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February 27, 2011

DELAYED MONSOON BY CHITRALEKHA PAUL


Title :Delayed Monsoon
Author : Chitralekha Paul
Publisher: Cedar Books - Pustak Mahal (2011)

About The Book
After a prolonged dry spell, dark clouds loom over the horizon. The rain drops hit the parched earth with a vengeance…..the aroma of soaked mud fills the air. A sense of rejuvenation spreads around, as new life springs out, transforming the barren landscape into a thriving oasis. Abhilasha, the mother of a grown up girl felt the same when she finally meets the love she had longed for. A union in the most unusual of circumstances and in the most unusual of places –the internet. Abhilasha was caught in a dilemma whether to listen to her mind or to follow the beats of her heart.
       But this conflict served as an impetus which pushed her to a new height. Going through an emotional roller-coaster, finally she reached a stage where her passion turned into compassion, the most powerful form of love, where all conflicts appear trivial, finding their way into a harmonious homogeneity. In this new scenario none of her loved ones was left behind. A strong conviction bonded and inspired everyone to undertake life’s journey where the rough edges were smoothened by the healing touch of love.    
        A story woven around the life of an Air Force officer’s wife with a glimpse into what goes on behind the closed gates, guarded by vigilant men in uniform. An insight into the life of Abhilasha and her dilemmas, the seemingly ordinary incidents but  which are interwoven into a complex puzzle that she must solve.

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Get in touch with Chitra via email - delayed.monsoon@gmail.com

About The Author:
Chitralekha is the wife of  an ex-Air Force officer. She has done her post graduation in Philosophy and LLB  from Calcutta University. She also  has a B Ed degree and  taught in various schools before taking up legal profession. A member of the  Supreme Court Bar Association, she is practising in Delhi. Undergoing training on mediation, conducted by Delhi High Court, she is also working as a court appointed mediator. She is honest in her thinking and stands by her conviction

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TRAPPED WINGS, OPEN SKY... BY NISHA ARPPIT


Title :Trapped Wings, Open Sky.. Still I Want to fly high
Author : Nisha Arppit
Publisher: Indra Publishing House (2011)

About The Book
An ardent stargazer, an egghead girl from a conservative North Indian family unlike her community girls doesn’t bind herself to the belief that education is synonymous with BA, parents are the unwritten rule and a husband is the God. She lives for her dream and fights to live it. She even lands the best deal (or so she thinks!) with a feeling that a good job in a so called esteemed giant MNC would solve all her problems and she would live happily ever after, only to realize that the real nightmare starts from day one. The newbie becomes poignant, strong and gawky all at same time with day to day life. So, she launches into her new life – swimming in sales figures, whimsical roommates and above all, her demanding boss for whom the only mantra for successful girl in the never-ending competitive corporate world is to keep her boss “happy” and everything else would follow instantly.
She almost loses her conscience in order to protect and preserve her strength in the rat race. She withers and rejuvenates every day as she battles with the urge to be the star performer, her only aim is to prove that she is not a dumb bumpkin. The constant grasp of myriad things continues where she feels that the life is teaching her a lesson in the form of practical euphemism. Shuffling between insecure love, the lady on the fire and in being a minion, she discovers herself in this phenomenal life. The battle with her destiny rages on. The tryst with her own swaying doomed luck takes her travelling down a path she never intended to venture.
Everything begins just as she calls it a day!
A bagpiper, suave and intimidating, comes with a thrust, the only one who can save them all, the one who can drastically change their lives, the one who is the messiah, but only if he chooses to. He could turn around the fate but this is not unconditional! It demands a price! Will he help her? Will he rescue the fateful company? Will he be her savior? Will she be tired and succumb to the never ending gruesome life or will she find permanent elixir?
All’s well that ends well, isn’t it?

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Get in touch with the author via email - contact@nisharp.com

About The Author:   
Despite being a graduate in Science and Working at various designations in different organizations  Nisha Arppit always had seeds of Creativity sown in her soul. Calligraphy, Graphology, Article Writing, Jingle Writing, Lyrics Writing, Poem Composing, Recitation ... in creativity you name it and she’s done it. But when used the bow of words to shoot the arrows of her expressions this book finally happened ... not just by chance but by the virtue of her choice and faith in what she did.

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THE SILENT MONUMENT BY SHOBHA NIHALANI

Title :         The Silent Monument
Author :     Shobha Nihalani
Publisher: Tara Press (2010)

About The Book 

In a sealed chamber of Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, a five-hundred-year old secret is discovered by an investigative reporter.
Manzil Saxena’s life is about to change dramatically. Her husband, a reporter, is found dead, leaving her an ancient scroll that will turn her from housewife to hunted.
The scroll reveals a historical anomaly hidden for centuries, a secret that could cause violent chaos amongst the extreme religious sects in India.
A secret that could fuel the tension between Hindus and Muslims, and split a nation.
Torn by the decision she has to make, reveal the truth or not, Manzil faces a struggle for survival, as the hunt for the scroll commences.
Mahesh Bhakti, crazed archaeologist and the mole in the Indian Institute of Archaeology.
Bad-tempered Anwar, hired killer with murder on his mind.
Kanyadevi, famous Bharat Natyam dancer with a haunting past, and member of the non-governmental organization Onyx, dedicated to averting religious violence.
Yadav, the police inspector investigating the death of the reporter, discovers a deeper mystery.
Deva, the leader of a Hindu fundamentalist group, wants the world to know the truth.
They all have one thing in common – finding the scroll.

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About The Author:  
Shobha Nihalani is a freelance writer based in Hong Kong. She has been writing for over a decade for leading newspapers and magazines. Her feature-length articles cover topics in accountancy, finance, engineering, merchandising, manufacturing, technology, tourism, health and many more. She also works as a copywriter and company biographer on a project basis.

Shobha is on the committee of the Hong Kong Women in Publishing Society and the Hong Kong Writers' Circle. She is actively involved in supporting and encouraging the local writing community. 

Born in Goa, Shobha has lived in culturally diverse cities such as Kano, Bangalore, Singapore, Mumbai and Antwerp. She now resides in Hong Kong with her family.
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