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.

The short stories - originally written in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto, and Saraiki, and now translated into English - showcased in this anthology engage with the above questions in their own ways, articulating a multiplicity of voices and experiences. They chronicle the birth of the nation of Pakistan in traumatic circumstances and its chequered history over the past fifty years by depicting the "desire and aspirations, fear and horror, pride, shame, helplessness and a thousand other unnamed feelings" of their protagonists. In doing so, they also depict the immensely varied and rich tapestry of cultural life in Pakistan.

A New Beginning is a translation of Nanjil Nadan's collection of short stories entitled Soodiya Poo Soodarka, which won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2010. These stories cover a wide range of topics and illuminate the facility and ease with which the author handles them. He draws us into different worlds, from the world of the Nepali migrant security guard Dhanram Singh, to the heartbreaking story of a particularly devastating drought in Central India, petty bureaucrats making a few pennies from the events they organise to the stories of the little-known household deities of the south. Every story is set in a different milieu, and yet every one of them is about the shared experience and the foibles of the common man or woman, and always told with the unfailing empathy and the gentle sense of irony that is the hallmark of all of Nanjil Nadan's creative work.

Adorations of the Ancients offers a complete English translation of all 19 stories from Vaddaradhane in a single volume. These stories represent the earliest prose in 10th-century Halagannada. Initially, they seem to be highly religious, emphasising ethics and morality aligned with the Jain tradition. However, as creative works, they function on multiple levels: realistic, mythical, fantastic, quasi-historical, worldly, monarchical, economic, and socio-cultural. The characters are consistently portrayed within various economic classes and, interestingly, rarely within caste groups. Women characters are depicted as strong and decisive. This translation is based on R.L. Anantharamaiah’s edition of Shivakotyacharya’s Vaddaradhane. It aims to balance the limitations and scope of equivalents and approximations, making the reading experience enjoyable while maintaining scholarly interest.

Can you find yourself after you have lost that special someone? A disillusioned and heartbroken Anusha finds herself in the small world of WeDonate.com. Struggling to cope with her feelings and the job of raising money for charity, she reluctantly searches for a worthwhile cause to support. For Ananth, who has been on the opposite side, no life is less worthy, no cause too small to support. Behind them are teams for whom going to extraordinary lengths to save lives is more than a full-time occupation. In front of them is the virtual world of social media-watching, interacting, judging, making choices, and sometimes, saving lives. From the virtual to the real, their lives and that of their families, entangle in a way that moving together is the only solution. They can't escape each other. In this world of complicated relationships, should love be such a difficult ride?

A tangled love on the battlefield of sinners… Maya: I’ve arrived in Delhi to meet my husband’s family after six months of our wedding. But what should have been a celebration turns catastrophic and people begin to die. Has it got anything to do with my secret? Shaaman: I love my wife, Maya, and God knows I have tried to be what she likes. But as I step into this house, my maternal grandfather’s house, I can feel the demon in me waking. I need help. But…what if it’s too late? Aahil: Maya. She always called me a mystery. And so I am. The mystery that started it all. The mystery that will end it all. Sparing none, not even her. Witness the most gruesome game of love, greed, revenge, power, betrayal, and hate in a tale full of sinners, a tale where love was sinful.

“What if we dared to read the pages of our mothers’ forgotten stories? What might we learn if we saw them not as the silent anchors of our homes, but as individuals shaped by desire, heartbreak, and the hope of second chances?” Sarika and her son Jittu’s life changes as the new neighbors move in. Gitanjali, their young neighbor soon strikes a chord with Sarika, only to realise she is the daughter of Abhiram Naidu, her long-lost love. Sarika’s past flashes in front of her. It was in early college that Sarika and Abhiram met and fell in love. They would plan their great escapades and professed love until circumstances forced them apart. Sarika eventually married Nandagopal and Ram, Poojitha. Years later Gitanjali comes across her mother’s diary to find the riveting love story of Ram and Sarika. As life finds Ram and Sarika at a crossroad once again, will they dare to embrace this second chance at love, or will the shadows of their past keep them apart? An elegy for the unspoken lives, Amma’s diary is a rediscovery of a long-lost love story. It becomes a chronicle of time and memory inherited by the weight of choices made and unmade. It is a novel that speaks to the ache of things unsaid, and the healing that comes when old silences are finally broken.

