"In Search of" by Stacy Rodrigues

In the hustle and bustle of our day to day lives, we rarely find the time to look
within ourselves, in order to explore our capabilities and understand what we
really want to do in life- here, my disability gave me the opportunity to do so.
The nature of always seeking for positive in all negative happenings and the
desire of trying to do something out of the box, enabled to bring the best out
of me… even though it was difficult to follow this path.

The creative world always attracted me from the beginning. I desired to be a
part of it being invisible yet staying connected with the whole world- the best
way to do so was to be a writer and a journalist that allowed me to meet
people, know their story and be able to narrate it in my own words was
something that thrilled me. Unfortunately, being visually impaired I could not
perceive my education in what I desired to be and was forced to take up music
as I was advised to perceive my career in a field where I did not have to use the little vision I had.

The restrictions never held me back, with passing time, technology helped.
Audio books that were available online helped me listen to stories, the
software called Jaws on the other hand helped me write down my thoughts
into poems. This progress in life gave me the confidence that someday I will be able to reach out being a writer even though in the past my impairment had restricted me.

The desire to have my own identity by doing something different and creative
pushed me to keep trying. I kept on exploring my capabilities. I failed many
times, faced rejections in all that I tried to do, but I never gave up. As I trekked
this path, one of the most beautiful thing happened in my life- I discovered
that I could paint at 25. This discovery brought to me my identity. I was known as an artist, but the desire to be a writer still kept me on guard.
Once the chase of finding my own identity in society ended, it felt like it was
time to tell a story. Having different stories in mind with a lot of ideas, I had no clue from where to begin. At one point, I started working on two stories at a time and was confused. Just in time 'Princess India' a beauty contest for
visually impaired girls happened and after the selection round I knew which
story I should continue with and how I had to bring it all together.
The thought of working on a story of a challenged character cleared the whole
confusion. What kind of difficulties does a visually impaired person go through was something I felt the world needs to know. This thought enabled me to allow the hero of the story to have the same disease as me as well as the profession- a person with no self-pity and a great fighting spirit. The rest of the build-up are inspirations from true incidents of different people and to add flavour and mend it together a little of fiction.

Today, I am content with all that I have achieved- I am an Artist who has put up 3 solo exhibitions and has been a part of a few group exhibitions. I am a poet with my poem book called 'Reflections' has a collection of few of my poems. I am a full time yoga instructor as well as a spiritual counsellor and now, finally after 5 long years an Author with my first book 'In Search Of…'
It is a story of a visually impaired individual. Her desire to be accepted and to
be heard puts her through different experiences of life. A story of hope, love,
rejection, courage, friendship and faith. How life tutors her through all her
experiences, what she learns and how she finds her true self is the story of 'In
Search Of…'

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"Meri Mein" by Savita

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Dreams, many which are taking shapes. Why it happened? No need to
think about it. Seems it was pre-destined.

There is no much difference between being dead and living without
dreams. I always knew that I won't die without fulfilling all my dreams.

The age of falling in love should never pass. You will save that
person who will merge in your 'Self'. Spread your aura.

Ending any story won't give life to anyone.




ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Savita has done her Masters in Engineering and been a faculty in an
engineering college.

She has found her journey fascinating from writing a diary when she
was a kid to writing this book, her first.

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"RIMS AND WONDER LAMP" by Yangambam Loyamba Singh

About the Book:- Rims is a lovely girl but weak in academics. In school, she is the girl most punished by her teachers for her poor performance. One thing she loves the most is listening to stories. After her grandmother’s death, there was no one left to read stories to her. One day, when she goes to pluck lilies, she finds a wondrous and supernatural lamp which she brings home. Her mother gets suspicious of it and throws it away. But the magic lamp flew back to Rims every night to tell her fascination stories. The night time tales include a story of a heavenly forest and its animals which peacefully lived together and how these peaceful animals take revenge from the villagers for being hunted and killed mercilessly.The tales also include the story of Rinchi, a very dark complexioned girl, who was teased by all except her parents and went to live in a forest with wild animals and came back to help and cure the children when an epidemic spread in the village. And the story of a battle between the ants and the rabbits and squirrels, where the rabbits and squirrels got defeated by ants due to their ego.

