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Owner & Editor-in-Chief

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Anuj Shrivastava

Hello Dear Readers, Here we are with another issue of our magazine. Firstly I would like to thank you all for your support and love given to our magazine and our team. In this issue we are going to inculcate thoughts and ideas of women who had made their mark in the literary industry. It has a collection of some

stpersonal experiences and their views on women in 21 century. In recent years we have seen a lot resurgence happening in various fields and women empowerment has been the prime focus. But still there are many areas that are left with this improvement and are still hanging in the old notions about women and their ways of living. We, team Novelist Magazine aim and hope to bring some change in the mindset of people and their rigid mentality; even if it brings a minor change we will feel we have contributed something remarkable for the growth and women and eventually of our society as a whole. On this note I hope that our readers especially women take a cue out of this edition and come forward in helping us to make this Women's Day special not only from a women's perspective but also from a man's perspective. HAPPY READING!!

Empowerment & equality doesn't come by just stating. An ideal image and the actual scenario have huge

contrast in terms of women's conditions. Making few laws on paper and narrating cosmetic stories over crime couldn't reborn the victims. Not just physical molestation is a crime but opposing girl for studies against boy is also a crime. If I respect my mother & sister then I'm equally obliged to rest fraternity; otherwise just respecting your blood doesn't bring any changes. This particular edition of Novelist Magazine is completely dedicated to the females. We've featured around females of our literary world. Have a look and see, what they have in their boxes. Happy International Women's Day to ladies!

info.novelistmagazine@gmail.comHeena Ahuja

Managing Editor

Owner & Editor-in-Chief

to get featured

Anuj Shrivastava

Hello Dear Readers, Here we are with another issue of our magazine. Firstly I would like to thank you all for your support and love given to our magazine and our team. In this issue we are going to inculcate thoughts and ideas of women who had made their mark in the literary industry. It has a collection of some

stpersonal experiences and their views on women in 21 century. In recent years we have seen a lot resurgence happening in various fields and women empowerment has been the prime focus. But still there are many areas that are left with this improvement and are still hanging in the old notions about women and their ways of living. We, team Novelist Magazine aim and hope to bring some change in the mindset of people and their rigid mentality; even if it brings a minor change we will feel we have contributed something remarkable for the growth and women and eventually of our society as a whole. On this note I hope that our readers especially women take a cue out of this edition and come forward in helping us to make this Women's Day special not only from a women's perspective but also from a man's perspective. HAPPY READING!!

Empowerment & equality doesn't come by just stating. An ideal image and the actual scenario have huge

contrast in terms of women's conditions. Making few laws on paper and narrating cosmetic stories over crime couldn't reborn the victims. Not just physical molestation is a crime but opposing girl for studies against boy is also a crime. If I respect my mother & sister then I'm equally obliged to rest fraternity; otherwise just respecting your blood doesn't bring any changes. This particular edition of Novelist Magazine is completely dedicated to the females. We've featured around females of our literary world. Have a look and see, what they have in their boxes. Happy International Women's Day to ladies!

info.novelistmagazine@gmail.comHeena Ahuja

Managing Editor

Parul Sharmatwi�er ­ @Parulsharma

For most hairstylists, the move from the dingy Lovely Beauty Parlour to

the upmarket Nancy's Factory would be reward enough. Gifted, young Tuki though has her sights set on a bigger prize – her own salon! Her well­laid plans start going awry as soon as the striking ta�ooist Faraaz joins Nancy's Factory.

Westland And Tranquebar Press

Fiction | ` 350

Tuki needs to handle Faraaz's advances, figure out the mystery behind the disappearance of the elderly, eccentric, brilliant writer Bijoy Du�a and rescue the multilayered Sweety Bhabhi from destitution. Finding herself at the heart of one storm too many, Tuki decides to run away from the leafy lanes of Bandra to the old­world Portugese villas of Goa. In the comforting embrace of the village Aldona, she finds herself struggling with her rather untimely a�raction to her enigmatic neighbour, the charming Arvind and sharing house with Bijoy,

haunted as he is by the ghosts of his past. Armed with nothing but a pair of scissors and the jigsaw pieces of her broken dream, Tuki has to navigate through Mumbai, Goa and London to find out if the universe is conspiring to make her or break her. Tuki's Grand Salon Chase is her heartwarming tale of finding love and hope in the unlikeliest of places.

Why to read? Because it could be a story about

any of us, our dreams and the

power they hold over us and also

because it is a story about

finding love and hope in the

unlikeliest of places.

� ­ /TukisGrandSalonChase

Parul Sharmatwi�er ­ @Parulsharma

For most hairstylists, the move from the dingy Lovely Beauty Parlour to

the upmarket Nancy's Factory would be reward enough. Gifted, young Tuki though has her sights set on a bigger prize – her own salon! Her well­laid plans start going awry as soon as the striking ta�ooist Faraaz joins Nancy's Factory.

Westland And Tranquebar Press

Fiction | ` 350

Tuki needs to handle Faraaz's advances, figure out the mystery behind the disappearance of the elderly, eccentric, brilliant writer Bijoy Du�a and rescue the multilayered Sweety Bhabhi from destitution. Finding herself at the heart of one storm too many, Tuki decides to run away from the leafy lanes of Bandra to the old­world Portugese villas of Goa. In the comforting embrace of the village Aldona, she finds herself struggling with her rather untimely a�raction to her enigmatic neighbour, the charming Arvind and sharing house with Bijoy,

haunted as he is by the ghosts of his past. Armed with nothing but a pair of scissors and the jigsaw pieces of her broken dream, Tuki has to navigate through Mumbai, Goa and London to find out if the universe is conspiring to make her or break her. Tuki's Grand Salon Chase is her heartwarming tale of finding love and hope in the unlikeliest of places.

Why to read? Because it could be a story about

any of us, our dreams and the

power they hold over us and also

because it is a story about

finding love and hope in the

unlikeliest of places.

� ­ /TukisGrandSalonChase

Swarupa Chavanswarupa.mynovel@gmail.com

To Err is Human

A journey to Remember

| Frog Books | ` 195

| Cyberwit.net | ` 175

ou find yourself relating to Malini as she Ycaptures your hearts with her funny yet innocent adventures.

Are you a die­heart romantic who haste’s to fall in love?Do you follow your heart more then your head and thereby tend to make mistakes?

Do you have great dreams and aspirations but find it hard to survive in this cu�hroat competitive world?

Do you have a funny bone in you to laugh at life's tragic turns and accept that you are Human enough to make mistakes?

If yes then 'To Err is Human' is for you. It is a story about Malini, a girl with big dreams who comes to Mumbai to fulfil them. Malini is compassionate, hilarious, sensitive, emotional and not to forget she is a magnet for errors, a�racting disasters all along.

Dealing with her mother who is obsessed to get her married is not her only worry. She merely arrives in Mumbai and finds herself surrounded by eccentric bosses and weird clients. And if that was not enough she lands up ge�ing herself abducted by gangsters. You find yourself relating to her woes and everyday incidents as she unfolds one adventure after another sinking herself in trouble more deep than she can manage to get out of. Yet it allows us to catch a glimpse of her true self and realize that it is a normal human tendency to commit such errors.

Swarupa Chavanswarupa.mynovel@gmail.com

To Err is Human

A journey to Remember

| Frog Books | ` 195

| Cyberwit.net | ` 175

ou find yourself relating to Malini as she Ycaptures your hearts with her funny yet innocent adventures.

Are you a die­heart romantic who haste’s to fall in love?Do you follow your heart more then your head and thereby tend to make mistakes?

Do you have great dreams and aspirations but find it hard to survive in this cu�hroat competitive world?

Do you have a funny bone in you to laugh at life's tragic turns and accept that you are Human enough to make mistakes?

If yes then 'To Err is Human' is for you. It is a story about Malini, a girl with big dreams who comes to Mumbai to fulfil them. Malini is compassionate, hilarious, sensitive, emotional and not to forget she is a magnet for errors, a�racting disasters all along.

Dealing with her mother who is obsessed to get her married is not her only worry. She merely arrives in Mumbai and finds herself surrounded by eccentric bosses and weird clients. And if that was not enough she lands up ge�ing herself abducted by gangsters. You find yourself relating to her woes and everyday incidents as she unfolds one adventure after another sinking herself in trouble more deep than she can manage to get out of. Yet it allows us to catch a glimpse of her true self and realize that it is a normal human tendency to commit such errors.

Her dream is endangered when one day she commits a vast mistake. A die hard romantic she haste's to fall in love & trusts Anuj with her dream. This single error turns her life upside down. Working at her dream job, Malini realizes that her co­workers are not her friends. It's a dog­eat­dog world and everyone wants to climb the ladder of success—even if they step on their co­workers like rungs on this ladder.

She learns one can't always judge a book by its cover. At first, Manoj is annoying with his constant cha�er and unkempt style, but soon he proves there's more to him than meets the eye.

But is it too late for Malini to make amendments? Would Malini achieve her dreams? Would life be divine enough to forgive her?

Find out in this rib cracking funny escapade. Malini's wi�y charm will keep the pages turning.

A Journey of fun, friendship, romance and adventure set in the beauty of Shimla which will keep

you turning the pages until the journey ends.

He is a happy go lucky philander who has never taken any relationship seriously in his life.

She believes love to be a hypothetical and highly overrated phenomenon. Destiny puts them together on a journey to Shimla. Although their destinations are the same their opposing philosophies lead to sparks. Ananya shares several disparities with her childhood friend Reva who is an impulsive, outgoing and an emotional person. While Ananya is a practical girl who prefers to keep her life uncomplicated and predictable. Reva lives her life led by her heart and falls in love with her childhood friend and neighbour Nikhil. A phone call from Reva summoning her for her help makes Ananya drop everything and rush to her aid. Ananya embarks on a journey of startling discovery, to Oakwood in Shimla where Reva resides. Her core beliefs and philosophies are challenged when she meets Kunal who is a matrimonial alliance for Reva invited at Oakwood by the General ­ Reva's father. Kunal has agreed to visit Oakwood only due to family pressures and does not have any inclination to get married in the near future. Ananya is unable to fathom the a�raction she feels for Kunal and is scared of the outcome. Things get complicated as Ananya's a�empt to bring Reva and Nikhil together results in misunderstandings between Kunal. They turn dangerous when Sam the chauffer­ cum­ cook at Oakwood tries to sabotage their innocent plan out of his sincere loyalty towards the General. Ananya is faced with a grave question leaving her to wonder what her journey to Shimla would lead to.

Her dream is endangered when one day she commits a vast mistake. A die hard romantic she haste's to fall in love & trusts Anuj with her dream. This single error turns her life upside down. Working at her dream job, Malini realizes that her co­workers are not her friends. It's a dog­eat­dog world and everyone wants to climb the ladder of success—even if they step on their co­workers like rungs on this ladder.