What happens when inhibited Itika meets alluring Aryan at her new job? Undeniable flaming hot sparks fly between them and soon Itika wonders — Is he the man of my dreams? Will an affair with her senior take her down a path she can’t come back from? Is it too good to be something real? Will their pasts return to haunt them or is there a spark of a future together? There’s betrayal. Secrets. And illicit heady passion that crosses all restraint. Will Itika and Aryan end up together or be torn by these secrets, both his and hers? A Face for You is an evocative and intense flaming hot romance, which will reel you into the world of Itika and Aryan with a glimpse of shifting state of marriages in present-day society. But more than that, it tells you— love is never what you imagine it to be!

…the future of India may lie in unexpected hands. In 1940, Shimla, British India. Nalini Mistry longs for a life beyond the four walls of her home; however, reality is different. Nalini and her two older sisters―Noor and Afreen―run the Royal Hotel Shimla, an opulent establishment serving British high society. But when an underground revolutionary group asks them to aid a murderous conspiracy during the hotel’s Summer Jubilee Ball, they find themselves thrust headfirst into a dangerous game of lies. It doesn’t help that Nalini finds herself falling for Charles Nayler, a British officer— a man who sees her like nobody else. As the night of the ball approaches, the sisters are drawn into a web of hidden agendas, shifting alliances, and impossible choices―where nothing is what it seems, and the price of freedom may be everything. A Shimla Affair follows the story of three women attempting to change the course of Indian independence―for love, duty, and revenge.

Hi, I'm Sagar, a young Indian male having a typical middle-class small-town upbringing. Like scores of my contemporaries, I too have been brainwashed to worry not only about my family at my cost but also worry about what neighbourhood busybody Sharma aunty will think of me. I dream about being less boring & more outgoing like my friend ‘Raju Bhaiya’, a budding student leader, who doesn't give a damn for anyone including neighbour nosy parkers like our beloved Sharma aunty. From the banks of Ganga in Banaras, the destiny took me to the vast oceans of merchant navy. As I was contentedly living in a siloed middle-class existence, something happened. I was besotted by ‘Bhakti’ at the very first glance while waiting for my turn at a mobile phone service centre. ‘One moment has power to change one's life.’ Was this mine? Embark on the rollercoaster ride of a love story that most of you will relate to.

"You cannot quit the job, Miss Mathur," Jai thundered. "You bet I can, Mr Malhotra," Piaa shot back. "You have no sense of gratitude." 'And you, Mr Malhotra, have no manners." There were two things Piaa was sure about her boss, Jai Malhotra. First, he was the most self-absorbed, arrogant person she had ever met. Second, he was the most irresistibly handsome man she had ever seen. Jai had everything in his life except love. He did not believe in it until he saw Piaa. And that became a problem. He wanted her, but could not say it. She saw it in his eyes, but the words wouldn't come out of his lips. Jai and Piaa. Two different people. Two different worlds. Brought together by destiny and separated by love. When Jai Met Piaa is the story of two people trying to find love in each other in the unlikeliest of ways. Will they overcome the twists of fate and find that love? Or will it tear them apart?

“अचानक जंगल में सन्नाटा गहरा गया। उस गहरे सन्नाटे को चीरती हाथियों के चिंघाड़ने की आवाज़ें, तभी एक अजीब–सी आवाज़ हाथियों की ओर से आई। मैं समझ गया कि यह वही आवाज़ है जो हाथी अपनी सूँड़ ज़मीन पर पटककर निकालते हैं लेकिन सिर्फ़ शेर के आसपास होने पर–––और फिर सारा जंगल शेर की दहाड़ से काँप उठा।’’ शेर से नज़दीकी का हैरतअंगेज़ रोमांच और एक शिकारी होने का एहसास आपके ज़ेहन को गुदगुदाए बिना नहीं रहेगा। हास्य और व्यंग्य से सँवारे ये लेखक के नितान्त अपने अनुभव हैं। शेरजंग की इस किताब में एक शिकारी का रोमांच भी है और शेरों के प्रति बाल सहज जिज्ञासा के जवाब भी। शुरू करते ही एक रोचकता पाठक को जकड़ते हुए, एक ऐसी दुनिया में ले जाती है जहाँ शेर ही नहीं जंगल के सारे जानवरों का एहसास होता है। जिसमें शामिल हैं—उनकी आदतें, व्यवहार और उनका जीवन–चक्र।

