Thursday, 26 June 2025

The Trophy Wife is in the eye of a storm! Not in a teacup! Do help her out...

                                               

The Trophy Wife beckons you eagerly...

Please don't ignore her! She doesn't like to be snubbed. She also hates copycats as she is unique. One of a kind!
Do read 'The Trophy Wife' penned by me.

Original, Unusual, Unique, Poignant, Science Fiction - Love Story. 

Genres: Sci-Fi/Romance/Multicultural/Multiracial/Fantasy

This e-book will be available for just $1.99 from 27th June to 4th July, 2025 at Amazon.com. Hurry and buy it!

Please don't forget to post your review online at Amazon. Thanks.

It has received a 5 star rating at Amazon.in.

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  • Reviewed in India on 1 November 2020
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    Finished the book "The Trophy Wife" and couldn't stop myself to appreciate it. Book is written well and narrated exactly with the feeling. Reader can stay connected to the story. Congratulations to the writer Mrs Priya Swaminathan Ma'am for this awesome book.


Marriage is an institution that has withstood the test of time. While some may argue about its necessity and go in for a live-in relationship, others swear by the trustworthiness and security of a happy married life. There is often much ado, while selecting a life-partner! Nothing but a perfect match will do for the fastidious one while the not-so-fastidious one settles for an average match, probably compromising for reasons of his or her own! Well, each to his or her own (partner)! This story is about a fastidious guy who goes to extreme lengths to find his ideal life-partner. Intrigued? Read on to find out what happens next….

       

This video collage has been created by me with the help of Canva.com. Thanks, Canva!

The copyright of this book belongs to
Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

P.S. This book was my entry to the prestigious
Pen to Publish Contest in 2019.

On 1st February, 2025, I have sent a "Cease and Desist Notice" to the 'so-called' writer-director duo and producers of the Hindi feature film - Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya released on 9th February, 2024 for Blatant, Illegal Plagiarism and Willful Copyright Infringement of my copyrighted book - The Trophy Wife.

They have illegally used my original story for their own profit and gain without my permission/license.

As expected, they deny all charges! Even the buck is being passed on....among the producers. So a court case is inevitable.

Even the channels streaming the movie haven't yet taken it down from their platforms despite my Take-down Notice to them. Utter lack of regard for the author or law!

All of them keep earning handsomely from the fruits of my labor while the author, that is myself, suffers great loss and emotional distress at the obvious unfairness of it all.

But I will win. So will The Trophy Wife. Undoubtedly.
When The Trophy Wife fights back, she is unstoppable.
She just can't be pushed to the wall. Or into a corner.
 I really pity the defendants in my proposed court case.
Pathetic losers!

SATYAMEVA JAYATE!

The boxing gloves are on..... 
Watch this space for further developments...

The readers of this blog are requested to read the book and watch the movie and post their observations about the similarities here, in the comments' section. I have already made a list of those! The ones who post the maximum similarities will be featured on this blog. So do hurry up, dear friends!

Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.
Author - The Trophy Wife
First published as a paperback book on Amazon on 3rd June, 2019.

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Pandharichi Wari - A Unique Pilgrimage of Faith and Surrender to Him! Jai Jai Vithoba-Rakhumai!

                                                                                                                                                       Jai Jai Vithoba-Rakhumai!

                                                       Source of the image: Internet

                  The annual 'Pandharichi Wari' i.e. the pilgrimage from Dehu-Alandi to Pandharpur has begun its journey this week. As the Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj 'palkhis' (palanquins) bearing their 'padukas' (foot imprints cast in silver) wind their way through the long and torturous route of approximately 240 kilometers to their final destination, Pandharpur, the divine abode of Lord Pandurang (Lord Vitthal) and his divine consort Goddess Rukmini; the aura is one of infinite patience, perseverance, devotion and faith. Nothing daunts the 'warkaris', the pilgrims in their annual trek. Neither rain nor scorching heat, nor sores on their feet nor worldly troubles; as they have dedicated these 15-20 days to the Supreme Lord who will take care of them!

                  They sing 'abhangs', religious hymns and songs, endlessly chant 'Gyanba-Tukaram' and verses from divine scriptures, play traditional instruments, perform folk-dances, enact street-plays with socioeconomically relevant themes and walk on in a blissful trance, (some even with 'Tulsi vrindavans', 'padukas' or the idols atop their heads) till they reach their destination on the auspicious 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' day. When they are at last in the temple in front of their beloved God, nothing matters except the 'Darshan'. They will pray fervently and return year after year.