About the Author:- Yangambam Loyamba Luwang (Singh) is a freelance writer, who loves writing stories for children. He is the only son of a military personnel and a hard working mother. Loyamba was born in a government hospital of Kohima, Nagaland, on Sunday, March 2nd, 1997. He is originally a Meetei/Meitei and his home is located at Wangjing, Thoubal District in the state of Manipur. He has a Bachelors Degree in Arts and is planning to write more supernatural and adventure books aimed at young readers. Since childhood, writing stories has been his hobby. childhood, writing stories has been his hobby.After ‘Rims and the Wonderlamp’ he is also writing ‘Jinjin’s Journey to Wangjing’ and ‘The Incredible Five’. Besides that he is also planning to write stories of the all time popular Manipuri Folk tales. He has a big dream of becoming a famous writer. He is fascinated by the ‘Harry Potter’ series and really admires the great writer, J.K. Rowling.

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"IELTS DECODED - Boost Your Scores" By Elora Satya Darsi

The author has been training hundreds of students for the International English Language Testing System. The author aims to share personalized teaching methods and learning techniques that work for everyone. And this book is a sincere attempt to help ace your exam.

ELTS Decoded is a practical guide to preparing well and excelling in the test.

We present you with high-quality classroom sessions boiled down into a book, with tested and tried methods to help you succeed. The book uses a “no-nonsense” approach, providing you with a fool-proof way giving you the right approach towards IELTS preparation.
Know what exactly is needed and to be learnt for acing your exam and learn how you too can succeed.


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"SHAKUNI - AN OATH FOR REVENGE" By Gopal Jain

Mahabharat is such a great saga, such a great book that has all the essence of life, present in it. This has love, hate, conspiracy, friendship, hatred, loyalty, treachery and all other such emotions. Before the great war of Mahabhrat, the great continent of India was full of brave hearts and warriors, but after the war was over, only a few warriors survived in this land. This war of Mahabharat was the result of two pledges; one that was taken by Pitamah Bhisma and the other pledge that was taken by the ruler of Gandhar, Shakuni. If Bhisma Pitamah had not taken the pledge that he would not sit on the throne, there would have been no chance that this war would have happened and if Shakuni had not taken the pledge that he would destroy the Kuru dynasty, then he would have never left Gandhar and come to Hastinapur; this would ensure that the seed of enmity between the Kauravas and Pandavas would have never grown. The situational pledges that were taken by Bhisma and Shakuni, later on turned into a curse for them. The almighty created such a situation, that both of them started regretting their decisions of taking such pledges. Shakuni never knew that, the sister he loved more that his life would one day be married to the same kuru dynasty, whose destruction has been pledged by him. I have tried to enlighten many unknown facts about the life of Shakuni so that the readers could know more and more about Shakuni.

This is my first composition and I would like to dedicate this to, not only my late heavenly mother but all other mothers too. Since father, brother and other such relations can be formed again, but the selfless love of a mother, once lost can never be found again. The pain of losing one’s mother in childhood and not finding mother like love again, stay with you forever like emptiness. Maybe this pain encourages me to hold the pen and start writing.
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“Heroine Of The Novel” By Gopi Nath

I started writing this novel, using simple descriptions, in early 2018 and finished it by December. This novel is about a software engineer who thinks his job is just mechanical and hardly requires dynamic intelligence. He wishes to be a novelist. From a mechanical world, he migrates to an emotional one and faces difficulties in managing both worlds. The novel he is writing is about a young girl. He finishes his novel but coincidentally loses his job and moves to another city to search for a fresh job. There, he discovers a girl whose face, especially her eyes, exactly matches that of a fictitious character – the heroine of his novel. He considers this coincidental event a gift from Heaven, and she becomes his inspiration.

Gopi Nath is from Kolkata. A software engineer by profession, but imaginative by nature, he loves to write fiction novels. He likes instrumental music, watches art films as well as criticizes them. He thought himself capable of writing attractive stories sprinkled with philosophy and started writing books in 2016. The publication of his first novel was put on hold as it was different from the ongoing trend. Then, he started his next one, “Heroine of the Novel” having simple, rhythmic descriptions, complete with a dreamy finish.

He loves to write fictitious stories, adding flavors of anger, sorrow, joy, comedy, and fear with filmic vision, full of contradictions, with philosophy woven underneath. Just as well, he leaves a message for the nation inside his works.