It’s not a choice; it’s just what happened. It’s not a conversation; it’s shared silences. They don’t heal each other; they just make it bearable. And, they’re still there . . . Two broken souls. Together―yet alone. Yet together. When life takes the call for Aditi and Raghav and turns their worlds upside-down, they have no other choice but to hold on to each other; to find solace in shared pain. What emerges is a new pattern and they find a way―not just to cope but to keep that heart-shaped hole in their chests safe from further destruction. While We Wait is a gripping story that gives love and togetherness a new emotional note.

यह नाटक उच्चस्तरीय बौद्धिक रचना का प्रमाण देता है। नाटककार ने पूरे धार्मिक व्यवहार पर जो कटाक्ष किया है, वह अपने आप में एक बड़ी उपलब्धि है। संवादों, घटनाओं तथा कार्यव्यापार के माध्यम से उभारा गया नाटकीय टकराव शिखर को छूता है। इस नाटक ‘धर्मगुरु’ की प्रस्तुति से पंजाबी नाटक नए क्षितिजों के द्वार खोलता है...। —गुरुशरण सिंह (नाटककार एवं निर्देशक) स्वराजबीर के नाटक पहली बार पंजाबी नाटक को उस नाट्य विधिविधान के साथ जोड़ते हैं जो भारतीय नाट्य रूप से जुड़ा हुआ है। यही वजह है कि ये नाटक अग्रदूत बनकर पंजाबी नाटक में पैदा हुई जड़ता को तोड़ते हैं। नाट्य-विधि के रूप में ही इनमें कविता और गद्य अन्तर्सम्बन्धित हैं। —डॉ. सुतिंदर सिंह नूर स्वराजबीर का नाटक ‘धर्मगुरु’ वर्तमान समय पर एक बड़ी टिप्पणी है जो धर्म और राजनीति की साँठ-गाँठ के माध्यम से समाज के समूचे अस्तित्व को अपनी गिरफ़्त में लेने के लिए सक्रिय है। इस समय इसकी प्रस्तुति एक साहसिक क़दम है। —‘नवांजमाना’ (दैनिक, जालंधर) यह नाटक ‘धर्मगुरु’ आज के दौर में फैले धार्मिक कठमुल्लापन और सामाजिक आपाधापी पर तीखा व्यंग्य है। तथाकथित धार्मिक नेताओं की मनमानियों और समाज की बेबसी की त्रासदी के दौर में इस नाटक का मंचन बुद्धिजीवियों और कलाकारों की बुलन्द आवाज़ और सच्चाई का प्रतीक है। —‘अजीत’ (दैनिक, जालंधर)

‘क़यामत’ राही मासूम रज़ा का बेहद दिलचस्प उपन्यास है। राही मासूम रज़ा के कथा साहित्य का विश्लेषण करते समय प्रायः उनकी एक-आध कृति को छोड़कर बाक़ी की चर्चा न के बराबर की जाती है। एक कारण तो यह कि वे उपन्यास हिन्दी में उपलब्ध नहीं हैं अर्थात् वे मूल रूप से उर्दू में लिखे गए हैं। दूसरा यह कि कई बार विभिन्न वजहों से कुछ रचनाओं को ‘पॉपुलर’ के खाते में डाल दिया जाता है। गोया पॉपुलर होने और स्तरीय होने में कोई अनिवार्य अन्तर्विरोध हो! और तो और, कई बार पठनीयता को भी श्रेष्ठता के विपक्ष में खड़ा कर दिया जाता है। कहना चाहिए कि ‘क़यामत’ राही मासूम रज़ा का पठनीय और लोकप्रिय होने के साथ स्तरीय उपन्यास है। भाषा में वही शक्ति है जो राही की पहचान है। उदाहरण के लिए— “जो हिन्दुस्तान से पाकिस्तान चले गए हैं या पाकिस्तान से हिन्दुस्तान आ गए हैं, घर की याद तो उन्हें भी आती होगी। और रात को घर के ख़्वाब आते होंगे। और वो ख़्वाब ही में उदास हो जाते होंगे। और शायद रो भी देते हों।...” डॉ. एम. फ़ीरोज़ ख़ान और डॉ. शगुफ़्ता नियाज़ ने हिन्दी में ‘क़यामत’ का प्रवाहपूर्ण अनुवाद किया है।

