Onam is the harvest festival of Kerala that falls during the month of Chingam ( August- September). It is a ten-day-long festival that displays the best of Kerala’s culture and tradition. Onam is mainly celebrated in the honour of King Mahabali, who was once a mighty ruler of Kerala. Kerala witnessed a golden era during King Mahabali’s rule. It is believed that King Mahabli comes back to his kingdom from the nether World during Onam. The grandeur of Onam festival is really magnificent. The entire state of Kerala illuminates like a bright star. The colour, fervour and festivities are captivating.
A happy little family! Avni, heart of her parents. But there is something which haunted her always. A nightmare... Fighting with the nightmare, she grew up. A beautiful soul with beautiful mind. And one fateful day, she meets Abhimanyu, man of her dreams. Sparks fly, cupid strikes. Beautiful life... Is she the luckiest girl alive, she wonders. But she never knew that it's a mirage. Her world crashes, her dreams shatter. Who is he? What does he want? Why is he stalking her? His mysterious eyes... She has a feeling she knew him. But how? The truth unveils, Breaking all the myths she had, all the relationships she was proud of. She is living a lie. Abhimanyu is heartbroken; Avni is nowhere. His love is lost, but not for long... He finds her as prostitute in a bar. Is this the truth? Or is she hiding something? Will Abhi accept this dark shade of her life? Or will the truth tear them apart? Those 3 little words; A different love story, Revolving around Love, Lies, Lust and Life..
In this work, Upasana Borah examines the political, social and religious factors that have determined the position of women in society. The author, recognising these issues, argues for equality, empowerment and emancipation of women, both in the public and private spheres. The author has critically examined and discussed in the work the following issues, among others: 1. Women’s rights under the Constitution—mainly equality, dignity and to be free from discrimination 2. Her right to maintenance under the personal laws of each religious group and the Criminal Procedure Code 3. Offences against women, including, sexual harassment of women at workplace 4. Emerging issues defining the position of women. The book will be of immense use to academics, students and legal practitioners in the fields of feminist jurisprudence, discrimination law, human rights law and constitutional law, labour law and family law. It will also be of interest to social activists, NGOs, etc.
In the celebration of everything public, there is an undying pang of discovering one’s personal ghosts. Through a sprawling canvas populated by unlikeliest of people Asmi challenges herself to knots that couldn’t be unknotted. For more than a decade she has cursed her fate for leaving her mother-less and with a woebegone family. As unjust life ensnare her, she dreams of leaving the despairing gullies of Lajpat Nagar. Little did she know, her fairy god mother was set to cast a spell to turn her life around. The mediocre are seldom sanctioned the life of affluence. Torn between her coarse edges and Mahi’s soft silks, Asmi emerges from the literary world and inhale the air of the rich. Her delight is short lived as humiliation taunts her presence and forces her to congest into a cocoon. Nevertheless, questioning her right to dignity Asmi stands firm challenging the conceited of Delhi. Although soon she realises, the houses that aren’t made of glass include more than skeletons in their closets. Thrown in unexpected relations, Asmi captivates Amin with her unpretentious approach towards life. Admiring Amin’s and Mahi’s comfortable lifestyle she seeks refuge with them and shuns her father. She also finds solace in Rajee, her childhood companion. One wonders, are dysfunctional families a norm in Delhi? Was this a prominent rationale for our protagonists to fuel their bond amidst mismatched society? Delhi spares none with mercy including Asmi who is ambushed and stifled. Amid the atrocities by the living and the dead, she is forced to question her existence. Rightly stated, “Happiness is temporary”, she is left distraught in no time. Deceived with heart break she finds haven in subjugated world to evade the gnawing memories of her past. Will life offer a prospect to mend her broken relations? Has setbacks strengthened her to conquer hindrances and return to her roots? It is a quest of survival of the mediocre. Evidences of dysfunctional self and withered familial ties become a recurring theme throughout the book.
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