She learns one can't always judge a book by its cover. At first, Manoj is annoying with his constant cha�er and unkempt style, but soon he proves there's more to him than meets the eye.

But is it too late for Malini to make amendments? Would Malini achieve her dreams? Would life be divine enough to forgive her?

Find out in this rib cracking funny escapade. Malini's wi�y charm will keep the pages turning.

A Journey of fun, friendship, romance and adventure set in the beauty of Shimla which will keep

you turning the pages until the journey ends.

He is a happy go lucky philander who has never taken any relationship seriously in his life.

She believes love to be a hypothetical and highly overrated phenomenon. Destiny puts them together on a journey to Shimla. Although their destinations are the same their opposing philosophies lead to sparks. Ananya shares several disparities with her childhood friend Reva who is an impulsive, outgoing and an emotional person. While Ananya is a practical girl who prefers to keep her life uncomplicated and predictable. Reva lives her life led by her heart and falls in love with her childhood friend and neighbour Nikhil. A phone call from Reva summoning her for her help makes Ananya drop everything and rush to her aid. Ananya embarks on a journey of startling discovery, to Oakwood in Shimla where Reva resides. Her core beliefs and philosophies are challenged when she meets Kunal who is a matrimonial alliance for Reva invited at Oakwood by the General ­ Reva's father. Kunal has agreed to visit Oakwood only due to family pressures and does not have any inclination to get married in the near future. Ananya is unable to fathom the a�raction she feels for Kunal and is scared of the outcome. Things get complicated as Ananya's a�empt to bring Reva and Nikhil together results in misunderstandings between Kunal. They turn dangerous when Sam the chauffer­ cum­ cook at Oakwood tries to sabotage their innocent plan out of his sincere loyalty towards the General. Ananya is faced with a grave question leaving her to wonder what her journey to Shimla would lead to.

Fiction | ` 250

Kalpaz Publications

Blurb nushree Sharma is twenty five, uninitiated in the ma�ers of love, and endlessly confused Aabout her life's decisions. She is ge�ing married to Vivaan Mathur. But after ge�ing officially engaged she realizes that vivaan should know about her past which is full of blames on her,

series of misunderstandings, betrayal from friends, innocent crushes, stupid decisions etc. She is in dilemma till she finds a way out –a diary. But there is something else wri�en in her fate! How fate turns up out of the blue and how it can change one's life forever is the story of Too hard to handle. A sweet, simple yet an intriguing novel trying to find out what is more important in a relationship –Past, Present or future and what happens when you try to mess with the flow of life.

Anamika Mishra

f you like reading simple, realistic, intriguing and contemporary story, then you must read IToo hard to handle. The language used in the book is very simple, which we use in our day to day lives. Reader will easily be able to connect with the story line and plot. Backstabbing from

best friends, dealing with misunderstandings, sweet school crushes, innocent decisions, fear of a hidden past and finding a way to true love... Too hard to handle has all of these elements in it which will keep the reader engaged and hooked to the book. If you are a language freak and love to focus on the language more than the story and plot, then you might get disappointed with Too hard To Handle.

www.anamikamishra.com Twi�er ­ @anamikawrites

GoodReads ­ /anamikawrites

� ­ /anamika.mishraa

Fiction | ` 250

Kalpaz Publications

Blurb nushree Sharma is twenty five, uninitiated in the ma�ers of love, and endlessly confused Aabout her life's decisions. She is ge�ing married to Vivaan Mathur. But after ge�ing officially engaged she realizes that vivaan should know about her past which is full of blames on her,

series of misunderstandings, betrayal from friends, innocent crushes, stupid decisions etc. She is in dilemma till she finds a way out –a diary. But there is something else wri�en in her fate! How fate turns up out of the blue and how it can change one's life forever is the story of Too hard to handle. A sweet, simple yet an intriguing novel trying to find out what is more important in a relationship –Past, Present or future and what happens when you try to mess with the flow of life.

Anamika Mishra

f you like reading simple, realistic, intriguing and contemporary story, then you must read IToo hard to handle. The language used in the book is very simple, which we use in our day to day lives. Reader will easily be able to connect with the story line and plot. Backstabbing from

best friends, dealing with misunderstandings, sweet school crushes, innocent decisions, fear of a hidden past and finding a way to true love... Too hard to handle has all of these elements in it which will keep the reader engaged and hooked to the book. If you are a language freak and love to focus on the language more than the story and plot, then you might get disappointed with Too hard To Handle.

www.anamikamishra.com Twi�er ­ @anamikawrites

GoodReads ­ /anamikawrites

� ­ /anamika.mishraa

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ila GargAuthor | BloggerEditor | Reviewer

ila GargAuthor | BloggerEditor | Reviewer

1. Ila as a person? Her dreams? I would like to define myself in one word as 'Wow' and then I would add 'Life' to it. I am a dreamer, a lover, an admirer. I believe in finding happiness in each moment and making people around me happy. Everyone's problem is my problem and it hurts me to see an unhappy person; that's the simplest definition I can give for myself! I love writing. It is a passion; a compulsion; something that gives me an avenue to express myself. I write when I am happy; when I am angry or when an issue touches my heart. I resort to writing when I am restless or when I am on the verge of breaking down. I have a huge collection of poems on different genres. Besides that I love to sketch and click pictures! Apart from being an avid reader, writer, reviewer, and editor, I am an active blogger too. I blog at , ilashininggem.blogspot.inwhere you can find some of my random articles, poetry, random thoughts, interviews, movie & book reviews. In my leisure time, I love to watch Korean movies, listen to Sufi music, and travel to new places. My debut novel, titled, co­authored with Pulkit 'Life and Promises'Gupta, created a lot of hype and now its second edition has hit the market too. My second novel titled, 'Cheer up! The worst is yet to come'will soon follow it. Five of my poems are part of a poetry anthology, ' . I have my stories in several short story anthologies, Minds at Work 2'' , and A Night in Paradise' 'Moonlit Matinee' 'You Me 'N' Zindagi'.

In a nutshell, Ila as a person is full of thrill, zeal and spark. My dreams range from being a recognized author to posing next to my Prince Charming. *wink wink*

2. How creative people are different from other people? Creative people are crazier. They believe in living on edge and exploring each moment. They also gave a different way of doing the same thing. They don't believe in keeping things simple, they rather ornament them with grace and glamour.

3. How it feels being an author? Being an author is a tough thing. Carrying that tag is a burden at times because it's a competitive world we live in. But on the flip side, I am enjoying this phase, basking in the glory, cherishing each positive review that I get for my work. Being a part of 5­6 books and having the second edition of your debut book out in less than 2 months of being in this industry is almost like a dream. Amm… it's feels good overall and gives me a reason to smile when I feel low.

4. Your views on facebook fan following? Ah! The following! Well, Facebook is one such media which all the aspiring as well as established writers use to connect with their readers and many use it to promote themselves. After all, marketing has become an important part of 'being an author' now a days.

1. Ila as a person? Her dreams? I would like to define myself in one word as 'Wow' and then I would add 'Life' to it. I am a dreamer, a lover, an admirer. I believe in finding happiness in each moment and making people around me happy. Everyone's problem is my problem and it hurts me to see an unhappy person; that's the simplest definition I can give for myself! I love writing. It is a passion; a compulsion; something that gives me an avenue to express myself. I write when I am happy; when I am angry or when an issue touches my heart. I resort to writing when I am restless or when I am on the verge of breaking down. I have a huge collection of poems on different genres. Besides that I love to sketch and click pictures! Apart from being an avid reader, writer, reviewer, and editor, I am an active blogger too. I blog at , ilashininggem.blogspot.inwhere you can find some of my random articles, poetry, random thoughts, interviews, movie & book reviews. In my leisure time, I love to watch Korean movies, listen to Sufi music, and travel to new places. My debut novel, titled, co­authored with Pulkit 'Life and Promises'Gupta, created a lot of hype and now its second edition has hit the market too. My second novel titled, 'Cheer up! The worst is yet to come'will soon follow it. Five of my poems are part of a poetry anthology, ' . I have my stories in several short story anthologies, Minds at Work 2'' , and A Night in Paradise' 'Moonlit Matinee' 'You Me 'N' Zindagi'.

In a nutshell, Ila as a person is full of thrill, zeal and spark. My dreams range from being a recognized author to posing next to my Prince Charming. *wink wink*

2. How creative people are different from other people? Creative people are crazier. They believe in living on edge and exploring each moment. They also gave a different way of doing the same thing. They don't believe in keeping things simple, they rather ornament them with grace and glamour.

3. How it feels being an author? Being an author is a tough thing. Carrying that tag is a burden at times because it's a competitive world we live in. But on the flip side, I am enjoying this phase, basking in the glory, cherishing each positive review that I get for my work. Being a part of 5­6 books and having the second edition of your debut book out in less than 2 months of being in this industry is almost like a dream. Amm… it's feels good overall and gives me a reason to smile when I feel low.

4. Your views on facebook fan following? Ah! The following! Well, Facebook is one such media which all the aspiring as well as established writers use to connect with their readers and many use it to promote themselves. After all, marketing has become an important part of 'being an author' now a days.

I am not an exception to the trend. I post about my books, my interviews, my reviews, etc. to continuously stay connected to my readers and followers. I feel really great responding to their messages in my inbox, however I feel some of them are quite useless and often irritate me. I like to have followers, who doesn't? But they should be sensible and good readers so that they can help me improve my writing by giving genuine opinions and avoid bu�ering. Followers are important but they should understand that there is a limit of everything and they should stop before it becomes stalking!

5. Writing for a Cause ideology if it impacts the society? In this field of commercial writing it is very necessary that we should feel the problems of society and spread awareness by writing about it. When every second person is writing romance, topics like woman empowerment, child abuse, and drug addiction are need of our society. And it is not necessary that you will not be recognized for the same. Shows like Satyamev Jayate ruled when daily soaps and romantic serials were ruling the TV industry.

6. Movie or Book Reading, why? Book Reading as it's more engaging. Movie is a pre imagined thing; however book has multiple imaginations a�ached to it. Everyone can imagine a different movie running in their head while

reading the same book. I like this fact and I always try to be the protagonist while reading a book and live that story till the end.

7. Aamir in Dhoom 3 or Hrithik in Krrish 3, why? Dhoom 3 and Krrish 3 were movies without logic and were totally absurd. Neither the Samar of Dhoom 3 nor Krishna of Krrish 3 had that X­factor. Dhoom 2 had that though... Hrithik was hero as well as villain of Dhoom 2... Every scene was a masterpiece and he made us believe in those absurd logics. That's why he won Filmfare Award for Dhoom2 instead of Krrish. So I will go for Hrithik in Dhoom 2.

8. Ravinder singh or Durjoy Dutta, why? A tough choice! I like Durjoy for his dimples, but I will go for Ravinder Singh because of the soul that he puts in his writings. Although Durjoy has improved and Ravinder had declined in their recent works, 'Till the last breath' was a valiant effort.

