Glimpse an interesting period in my life where everyday moments revealed extraordinary stories. This eclectic offering is a treasure trove of experiences and delightful tales to explore the complexities of human nature. Savour these ten urban short stories that are true life snapshots of our commonplace lives, quiet humour, outright laughter, pathos, and nostalgia-narratives that display our frailties and hidden fears, resilience, and hope, from the bustling village markets of Coorg to com...

Step into the pages of 'The House of May Flowers,' a touching narrative that traces the protagonist Raja's path from childhood loss to a poignant quest for identity. Born as the prince to the vast estates Pulianda clan, his life takes a sudden turn with the untimely death of his father Kushalappa. Sent to his uncle's care after his father's demise, Raja returns years later, unearthing hidden family truths. With captivating characters and a rich portrayal of Kodagu's culture, readers are im...

A love that spans lifetimes...When dreams of a previous life she cannot make sense of starts troubling her, Sita is determined to ignore them. Till the evil that was after her is before her, and she learns that nothing will prevent Ravana from getting what he wants, and now, he wants her, regardless of her being married to Rama.In the island fortress of Lanka, with both mind and body worn down with her captivity, her only hope of rescue lies in the love and tenacity of Rama...

When even the ties of blood become shackles, the only way to break free may cost everything.Vasushena was marked for death from the moment he was born, for reasons he doesn't know. Being saved as a baby by a Suta couple who raised him as their own, he longed to be a warrior instead of a charioteer. But in the rigidly casteist society of Aryavarta, a Suta seeking to rise above his station was a challenge to orthodoxy that could never be tolerated.When his pa...

On the eve of the greatest battle of his life, a warrior is not allowed to fight. For ten days, he has to watch from the sidelines, fighting the secret of his true lineage . . .After the defeat of their greatest enemy, they discover he is their brother . . .Having committed the sin of fratricide, he has no way of making amends till the fates bring his brother's child to him – a child who only wants to avenge his father's death . . .What if they found out the truth? ...

Will she fulfil her destiny or die trying?When her family is murdered by the soldiers of the tyrant Mahisha, all Durga wants is revenge. But women aren't supposed to be warriors and her villagers are too scared of Mahisha's men to help her. Damodara, a mysterious stranger arrives and offers to train her in arms and Durga is only too happy to accept the offer even though it makes her an outcast in her own village.A stranger from Damodara's past arrives in th...

Spanning more than 100,000 verses, the Mahabharata is undoubtedly one of the largest epics in the world. On the surface, the story of the Kuru Dynasty, and their struggles for power, the epic deals with far reaching themes of love, friendship, hatred, and every emotion in between. The great war at its centre ends with the lines between right and wrong and the victors and vanquished all blurring together.This book of Tales is the author’s interpretation of some of the events of the ...

The saga of the Kurus come to an end, but who are the victors and who the vanquished?As Suyodhana’s schemes against Yudhishtira bear fruit, the Pandavas are forced into another exile, this time an ignominious one. Not content with reuniting his Kingdom, Suyodhana undertakes to hold the Viswajit sacrifice, turning to Vasushena for a Dig Vijaya campaign.Yudhishtira is not content to wait in the forest for his exile to end. He seeks alliances and hides in the ...

Vasushena has improved beyond recognition, but needs a teacher to complete his education. No one will accept a Suta, however, but when Suyodhana forces the royal teacher to give Vasushena lessons, it is the start of a friendship that will forge the path of destiny.In Drona's ashram, Yudhishtira shines, but the cost has to be paid by others. Vasushena decides to leave and to find another teacher. Suyodhana and Bheema's rivalry reaches new heights, and Vidura and Kunti's machinations...

Exiled by his uncle even if not in name, Yudhishtira is determined to gain allies, something he cannot do when under the eyes of his uncle's and cousins' spies in Varanavata. Faking his death may seem a bit extreme, but he's sure he has no choice. In any case, Suyodhana, his hated cousin, will be blamed for it, so it's a win for him.Vasushena and Suyodhana are pleased with the news of Yudhishtira's death, but the rumours that Suyodhana is behind it has them frustrated. When Yudhish...

In Hastinapura, Atiratha and Radha find a baby floating in the river. In the palace, the impotent King Pandu is forced to abdicate the throne while his bastard half brother Vidura conspires with his queen Kunti. The blind King Dhritarashtra struggles against his autocratic uncle while the sage Vyasa fights desperately to avert a power struggle within the Kuru family. This is the saga of Mahabharata, as it has never been told before.

Master the fundamentals of data structures with Data Structures Using C++! This comprehensive textbook provides a clear and systematic approach to essential data structures such as arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs, all implemented using C++. With a strong focus on problemsolving, algorithm analysis, and efficient coding techniques, this book is ideal for students and professionals looking to enhance their programming skills. Packed with realworld examples, handson ex...