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If you do not become what you once aspired to become, does it matter? ‘The Aspirant’ looks for an answer to this perennial question. It is the story of a young man who once wanted to become a Carmelite monk, but ended up becoming a monk of a different order - a civil servant. The disillusionment with the way monastic life was practiced, made him take this new direction. The journey ahead as a bureaucrat in CAG’s institution took the author to many places across the globe and caused him to meet several people – ordinary people with extraordinary stories – and those stories add extra layers to this memoir. And all through his life’s varied voyages, a part of him remained as a monk. ‘The Aspirant’ attempts to demystify two venerable institutions - the church and the bureaucracy - with a tinge of irreverence but without an iota of malice.
Holds special interest for anyone involved in historic preservation, architecture, urban renewal or maritime history.If you bulldoze your heritage, you become just anywhere, proclaimed preservationist Sarah Delano. Learn how a group of people took on the task of preserving a valuable part of American history and brought New Bedford, Massachusetts -- the Whaling City -- back from decay and destruction to create a waterfront National Park replete with cobblestone streets and restored buildings.
A BESTSELLER IN THE MAKING Democristan-Where democracy becomes a mockery and political theories are fabricated as per personal will, the ultimate idea is about making money. The opposition leader Vikraman rules the state as the designated next Chief Minister when it happens… The arrival of a lovechild from the underground period of the communist leader turns the tables. In a night bus from Chennai to Trivandrum, an old man sits with his head packed in muffler looking down as a failed man in life. Who is he? A political satire of rare quality where social criticism is boundless. An original novel of unparalleled kind that laughs at behind the scenes in politics and media. Mumbai to Varanasi and Punjab to Kanyakumari, this pan-Indian novel takes you through the dens of frauds. For those who enjoyed The God of Small Things, Q and A (Slumdog Millionaire), and The White Tiger, another treat from Indian realities. The funny, shocking truths from the desk of an extremely experienced journalist.
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I titled this book One Mistake-Many Problems for several reasons. First of all, I want to explain what is meant by mistake. The concise Oxford Dictionary defines mistake as an incorrect idea or opinion; a thing incorrectly done or thought. We all make mistakes. Some of our mistakes are accidental, while others are intentional and sinful. There are many mistakes found in the scriptures. In Genesis 3, both Adam and Eve responded to mistakes by shifting the blame to each other after eating the forbidden fruit. Samson also made a foolish mistake when he revealed the secret of his strength to Delilah. This led to his capture and his eyes being gouged out. In the same way, our parents made several...
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Asteroid Gold* is a gripping sci-fi thriller that explores the intersection of cutting-edge technology, corporate intrigue, and the future of humanity's quest for resources beyond Earth. In a future where a shadowy group known as the Privy-13 holds a monopoly over Earth's critical resources, the HALO AI Group emerges with a bold plan to break this stranglehold. Their revolutionary idea: asteroid mining. The story follows the diverse members of the HALO AI Group as they embark on a perilous journey to launch their asteroid mining mission, aiming to democratize space exploration and create a new, resource-rich future for humanity. The narrative weaves through high-stakes meetings and strategic...
Stories to tell Truth more than the Truth and Lies more than the Lies
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