9. J.K.Rowling or Sidney Sheldon, why? I like both of them. Sidney Sheldon has been my all­time favourite. I have got a huge collection of his novels. I like murder mysteries, thrillers, and that's what his genre is. I live on these novels. The intricacy and depth in his words is unparalleled. J.K. Rowling, on the other hand is famous for her Harry Po�er series which involves magic realism and fantasy tales. It's entertaining but mainly for children. Sidney's stories are gripping and hold me more tightly.

I am not an exception to the trend. I post about my books, my interviews, my reviews, etc. to continuously stay connected to my readers and followers. I feel really great responding to their messages in my inbox, however I feel some of them are quite useless and often irritate me. I like to have followers, who doesn't? But they should be sensible and good readers so that they can help me improve my writing by giving genuine opinions and avoid bu�ering. Followers are important but they should understand that there is a limit of everything and they should stop before it becomes stalking!

5. Writing for a Cause ideology if it impacts the society? In this field of commercial writing it is very necessary that we should feel the problems of society and spread awareness by writing about it. When every second person is writing romance, topics like woman empowerment, child abuse, and drug addiction are need of our society. And it is not necessary that you will not be recognized for the same. Shows like Satyamev Jayate ruled when daily soaps and romantic serials were ruling the TV industry.

6. Movie or Book Reading, why? Book Reading as it's more engaging. Movie is a pre imagined thing; however book has multiple imaginations a�ached to it. Everyone can imagine a different movie running in their head while

reading the same book. I like this fact and I always try to be the protagonist while reading a book and live that story till the end.

7. Aamir in Dhoom 3 or Hrithik in Krrish 3, why? Dhoom 3 and Krrish 3 were movies without logic and were totally absurd. Neither the Samar of Dhoom 3 nor Krishna of Krrish 3 had that X­factor. Dhoom 2 had that though... Hrithik was hero as well as villain of Dhoom 2... Every scene was a masterpiece and he made us believe in those absurd logics. That's why he won Filmfare Award for Dhoom2 instead of Krrish. So I will go for Hrithik in Dhoom 2.

8. Ravinder singh or Durjoy Dutta, why? A tough choice! I like Durjoy for his dimples, but I will go for Ravinder Singh because of the soul that he puts in his writings. Although Durjoy has improved and Ravinder had declined in their recent works, 'Till the last breath' was a valiant effort.

9. J.K.Rowling or Sidney Sheldon, why? I like both of them. Sidney Sheldon has been my all­time favourite. I have got a huge collection of his novels. I like murder mysteries, thrillers, and that's what his genre is. I live on these novels. The intricacy and depth in his words is unparalleled. J.K. Rowling, on the other hand is famous for her Harry Po�er series which involves magic realism and fantasy tales. It's entertaining but mainly for children. Sidney's stories are gripping and hold me more tightly.

10. Best 5 Publishers in your fb friend list & Best 5 Authors in your fb friend list? Publishers: (not in any particular order)FirstStep PublishingAuthor's Empire PublishingSrishti PublishersRupa PublishersRandom House Publishers Authors: (not in any particular order)Rohit GoreNovoneel ChakrabortyPreeti ShenoyTuhin A. SinhaPulkit Gupta

11. One message for society. Be more empathetic. More loving. More kind. Be humane. Hatred and individualism are things to be forgo�en. Society needs love.

12. One message for aspiring authors. According to me, everyone has a different way of seeing things, of behaving, and I try not to judge others. I am not into giving sermons. I find a lot of talent around, but the execution is flawed. There is not enough description and nuances in some books. A book has to appeal to the senses. It should have the capability to shake you from within. A few of the books I read have a lot of grammatical errors.

This is something, I despise. So, dear budding authors, writers and bloggers work a li�le more on that raw write up, make it presentable, hire an editor if you must, but never let the first impression go wrong. Best wishes!

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10. Best 5 Publishers in your fb friend list & Best 5 Authors in your fb friend list? Publishers: (not in any particular order)FirstStep PublishingAuthor's Empire PublishingSrishti PublishersRupa PublishersRandom House Publishers Authors: (not in any particular order)Rohit GoreNovoneel ChakrabortyPreeti ShenoyTuhin A. SinhaPulkit Gupta

11. One message for society. Be more empathetic. More loving. More kind. Be humane. Hatred and individualism are things to be forgo�en. Society needs love.

12. One message for aspiring authors. According to me, everyone has a different way of seeing things, of behaving, and I try not to judge others. I am not into giving sermons. I find a lot of talent around, but the execution is flawed. There is not enough description and nuances in some books. A book has to appeal to the senses. It should have the capability to shake you from within. A few of the books I read have a lot of grammatical errors.

This is something, I despise. So, dear budding authors, writers and bloggers work a li�le more on that raw write up, make it presentable, hire an editor if you must, but never let the first impression go wrong. Best wishes!

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1. Arvind Kejriwal Dreamer with no vision.

2. Alok Nath Babuji mera kanyadaan bhi aap hi karoge na :P ROFL

3. Rahul Gandhi Inexperienced but a hardworking politician.

4. Sachin Tendulkar God who defines cricket.

5. Nirbhaya A victim who deserved a be�er fate rather being remembered as a fighter.

6. Kapil Sharma Comedy redefined.

7. Facebook Online marketing platform :P

8. Whatsapp Gossip box ;)

9. Poke Similar to missed call :D

10. Tagging Irritating, but can't help it at times.

11. Writing Obsession, passion, and compulsion.

12. Love A need in this cruel world full of hate. A comfort. A solace.

13. Friendship Life.

14. Devotion Prayer.

15. Supreme Sacrifice Sharing my chocolate with someone.

16. Your first crush

Yes, you said the right word. It was a crush, like a crumpled paper. :P

1. Arvind Kejriwal Dreamer with no vision.

2. Alok Nath Babuji mera kanyadaan bhi aap hi karoge na :P ROFL

3. Rahul Gandhi Inexperienced but a hardworking politician.

4. Sachin Tendulkar God who defines cricket.

5. Nirbhaya A victim who deserved a be�er fate rather being remembered as a fighter.

6. Kapil Sharma Comedy redefined.

7. Facebook Online marketing platform :P

8. Whatsapp Gossip box ;)

9. Poke Similar to missed call :D

10. Tagging Irritating, but can't help it at times.

11. Writing Obsession, passion, and compulsion.

12. Love A need in this cruel world full of hate. A comfort. A solace.

13. Friendship Life.

14. Devotion Prayer.

15. Supreme Sacrifice Sharing my chocolate with someone.

16. Your first crush

Yes, you said the right word. It was a crush, like a crumpled paper. :P

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1. Ishita as a person? Her dreams? Ishita as a person is a very simple girl, totally pampered by her friends, and loved by family. She talks a lot, and is like an open book. She gets bored of anything easily, and thus her dreams also keep changing. Sometimes, she wants to be a writer, sometimes work with an NGO, or at times she targets to excel in her current IT job . This confusion gives her a chance to do a li�le bit of everything and keep herself busy.So, in nutshell, she dreams of living every day to its best­ learn newer things, earn newer caretakers and spread happiness.

worth writing and sharing. Not to forget, it keeps people away from messing up with me, as is said­ mess up with a writer, and be prepared for a revenge through a book.. :­P

2. How creative people are different from other people? I believe every one is creative, in some form or another. Being creative does not necessarily mean having skills like painting, music, writing etc. If you have a good sense of humor, you are creative. If you are good at communicating, you are creative. In fact, if you are good at anything at all, you are creative. And everyone is good at one thing or another, so in a way, every one is creative.

3. How it feels being an author? It is a wonderful feeling. The love and appreciation showered upon me makes it a cherish able experience. It motivates me to keep my mind active, and keep looking for more stories or anything

4. Your views on facebook fan following? Facebook, and all such social media are just a medium to connect. The more time you spend there, the bigger circle you get. Thanks to the technology, it is easier to reach out to more and more people, and get honest feedback about our work. It's an advantage to have many people to guide and support, just a click away. Facebook has gifted me many friends and fans, who may never meet me in person, yet keep me encouraged. Though real world friends have no replacement, yet the importance of FB contacts can not be under rated.

5. Writing for a Cause ideology if it impacts the society? It's a challenging task. One needs to research well, think thoroughly and only after an in depth analysis and a balanced mindset should he think of taking up this challenge. Pen has the power to stir minds, and thus writing for a cause can really bring awareness and positive changes.

1. Ishita as a person? Her dreams? Ishita as a person is a very simple girl, totally pampered by her friends, and loved by family. She talks a lot, and is like an open book. She gets bored of anything easily, and thus her dreams also keep changing. Sometimes, she wants to be a writer, sometimes work with an NGO, or at times she targets to excel in her current IT job . This confusion gives her a chance to do a li�le bit of everything and keep herself busy.So, in nutshell, she dreams of living every day to its best­ learn newer things, earn newer caretakers and spread happiness.

worth writing and sharing. Not to forget, it keeps people away from messing up with me, as is said­ mess up with a writer, and be prepared for a revenge through a book.. :­P

2. How creative people are different from other people? I believe every one is creative, in some form or another. Being creative does not necessarily mean having skills like painting, music, writing etc. If you have a good sense of humor, you are creative. If you are good at communicating, you are creative. In fact, if you are good at anything at all, you are creative. And everyone is good at one thing or another, so in a way, every one is creative.

3. How it feels being an author? It is a wonderful feeling. The love and appreciation showered upon me makes it a cherish able experience. It motivates me to keep my mind active, and keep looking for more stories or anything

4. Your views on facebook fan following? Facebook, and all such social media are just a medium to connect. The more time you spend there, the bigger circle you get. Thanks to the technology, it is easier to reach out to more and more people, and get honest feedback about our work. It's an advantage to have many people to guide and support, just a click away. Facebook has gifted me many friends and fans, who may never meet me in person, yet keep me encouraged. Though real world friends have no replacement, yet the importance of FB contacts can not be under rated.

5. Writing for a Cause ideology if it impacts the society? It's a challenging task. One needs to research well, think thoroughly and only after an in depth analysis and a balanced mindset should he think of taking up this challenge. Pen has the power to stir minds, and thus writing for a cause can really bring awareness and positive changes.

6. Movie or Book Reading, why? For me, it's book reading. Reading is my hobby, and I always have an unfinished book in my shelf. Though movies are less time consuming, the songs, dresses and acting make it more interesting, and a be�er choice for most people. But for me, descriptions in the book, detailed tapping of emotions and the hidden benefit of improving my vocabulary makes reading a preferred choice.

7. Aamir in Dhoom 3 or Hrithik in Krrish 3, why? Haven't seen both the movies, so can't comment. But both Hrithik

8. Ravinder singh or Durjoy Dutta, why? Ravindar singh, because his writing is simple and clean. But yes, I love DD for his dimples :­P

9. J.K.Rowling or Sidney Sheldon, why? Difficult choice!Both are the pioneers in their own genre of writing.My vote goes with Sidney Sheldon because his books are fit for all ages. A 15 year reader will have as much interest as a 50 year old.Though, during my teen age, I was a die hard Harry po�er fan, and loved the fantasy world beautifully created on those stories.

