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An excerpt from the short story, 'The Baby-doll'

The owner of the store had asked him whether he was buying it for his grand-daughter and whether he’d have liked it gift-wrapped. Mr. Gonzalves had just said simply “Gift-wrap it please!”

When Mrs. Gonzalves had opened the package and set eyes on the doll, her eyes brimmed with tears. She clasped it against her bosom. Then she wiped her tears and smiled the most beautiful smile that her husband had ever seen. She looked so beautiful.

Their son and daughter-in-law had gone for a movie. Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalves played the songs recorded in the doll, over and over again and childishly sang along and danced to its tunes. They also had an impromptu birthday party for their ‘Baby-doll’. They couldn’t recollect when they had been so happy in their lifetime.

Ronnie and Margaret too loved the doll at first sight. Somehow that ‘Baby-doll’ as Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalves had christened it, cheered all of them up. The ‘Baby-doll’ kept singing all her songs again and again, day in and day out. But none of them tired of the routine. And then a miracle happened.

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You Compromise, I Won't! - An excerpt from the short story - A New Battle

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An Excerpt from the Short Story - A New Battle

         When Ananya resumed her place on the bed, propped up comfortably against the soft cushions, with her laptop on her lap, he glanced at her with a ‘daggers-drawn’ look, as she chatted online, with a soft smile lighting up her face.  Gautam took the luxury of slowly appraising her.  It had been ages since he had seen her properly.  She was more of a ‘voice’ to him, a sweet voice which had been relegated to the background like a melodious strain playing on the music system of his life.  Yes, his life had been like a harmonious symphony, with no jarring notes interrupting the smooth rhythm of his existence. 

          Now he suddenly realized, uncomfortably, that this sweet voice had a face too!  The same face that had bewitched him 14 years ago now swam into his line of vision with reinforced clarity.  He had forgotten how beautiful she looked.  Now, even in her bed-clothes, with freshly brushed hair, softly framing her oblong face and cascading all around her, her slightly lined and pock-marked face, scrubbed clean and sparkling with good health and radiant smile which showed off her high cheekbones; she looked happy and relaxed.  

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FOREWORD

When it becomes a conundrum in life, to choose between two difficult or equally tempting choices, one is in a quandary! Life’s always gleefully throwing up such situations. One must pick and choose with utmost care, to avoid getting one’s fingers burnt. Sometimes one gets the right end of the stick too! Just when he’s congratulating himself and patting his own back, life may deal a vicious blow and he is left holding the wrong end, wondering what went wrong! At other times, the fine line between right and wrong is so blurred that one can’t make the correct choice. What happens then?
Read these delightful stories to find out….

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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti - Respectful Salute to Our Beloved Leader!

The Father of Our Nation!

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Among the several people who have shaped the History of India, Mahatma Gandhi's name and persona stand out as a beacon! He led our freedom-struggle with great aplomb, religiously sticking to his ideals of  non-violence, satyagraha, simplicity and self-discipline.

His erstwhile abode at Sabarmati Ashram reminds us of his painstaking and meticulous journey on the path of truth and liberation. We had visited Ahmedabad in February, 2020. Needless to say, the ashram was the first stop on our itinerary.

We visited the Sabarmati ashram on our own before the city sightseeing tour started at 1.30 p.m. So we spent considerable time in getting the vibe of the place. Peaceful, enchanting and serene; the ashram made us sentimental, as we remembered how that place had played such an important role in our freedom struggle.

The specter of Mahatma Gandhi and his supportive wife Kasturba Gandhi undoubtedly guided us through their abode, as we silently glimpsed their residential quarters, sparse belongings, the famed charkha, tableau of the Salt Satyagraha, framed letters, writings, et al with the backdrop of the concrete waterfront and the tranquil Sabarmati river, glistening in the afternoon sun, with unabashed pride.

We bowed down before the statue of the Mahatma in a sitting pose and were filled with immense respect and love for the great leader and apostle of non-violence, who is a role-model for many!

As the first place on the sight-seeing itinerary was the ashram that we had already experienced, we chose to relax for half an hour in the bus after a round of delicious cookies purchased from a nearby kiosk, selling ice-cream and baked snacks.

By the way, the sightseeing bus starts its journey from the opposite side of the Sabarmati Ashram entrance, near Hotel Toran.

 

Do pay it a visit! 

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A Good Old Rumor! and other stories' - This book needs your ears please! Hurry!

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                        Have you ever come across a rumor? Have you ever realised what havoc a rumor can play in one's life? Have you ever spread a rumor, just for fun or out of pure malice? How was the experience?

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An Excerpt from the short story "Alan Great"

       Now where was I? Yeah, in Calcutta. My father was an officer with the British cavalry there. Tall, tanned and handsome. You should’ve seen him in his breeches, astride his stallion, The Stud. An apt title for him too! He liked to hold forth on all his experiences, wild and otherwise, in the Calcutta Club, every evening. It was as if he did things just so that he could extol them later!

      But weren’t you supposed to talk about yourself?

      Again interruption! (Wildly) Now I’m just going to leave. I can’t take it any more. When Alan Great talks, no one else does!

      Audience (meekly) Sorry again. Now we’ll behave ourselves.

     (Grumpily) O.K. One last chance.

      Now where was I? Yeah, in the Club. I was just a toddler then. I literally grew up in the Club. As a young lad of 10, I was pretty and charming. Fair, blonde and pink all over. I had my father’s teak-brown eyes. You see, my Dad Partho Mujumdar had married a ravishing British girl Suzie, my Mom. They were a handsome couple, the talk of the town. The life of parties! He was a devoted soldier and she was a devoted socialite. My days were spent in a Convent, on a pony and in the Club. Happy days they were!

      I’m seeing that you all are getting restless. Hold your horses! Ha, ha, pun intended!

      So, things were pretty hunky-dory till I was 15.

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Welcome to the world of renowned author, Shweta; winning jockey, Manglu; fading superstar, Suraj Kumar; ailing model, Seema; wannabe actor, Aishwarya; obsessive patient, Alan; greedy son, Biju; repentant mother, Mira; and a vengeful father’s spirit! Read this collection of pithy stories and find out how they deal with life-altering situations! Save your reactions for your invaluable reviews! Happy reading, folks!

138 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 17, 2017

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