeded, harvested, played and procreated - in short, spent their entire lives. They become refugees in their own country. The story of these innocent, largely unlettered people comes vibrantly alive because the characters are based on real people and because of the compassion and empathy that permeate its telling. 'The mud of this earth is our food...it is our medicine' says Peyathevar at one point. But alas, that mud becomes the underwater grave of the village of Kallikkadu.

The best way to know about a man's character is to go with him for a couple of rounds in the ring. You would know more about him than he himself does. The writer started learning martial arts to get better at street fights as he invariably found himself indulging in them during his years growing up and unknowingly became a student of the combat arts until he finally settled down and had a life. Although considered a nuisance in itself and rightly so the fights that he found himself in and the combat anecdotes of the greats made contributions of the highest order in his approach and attitude towards life. The lessons learnt on the streets and in the Rings gave a definite direction to his life which otherwise was missing. He in this book has tried to comprehend these virtues for the readers and hopes to make a small contribution in the Enrichment of all those who are willing to take a hit or two with a grin on their faces. "Keep your head low, eyes high and mouth shut." - kyokushin Karate.

Haiku is a very short form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. But against all odds, this is a collection of feelings written in three lines. An economical masterpiece that Trades you through realities of life; speaking of love, relationships, paradoxes in life, you name it you have it in here.

Some relationships in life begin casually and come with us for a very long-time, more than we expected! Sometimes we misunderstand people and a few times we misunderstand what they mean to us. When we realize it, It is too late. Do we get a chance to restart? This fiction is about a few people in their prime part of life - late teens to early twenties. Priya, the Talkative, boisterous girl sets the pace of the story. She can be friends with anyone unlike sanjana, who sees her bestial and only friend in Oriya. All Indian teenage girls have a thing in common - their liking for Reel life heroes. The girls were no exception. They are die-hard fans of an upcoming actor from a star family, Rishi. Not an everyday thing, but it did happen to them. Priya, sanjana and Rishi cross paths. They meet, greet, get friendly and get closer. It is about these three people's journey - their emotions, their behaviour, and their relationship. The same love that brings them closer drifts them apart when dynamics change. Out of love, do they make, break or mend their relationship!.

One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it� Have you ever: Been in true love? Not love at first sight but love at every sight? Met the love of your life after 4 years only to lose her again? Faced a psycho stalker? Messed with family of cops? Get caught boozing by none other than your mother on your own birthday? Well, if this excites you even a bit, this would be an enthralling read for you. Things End But Memories Last Forever. The book tells the real life bitter-sweet incidents and discloses a candid narration by a mad, love struck and bemused guy, Abhi, who confesses about every last details of his past life to his best friend after a near death escape in a car accident. The tale of his first love Nikita, and much more. As time goes on, you�ll understand. What lasts, lasts; what doesn�t, doesn�t. We are habituated to miss those people the most, who left us for no reason�

English Translation of Rabindranath Tagore's Bengali novel Gora. Gora consists of two parallel love stories of two pairs of lovers: Gora and Sucharita, Binoy and Lolita. Their emotional development is shown in the background of the social and political problems prevalent in India towards the end of the 19th-century. The novel is the longest novel written by Tagore. It deeply influences the Indian society and emerged as a debate between Brahmo Samaj and Hinduism.

Two strangers, Achira and Samudra wash ashore in one shared accommodation in the maddening city of Mumbai. Despite the differences in their present occupations and past wars they fought, their understanding of life’s luminescence and dark, conversations roll. Words give birth to eloquent silences, silences melt away with words oozing from deep within. Written in a unique dialogic form and masterfully translated by V. Ramaswamy, “The Sea” also quietly celebrates its eco-feminist bearing as it attempts to reveal the inner lives of humans as they weave words to connect, to acknowledge fall and rise beyond, to live and be free.

Agneyam tells the story of Nangema, a Namboodiri woman forced to leave her native home in Palghat due to poverty. She journeys alone through the perilous paths of Wayanad and creates a life for herself and her family in that wild land. She was a real person, not a figment of Vatsala's imagination. Living in Wayanad, she carved out a life for herself, but as events unfolded, she returned to her native Palghat, stayed with her daughter, and died peacefully. Vatsala knew her intimately and was inspired to write her exhilarating and tragic life story as a novel, "AGNEYAM." Vatsala is one of Kerala's leading women writers. Through her, the real Nangema becomes an artistic marvel - a woman born into luxury but falling into poverty; brave enough to change her life by moving to Wayanad, working as a cook, running a small shop, and eventually owning and cultivating land. An independent and courageous woman, aided by the untamed land. This is their story. But it is also the story of the Kurichia bonded labourers, the original landowners, and their helpless, fearful, and impoverished existence. Vatsala crafts this story in her unique, feminine, compassionate, lyrical language, writing with complete empathy for her protagonist. The result is a significant literary work from a historical, sociological, and literary perspective, always emphasising the woman's point of view. Vatsala has authored many novels and short stories, but this novel stands out for its lyrical language and powerful depiction of an independent woman. The translator, Vasanthi Sankaranarayanan, is a student of literature, cinema, theater, and dance. Her doctoral dissertation focuses on "Malayalam Cinema, Society and Politics of Kerala. " As a native of Kerala with a deep interest in Malayalam literature and women's studies, this is her third translation of a Malayalam novel- her previous works being "Agnisakshi" by late Lalithambika Antarjanam and "Brashtu" by Matampu Kunhukuttan.