10. Best 5 Publishers in your fb friend list & Best 5 Authors in your fb friend list? I can't comment. I have over 300 authors and over 30 publishers added in my FB list. I haven't read the books by all of them, so can't decide the best or worst yet.

11. One message for society. Live and let live! Don't poke your nose everywhere, use your time productively!

12. One message for aspiring authors. Never give up! It's easy to write, but to write well, you should read, a lot!

6. Movie or Book Reading, why? For me, it's book reading. Reading is my hobby, and I always have an unfinished book in my shelf. Though movies are less time consuming, the songs, dresses and acting make it more interesting, and a be�er choice for most people. But for me, descriptions in the book, detailed tapping of emotions and the hidden benefit of improving my vocabulary makes reading a preferred choice.

7. Aamir in Dhoom 3 or Hrithik in Krrish 3, why? Haven't seen both the movies, so can't comment. But both Hrithik

8. Ravinder singh or Durjoy Dutta, why? Ravindar singh, because his writing is simple and clean. But yes, I love DD for his dimples :­P

9. J.K.Rowling or Sidney Sheldon, why? Difficult choice!Both are the pioneers in their own genre of writing.My vote goes with Sidney Sheldon because his books are fit for all ages. A 15 year reader will have as much interest as a 50 year old.Though, during my teen age, I was a die hard Harry po�er fan, and loved the fantasy world beautifully created on those stories.

10. Best 5 Publishers in your fb friend list & Best 5 Authors in your fb friend list? I can't comment. I have over 300 authors and over 30 publishers added in my FB list. I haven't read the books by all of them, so can't decide the best or worst yet.

11. One message for society. Live and let live! Don't poke your nose everywhere, use your time productively!

12. One message for aspiring authors. Never give up! It's easy to write, but to write well, you should read, a lot!

1. Arvind Kejriwal Aam aadmi with a power to revolutionize India

2. Alok Nath Babaji, with awesome acting.

3. Rahul Gandhi Born with a silver spoon

4. Sachin Tendulkar God of Indian cricket, with a humble a�itude.

5. Nirbhaya Slap on the face of Indians

6. Kapil Sharma Talent + luck

7. Facebook Most popular way to stalk others . :­P

8. Whatsapp Lifeline for modern day couples

9. Poke Most useless feature on FB

10. Tagging Most irritating thing, if done by strangers on useless posts. Sweet surprise if done on relevant things, by close friends…

11. Writing Medium to express yourself, and even know what's in your mind.

12. Love A sweet bond of care and affection

13. Friendship In true spirit, it's a life support system.

14. Devotion Short cut to success.

15. Supreme Sacrifice Done by parents in bringing up heir child

16. Your first crush Was on a movie star , whose name I am too embarrassed to even mention now :­P

1. Arvind Kejriwal Aam aadmi with a power to revolutionize India

2. Alok Nath Babaji, with awesome acting.

3. Rahul Gandhi Born with a silver spoon

4. Sachin Tendulkar God of Indian cricket, with a humble a�itude.

5. Nirbhaya Slap on the face of Indians

6. Kapil Sharma Talent + luck

7. Facebook Most popular way to stalk others . :­P

8. Whatsapp Lifeline for modern day couples

9. Poke Most useless feature on FB

10. Tagging Most irritating thing, if done by strangers on useless posts. Sweet surprise if done on relevant things, by close friends…

11. Writing Medium to express yourself, and even know what's in your mind.

12. Love A sweet bond of care and affection

13. Friendship In true spirit, it's a life support system.

14. Devotion Short cut to success.

15. Supreme Sacrifice Done by parents in bringing up heir child

16. Your first crush Was on a movie star , whose name I am too embarrassed to even mention now :­P

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1. Mehek as a person? Her dreams? As a person, I'm an honest and straight forward one. I don't like the whirlwinds of suspense that some people create around them and conceal them within. I am like an open book, and I prefer to be that way! My dreams are many, but the desired one is, seeing a smile on my parents' face because of me, or being a reason for their pride!

2. How creative people are different from other people? Creativity is associated with the way you analyze problems. I believe everyone is creative, for everyone has his/her own way of solving problems. It's just that, some people are creative in mathematics, while some in literature :)

3. How it feels being an author? It feels good to be an author, but nothing fancy either. I'm writing a personal diary since I was very young, the difference now is simply that, I write stuff online for public, rather than keeping it in a private cabinet!

4. Your views on facebook fan following? Facebook fan following is temporary and volatile! I don't get fla�ered by the number of likes or stuff because it can't determine the sale of your book at the end of the day. If a number of people are following you, they can un­follow you the next minute too, if you post something controversial, so I don't pay much heed to that.

5. Writing for a Cause ideology if it impacts the society? Writing for a cause is a necessary thing to do nowadays when most of the people are manipulated towards wrong path just by lucrative advertisements and trailers. A fresh example is ­ Promos of Congress, luring people to vote for them even after so many scams! Social media is ge�ing powerful and it's tough to keep people in one line.

6. Movie or Book Reading, why? Book reading ­ Because it includes so many details that are usually skipped when a book is turned into a movie!

7. Aamir in Dhoom 3 or Hrithik in Krrish 3, why? Hrithik in Krrish­3, because I have a personal liking for him! (laughs)

8. Ravinder singh or Durjoy Dutta, why? Ravinder Singh ­ Because I loved his book ­ I too had a love story. It was one of the very few books that have managed to touch my heart in a particular way.

1. Mehek as a person? Her dreams? As a person, I'm an honest and straight forward one. I don't like the whirlwinds of suspense that some people create around them and conceal them within. I am like an open book, and I prefer to be that way! My dreams are many, but the desired one is, seeing a smile on my parents' face because of me, or being a reason for their pride!

2. How creative people are different from other people? Creativity is associated with the way you analyze problems. I believe everyone is creative, for everyone has his/her own way of solving problems. It's just that, some people are creative in mathematics, while some in literature :)

3. How it feels being an author? It feels good to be an author, but nothing fancy either. I'm writing a personal diary since I was very young, the difference now is simply that, I write stuff online for public, rather than keeping it in a private cabinet!

4. Your views on facebook fan following? Facebook fan following is temporary and volatile! I don't get fla�ered by the number of likes or stuff because it can't determine the sale of your book at the end of the day. If a number of people are following you, they can un­follow you the next minute too, if you post something controversial, so I don't pay much heed to that.

5. Writing for a Cause ideology if it impacts the society? Writing for a cause is a necessary thing to do nowadays when most of the people are manipulated towards wrong path just by lucrative advertisements and trailers. A fresh example is ­ Promos of Congress, luring people to vote for them even after so many scams! Social media is ge�ing powerful and it's tough to keep people in one line.

6. Movie or Book Reading, why? Book reading ­ Because it includes so many details that are usually skipped when a book is turned into a movie!

7. Aamir in Dhoom 3 or Hrithik in Krrish 3, why? Hrithik in Krrish­3, because I have a personal liking for him! (laughs)

8. Ravinder singh or Durjoy Dutta, why? Ravinder Singh ­ Because I loved his book ­ I too had a love story. It was one of the very few books that have managed to touch my heart in a particular way.

12. One message for aspiring authors. Just be yourself and don't copy someone else's writing style. You'll end up writing something that's already selling in the market under a famous name!

9. J.K.Rowling or Sidney Sheldon, why? J.K. Rowling ­ Because I'd prefer fantasy and pure fiction as sometimes you need faith and hope, which comes strongly if you believe in things that can't happen in reality!

10. Best 5 Publishers in your fb friend list & Best 5 Authors in your fb friend list? I don't have many publishers in my Facebook friend list, and the term favorite is deceptive. What is my favorite 'now' can be changed to a 'non­favorite' tomorrow, so I never list down things as 'favorites' or 'non­favorites'. But if there's any publisher with whom I have interacted the most, it is Kunal Marathe from Authors Empire. And the five people whose writing I admire are ­ Prerna Varma, Harshita Srivastava, Abhishek Leela Pandey, Abhilash Ruhela and Priyanka Bhardwaj.11. One message for society. Please focus on your own work and lives. Curiosity about someone else's world isn't a good thing; it would be beneficial and fruitful if people mind their own business 'more' than worrying about someone else's life.

12. One message for aspiring authors. Just be yourself and don't copy someone else's writing style. You'll end up writing something that's already selling in the market under a famous name!

9. J.K.Rowling or Sidney Sheldon, why? J.K. Rowling ­ Because I'd prefer fantasy and pure fiction as sometimes you need faith and hope, which comes strongly if you believe in things that can't happen in reality!

10. Best 5 Publishers in your fb friend list & Best 5 Authors in your fb friend list? I don't have many publishers in my Facebook friend list, and the term favorite is deceptive. What is my favorite 'now' can be changed to a 'non­favorite' tomorrow, so I never list down things as 'favorites' or 'non­favorites'. But if there's any publisher with whom I have interacted the most, it is Kunal Marathe from Authors Empire. And the five people whose writing I admire are ­ Prerna Varma, Harshita Srivastava, Abhishek Leela Pandey, Abhilash Ruhela and Priyanka Bhardwaj.11. One message for society. Please focus on your own work and lives. Curiosity about someone else's world isn't a good thing; it would be beneficial and fruitful if people mind their own business 'more' than worrying about someone else's life.

1. Arvind Kejriwal Voice of Youth

2. Alok Nath Voice of ancestors!

3. Rahul Gandhi A Voice that nobody pays a�ention to!

4. Sachin Tendulkar Voice of entire India.

5. Nirbhaya Plight of Women in India

6. Kapil Sharma Laughter and Fun

7. Facebook Time pass and time waste

8. Whatsapp All about Last Seen

9. Poke When you can't do anything else

10. Tagging Causes irritation more than it grabs a�ention

11. Writing Food to the mind

12. Love Food to the soul

13. Friendship Selfless and pure relationship

14. Devotion An emotional surrender

15. Supreme Sacrifice Godly act

16. Your first crush Dr. Armaan Malik from the TV Serial – Dill Mill Gayye (laughs!)

1. Arvind Kejriwal Voice of Youth

2. Alok Nath Voice of ancestors!

3. Rahul Gandhi A Voice that nobody pays a�ention to!

4. Sachin Tendulkar Voice of entire India.

5. Nirbhaya Plight of Women in India

6. Kapil Sharma Laughter and Fun

7. Facebook Time pass and time waste

8. Whatsapp All about Last Seen

9. Poke When you can't do anything else

10. Tagging Causes irritation more than it grabs a�ention

11. Writing Food to the mind

12. Love Food to the soul

13. Friendship Selfless and pure relationship

14. Devotion An emotional surrender

15. Supreme Sacrifice Godly act

16. Your first crush Dr. Armaan Malik from the TV Serial – Dill Mill Gayye (laughs!)

A poignant tale of love , revenge , mystery, soul­

s e a r ch ing , pu r su i t o f freedom, intoxication, co­existing values, continuing s o c i a l a n d c u l t u r a l d e cadence , emot i ona l o b l i v i o n , a l t e r n a t e soc ie t i e s , rea l i t i e s that continue to haunt mankind life after life, and endless m y s t e r i o u s dreams…………..