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“History Of Ancient India Revisited, A Vedic-Puranic View By Omesh K. Chopra

The Vedic-Puranic literature, as well as archaeological, geological, historical, linguistic, and literary accounts, have been reviewed to establish the various cultures that evolved in ancient India from about 3500 BCE to the Mahabharata War (1450 BCE). The book describes various misconceptions, e.g., the myth about an Aryan invasion. The following markers are used to establish the dates and geographical locations of various cultures: (i) The rise in sea levels due to the melting of land-based snow after the last Ice Age. (ii) Migration of the Dravidian people from the lost continent of Kumari Kandam that submerged under the Indian Ocean. (iii) The dates for the start of farming, use of kiln-baked bricks, domestication of horses, and metalworking in the Indian subcontinent. (iv) The dates when Sarasvati River dried up and the Mahabharata War occurred. The book notes that asva-containing or rath-containing names could not have existed before horses were domesticated or chariots were in use. The book also notes that Mathura Krsna is different from Dwarka Krsna; the two are separated by more than 1000 years. During Mathura Krsna’s time, conflicts were settled by hand-to-hand combat or with the use of a mace. In contrast, during Dwarka Krsna’s time, metal arms were used.

Dr. Omesh Chopra retired in 2016 from Argonne National Laboratory as a Senior Scientist after 42 years of service. He is now living in San Mateo, California. Omesh completed his graduation from Allahabad University, Birla Engineering College, Pilani, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and the University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Chopra has published more than 150 topical reports and technical articles in International Journals. However, his life-long desire was to write about the true history of ancient India and not a colonial version of history. This book is the product of 40 years of research and many weekends at the University of Chicago library.

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"KUHU KOLOTAN' by Dr. Hiron Dasgupta

Inspired by life, Dr. Hiron Dasgupta 's thoughts are away from the social norms and are rebellious in nature. A compilation of poems with 6 poets is an attempt to reveal the experiences of life. Dr. Hiron Dasgupta is a philosopher, Keya Sengupta and Smritikana Sarbadhikari reveal their love for nature, whereas Kajori Chatterjee and Aarti Dhar combine philosophy with social life. Poems by Chandranath Adhikari are romantic by nature.

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"FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF INDIAN PHILOSOPHY" By ​​Dr.Manish Venupal Maheep

Every subject identity is dependent on fundamental principles. Indian philosophy plays an important role in every other philosophy of the world. Every man must have a religion, especially one which appeals to the intellectual mind. This book in an analytical approach to providing all the important fundamental principles of Indian philosophy in a brief and precise format, so that the needs of civil services, state civil services, national eligibility test, undergraduate, postgraduate of university students, all are fulfilled by mastering a single book. This book is also for philosophers, researches and academic professors of the world. The author’s own views concerning different issues of Indian philosophy are provided at the end of each subject. His approach may be termed as integral humanism which looks at all aspects of a problem and views it from a humanist viewpoint.

Dr. Manish Venupal Maheep was born on 11th February 1978 in a small village Jamrehi of District Jalaun (Orai) in Uttar Pradesh, India. He is a versatile genius and a legendary figure in India. He has authored several books. A person of various qualities, he is a poet, scriptwriter, photographer, historian, freelancer, journalist, ideologist, philanthropist, philosopher, political thinker, social activist, social scientist, researcher, personality development coach, motivational speaker, and legal advisor. He has achieved 13 academic degrees in various subjects and 2 post-graduate diplomas. He has also received 2 fellowships of UGC & ICPR with 6 prestigious awards along with publishing 40 research papers in different reputed journals. Currently, he is working as an advocate and freelance writer while pursuing D.Lit research work in Indian culture.

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"Essential Irrationality" By M. A. ALAM

Irrationalities in our behaviours have been observed to be essential aspects of our nature. Most of the irrationalities have their origin in the adaptive strategies developed by millions of years of evolution to cope with the environmental harsh conditions of our ancient past. Consequently, we developed quick response systems to meet successfully the challenges of our ancestral environment. They were essential for our survival, but a few have now become redundant in the modern conditions, and are looked down as ridiculous biases. Some irrationalities have actually been found to be essential and beneficial for the well being and growth of our species. During the last few thousand years of our development, we additionally acquired a large number of belief systems, superstitions and faiths. Some of these beliefs are not quite rational and reasonable. They mould our personality by affecting our opinions, decisions, actions and behaviours. We are what we believe. When you hold beliefs without ascertaining their validity, you start losing your ability to doubt and question your beliefs. Fortunately, along with these developments we also created a reservoir of verifiable knowledge by using rational methods during the last few hundred years of our existence. We have a responsibility to familiarise ourselves with these techniques to avoid pitfalls of assuming all beliefs to be true. This book discusses how these irrationalities affect our lives, and how to cope with them.

