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About the BookA SPELLBINDING STORY WHERE ANCIENT MAGIC COLLIDES WITH MODERN LIFE.When Lucy David inherits a mysterious lamp from her late grandfather, she unwittingly releases Iblis, an ancient and powerful djinn. Trapped for centuries, Iblis offers Lucy three wishes in exchange for his freedom.With each wish, Lucy peels back layers of her own history and the djinn's tragic past, unfolding their intertwined destinies. As she delves into her past and confronts her troubled present, Lucy grapples with her failed relationships, addiction and her failed start-up dreams. Iblis too struggles with his own demons and the burden of immortality. As their connection deepens, Lucy must decide: will she use her final wish to free Iblis, or keep him by her side forever?Transcending time and dimensions, Lucy and the Djinn is a tale of love, loss and self-discovery-a spellbinding journey.About the AuthorPranoy Mathew is an Indian-born novelist, designer, and photographer, currently residing in Sweden. His debut novel, Lucy and the Djinn, is deeply inspired by his own personal experiences with the supernatural, reflecting his lifelong curiosity about things beyond the ordinary. When he's not writing, you'll find Pranoy immersed in exploring the mysteries of the occult and magic, or simply contemplating life's deeper questions.He loves connecting with readers and is always open to engaging conversations.Find him on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or YouTube @pranoymathew. For updates on his latest works, visit his website at www.pranoymathew.com.

About the BookA NOVEL THAT GENTLY BUT RELENTLESSLY EXPLORES THE CONTROVERSIAL AND COMPLEX ISSUE OF DEATH BY CHOICE.When seventy-year-old Unnikrishnan calls a press conference to announce the date of his death, he is disappointed at the apathy with which the news is met. It has been many years since he fled his home and village, and nobody remembers the sensational success of his first novel, set in the time of the Malabar Rebellion of 1921, but he finds it hard to accept the utter lack of interest in his announcement or the reason for it. Until young Paru, rookie journalist for the local daily, turns up on his doorstep, despatched by her editor to unearth what she can of his story.What happened to drive Unnikrishnan away from his family and friends? What was he doing in those missing decades? And how is he going to meet his end-will he kill himself, and if so, how and why? These are the questions Paru puts to him over and over again, pleading, cajoling, threatening, but it will take a lot more to get the stubborn old man to reveal the truth. If he ever will.A remarkable story about human suffering and transformation, this new novel by the award-winning writer-translator duo will have you questioning the most fundamental aspects of life-and death.About the AuthorM. Mukundan's stories and novels have been widely translated into various languages. He has been awarded the Ezhuthachan Puraskaram, the highest literary honour given by the Government of Kerala; the Crossword Book Award twice, first in 1999 for On the Banks of the Mayyazhi and again in 2006 for Kesavan's Lamentations and the Sahitya Akademi award and N.V. Puraskaram for Daivathinte Vikrithikal (God's Mischief). Dehi: A Soliloquy, the English translation of Delhi Gathakal (2011), won the JCB Literature Prize in 2021.About the TranslatorNandakumar K. started his career as a sub-editor at Financial Express. Delhi: A Soliloquy by M.Mukundan, which he co-translated with E.V. Fathima, was his first published translation from Malayalam. He lives and works in Dubai.

About the BookANTHOLOGY OF SPINE-CHILLING GHOST STORIES, HANDPICKED BY RUSKIN BOND, THAT WILL LEAVE READERS HAUNTED LONG AFTER THE LAST PAGE IS TURNED.A shadow lurking over the bed, a hand pressed against the window, the sound of slippers scuffing down a dark alley ... everyone loves a good ghost story, especially Ruskin Bond-one of India's best-loved authors and a doyen of the art of spooky tales. Within the pages of this carefully curated anthology are stories handpicked by Bond himself.Featuring masterful storytellers like Nathaniel Hawthorne, H.P. Lovecraft, M.R. James, Rudyard Kipling, Edith Nesbit, Paul Ernst and other notables, this collection is a haunting mix of the eerie, the unsettling and the downright terrifying.In 'The Ghost of Dr. Harris', for instance, the spectre of a wronged doctor haunts the living, blurring the line between justice and vengeance. Then there's 'The Terrible Old Man', in which three criminals plan to rob an old man with a spooky smile. M.R. James's 'The Haunted Doll's House' unfolds a miniature horror show, complete with a murder. Rudyard Kipling's classic 'My Own True Ghost Story' takes you into the eerie atmosphere of British India. And this is just the beginning ...Open the pages of 13 Chilling Ghost Stories-if you dare-and lose yourself in its perfect blend of timeless horror and classic storytelling.About the AuthorRuskin Bond is India's most-loved and read children's author. His first novel, The Room on the Roof, written when he was seventeen years old, won the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize in 1957. Since then, he has written several novels, essays, poems and children's books. He has also written over 500 short stories and articles that have appeared in a number of magazines and anthologies. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1993 and the Padma Shri in 1999.