The book exposes the confused generation of the 60s in a sublime manner, and re­creates the nostalgia about the 60s an 70s for people who have lived then and also those who were not born but are curious about that unique period of the world that has given the world people like Steve Jobs, Bob Dylan, etc. It portrays how the soul of that generation dives and leaps through their concerns and joys. The book is wri�en with so many funny anecdotes that it grips a�ention without the philosophy being heavy. Parallel tales add flavour to the story while the empathy created with the realistic characters portrayed, are because they could easily be your cousins or next­door neighbours. And there is a twist in the tale­ending ....

Why to Read?

Nandita Chakraborty Banerjji

Fiction | ` 175 Pustak Mahal |

� ­ /Themysteriousdreams

A poignant tale of love , revenge , mystery, soul­

s e a r ch ing , pu r su i t o f freedom, intoxication, co­existing values, continuing s o c i a l a n d c u l t u r a l d e cadence , emot i ona l o b l i v i o n , a l t e r n a t e soc ie t i e s , rea l i t i e s that continue to haunt mankind life after life, and endless m y s t e r i o u s dreams…………..

The book exposes the confused generation of the 60s in a sublime manner, and re­creates the nostalgia about the 60s an 70s for people who have lived then and also those who were not born but are curious about that unique period of the world that has given the world people like Steve Jobs, Bob Dylan, etc. It portrays how the soul of that generation dives and leaps through their concerns and joys. The book is wri�en with so many funny anecdotes that it grips a�ention without the philosophy being heavy. Parallel tales add flavour to the story while the empathy created with the realistic characters portrayed, are because they could easily be your cousins or next­door neighbours. And there is a twist in the tale­ending ....

Why to Read?

Nandita Chakraborty Banerjji

Fiction | ` 175 Pustak Mahal |

� ­ /Themysteriousdreams

Dr. Sasiprabha Ps

The pen is given to the soul of a young woman who journeys down her memory lane in an a�empt to discover the true meaning of the most sought after thing know to human kind ­ love! She journeys on with a man for whom she thinks she has lost herself, yet a futile loss. Thus she is trying to find out the

core and meaning of the paradox of their love.

Its her pilgrimage along the ways lit by the moonlight of romance!

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Why to read?

New style of presentation, poetic narration and philosophical tinge given to a love story makes it a never before reading experience.

Power Publishers

Fiction | ` 250

Dr. Sasiprabha Ps

The pen is given to the soul of a young woman who journeys down her memory lane in an a�empt to discover the true meaning of the most sought after thing know to human kind ­ love! She journeys on with a man for whom she thinks she has lost herself, yet a futile loss. Thus she is trying to find out the

core and meaning of the paradox of their love.

Its her pilgrimage along the ways lit by the moonlight of romance!

h�ps://m.facebook.com/dr.sasiprabha

Why to read?

New style of presentation, poetic narration and philosophical tinge given to a love story makes it a never before reading experience.

Power Publishers

Fiction | ` 250

Queen of new era’s Anthologies

The Gujarati

Girl

nehali Lalwani

Queen of new era’s Anthologies

The Gujarati

Girl

nehali Lalwani

A glance over journey 1. Syahi - 26/11 – A Dark Twilight | A Lesson For Life!

2. Moods n Moments - I'll give whatever you need! | I am Home

3. Kaleidoscope - Alive Inside

5. Mind @ work 2 I made a friend! | I am a woman | I wish…! | Memories! | I bet…

6. A Night in Paradise Just A Dream

7. You me n Zindagi Time flies Love Stays

4. Tere Hi Liye - The Day he Changed forever

1. Nehali Lalwani

i. As girl - Stubborn, easy­going but protective for those I love. A girl who believes in working hard in life to get what she needs. In quintessence I'm contented and dreamy soul.

ii. As daughter - The only thought which will come in my mind is my father if ever asked to describe myself as Daughter. Yes, I am my dad's darling daughter. My parents have always supported me in each phase of my life & now I assure that I will never miss a chance to make them smile & proud. I would forever be my papa's Princess and Momma's monster.

iii. As friend - For me Friends are only people in whose presence I can be weird, insane, happy, & poignant at the same time. Jointly we can be gloomy at a time & laugh out loud the very next moment. Such friendship is truly priceless. It feels awesome to have

A glance over journey 1. Syahi - 26/11 – A Dark Twilight | A Lesson For Life!

2. Moods n Moments - I'll give whatever you need! | I am Home

3. Kaleidoscope - Alive Inside

5. Mind @ work 2 I made a friend! | I am a woman | I wish…! | Memories! | I bet…

6. A Night in Paradise Just A Dream

7. You me n Zindagi Time flies Love Stays

4. Tere Hi Liye - The Day he Changed forever

1. Nehali Lalwani

i. As girl - Stubborn, easy­going but protective for those I love. A girl who believes in working hard in life to get what she needs. In quintessence I'm contented and dreamy soul.

ii. As daughter - The only thought which will come in my mind is my father if ever asked to describe myself as Daughter. Yes, I am my dad's darling daughter. My parents have always supported me in each phase of my life & now I assure that I will never miss a chance to make them smile & proud. I would forever be my papa's Princess and Momma's monster.

iii. As friend - For me Friends are only people in whose presence I can be weird, insane, happy, & poignant at the same time. Jointly we can be gloomy at a time & laugh out loud the very next moment. Such friendship is truly priceless. It feels awesome to have

friends in front of whom I can be myself.

iv. As Lecturer - I don't believe in giving up that quest for knowledge. The more I learn today, the more I pass on to tomorrow. Teaching is a passion for me.

v. As writer - As a writer I consider myself as a contemporary, romance author. But I hope to jump genres as I enjoy horror and thriller stories equally.

I am proud being a writer. I believe that with my writing work I wish to induce people & make my readers smile. I am pleased that God has given me such a magnificent gift of ability to make people smile.

vi. As reader - I am voracious reader. I have to read a bit every day, even if I've read it earlier. In fact, I can either lull myself to sleep if I get indulged into what I have chosen to read.

vii. As girl friend / Beloved - LOL! The most difficult question for me, well if I ever fall in love with someone I will be incredible and impressive girl! Who will stick by his side through thick and thin! Who will comfort him in hard times and will try to love him unconditionally no ma�er what!

2. Girls with Pen - I would portray girl with pen as a warrior. We have listened to so

much of stuff about biasness, maltreatment of girls all our society know is to ti�le­ta�le about it and overlook. But a girl with a pen is a gleam of hope in this dark saga. She can actually prove down to the quote that “If she thinks she can, she definitely can!

3.Young Writers in Literary World - To be honest enough I feel young writers are approaching with

new pioneering thoughts and that is in reality engrossing utmost group towards reading. In fact I admire few of the teens as a writer.

4. #FB_Morning_Thought - Well, as I always say Writing is not a profession for me it's zeal

as I love to do it to the core. To be precise about my morning thoughts which I post almost daily on Face book is just done with a hope that it might enlighten someone's lost inclination and it might be the reason of someone's smile.

#Fb_Me_N_My_EndlessDreams - Being a durable romantic reader I have my own dream

friends in front of whom I can be myself.

iv. As Lecturer - I don't believe in giving up that quest for knowledge. The more I learn today, the more I pass on to tomorrow. Teaching is a passion for me.

v. As writer - As a writer I consider myself as a contemporary, romance author. But I hope to jump genres as I enjoy horror and thriller stories equally.

I am proud being a writer. I believe that with my writing work I wish to induce people & make my readers smile. I am pleased that God has given me such a magnificent gift of ability to make people smile.

vi. As reader - I am voracious reader. I have to read a bit every day, even if I've read it earlier. In fact, I can either lull myself to sleep if I get indulged into what I have chosen to read.

vii. As girl friend / Beloved - LOL! The most difficult question for me, well if I ever fall in love with someone I will be incredible and impressive girl! Who will stick by his side through thick and thin! Who will comfort him in hard times and will try to love him unconditionally no ma�er what!

2. Girls with Pen - I would portray girl with pen as a warrior. We have listened to so

much of stuff about biasness, maltreatment of girls all our society know is to ti�le­ta�le about it and overlook. But a girl with a pen is a gleam of hope in this dark saga. She can actually prove down to the quote that “If she thinks she can, she definitely can!

3.Young Writers in Literary World - To be honest enough I feel young writers are approaching with

new pioneering thoughts and that is in reality engrossing utmost group towards reading. In fact I admire few of the teens as a writer.

4. #FB_Morning_Thought - Well, as I always say Writing is not a profession for me it's zeal

as I love to do it to the core. To be precise about my morning thoughts which I post almost daily on Face book is just done with a hope that it might enlighten someone's lost inclination and it might be the reason of someone's smile.

#Fb_Me_N_My_EndlessDreams - Being a durable romantic reader I have my own dream

world where I love to portray my dream boy with my lexis and I do It and I inscribe it under Hash Tag at Face Book. What makes it more special is that any random girl who reads it and relate to it.

5. Anthology to full edge novel - Yes, I working on a full fledge novel. Trust me writing a short story and writing a novel is totally a diverse thing, I suppose I will be done with my novel by 2015.

6. Writing as Career - I have never thought about it. Till the time my heart my soul will support my pen to flow I will write. It might end today, it might end tomorrow, and it might end with my demise.

7. What's next - As I have mentioned it earlier I am working on my novel under the title and two of my anthologies are “Feelings… Still Remaining”slated to be released in next few months are from Dream 'Fusion'House Publishers and from First Step Publishing ways.'I an a�empt'

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S1. Favorite Five Fellow authors Preeti Singh Prateek Singh Arpita Ghosh Neha Gupta and Anuj Shrivastava

2. Best & Worst compliment confronted Best compliment was the one when a friend cum reader told me that they can portray and image out of my words. It can be one of the best moments for a writer.

Worst compliment I think I received was when one my reviewer wrote that they said they were not much happy with my description in one of my stories.

3. Trust leads to betrayal! I don't agree with this statement, one should trust an individual there is no harm in it. But one should know whom to trust and how much. Well 'Blind Trust' can be a reason of betrayal at times.

world where I love to portray my dream boy with my lexis and I do It and I inscribe it under Hash Tag at Face Book. What makes it more special is that any random girl who reads it and relate to it.

5. Anthology to full edge novel - Yes, I working on a full fledge novel. Trust me writing a short story and writing a novel is totally a diverse thing, I suppose I will be done with my novel by 2015.