Wing Commander M. A. Alam is a retired Indian Air Force officer. He holds the degrees of M.A., M.Ed., and PhD While in service, he served on instructional and administrative duties. He was also on Directing Staff at College of Defence Management, and Chief Instructor, Defence Institute of Work-Study.
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"Atrocity" By Ann Alexander​

The past did not matter to her, until it was the only key to her survival. Life in plush London was a simple and easy affair. With a programmed platform for present, Jenor’s life was a puzzle solved for years to come. Until one day, a few pieces ceased to fit. Slowly as the ancient knots unravel, Jenor treads a path forked away from her own, merely guessing brick after brick. Each discovery makes it harder to believe in rationality. The people around her, were they really whom she knew them to be? Having walked a dimly lit road for a while, a little light changes it all. A little more light and it’s something she never sees coming at all. It’s ancient. It’s an atrocity.
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“Understanding The Unexpected” By SARVESH YADAV

A major tragedy in a boy’s life forces him to complete his education from a school where he never desired to return due to a few bitter memories of the past. When he had no option other than that, he decided to bring out the good from whatever he had. Finally, nature created coincidences which let him utilize his popularity for becoming the head of students. His continued effort and presence in the city brought him in the eyes of many personalities, who wanted him to be in politics.
Later when he met a huge failure in his life, he found himself alone and hopeless. This situation forced him to meet a friend, whom he had not talked from the past few years. When both, only due to obligation, decided to spend some time with each other, faced unexpected trouble. They both together fought out that tragedy, which strengthened their bond and faith in each other.

Sarvesh Yadav was born in Munger, Bihar. He completed his schooling from Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Raigarh, and currently, he is a final year student of B.Sc Chemistry in St Xavier’s College, Ranchi. He is an emerging youth leader dedicated towards bringing necessary changes in society.

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"The Smart Balance" By Ankita Arora

We live in exciting times. It is the first time in the history of humanity when a new intelligence exists - not in the brains of varied species, but in our own pockets. It is the first time in history when a piece of technology is defining our friendships and changing the way we work, walk and talk.

But as Thoreau once said, "Men have become the tools of their tools."

Technology, which was supposed to make our lives easier and comfortable, is proving to be the biggest driver of stress, loneliness, weakened brainpower, and behavioral addiction. We may have all the information at our finger touch, but we are failing to lead a happier life.

In this book, the author uses real-life examples and case studies to identify the various ways technology and the internet have changed our lives leading to the stick-to-the-screen syndrome, or commonly referred to as digital addiction and cyber addiction. The book explores methods for better tech management and principles to build a better structure for a happier and healthier life.

Ankita is the founder of Morfosis, a personal development initiative for helping individuals and institutions evolve. She is a renowned behavioral trainer and a nationally recognized keynote speaker. As a leading life coach, she has helped thousands of individuals lead a balanced life with healthy technology habits.
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"Bharat Ka Bharat" By Dr R K Gaur MBBS, MD

The book"Bharat ka Bharat "( in Hindi) is about The journey of a great Bollywood legend sh Manoj Kumar, popularly known as "Bharat". Started from the nosogenic journey of a small child from Lahore to the Delhi's refugee camp and the then cumbersome struggle for existence in Delhi and later on in Mumbai. Finally achievement of the taste of success as a great filmmaker.
The author Dr. R K Gaur MBBS, MD, retired from central govt medical service has been writing stories, poetries and miscellaneous articles in various magazines and newspapers since his school days. His two novels "Akrosh" and "Socho" are ready for publication.


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"Honour Killing (A Fight Among Caste, Religion And Love)" By Shams Parwez

Shams Parwez lives in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh (A state of India). He has completed his post-graduation in computer science from IGNOU, New Delhi. His life is full of unexpected events and struggles which you will be thrilled to know. After eight years of working in the software field, this is his first effort to bring these struggles and events to you through fiction stories.
Marriage; Marriage is a sacred bond that allows two known, unknown man and woman to live together so that they can share each other’s happiness, sorrow and not wander the wrong path.
There are two types of marriage: arranged marriage and love marriage. Now, if you separate the word “arrange” from an arranged marriage, and the word “love” from the love marriage; Then it just be a marriage. But Friends, It is just a matter of saying. Marriage, be a love marriage or arrange marriage, love should never be taken out of it. Otherwise, marriage doesn’t remain a marriage, it becomes a problem
Now, if marriage be an arranged marriage then everyone seems happy; But if this is a love marriage then don’t ask….
And try or make love marriage in India; Both means calling a merciless death from society. We all know it as Honour Killing.
But this time something will happen in the story which will change the mindset of society about the love marriage.
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"SUNRISE BEYOND THE DEAD END" By Anushree Painuly

Is there any dead-end on life’s highway? A moment where everything seems to pause forever. A place where life turns into a suffocating black hole making everything meaningless? Is there? Or is the dead end just an extremely real illusion? An illusion asking you to look close inside yourself and find the light that will lead you through.’ A tragic accident leaves Sharan on the crossroads of life from where darkness is all he can see. Unsure of his direction, Sharan sets on an undecided, unknown journey — partly to heal his pain, partly to run away from it. It is on this journey that he encounters his ‘Panch- mahabhuta’, his five teachers who change his life forever. Five ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Set in the beautiful landscape of Himanchal ‘Sunrise Beyond the Dead End’ is a story that will leave its readers introspecting their own lives and valuing its simple joys.

