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Here are 5 scintillating interviews that capture the magic and the mystery of the world of the contemporary Indian writer. U R Anantha Murthy, Bhupen Khakhar, Mahasweta Devi, Krishna Sobti and M T Vasudevan Nair offer insights into the art and craft of writing, share their hopes and fears and reveal that unique creative urge which makes their work what it is.
"Anu Garg's many readers await their A Word A Day rations hungrily. Now at last here's a feast for them and other verbivores. Eat up!" -Barbara Wallraff Senior Editor at The Atlantic Monthly and author of Word Court Praise for A Word a Day "AWADies will be familiar with Anu Garg's refreshing approach to words: words are fun and they have fascinating histories. The people who use them have curious stories to tell too, and this collection incorporates some of the correspondence received by the editors at the AWAD site, from advice on how to outsmart your opponent in a duel (or even a truel) to a cluster of your favorite mondegreens." -John Simpson, Chief Editor, Oxford English Dictionary "A ba...
A smorgasbord of surprising, obscure, and exotic words In this delightful encore to the national bestseller A Word A Day, Anu Garg, the founder of the wildly popular A Word A Day Web site (wordsmith.org), presents an all-new collection of unusual, intriguing words and real-life anecdotes that will thrill writers, scholars, and word buffs everywhere. Another Word A Day celebrates the English language in all its quirkiness, grandeur, and fun, and features new chapters ranging from "Words Formed Erroneously" and "Red-Herring Words" to "Kangaroo Words," "Discover the Theme," and "What Does That Company Name Mean?" In them, you'll find a treasure trove of curious and compelling words, including a...
You are the Wordsmith now. Are you ready for the challenge? 'The city of Ark is the last safe place on Earth. To make sure humans avoid the mistakes of their past and are able to survive, everyone in Ark must speak List, a language of only 500 words. Everyone, that is, except Letta.
Young And Vulnerable, Janu Gave Up Arjun, Her First Love, To Enter Into An Arranged Marriage. Years Later, She Is Miserable, Having Been Gradually Shut Out By The Coldness Of Her Husband S Family And His Indifference To Her And Her Daughter S Needs. Finally She Flees To England To Escape The Loveless Union-But At What Price To Herself And Those She Loves? The Moving Story Of One Woman S Painful Journey Of Self-Discovery, Ancient Promises Is About A Marriage, A Divorce, And Motherhood. It Is About Why We Love And Lose, Sometimes Seeming To Have Little Control Over Our Destinies.
We need not be great to start something; we start something to become great." This book explores five fundamental doctrines that bridge cosmic understanding with life's journey. Each theory aims to transform and enrich thought processes, offering clear insights into various aspects of existence. The first theory presents a dialogue on the universe, thoughts, and multidimensional adventures. The second delves into the symbiotic relationship between life and nature, revealing how our actions shape the natural world. The third theory covers educational pedagogy, examining systems and methods from classical to modern times. The fourth reflects on life's phases, exploring existential and psychological perspectives. The final theory redefines failure, emphasizing resilience and the subconscious mind's role in achieving success. Together, these doctrines provide a holistic understanding of our world, ourselves, and our place in the grand tapestry of existence.
Offers a fresh and challenging interpretation of India's relationship with the United States over six decades, revealing the complex and distinctive manner in which New Delhi has pursued its interests.
Do Men and Women Experience Love Differently? Mark van Stratum is a modern day Charles Bukowski, moving through life with a coterie of women in tow and a whirlwind of drama surrounding his every move. Heartbroken and depressed after the love of his life devastated him by cheating shortly after their son was born, van Stratum goes on a no-holds-barred rampage through the women and capitals of Western Europe. As the truth emerges from their shattered marriage, everything is thrown into question, including whether his son is actually from his seed. Alpha Seed, Beta Need is a love story like no other, alternating between jaw-dropping romantic interludes and deep psychological analysis into the nature of love.
Set around the time of Partition and written with absorbing intelligence and sympathy, Difficult Daughters is the story of a young woman torn between the desire for education and the lure of illicit love. ' Difficult Daughters is intensely imagined, fluidly written, moving. Through our struggles with our parents, it flings us into their own momentous times, their youthful yearnings for love and independence and life. And so it becomes an urgent and important story about family and partitions and love.' Vikram Chandra