                  The 'warkaris' are helped in their onward journey by the devout who feed them, provide free medicines, footwear, mobile recharge vouchers and other necessities; in turns, at their various halting places. Thus these Good Samaritans earn divine benediction too!

                   Today, these pilgrims will be reaching Pune and halting with the sacred 'padukas' for today and tomorrow. On Sunday, they will begin their onward journey to Pandharpur, where the deities eagerly await their 'Bhakts'. It's said that God doesn't want anything else but the devotee's 'bhakti'. A sense of total surrender to Him, for receiving His blessings manifold!

                   I fervently pray to Lord Vithoba and Rakhumai Devi to bless everyone with a strong sense of ethics, honesty, morals, wisdom, devotion, faith, diligence, perseverance, peace, contentment, happiness, prosperity and success. I strongly believe that the more conscientious, empathetic and compassionate we are, the closer we are to God!

                   Let's just keep walking on the 'right' path in life. God will walk us safely through all our trials and tribulations and make us winners in the truest sense of the word.

                                                     Jai Jai Vithoba-Rakhumai!

              The copyright of this write-up is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

To Dad, With Love - My Poem






 

My friend, philosopher and guide
You are always there by my side
Between us there is nothing to hide
Life has been such a smooth ride!

At times a friend, at times a brother,
Even a mother, aren't you dear father?
Like you there can be none other
I can vouch for that, my dear father!

Easy-going and fun-loving you've always been
Principles and values like yours; I've never seen
Never strict even when I was a teen
Your countenance is ever so serene!

You always take things easily in your stride
By honesty, patience and faith you always abide.
You are the best father; I say with pride
Always my friend, philosopher and guide!

                    The copyright of this poem is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Dad's Great, Boys! - Do Read It Today! Happy Father's Day to All!

 Dad's Great, Boys! 

Dear friends,
Today, I'm missing my Dad who passed away four years ago. I can't help reminiscing about the cheerful times that we spent together, cracking jokes, playing games, painting, watching movies and discussing them threadbare, going out on picnics.... I'm sure that he is watching over me like my guardian angel even as I type this! 

Anna, I'll always cherish your memories and hold your legacy's flag aloft; be your little girl!

My book titled 'Dad's great, boys!' is available as an e-book at https://www.draft2digital.com and at www.amazon.com. 

Today is Father's Day, a day to be thankful to God for having given you a wonderful father who is your backbone in life. What better way to celebrate it, than spending some precious time with him and reading out this e-book aloud to him!

Hurry, Boys, Girls and Cool Dads, not to forget; your Great Moms too! Immediately, get down to reading this heartwarming collection of stories and let me have your invaluable feedback. 

Kindly share this post and spread the good word around. Happy reading!
Happy Father's Day!
Thanks.

Priya  

The copyright of this book is with Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan.

Link to Amazon:
https://www.amazon.in/Dads-Great-Priya-Ramesh-Swaminathan-ebook/dp/B07RWRPJ6Q

Dad's Great, Boys! Kindle Edition


Link to Apple Books' Store:

https://books.apple.com/au/book/dads-great-boys/id1462905437


Dad's Great, Boys!

$2.99
Growing up is the most beautiful feeling in the world. But the process brings with it, its share of ups and downs. Every new day throws up a new challenge to venture into new territory. Peer pressure is at its sublime best, goading the teenager to be one among friends, for better or for worse!

On one hand, career choices clamor for attention, and on the other, adolescent crushes vie for action. The urge to choose and to choose well, is so strong that youngsters spend days and nights trying to sort out their mixed bag of feelings. They often wonder why they can't be like the magician who is adept at just pulling out the right thing at the most opportune moment!


Parents, relatives, teachers, mentors and friends can guide the teenager through this turbulent, yet exciting phase of life, by hanging on to them in the roller-coaster ride of new emotions and longings; and help them discover themselves.

GENRE
Young Adults
RELEASED
1990
30 October

GENRE
Young Adults
RELEASED
1990
30 October
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
38
Pages
PUBLISHER
Priya Ramesh Swaminathan
SELLER
Draft2Digital, LLC
SIZE
163.7
KB

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