About the BookEVERYDAY SHLOKAS, MANTRAS, AND PRAYERS FOR KIDS HELPS KIDS LEARN AND MEMORISE STOTRAMS, STUTI, SHLOKAS AND MANTRAS BESIDES NURTURING INNER PEACE AND HARMONY, PEACE AND HARMONY, ONE VERSE AT A TIME.In a fast-paced world, Everyday Shlokas, Mantras and Prayers for Kids invites children to pause and connect with timeless wisdom. There are Sanskrit and Hindi verses, accompanied by simple explanations, and prayers in English, as well as sections for daily prayers. These chants and prayers instil values and foster inner peace.A delightful guide and a gateway to tradition, this prayer book is perfect for families seeking harmony and spiritual grounding.

About the BookBegin a transformative journey into real estate with "Kagaz & Kabza." This enlightening book guides readers through essential knowledge, practical case studies, and invaluable insights into property acquisition. From understanding documentation nuances to navigating complex transactions, it serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate real estate confidently. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a first-time buyer, "Kagaz & Kabza" equips you to make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls. Written with clarity and expertise, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking property ownership.About the AuthorSanjjay Jain is a global real estate expert with a background from NIT Kurukshetra and entrepreneurial training from IIT Delhi. Known for his strategic foresight, he has made significant impacts worldwide, including markets in Dubai, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. He also provides consulting services and helps companies with marketing, sales, and financial management. His latest book, "Kagaz & Kabza," offers valuable insights into real estate investment, showcasing the real framework for a real estate legacy.

About the Book'A TENDER COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES THAT EXPLORES THE LOVES AND LOSSES OF THE YOUNG THROUGH MEMORIES TRIGGERED BY A SONG.' -JANE BORGES, AUTHOR OF BOMBAY BALCHÃOIn these contemporary, striking stories, you'll meet young people as they navigate the complexities of love, loss and of finding their place in a rapidly changing world. You'll listen in on intimate conversations and see the fleeting moments that define us-the stolen glances, the unspoken words, the songs that become the soundtrack to our lives. Preet Modi's tales deftly capture the universal struggles of youth and adulthood.Delicately intertwined with music-there's a song at the heart of each story-Song of the Day is a moving exploration of human connection, the passage of time and the power of memory to shape our present.About the AuthorAfter growing up in Thane all his life, Preet moved to the United States when he was eighteen to study at the University of California, Los Angeles. Navigating the feeling of being homesick led him to write his first book, Song of the Day, titled after an old ritual he followed with a friend- exchanging a song close to you every day, sometimes over chai or a long walk. Now twenty-four, Preet lives between New York and Mumbai, working as a consultant. Balancing everyday life, he continues to pursue his lifelong creative outlets of writing and making music.

About the BookA NOVEL ON THE INNER LIFE OF SHAH JAHAN'S DAUGHTER, JAHANARALittle is known about Shah Jahan's daughter Jahanara, the most erudite of Mughal princesses. Even as an adolescent she advised her emperor father on state affairs and diplomacy. Fending off the machinations of Shah Jahan's devious stepmother, Noor Mahal, who manipulated her husband Jahangir and later Aurangzeb like a puppeteer, Jahanara is known to have continually attempted to broker peace between Shah Jahan, Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb. Conversant in Persian, Sanskrit and several other languages, she had studied not only the Quran but also the Vedas and Puranas. She owned, at one point, the largest number of ships for sea trade in the Bay of Bengal. However, hers was also a life of great emotional turmoil. Her grandfather, the Emperor Akbar, had ruled that women born into the royal family were not to take lovers or enter into marriage. But Jahanara had fallen deeply in love with the Rajput king Chattar Sal. She led a life of constant isolation, tending to her father and relying on the friendship of a tenacious eunuch called Panipat. An unusual novel in Tamil literature, Sukumaran's Jahanara tells the story that Panipat stood witness to. It brings to vivid life a woman whose personal freedom was tossed into the hellfire burning between her brothers. Stifled by the veil of Mughal traditions, Jahanara found solace in writing diaries, which this moving novel draws upon.About the AuthorSukumaran is an acclaimed writer and editor. He has published six volumes of poems, six volumes of essays and articles, and a novel in Tamil. He has translated several works including selected works of eminent writers such as Vaikkam Mohammed Basheer, Paul Zachariah, K. Satchidanandan and Adoor Gopalakrishnan from Malayalam into Tamil. He has also translated the works of Pablo Neruda, Gunter Grass, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Alessandro Barrico, Ayfer Tunc, among others, into Tamil. Sukumaran was the editor of the Tamil magazine Kungumam and the chief editor of Surya TV. Currently, he is the executive editor of Kalachuvadu magazine.