6. Writing as Career - I have never thought about it. Till the time my heart my soul will support my pen to flow I will write. It might end today, it might end tomorrow, and it might end with my demise.

7. What's next - As I have mentioned it earlier I am working on my novel under the title and two of my anthologies are “Feelings… Still Remaining”slated to be released in next few months are from Dream 'Fusion'House Publishers and from First Step Publishing ways.'I an a�empt'

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S1. Favorite Five Fellow authors Preeti Singh Prateek Singh Arpita Ghosh Neha Gupta and Anuj Shrivastava

2. Best & Worst compliment confronted Best compliment was the one when a friend cum reader told me that they can portray and image out of my words. It can be one of the best moments for a writer.

Worst compliment I think I received was when one my reviewer wrote that they said they were not much happy with my description in one of my stories.

3. Trust leads to betrayal! I don't agree with this statement, one should trust an individual there is no harm in it. But one should know whom to trust and how much. Well 'Blind Trust' can be a reason of betrayal at times.

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S 4. A month after valentine*Blush* Being truly single I didn't had anything as

valentine's week or month, so for obvious reason 'A month after February' was not something really special, It's a usual March month for me. *Grin*

5. A secret date 24­ 9­ 2015

It's my Birth day, I wait for this date for rest 364 days.

6. First Proposal Funny Question! If I will ever propose someone in my life I would never do it over call, it seems boring to me! I think I will write a love le�er to him, It might look out dated but I consider it as one of the unique way to let someone know your feelings.

7. Plans to extend last name LOL! *Grin* Not any such plans for now. I want to be se�led in my professional life firstly and then will think of my personal life.

t is either the touch of a loving mother or the clinch of a commi�ed Iwife which impels man to the pinnacle the success. Men are mold in the obscurity of ideal women.

In quintessence, the ideal woman is the steadiness in society. She is the alliance of civilization. Her decency and soundness causes the society to be erect and echo. She is a treasure for the husband, a fortune for the children, a jewel for the parents and a blessing for mankind.

A note on

Women: Ideal Image

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S 4. A month after valentine*Blush* Being truly single I didn't had anything as

valentine's week or month, so for obvious reason 'A month after February' was not something really special, It's a usual March month for me. *Grin*

5. A secret date 24­ 9­ 2015

It's my Birth day, I wait for this date for rest 364 days.

6. First Proposal Funny Question! If I will ever propose someone in my life I would never do it over call, it seems boring to me! I think I will write a love le�er to him, It might look out dated but I consider it as one of the unique way to let someone know your feelings.

7. Plans to extend last name LOL! *Grin* Not any such plans for now. I want to be se�led in my professional life firstly and then will think of my personal life.

t is either the touch of a loving mother or the clinch of a commi�ed Iwife which impels man to the pinnacle the success. Men are mold in the obscurity of ideal women.

In quintessence, the ideal woman is the steadiness in society. She is the alliance of civilization. Her decency and soundness causes the society to be erect and echo. She is a treasure for the husband, a fortune for the children, a jewel for the parents and a blessing for mankind.

A note on

Women: Ideal Image

Anvita Bajpai

Life is an interesting puzzle that we all solve in our own ways”. . . “Here, four such puzzles take the form of stories in which friends, lovers and partners navigate the labyrinths of modern life.

If Aliya the protagonist In “Drawing Parallels” is so good then why she does get involved with three men?” “Soul­mates” defines the connect between two childhood friends, Mira and Kusuma, inspite of the orthogonally surprising turns taken by their individual lives. In “Context”, a workplace friendship with Som, Kabir and Aman impacts Rituraj's promises to his wife. “My World” finds Rumi navigating the pulls of family, career and self.

Twi�er ­ @anvita_bajpaiLinkedIn ­ /in/anvitabajpai

� ­ /LifeOddsEnds

Why to Read?

veryone who has read it Eso far has said that it is a must read book ­ such a

depth with so much of simplicity.

Fiction | ` 160

Lifi Publications

Anvita Bajpai

Life is an interesting puzzle that we all solve in our own ways”. . . “Here, four such puzzles take the form of stories in which friends, lovers and partners navigate the labyrinths of modern life.

If Aliya the protagonist In “Drawing Parallels” is so good then why she does get involved with three men?” “Soul­mates” defines the connect between two childhood friends, Mira and Kusuma, inspite of the orthogonally surprising turns taken by their individual lives. In “Context”, a workplace friendship with Som, Kabir and Aman impacts Rituraj's promises to his wife. “My World” finds Rumi navigating the pulls of family, career and self.

Twi�er ­ @anvita_bajpaiLinkedIn ­ /in/anvitabajpai

� ­ /LifeOddsEnds

Why to Read?

veryone who has read it Eso far has said that it is a must read book ­ such a

depth with so much of simplicity.

Fiction | ` 160

Lifi Publications

megha Sumant SharmaThe Chosen One https://eachdaythots.blogspot.com

“It's positive….yes it's positive…..Varun, where are you??”

Varun came running to Vidya speedily and asked inquisitively, “What happened?” She said with a big smile 'it is done'!He hugged her tightly, “Wow, I am so happy….thank you sweetheart.”He just laid his hand on her stomach as if the baby would respond instantly and she felt the tickle strongly. “Vidya our baby is here breathing inside, just pinch me once and let me cherish this special feeling of being a father.”

It's been only a month but the care and special a�ention which Mom is receiving is exceptional and is being pampered like never before. “Hey Mom, hope you are be�er now…sorry for making you feel nauseous and tired all the while.” You listen and hum to the tune of

Bhagwad Gita now days. I love the soulful music and feel like dancing to it. “Mom your tummy is bulging and I am finding more space to breathe and swim inside the womb.” I know why my parents are so happy today, it's because you heard my heartbeat for the first time during checkup. Fourteenth week has commenced and now I can easily respond to the outside stimuli. My hair is growing fast and I enjoy sucking my thumb Dad. “Do not scold me if I continue with this habit when I come out.” It's the eighteenth week; Mom has started sleeping on the left side for proper blood circulation and has even started employing a pillow between legs to provide adequate support in entirety. Today Mom and Dad had a serious argument and she was crying like hell. Both rushed to the hospital. I am lying stable on the table. I am dead. My parents aborted me. “I AM A GIRL CHILD.”

megha Sumant SharmaThe Chosen One https://eachdaythots.blogspot.com

“It's positive….yes it's positive…..Varun, where are you??”

Varun came running to Vidya speedily and asked inquisitively, “What happened?” She said with a big smile 'it is done'!He hugged her tightly, “Wow, I am so happy….thank you sweetheart.”He just laid his hand on her stomach as if the baby would respond instantly and she felt the tickle strongly. “Vidya our baby is here breathing inside, just pinch me once and let me cherish this special feeling of being a father.”

It's been only a month but the care and special a�ention which Mom is receiving is exceptional and is being pampered like never before. “Hey Mom, hope you are be�er now…sorry for making you feel nauseous and tired all the while.” You listen and hum to the tune of

Bhagwad Gita now days. I love the soulful music and feel like dancing to it. “Mom your tummy is bulging and I am finding more space to breathe and swim inside the womb.” I know why my parents are so happy today, it's because you heard my heartbeat for the first time during checkup. Fourteenth week has commenced and now I can easily respond to the outside stimuli. My hair is growing fast and I enjoy sucking my thumb Dad. “Do not scold me if I continue with this habit when I come out.” It's the eighteenth week; Mom has started sleeping on the left side for proper blood circulation and has even started employing a pillow between legs to provide adequate support in entirety. Today Mom and Dad had a serious argument and she was crying like hell. Both rushed to the hospital. I am lying stable on the table. I am dead. My parents aborted me. “I AM A GIRL CHILD.”

Venu Pandeythe WomenThe invisible pain of the nature's cycle rolled her stomach upside down. Her body knots up with the pain demanding to be felt. Unlike regular days, she was late. 8 in the morning she fought hard to get up from the cozy, warm bed but the constant pack of pain radiates to front, frequently slashing and stabbing her belly. Her body argued against her, weighing her down. She wanted to scream out of pain but a voice interrupted the painful silence of the room."Memsaab can . . . . I . . ." "Kamala??" . . . she enquired, managing hard in pain. "Ji. . .can I leave. . ." she said in a barely audiable voice "Thank god you are here, why did you take so long today??" Mrs. Aggarwal asked in a mess. It's awful to move with this pain when it is trying hell to scratch its way out my womb. This menses is a torture she thought as she continued trembling with pain.

"I am sorry but please I can't permit you leave today". . . She added. "Ji" Kamala nodded in acceptance.With a surge of sadness, unable to pour her heart out, she turned back to work. "Get them lunch and do dishes quickly" Mrs.Aggarwal ordered. "Ji, you may rest memsaab, I'll get you warm milk and hot water bag as they'll help in pain." . . . She said, collecting the dishes from table. Kamala looked ever so achy.The day passed soon and Mrs. Aggarwal was feeling be�er now. Back to home after a�ending the heavy house hold chores, distant away from the warmth of sun, Kamala slipped beneath the shabby sheet, covering herself from every visible corner. She turned place, folded her knees and clutched them hard against her chest. `**Fighting the same invisible nature's pain that day long ripped her inside.**This is what we call WOMAN. "Mrs. Aggarwal" embodies the powerful and erudite mass who is appraised of the smallest creature, with nothing that is neglected yet fails to understand the

Venu Pandeythe WomenThe invisible pain of the nature's cycle rolled her stomach upside down. Her body knots up with the pain demanding to be felt. Unlike regular days, she was late. 8 in the morning she fought hard to get up from the cozy, warm bed but the constant pack of pain radiates to front, frequently slashing and stabbing her belly. Her body argued against her, weighing her down. She wanted to scream out of pain but a voice interrupted the painful silence of the room."Memsaab can . . . . I . . ." "Kamala??" . . . she enquired, managing hard in pain. "Ji. . .can I leave. . ." she said in a barely audiable voice "Thank god you are here, why did you take so long today??" Mrs. Aggarwal asked in a mess. It's awful to move with this pain when it is trying hell to scratch its way out my womb. This menses is a torture she thought as she continued trembling with pain.

"I am sorry but please I can't permit you leave today". . . She added. "Ji" Kamala nodded in acceptance.With a surge of sadness, unable to pour her heart out, she turned back to work. "Get them lunch and do dishes quickly" Mrs.Aggarwal ordered. "Ji, you may rest memsaab, I'll get you warm milk and hot water bag as they'll help in pain." . . . She said, collecting the dishes from table. Kamala looked ever so achy.The day passed soon and Mrs. Aggarwal was feeling be�er now. Back to home after a�ending the heavy house hold chores, distant away from the warmth of sun, Kamala slipped beneath the shabby sheet, covering herself from every visible corner. She turned place, folded her knees and clutched them hard against her chest. `**Fighting the same invisible nature's pain that day long ripped her inside.**This is what we call WOMAN. "Mrs. Aggarwal" embodies the powerful and erudite mass who is appraised of the smallest creature, with nothing that is neglected yet fails to understand the

reality of lives. "Kamala" exemplify to what we call Life and its terms. We learn and fight about woman's right, female empowerment, her powers, pains, laws, but the notions are much deeper than that. The real woman lies somewhere deep behind the archaic face...In a woman who wakes up to dawn to make her family a day… In a woman who fathers her child… In a woman who is calm and composed and rise above all the odds!! "The menses pain" conveys the agony she goes through, and that goes neglected while learning the materialistic world. In midst of serving the lives the woman forgets her own. Pain is when in turn you neglect her, when you neglect the womb of the whole creation... when you neglect the WOMAN inside her.