Anushree Painuly is an actor by profession. She has acquired her degrees in Fashion technology and Retail Management from NIFT and SYMBIOSIS respectively. Art and writing have always been her areas of interest. Anushree has appeared in several print ads, TV commercials and music albums. She is an avid traveler with great interest in religions, beliefs, and cultures of different places. Her travel journeys deeply inspire her stories and characters. She firmly believes that spirituality and positive energy can do wonders in transforming life. Anushree is also a Reiki healer.
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"Thirst" By Manaam

Myra Neyman is a psychologically ill patient with a dream of becoming an author of a bestseller. Her family is absolutely unaware of her hidden talent, that is also the cause of her hallucinations. Paradox happens together. The writer finds a platform for herself to achieve her dream, contradicting the doctors who warn the parents against the ill effects that the fantasy world would have on her. She is torn between choosing her family and chasing her dream. This is the journey of how Myra does wrong to prove all wrongs wrong. Even as a successful writer, she is unable to stay happy. Then what else was her dream, she questions herself. By taking a reverse odyssey, she realizes the unexpected. Read this psychological thriller to find out what actually was her dream with a hidden moral!

An avid reader with a penchant for writing her thoughts in, both prose and poetry, has enabled her to become a novelist and a poetess. With the continued support of her family, she has written a couple of novels and scores of poems. With a dream to achieve something in life, she wants to become a professional writer and continue her studies diligently to educate herself and become a good human being. At the end, meet Manaam, an 18 year old girl who just passed her 12th CBSE Boards with flying colors.

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"Echo" by Gunjan Kela

The book is a compilation of 37 heartfelt poems highlighting the existence of forever, eternity, and unconditional love. The very core value of the book being, "Eternity is in your bones, forever is in your soul. It never really is 'The End'."

Vikrant is a student at institute of chartered accountants of India where he is pursuing his CA Finals. His love for literature brought him into writing. Mainly influenced and inspired by the works of Emily Dickinson, Milan Kundera, and Franz Kafka, he prefers writing about life and love. Feel free to write him anytime at Twitter.

Gunjan is a 4th year LLB student from Aurangabad. Some very unusual circumstances trawled her into writing this set of poems. Feel free to contact her anytime on instagram @gunj_aan.

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“Thoughts.. That Breath” By Nemika Sharma

Thoughts…That Breath, is the author’s very first collection of poems that depicts different kinds of emotions, as she believes that emotions cannot be expressed using simple words or using lengthy sentences. They can be conveyed to someone in the form of Poetry. It can explain the reader’s exact state of mind. It is a beautiful way to express feelings coming, either from the highest happiness or the deepest sorrow. This book is written in the same manner. The purpose of this book is to recollect our childhood memories and the feelings of love starting from a child and till becoming a parent. This Poetry is written using various poetic styles like free verse, rhyming scheme, etc. The messages in this book are touching sentiments coming from the core of the heart, mentioning real experiences based on the lessons taught by circumstances. This book contains feelings captured of the time flying on its wings from the past to the present. Apart from that, it is a little effort to explain deep love of a mother towards her daughter, in the form of many priceless emotions towards Nature gifted by the Almighty, some of unforgettable eternal relations, including memorable and magical moments.

Author Nemika Sharma, holding a Masters degree in English Literature and Creative Writing skills, was born in a small town called Padampur (Rajasthan) which has a literacy rate of 64%. Being a responsible citizen, Nemika has actively spread awareness and importance of literacy. Since childhood, Nemika has been enthusiastic & ambitious about making a career as an author. Though it took its time but this inbuilt inspiration has come through this book in hand. As a young author, she is full of emotions and passionate about real life learning through her experience. This is a great example of how a debut author can craft unique and credible poetry of emotions and experiences. According to her, we can live our life to the fullest only if we understand the true feelings deep inside without suppression.

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“Unexpressed shades of me” by Pushpinder Kaur Manshahia

The book that expresses joy, sorrow , love , pain not only mine but everyone out there who is not that expressive and find it hard to put out there .All the emotions one faces in life it’s the collection of those put into words.

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