Pratik is an aspirant actor from Jalandhar, Punjab. He works as an IELTS trainer to financially support his family and himself. The young and dedicated boy thinks life to be much more complex than it actually is. His own idiocy and immature decisions lead to create chaos in his and life of people around him. Lesser he knew that to escape from Karma is impossible. Thus, till the time he understands what life is, he is left all alone.

"I Wish I Never Met You" is a stirring novel rooted in the bustling city of Mumbai, where the interwoven lives of three characters—Sahil, Sana, and Ankit—unfold in a tapestry rich with love, friendship, and the complex emotions that accompany them. This narrative, inspired by true events, draws readers into the heart of Mumbai, capturing its vivid essence through the experiences of its protagonists. Sahil, the main character, navigates the tumultuous waters of love, steering through moments of intense passion and profound understanding, while grappling with the challenges and revelations that love inevitably brings. Sana, as the second lead, brings a unique perspective on love’s enduring nature and its capacity to both heal and harm. Ankit, the third key player in this intricate story, adds depth to the narrative by showcasing the multifaceted nature of human relationships and the lessons learned from them. Through a series of poignant events and emotional highs and lows, "I Wish I Never Met You" delves into the essence of human connections. The novel illuminates the idea that love, in all its forms, is a powerful force capable of prompting immense personal growth and, simultaneously, profound reflection. The story examines not just the joy and exhilaration that love can bring, but also the pain, the regret, and the introspection that often accompanies failed relationships and lost connections. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mumbai, the story paints a realistic picture of contemporary life in this dynamic city, capturing the pulse of its streets and the souls of its dwellers. Through the journeys of Sahil, Sana, and Ankit, the novel explores the myriad ways in which love influences our decisions, shapes our interactions, and forever alters the course of our lives. "I Wish I Never Met You" is a testament to the enduring power of love and the indelible mark it leaves on the human heart.

Ishika, a struggling actress with a string if disastrous relationships behind her, has given up hope of ever finding true love. She disdains the idea of marriage as life insurance policy and being seen as sex object by the men in her life. Mohan, a modest schoolteacher nursing a heartbreak that might never go away, has closed himself to the possibility of ever finding love ever again. With love he has also shut out the prospect of sexual intimacy ofor good. Being in their thirties and sharing an uneasy equation with mumbai the city in which they have faced their demons Ishika and Mohan strike up an unlikely friendship. Eventually this prompts Mohan to propose a Platonic Marriage: One in which they will be heartfelt companions to each other on mental, emotional and spiritual levels all except sexcual. After several reservations, Ishika accepts Mohan's proposal. But will Ishika and MOhan eventually succumb to the tug of desire or does life have even bigger surprises for them than having found each other?

When Raj and Alisha meet at a family party, sparks fly and hearts stir. What begins as a magical connection soon becomes a deeper bond—but just as they start to understand what they truly mean to each other, unexpected family drama tears them apart. All I Ever Want Is You is a powerful tale of finding love, losing it, and learning to believe in it again. Set against the backdrop of everyday life, this moving novel explores the fragile line between love and heartbreak. As buried secrets come to light and difficult choices arise, Raj and Alisha must ask themselves: Is love worth risking everything? With heartfelt storytelling, poetic prose, and deeply relatable characters, author Nikhil Raj delivers a romance that lingers long after the final page. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or someone who’s loved and lost, this story will speak directly to your soul. Perfect for fans of contemporary romance, emotional drama. ✔ A poignant story about love, separation, and second chances. ✔ Beautifully written, with moments that celebrate the ordinary and the extraordinary. ✔ Ideal for readers who believe in soul-deep connections and the healing power of love.