For a woman She did fear, She shed tearsIn those drops lies her pride A generous heart beneath Those deep necklines The woman who indeed is magnanimousSpeaks in deep tender and gentlenessCare her, love her and respect her, She is a power anonymous.

pandeyvenu47@gmail.comConnect with Venu at:

When Two Crossroads Met!

Leena ChandanBeing a simple next door girl, and belonging to a traditional conservative family, life entered a new phase when I entered business world under the guidance of my trainer. While I have met numerous people over the period, I would specifically like to narrate this one! Her loud over the broad dressing, her colloquial linguistic style, her free body language made me cringe and shift a step away from her. Post the meeting I cited my uneasiness with my trainer, who in a well balance way agreed my point of view and then said, 'In corporate world, you are more recognized for what you do than who you are.” We were scheduled for an appointment with the same unnamed lady from the corporate again next day. The whole night I mulled over my traditional outlook v/s my trainer's advice. Well, for once I decided to change my traditional thinking and approach her being the same me!I ignored on the “who you are” part and focused more on the “what you do” part as advised. My respect for the lady's work and her respect for me increased manifold. Till Today, whenever we meet for business, we've always influenced ideas never personalities. After all – “What you do is more important than who you are!”

leenachandan@gmail.com

reality of lives. "Kamala" exemplify to what we call Life and its terms. We learn and fight about woman's right, female empowerment, her powers, pains, laws, but the notions are much deeper than that. The real woman lies somewhere deep behind the archaic face...In a woman who wakes up to dawn to make her family a day… In a woman who fathers her child… In a woman who is calm and composed and rise above all the odds!! "The menses pain" conveys the agony she goes through, and that goes neglected while learning the materialistic world. In midst of serving the lives the woman forgets her own. Pain is when in turn you neglect her, when you neglect the womb of the whole creation... when you neglect the WOMAN inside her.

For a woman She did fear, She shed tearsIn those drops lies her pride A generous heart beneath Those deep necklines The woman who indeed is magnanimousSpeaks in deep tender and gentlenessCare her, love her and respect her, She is a power anonymous.

pandeyvenu47@gmail.comConnect with Venu at:

When Two Crossroads Met!

Leena ChandanBeing a simple next door girl, and belonging to a traditional conservative family, life entered a new phase when I entered business world under the guidance of my trainer. While I have met numerous people over the period, I would specifically like to narrate this one! Her loud over the broad dressing, her colloquial linguistic style, her free body language made me cringe and shift a step away from her. Post the meeting I cited my uneasiness with my trainer, who in a well balance way agreed my point of view and then said, 'In corporate world, you are more recognized for what you do than who you are.” We were scheduled for an appointment with the same unnamed lady from the corporate again next day. The whole night I mulled over my traditional outlook v/s my trainer's advice. Well, for once I decided to change my traditional thinking and approach her being the same me!I ignored on the “who you are” part and focused more on the “what you do” part as advised. My respect for the lady's work and her respect for me increased manifold. Till Today, whenever we meet for business, we've always influenced ideas never personalities. After all – “What you do is more important than who you are!”

leenachandan@gmail.com

The Conict resolved – ?'I', 'Me', 'Myself' Priyanka Batra Harjai

Priya, beta this is the high time when you should make up your “mind” – presaged my father, as he hung up the call. He was in conversation with a prospected groom's family and I had yet to

make up my mind about my working or non­working profile, post­marriage. Pressure was heightened because the groom's family was waiting for our response, which in turn was intertwined between my conflicting emotions ­ the conflicts between 'I', 'me' and my­self'. A number of questions such as – 'Why do 'I' need to get married at all'? 'Will my in­laws understand 'me''? 'What do 'I' expect from 'my­self' after marriage? Were haunting 'me' and making things difficult for 'me', with every single passing day. Situation was that where a few women become what they wish to become, 'by chance' while some other become 'by choice'. My case was ­ 'I', became a successful top­level working professional with my past employer 'by chance' and as 'I' was relishing the sweet fruits of success, which 'I' did not want to lose. At the same time, 'I' wished to become a homemaker 'by choice' in order to fill up the lacuna in my life created after 'I' lost my mother due to her untimely demise. Sadly, 'I' could not figure out what 'I' wished for 'my­self'

and nobody could understand my dilemma and 'me'. They all just wanted to have an answer from 'me' – either 'yes' or 'no', whatever the case is. Deep inside my heart – my hidden desire was to be blessed with a loving and caring mother­in­law, nothing else. Strange, as it may sound, I did not expect much from my life partner except one thing, which was that he should be partner with me in 'my' life which was about to become 'our' life and hence, expected that he should respect my emotions and help me resolving 'my' inner conflicts. Driven with this particular expectation, I requested my father to set up a meeting with the prospected groom. Luckily, he (the groom) agreed and we met. “Before you say anything, I need to ask you something” – he started with his ice­breaking question in his signature style. I got a li�le amused, a li�le confused and very much afraid. Nevertheless 'I', had called for the meeting, therefore, was not 'I' supposed to start with the questioning stuff? The conflict within, started to spring heads­up again.

The Conict resolved – ?'I', 'Me', 'Myself' Priyanka Batra Harjai

Priya, beta this is the high time when you should make up your “mind” – presaged my father, as he hung up the call. He was in conversation with a prospected groom's family and I had yet to

make up my mind about my working or non­working profile, post­marriage. Pressure was heightened because the groom's family was waiting for our response, which in turn was intertwined between my conflicting emotions ­ the conflicts between 'I', 'me' and my­self'. A number of questions such as – 'Why do 'I' need to get married at all'? 'Will my in­laws understand 'me''? 'What do 'I' expect from 'my­self' after marriage? Were haunting 'me' and making things difficult for 'me', with every single passing day. Situation was that where a few women become what they wish to become, 'by chance' while some other become 'by choice'. My case was ­ 'I', became a successful top­level working professional with my past employer 'by chance' and as 'I' was relishing the sweet fruits of success, which 'I' did not want to lose. At the same time, 'I' wished to become a homemaker 'by choice' in order to fill up the lacuna in my life created after 'I' lost my mother due to her untimely demise. Sadly, 'I' could not figure out what 'I' wished for 'my­self'

and nobody could understand my dilemma and 'me'. They all just wanted to have an answer from 'me' – either 'yes' or 'no', whatever the case is. Deep inside my heart – my hidden desire was to be blessed with a loving and caring mother­in­law, nothing else. Strange, as it may sound, I did not expect much from my life partner except one thing, which was that he should be partner with me in 'my' life which was about to become 'our' life and hence, expected that he should respect my emotions and help me resolving 'my' inner conflicts. Driven with this particular expectation, I requested my father to set up a meeting with the prospected groom. Luckily, he (the groom) agreed and we met. “Before you say anything, I need to ask you something” – he started with his ice­breaking question in his signature style. I got a li�le amused, a li�le confused and very much afraid. Nevertheless 'I', had called for the meeting, therefore, was not 'I' supposed to start with the questioning stuff? The conflict within, started to spring heads­up again.

'What is it? 'What do you want from me, now'? 'After all, I had called you to meet, you did not even expressed your interest' – the 'me' within told 'myself' while 'I' gasped, si�ing in front of him. “Listen, I want a clear­cut answer and there is no room for if(s) and but(s)” – he continued. “As if you are a ju�” yelled the 'me' from within as 'I' recalled the famous dialogue from one of the bollywood movies. However, my heart was thumbing hard against the thoracic cavity as if it would burst out cracking all the bones and splashing all the flesh that came in way. God gracious, just ask; do not build up the tension as a reality T.V. show results are being telecasted– 'I' pleaded to 'myself'. “Do you wish to continue working post marriage”? He shot his bullet towards me. 'I know you have not been able to make up your mind yet but you should have, at least by now' – he added. I replied – “Actually, 'I' thought to decide based on your expectations.” 'I' was still confused what to say but said it whatever came on my lips at that moment. 'I' was contained in within myself at that particular moment. “I prefer you to be non­working and take care of my parents, rest, still the final decision lies with you only” – he answered my query (at least ­ sort of!). I made my decision half influenced with his thoughts and half influenced by my father's words of wisdom. He had suggested me to decide on the basis that I will be able to gel in the family faster, only if I decided to become a homemaker. After all, I too, ultimately, wished to quit from 'my' job, one fine day and lead a homely life. As I

nodded my head in confirmation, everybody started congratulating me and I was happy that I concluded with the decision myself but the conflict persisted in my mind. It did not go as expected. I had thought that the conflict will subside as I will keep myself busy in home chores but being blessed with such a hard­working, loving and caring mother­in­law not much was left for me to take care of. Slowly, the conflict grew and it became a grave ma�er of concern. As 'our' married life was progressing, I was expecting a li�le angel in 'our' life and medical conditions barred me from having an active life. This only made the situation worse and the conflict grew deeper as something was missing, which I could define as a passion. Then, my husband came to my rescue. “Why do not you think about a work­from­home possibility? I thought he was discussing about those bullish date entry / form­filling kind of stuff. How stupid of me? “You should proceed with book blogging. You have all the knowledge and expertise to pursue it” – he exclaimed. As I (actually, “we” because he was si�ing by my side at that time) started tapping the keys, the blog – Books News India came into existence. Today, here I am – a newly blessed mum, a commi�ed wife, an obedient daughter­in­law and a voracious working­from­home book blogger. Believe me it is not a personal affair. My life partner is my work partner as well because he looks after our angel whenever required. My in­laws do not bother with me if any project demands such.

