This is a golden collection of memories from Col. Parvez Andrews from his days spent in the Indian Army. The memoir narrates chronicles from the days of his participation in the two great wars that India fought with China in 1962 and with Pakistan in 1965. An enjoyable read for the readers to explore the unbreakable bond between the generations to come and those that are gone.
Everyone has a dream love. You yearn for it to happen, to meet the love of your dream, but it comes to nothing. Just when you realize love was never made for you,someone else walks in your life. Just when you feel she is the right one for you,your dream love knocks your door. What do you do, keep up your vow, or epouse the love you always dreamed off?
“Where are those Butterflies”, is a collection of eleven short stories covering incidents with interesting people that the author had met. While some incidents have been witnessed, others have been experienced by the author himself at certain points of time in his life. The title story, Where are those butterflies, set against the scenic green landscape of the Queen of Hills, delves into childhood of the current generation of children via-a-vis the older generation,narrating the fun and frolics which this generation were missing, with the ever-growing competitive environment. Living on the Edge, set against the treacherous inhospitable north eastern hilly terrain, revolves around the sensational kidnapping of the daughter of the Governor of a State, and the subsequent dare devil rescuing drive to free the hostage from the clutches of the ruthless militants. The Incident, is a gripping story of emotional trauma, which a family undergo during a long awaited vacation while visiting an ancient historical fort located at a high isolated altitude amidst the Western Range, when suddenly they were confronted with the mysterious death of their car driver. As a story teller, the author has made every effort to keep his writing simple, flow of each story smooth yet captivating for the readers.Each story is gripping and unique in its style and treatment. The author hopes that readers will find his maiden endeavour an interesting read.
Each one of us being worthy of love is precious in this world. We don’t easily seem to consider our worth unless put to the grind. However, a dream is a living parable of what we can become, if we’re prepared to believe in it and wake up to its call.
There’s risk involving your goals, however the greatest risk is not going after them at all. They had a common purpose, while they’d taken risk; trading with life that which they were passionate about.
Anuradha Bhawan is the story of middle class family. The main character loses his father at the age of 11 and happens to struggle his entire life for his own survival and dignity.
The sentiments and thought gaps between mother & son, father & son, two brothers, two friends are the main pillar of the story. The crisis due to generation gap has been indicated her.
Along with flow of story, the author has tried to raise the crisis of morals, dual Standard of the society and the dark parts inside Business Community at present days. The author has attempted to put the the message: life is nothing more than a journey, it should be enjoyed just like a passenger.
Anuradha Bhawan is dedicated to those unsung heroes, who take birth and leave very silently. It’s sure, the reader would find his/her own story while going through it.
In my journey of, ‘Listen to Heart…’ I am trying to understand the ‘Purpose of Life’ and thus explore to find ‘The Other Side of Life’ and follow the path of ‘The Transformation’ to make it ‘A Way of Life’. The Soul energy is the Sole energy. The power of soul enriches the mind and the intellect; provided we live with a Positive Mindset as Heaven & Hell are state of mind and “Your Happiness is Your State…” Be Positive and perform your duty fearlessly with love and Power. Be Honored and live for Reputation by practicing humanity. Humanity is the best religion and practice humanity by giving love, ensuring peace and having self-control. We should be happy and love all so that we can control my Mind, Intellect and Heart and keep the Soul pure in the body which is a Temple as the Lord resides in the Heart…
Everyone wants to light up that galaxy of fame and be a star amidst the constellation of stars, each twinkling with its own unique talent against dark anonymity. Four friends- three boys and a girl aiming to reach their goal for stardom keep on struggling with auditions to films and TV serials. After a lot of struggle, the girl gets a breakthrough and is casted as the heroine in a small budget film. However, the Producer- Director is not happy at the output and decides not to release the film. The four friends work out a unique strategy towards the publicity of this film so that the producer-director has no other option but release this film. What was their unique Strategy for publicity? Did they find stardom ultimately kissing their feet? To know more about this, read Stardom at Doorstep, a beautiful social novel by PraveenSharma, which presents innumerable twists and turns with tension being built up all throughout the plot using lively dialogues between characters painted vividly. It covers interesting knowledge on astrology and spirituality as well, woven amidst the aspiration of four ambitious young adults seeking success in life.
This story takes place in an authoritarian future, where technology is so advanced that law and order are provided by machines. The public sensors measure the mental state and the probability that the citizen will commit crimes. To protect the society, the inspectors of the crime investigation department carry a special kind of weapon. Inspector Erica, Ray and Alex of division 1 investigate the crimes, and the reason behind it.
Max Kaginuki, is a man responsible for several crimes and criminal investigation department officers are in search for him, he wishes the destruction of the system, were people’s lives are judged through machines. Max is a humanist on the dark side: someone who is in love with cruelty, savagery and all the worst aspects of human nature with no qualms about witnessing or causing others suffering. He has the ability to manipulate people to do his bidding, possessing both uncommon charisma and he feels no emotion about dealing death to those who either stand in his way or those of whom he’s grown tired, either with his own hands or through his pawns. He enjoys reading books and is greatly in love with Shakespeare’s works. He is often seen reading and even quoting texts from his desired books occasionally. It was until; he fell in love with Rica.
While working on his next treachery, he entered into Maya academy where he disguised himself as an art teacher. There he met her, for the first time and slowly started falling for her. He even kidnapped her, and killed the only people she lived with, forcing her to stay with him. Rica hated him to death, until she spent time with him and gradually started understanding him. When the police caught her, using her as a bait to lure him in, he went to save her. These incidents changed her feelings for him, and eventually she started loving him.
The story speaks of the cruelty of human nature and bitter sweet romance. It talks about how modern society has lost its value, due to technology.
Later in the story, as the crimes go deep, he knew that it was too late for him to return back alive. The police would either catch him, or else he will be killed by the hands of Ray. Even though he was a cruel, his feelings towards her were shown to be honest. So, at the end he takes his last big step to protect her Max Kaginuki, is a man responsible for several crimes and criminal investigation department officers are in search for him, he wishes the destruction of the system, were people’s lives are judged through machines. Max is a humanist on the dark side: someone who is in love with cruelty, savagery and all the worst aspects of human nature with no qualms about witnessing or causing others suffering. He has the ability to manipulate people to do his bidding, possessing both uncommon charisma and he feels no emotion about dealing death to those who either stand in his way or those of whom he’s grown tired, either with his own hands or through his pawns. He enjoys reading books and is greatly in love with Shakespeare’s works. He is often seen reading and even quoting texts from his desired books occasionally. It was until; he fell in love with Rica.
While working on his next treachery, he entered into Maya academy where he disguised himself as an art teacher. There he met her, for the first time and slowly started falling for her. He even kidnapped her, and killed the only people she lived with, forcing her to stay with him. Rica hated him to death, until she spent time with him and gradually started understanding him. When the police caught her, using her as a bait to lure him in, he went to save her. These incidents changed her feelings for him, and eventually she started loving him.
The story speaks of the cruelty of human nature and bitter sweet romance. It talks about how modern society has lost its value, due to technology.
Later in the story, as the crimes go deep, he knew that it was too late for him to return back alive. The police would either catch him, or else he will be killed by the hands of Ray. Even though he was a cruel, his feelings towards her were shown to be honest. So, at the end he takes his last big step to protect her.
Book is about contradiction what is taught to us in school and what is expected from us to do when we grow up.Young couples strive hard to fight for their self respect and society.They cross the barrier because of their passion and believe that the truth wins ultimately.
Postcard from Pakistan And Other Stories by Col. Parvez Andrews
I Wanted It to Be You by Kalpa Jyoti Das