स्टुअर्टपुरम और कप्पाराला टिप्पा पूर्व-अपराधी जनजातियों की बस्तियों के सम्बन्ध में प्रस्तुत यह पुस्तक आन्ध्र प्रदेश की विमुक्त जनजातियों के सम्बन्ध में उपलब्ध साहित्य के भंडार में एक स्वागत योग्य योगदान है। इन विमुक्त जनजातियों की कुल पाँच बस्तियाँ हैं। प्रस्तुत अध्ययन इनमें से दो—स्टुअर्टपुरम और कप्पाराला टिप्पा पर केन्द्रित है। स्टुअर्टपुरम मुख्य रूप से एक कृषि बस्ती है, यद्यपि चिराला कस्बे की निकटता के कारण इसका स्वरूप अर्द्धशहरी है। यहाँ इंडियन लीफ टोबैको कम्पनी स्थित है। स्टुअर्टपुरम की देखभाल साल्वेशन आर्मी को सौंपी गई थी जिसने यहाँ एक स्कूल और अस्पताल स्थापित किया है। आदिवासियों के लिए एक छात्रावास भी है। मुक्ति-सेना आज भी सेवा कार्य कर रही है। कप्पाराला टिप्पा की बस्ती अथवा बिट्रागुंटा सुधार बस्ती नेल्लोर जिले में है। पूर्व-अपराधी जनजाति बस्तियों में कप्पाराला की बस्ती सबसे पुरानी है। यह 1912 में स्थापित कावाली बस्ती से विकसित हुई है, जिसे अमरीका के बैपटिस्ट मिशनरियों ने बसाया था। इन बस्तियों से निकले कुख्यात डाकुओं की अपराध-प्रखरता के कारण अनेक सामाजिक रूप से सक्रिय जनों, जैसे विजयवाड़ा के नास्तिक केन्द्र के लवानम और श्रीमती हेमलता लवानम का ध्यान इसकी ओर गया जो यहाँ के निवासियों की अपराध-संस्कृति में बदलाव लाने के लिए दिन-रात अपना समय और ऊर्जा व्यय कर रहे हैं। प्रस्तुत कृति के लेखकों ने संग्रहालयों में अनुपलब्ध रिकॉर्ड और अभिलेख प्राप्त करने में सफलता पाई है। उन्होंने इस कृति से सम्बन्धित द्वितीयक स्रोतों की भी गहराई से छानबीन की है। इस पुस्तक को असाधारण बनाने वाली बात यह है कि उन्होंने विचाराधीन बस्तियों का अध्ययन दो भिन्न परिप्रेक्ष्यों के अन्तर्गत किया है। स्टुअर्टपुरम का अध्ययन ऐतिहासिक दृष्टिकोण से तो कप्पाराला टिप्पा का अध्ययन समाजशास्त्रीय दृष्टि से हुआ है। दोनों ही लेखकों को विमुक्त जनजातियों से सम्बन्धित विषयों पर शोध करने का व्यापक अनुभव है। उनके अनेक लेख और निबन्ध विभिन्न पत्र-पत्रिकाओं में प्रकाशित हुए हैं। यह पुस्तक उन अध्येताओं और शोधकर्ताओं के लिए उपयोगी रहेगी जो औपनिवेशिक नृतत्त्व, अपराध विधि, औपनिवेशिक इतिहास, समाजविज्ञान, नृतत्त्वविज्ञान, कानून, राजनीति और विमुक्त जनजातियों में रुचि रखते हैं, विशेष रूप से जिनका सम्बन्ध अनुसूचित जातियों, घुमन्तू, अर्द्ध घुमन्तू जनजातियों और भारत के सीमान्त वर्गों से है।