'What is it? 'What do you want from me, now'? 'After all, I had called you to meet, you did not even expressed your interest' – the 'me' within told 'myself' while 'I' gasped, si�ing in front of him. “Listen, I want a clear­cut answer and there is no room for if(s) and but(s)” – he continued. “As if you are a ju�” yelled the 'me' from within as 'I' recalled the famous dialogue from one of the bollywood movies. However, my heart was thumbing hard against the thoracic cavity as if it would burst out cracking all the bones and splashing all the flesh that came in way. God gracious, just ask; do not build up the tension as a reality T.V. show results are being telecasted– 'I' pleaded to 'myself'. “Do you wish to continue working post marriage”? He shot his bullet towards me. 'I know you have not been able to make up your mind yet but you should have, at least by now' – he added. I replied – “Actually, 'I' thought to decide based on your expectations.” 'I' was still confused what to say but said it whatever came on my lips at that moment. 'I' was contained in within myself at that particular moment. “I prefer you to be non­working and take care of my parents, rest, still the final decision lies with you only” – he answered my query (at least ­ sort of!). I made my decision half influenced with his thoughts and half influenced by my father's words of wisdom. He had suggested me to decide on the basis that I will be able to gel in the family faster, only if I decided to become a homemaker. After all, I too, ultimately, wished to quit from 'my' job, one fine day and lead a homely life. As I

nodded my head in confirmation, everybody started congratulating me and I was happy that I concluded with the decision myself but the conflict persisted in my mind. It did not go as expected. I had thought that the conflict will subside as I will keep myself busy in home chores but being blessed with such a hard­working, loving and caring mother­in­law not much was left for me to take care of. Slowly, the conflict grew and it became a grave ma�er of concern. As 'our' married life was progressing, I was expecting a li�le angel in 'our' life and medical conditions barred me from having an active life. This only made the situation worse and the conflict grew deeper as something was missing, which I could define as a passion. Then, my husband came to my rescue. “Why do not you think about a work­from­home possibility? I thought he was discussing about those bullish date entry / form­filling kind of stuff. How stupid of me? “You should proceed with book blogging. You have all the knowledge and expertise to pursue it” – he exclaimed. As I (actually, “we” because he was si�ing by my side at that time) started tapping the keys, the blog – Books News India came into existence. Today, here I am – a newly blessed mum, a commi�ed wife, an obedient daughter­in­law and a voracious working­from­home book blogger. Believe me it is not a personal affair. My life partner is my work partner as well because he looks after our angel whenever required. My in­laws do not bother with me if any project demands such.

inally, 'we' are enjoying the newfound identity. The blog has Fprovided 'us' with an aim and is being welcomed by the publishing industry fraternity whole­heartedly. With each

passing day, more patrons are joining in 'our' journey and making it to be a gratifying journey for 'us'.

ear readers, especially women out there, as 'you' finish Dreading this article, just ponder over 'your' conflicts within and set out with your life partners to get them

resolved. he 'CONFLICT' of 'I', 'me' and 'my­self' is finally T'RESOLVED' with 'We', 'Our' and 'Us'!

http://booksnewsindia.wordpress.com.

Connect with Priyanka at

Nazish Kondkarikondkarinazish. Wordpress.com

inally, 'we' are enjoying the newfound identity. The blog has Fprovided 'us' with an aim and is being welcomed by the publishing industry fraternity whole­heartedly. With each

passing day, more patrons are joining in 'our' journey and making it to be a gratifying journey for 'us'.

ear readers, especially women out there, as 'you' finish Dreading this article, just ponder over 'your' conflicts within and set out with your life partners to get them

resolved. he 'CONFLICT' of 'I', 'me' and 'my­self' is finally T'RESOLVED' with 'We', 'Our' and 'Us'!

http://booksnewsindia.wordpress.com.

Connect with Priyanka at

Nazish Kondkarikondkarinazish. Wordpress.com

Womanhood… I mostly travel by train in first class compartment.

I see so many working women travelling with me and I wonder how they manage to handle their office work and household work at the same time. Ge�ing up early in the morning doing all the household chores, listening to all the complaints from mother in law about food and other works, listening to husband's order, children's tantrums. Going to her office and facing all the gossip monger employees and a grumpy boss and going back home again doing all the household work, looking after children's studies, making mother in law and husband happy with delicious dinner. It brings me a nightmare. I mean I don't understand why do mothers wants a perfect rich, highly educated with a good degree, a perfect cook and with all the moral values and all the rules following girls for their sons. I wonder if anyone is so perfect and most of the Indian mothers want a highly educated daughter in law but not a working daughter in law. Then why they want a highly educated daughter in law handling the degree? Just to have a frame in the house? Just to show off in the society and for gossips of all the women.

Let's go to husbands; they want a very beautiful, good cook, educated wife just to handle their ties, hanky, wallet, files when they

forget it. When coming back from office, “Areeyyy Radha, bring me a glass of water”. When rushing for office “Neha where is my breakfast? Make it soon am ge�ing late. Have you seen my red colour file?” I wonder if after marriage men lose their memory and hands and legs to get their things done by their own self. We all know without women a house is nothing. Even in marriage it's the girl who leaves her parents, her own room to adjust in boys home and with his parents. Sadly saying some even have to give dowry to have a good life out there.

When a girl is born she is given a tag “ladkiyan parayi hoti hain”. I did not understand the logic yet? She is born and brought up by her own parents like a princess, her studies, tantrums, her clothes everything is managed by her own parents. Just like a son is brought up even a girl is brought up, in fact she is brought up with much more love and care. When it comes on children to take care of their parents in their old age the girls have a tender heart to keep calling or even meeting them once or twice a week if possible, she takes a note of their food and medicines while their sons are busy working and daughter in law as usual are found to be not so good towards her parents in laws. Sometimes it is found that parents at old age are thrown out or told to go at a old age home but we all know a daughter won't ever do this to her own parents (except the ladies who just want money and does not have feelings at all).

Womanhood… I mostly travel by train in first class compartment.

I see so many working women travelling with me and I wonder how they manage to handle their office work and household work at the same time. Ge�ing up early in the morning doing all the household chores, listening to all the complaints from mother in law about food and other works, listening to husband's order, children's tantrums. Going to her office and facing all the gossip monger employees and a grumpy boss and going back home again doing all the household work, looking after children's studies, making mother in law and husband happy with delicious dinner. It brings me a nightmare. I mean I don't understand why do mothers wants a perfect rich, highly educated with a good degree, a perfect cook and with all the moral values and all the rules following girls for their sons. I wonder if anyone is so perfect and most of the Indian mothers want a highly educated daughter in law but not a working daughter in law. Then why they want a highly educated daughter in law handling the degree? Just to have a frame in the house? Just to show off in the society and for gossips of all the women.

Let's go to husbands; they want a very beautiful, good cook, educated wife just to handle their ties, hanky, wallet, files when they

forget it. When coming back from office, “Areeyyy Radha, bring me a glass of water”. When rushing for office “Neha where is my breakfast? Make it soon am ge�ing late. Have you seen my red colour file?” I wonder if after marriage men lose their memory and hands and legs to get their things done by their own self. We all know without women a house is nothing. Even in marriage it's the girl who leaves her parents, her own room to adjust in boys home and with his parents. Sadly saying some even have to give dowry to have a good life out there.

When a girl is born she is given a tag “ladkiyan parayi hoti hain”. I did not understand the logic yet? She is born and brought up by her own parents like a princess, her studies, tantrums, her clothes everything is managed by her own parents. Just like a son is brought up even a girl is brought up, in fact she is brought up with much more love and care. When it comes on children to take care of their parents in their old age the girls have a tender heart to keep calling or even meeting them once or twice a week if possible, she takes a note of their food and medicines while their sons are busy working and daughter in law as usual are found to be not so good towards her parents in laws. Sometimes it is found that parents at old age are thrown out or told to go at a old age home but we all know a daughter won't ever do this to her own parents (except the ladies who just want money and does not have feelings at all).

At this age of generation I can't totally be on women's side as even women go wrong at times.

But then why is rape taking place? Why still the dowry goes on in the society? Why are parents girls more tensed about a girl's future? Why a girl has to go through everything? Why there is still inequality going on, when found that in a mother's womb there is a baby girl and she is forced to abort? Why is she cursed if she gives birth to baby girl? Why boys are given more importance than girls? Still there is much difference between men and women? Child marriage ruins a girl as well as boys life but a girl's life is more affected than a boy. When a girl/ lady/ women walk on the road evil eyes of ill­mannered boys are following her. They pass comments on her, do all the wrong things to her but only few women have the courage to answer them back rest just ignore it. Our country ­ India’s president was a woman but still no respect is given to women on the road out there.

I recently received a message from a relative regarding the tags given by our society to our women. It goes like this:

“If I have curves I am fat, if don't I am flat. If I wear makeup I am fake, if I don't I am a behenji If I dress up I am showing off, if I don't bother I am a villager, if I say what I think I don't have manners or I am bitch, if I say nothing I have a�itude and ego problem, if I cry at times I am emotional or I am a drama

queen, if I have boys as my friend I am cheep, if I don't have I am narrow minded.” It's like women can't do anything without being tagged. And actually women itself tag other women so I must say to all those gossip monger women please solve your own life problems rather peeping onto others life and what's going in their life. Everyone's life is not perfect and so is ours .Clothes, makeup, money can't be used to judge a person, these things come and go with time it doesn't adds up to a person's character. Everyone is not perfect so, fat or thin, tall or short, fair or black is something we bring from GOD. Accept it. Character must be judged by heart and not by outer appearance.

To all the worlds out there respect women; treat her special because she is special. Without your mother, wife, sister, daughter, daughter in law and even female friends your life wouldn't have been so easy and good.

Respect Every Women Around You, No Matter What She Is Still A “Queen” And

“Princess” Of Our World.

At this age of generation I can't totally be on women's side as even women go wrong at times.

But then why is rape taking place? Why still the dowry goes on in the society? Why are parents girls more tensed about a girl's future? Why a girl has to go through everything? Why there is still inequality going on, when found that in a mother's womb there is a baby girl and she is forced to abort? Why is she cursed if she gives birth to baby girl? Why boys are given more importance than girls? Still there is much difference between men and women? Child marriage ruins a girl as well as boys life but a girl's life is more affected than a boy. When a girl/ lady/ women walk on the road evil eyes of ill­mannered boys are following her. They pass comments on her, do all the wrong things to her but only few women have the courage to answer them back rest just ignore it. Our country ­ India’s president was a woman but still no respect is given to women on the road out there.

I recently received a message from a relative regarding the tags given by our society to our women. It goes like this:

“If I have curves I am fat, if don't I am flat. If I wear makeup I am fake, if I don't I am a behenji If I dress up I am showing off, if I don't bother I am a villager, if I say what I think I don't have manners or I am bitch, if I say nothing I have a�itude and ego problem, if I cry at times I am emotional or I am a drama

queen, if I have boys as my friend I am cheep, if I don't have I am narrow minded.” It's like women can't do anything without being tagged. And actually women itself tag other women so I must say to all those gossip monger women please solve your own life problems rather peeping onto others life and what's going in their life. Everyone's life is not perfect and so is ours .Clothes, makeup, money can't be used to judge a person, these things come and go with time it doesn't adds up to a person's character. Everyone is not perfect so, fat or thin, tall or short, fair or black is something we bring from GOD. Accept it. Character must be judged by heart and not by outer appearance.

To all the worlds out there respect women; treat her special because she is special. Without your mother, wife, sister, daughter, daughter in law and even female friends your life wouldn't have been so easy and good.

Respect Every Women Around You, No Matter What She Is Still A “Queen” And

“Princess” Of Our World.

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