How far will you go to meet your love again? More often than not, we rekindle our hopes in the desire to hold onto things which are to be let go. More often than not, that thing is love. That's what brought together shivangi and Karan. Two people who were Poles apart from each other But shared one common thread of love. While Karan was a simple guy from next door, shivangi was a girl with big dreams. Though she had an orthodox family, their love dared to be United. Their passion had another life to run to, and so did they, until fate played its twisted game and a mishap knocked them on the door. Bestselling author ajitabha Bose brings you another heartwarming tale of love, trust and a forever you might have never read.

One of the amazing things we have been given as humans is the unquenchable desire to have dreams and knack to make it happen. “A divine tale of destinies – shanaki chananthaki” a mythological tale unfolds against the back drop of Mahabharata war and throws light on the impact the war had on lives other than Pandavas and Kauravas. Growing up as a princess of a powerful kingdom, she did not have the rights to chase her dream. Chananthaki, an exceptionally beautiful princess of chanantakraj has to choose whether to chase her dream or to be an upright royal heir who has to follow the protocols of a royal princess. Will she be able to fight against all odds to accomplish her dream? Who is shanaki? Will chananthaki be able to turn shanaki’s dream into reality? Let’s find out together in this intriguing divine tale of destinies.

Everyone has a dream. It’s just that some dreams get fulfilled, and others remain confined in hearts. In love with Shah Rukh Khan by Ajitabha Bose.

The story, written in an epistolary style, talks about attempts the narrator makes in order to erase the memories of her one true love, from her heart. But can such love be unremembered? Read on to find out.

Some stories are untold, some are buried deep, but every story deserves to be elicited. Authors' Ink Publications bring to you; a compendium of some unheard thoughts, some untouched emotions,some life changing stories.

India's most popular pocket book writer brings to you his first novel. It's a story inspired from real life incidents. A story based on the college life of 6 friends. It's a love story of Aditya and janvi. Aditya is from Jamshedpur and moves to Delhi for his graduation. He aspires to become a successful filmmaker. Janvi is a delhiite and loves travelling. She dreams to settle in Italy someday. Life takes a different turn when love brought them together. What lies ahead? Where will destiny lead them? Bestselling author ajitabha Bose brings to you another heartwarming tale of love, friendship and dreams.

'Experience lost relationships in their most cherished memories. Even when nothing good lasts forever, some stories never cease to be. "Memoirs of Love" is one such collection of tales from the heart for the heart. Exploring a range of emotions, each story enters the world of a unique character. Moving and buoyant, this treasure trove of lost love is an indispensable book.'

What would you do if your new beginning seems to be the end of something precious, if you lose the only person you’ve ever had as family, if the cost of the love you seek is compromising on who you are? Kavya On some days in your life, you don’t get a say in what happens to your dreams, you just have to swallow the lump in your throat and the pain in your heart and just let life lead you to the place it’s meant to. Maahi The most basic thing about tragedy is, that it stuns you into the kind of grief, that your entire life, the things that mattered to you, the things that used to upset you, concern you or made you happy seem like a huge bunch of lies. Ananya I believe there is a certain point in a person’s life, where they sincerely, almost desperately wish for a magic wand or a mystical creature to shed some light on what went wrong. A state where your entire world is overshadowed by the fact that you failed. And while, no one openly blurts it out on your face, you can feel it by the way people look at you. On a sudden trip to Srinagar, they find each other. Will they be able to find themselves? Flamingos Beyond PINK is a striking tale of self-discovery, heartbreak, longing, friendship and courage. The courage it takes to become who you are.

Goal is a rich and educated man who has everything in life. Tara is a simple and beautiful girl from a small village in Kathmandu. Gopal meets Tara for the first time in his house. It is love-at-first-sight, but he has no hope that his love will be fulfilled. She does not respond to him at first, and even runs away shyly upon seeing him. But that is maybe because she has feelings for him too. Then, Tara leaves the village and no one knows her whereabouts. Goal is depressed, but there is still a little hope left in his heart. Will Gopal be able to find Tara, and will he be able to tell his feelings for her? How will she respond? Will she accept him? Will their love story begin? Will the hypocrisy of the society allow their love to prosper? Is Gopal’s love for Tara true? Or is it just like many other “love stories” now a days — merely time-pass? This is the story of how goal and Tara made their love story successful even though the whole world was against them. See the different faces of society as they put obstacles in their path, but how true love succeeds in the end. So, would you like to know how they made their love story possible, even when the whole world was against them? All right! Let’s travel through the journey of their love by reading this novel, and see the different faces of society and find answers to them all. Welcome to an old tale of friendship, love, sacrifice, and inspiration. This book will make you believe that promises are not meant to be broken. It will make you once again in the existence of true love, and that true love never dies.

Don’t read this book. Do NOT read this book Go watch YouTube videos Go watch series on Netflix Go listen to some songs on Ganna.com But, Just put the book down quietly and walk away… WARNING! In this book I have had my share of experiencing romance, hatred, longing and drops the most. An individual observes a bunch to pick up nuisance of personalities and relationship dynamics of those around him/her. This book contains my way of expressing through haiku or Epigrams which evoke my personal feelings dealing with a good ending and sometimes with the ray of no hope in a scalding weather.

This book contains 38 Nano tales by different authors depicting life, motivation and inspiration. This is the world’s first book to be published on Nano tales. Nano tale is a small story written in little words with a strong message. The figure of speech used by the writers is at its best. Irony, rhetoric, sarcasm, pun, and satire are some essential tools of a Nano tale. The words are limited, but the message is loud and clear.