Born and brought up in London, Nandini returns to India to her grandparents house in North Kolkata. While her father was a Bengali, her mother was a Brit and she had never been to India before. Her parents disconnected with her paternal grandparents at the time of her birth who longed to see their only grand daughter for years. A fatal accident in London causes the death of both her parents and as per legal norms Nandini, a fourteen year old needs to return to Kolkata to be brought under the custody of her grandparents. Life takes a new turn in Kolkata when she discovers the rich culture and the rituals in a traditional Bengali family, not to mention The food, and listen to her grand mother’s stories every night. She discovers a new world altogether with a stark contrast to the one she previously experienced in her past fourteen years in London with her parents hardly sparkling any time for her. As she grows up to study her masters in Kolkata, gets a job, falls in love and settles there, she finds that there is something unusual and striking which keeps her bound to the soil of her origin. Is it the love, warmth and the cosy Ness or is it the city itself, where every thing is coated with a bit of “extra sweetness”?.
Born and brought up in London, Nandini returns to India to her grandparent's house in north Kolkata. While her father was a Bengali, her mother was a Brit and she had never been to India before. Her parents disconnected with her paternal grandparents at the time of her birth who longed to see their only grand daughter for years. A fatal accident in London causes the death of both her parents and as per legal norms Nandini, a fourteen year old needs to return to Kolkata to be brought under the custody of her grandparents. Life takes a new turn in Kolkata when she discovers the rich culture and the rituals in a traditional Bengali family, not to mention the food, and listen to her grand mother's stories every night. She discovers a new world altogether with a stark contrast to the one she previously experienced in her past fourteen years in London with her parents hardly sparing any time for her. As she grows up to study her masters in Kolkata, gets a job, falls in love and settles there, she finds that there is something unusual and striking which keeps her bound to the soil of her origin. Is it the love, warmth and the cosy ness or is it the city itself, where every thing is coated with a bit of "extra sweetness"?
The collection of poems seeks to revolutionize the conventional view of women being weak and helpless, presenting them as mighty characters with an ability for deep love, formidable bravery, and triumph in the face of adversity. An intriguing and emotionally charged journey is laid out for the reader, exploring a woman’s voyage from naive faithfulness, through treachery and single motherhood, to a rediscovery of love. Every poem in this assortment isn’t simply an independent verse, but forms a segment of a larger narrative that illuminates this anthology, offering deep insight into the various phases of a woman’s life. An absorbing storyline leads us through the woman protagonist’s journey as she explores the intricacies of falling in love, only for her faith to be shattered when she faces betrayal. The narrative skillfully captures the dilemma of trust and emotional fragility. Overall, the book presents a rollercoaster ride of a woman’s emotions and experiences, subverting stereotypes, and empowering women along the journey. It takes readers through the various life stages, reminding them of the strength and resilience women possess. It encapsulates not just the struggles of the protagonist, but reflects on the collective experiences of women in different walks of life, demonstrating that they are far from fragile; rather, they are forces to be reckoned with.
Shades of Love, is a daring and intimate exploration of the different colours of love. Each piece of work allows readers to muse about their own experiences of love, whether it be self, familial, platonic or romantic.
“Where does one go in a tremendous city like Calcutta to find insider information? I recalled India’s golden rule: do the opposite of what would be normal anywhere else.” ― Tahir Shah, Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Friends could be a part of life but after family. Does it happen for everyone? Just the way every individual is different and are unique, friendships can be as well different for everyone. Some would disagree with the fact that friends can’t build your life or become the most loyal persons who would pull you up when there is no one to support mentally and emotionally, but I am lucky in this matter. Life has given me jars of lemons and I had made lemonade with those but only with the help of friends. It is cool to show off with friends but getting the best Souls for lifetime is earned and I did eventually from school till date. A true story of my life which would make people visualize my journey with my friends and what true friendship means. Thanking my friends would be a small word if I say but I dedicate this book to my friends who helped me get back to my normal life beating depression. I got my soulmate in the form of my bestie who does understand my feelings even without uttering and explaining a single word. Friendship is not just a special bond between two or more individuals but the reason to be happy, live with the confidence and believe that there are the ones who won’t judge you but listen to you, understand you and support you in the times of need. In fact, they can act as mentors and be bitter with words but won’t let you commit mistake that might be detrimental for you.
Dive into Abacus and journey through various events in the yesteryears of mankind with the authors. Travel to Mughal India and ancient Rome, then dip your toes in the present-day world to see how men may come and men may go, history always repeats itself.
About the Book This Collection of Short Stories and Poetry was produced by a collaboration of few of the best writers and poets across the world during the Christmas Eve of 2019.
About the book "Zishya represents Scholar, the plentitude knowledge of whom radiates from India" This title holds in its pages the very essence of India, its people and its culture, conveyed through a selection of short stories, screenplays and poetry by few of the best authors of India.
The collection of poems seeks to revolutionize the conventional view of women being weak and helpless, presenting them as mighty characters with an ability for deep love, formidable bravery, and triumph in the face of adversity. An intriguing and emotionally charged journey is laid out for the reader, exploring a woman’s voyage from naive faithfulness, through treachery and single motherhood, to a rediscovery of love. Every poem in this assortment isn’t simply an independent verse, but forms a segment of a larger narrative that illuminates this anthology, offering deep insight into the various phases of a woman’s life. An absorbing storyline leads us through the woman protagonist’s journey as she explores the intricacies of falling in love, only for her faith to be shattered when she faces betrayal. The narrative skillfully captures the dilemma of trust and emotional fragility. Overall, the book presents a rollercoaster ride of a woman’s emotions and experiences, subverting stereotypes, and empowering women along the journey. It takes readers through the various life stages, reminding them of the strength and resilience women possess. It encapsulates not just the struggles of the protagonist, but reflects on the collective experiences of women in different walks of life, demonstrating that they are far from fragile; rather, they are forces to be reckoned with.
“Where does one go in a tremendous city like Calcutta to find insider information? I recalled India’s golden rule: do the opposite of what would be normal anywhere else.” ― Tahir Shah, Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Shades of Love, is a daring and intimate exploration of the different colours of love. Each piece of work allows readers to muse about their own experiences of love, whether it be self, familial, platonic or romantic.
“We have doomed the wolf not for what it is, but for what we deliberately and mistakenly perceive it to be –the mythologized epitome of a savage ruthless killer – which is, in reality, no more than a reflected image of ourself.” - Farley Mowat, Never Cry Wolf: The Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves
Friends could be a part of life but after family. Does it happen for everyone? Just the way every individual is different and are unique, friendships can be as well different for everyone. Some would disagree with the fact that friends can’t build your life or become the most loyal persons who would pull you up when there is no one to support mentally and emotionally, but I am lucky in this matter. Life has given me jars of lemons and I had made lemonade with those but only with the help of friends. It is cool to show off with friends but getting the best Souls for lifetime is earned and I did eventually from school till date. A true story of my life which would make people visualize my journey with my friends and what true friendship means. Thanking my friends would be a small word if I say but I dedicate this book to my friends who helped me get back to my normal life beating depression. I got my soulmate in the form of my bestie who does understand my feelings even without uttering and explaining a single word. Friendship is not just a special bond between two or more individuals but the reason to be happy, live with the confidence and believe that there are the ones who won’t judge you but listen to you, understand you and support you in the times of need. In fact, they can act as mentors and be bitter with words but won’t let you commit mistake that might be detrimental for you.
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