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Meet Rahul Malhotra, a playboy from South Delhi, for whom there is no word like “commitment” in his dictionary. Meet Tanvi Banerjee, a Bengali girl from Kolkata, for whom there is no such thing as a "casual relationship". Yet, sparks fly when this Dilli ka Munda, Rahul, meets the sweet Bengali girl, Tanvi, in a lavish wedding function in Delhi.

What secrets lurk in a family’s past—and how important are they in the here and now? Sudha Murty’s new book comprises two novellas that explore two quests by two different men—both for mothers they never knew they had.

Gently Falls The Bakula ‘Shrikant was restless . . . Holding a bakula flower in his palm, he was wondering why he was fascinated by this tiny flower, that was neither as beautiful as a rose nor had the fragrance of a jasmine or a champaka. And yet, it was very special to him. It held an inexplicable attraction for him.’

A story of how money corrupts the way people look at one another and how it can almost tear a family apart Vinuta marries Girish, a bank clerk, and starts living with his family in Bangalore. She adjusts to her new family well, looking after her husband, father-in-law and mother-in-law Gouramma, not taking to heart her mother-in-law's constant picking. But when Girish's elder brother Chandru, who is in the US, decides to get married, Vinuta has to listen to the constant comparisons made between her and Chandru's wife, the 'Dollar Bahu'.

Are you tired of putting in endless efforts, with no goal or results in sight? Do you find it difficult to cope with a hectic lifestyle that drains you of all energy? Has the race to perform exceptionally worn you out completely? Love, laughter and a happily ever after have been some of the goals that we rush to achieve throughout our lives. But in trying to live, we forget to love; in trying so hard to be content, we forget to laugh.

The Blind Fate traces Trisha’s journey towards exploring her own self where every milestones in that journey is decided by a number on a mathematical series. Her quest to brave the unknown, unseen and unplanned leads her to explore the world that’s not just beyond beautiful but emotionally gratifying as well.. It’s a story of friendship and camaraderie, it’s a story of uninhibited love, it’s a story of breaking boundaries and letting yourself loose only to discover your true self.

They are tough. They are ravishing. And, no one can mess with them. They are, indeed, difficult girls! Sanvi is at the top of the game in her successful startup, but what does she do when the groom’s family judges her for not being a virgin! Mansi is pushed to a new low of her personal and professional life when she gets into a no-strings attached relationship with her boss, only to bounce back fiercely.

She may be in her forties, but things are really looking up for Minty Sood. A single mother of a twenty-two-year-old boy, she is the toast of Delhi's social circles, has been at the receiving end of a series of very eligible proposals, and has even zeroed in on 'the One'. From the bestselling author of Koi Good News? comes a rib-tickling new novel about family, friends and not one but two big fat Indian weddings.

When Mona Mathur of Dehradun married her college sweetheart, Ramit Deol of Amritsar, there were two things she wasn’t prepared for: 1. The size of the Deol family – it put any Sooraj Barjatya movie to shame. 2. The fertility of the Deol family – they reproduced faster than any other species known to mankind.

Power of the Master Mind is a treasure trove of knowledge and insights by the most legendary finance gurus and bestselling authors of all times. Full of effective financial planning hacks and advices, it will give you a new perspective on creating wealth and paving the way for success!

Amma Bi is an elderly widow who lives alone in her deserted Lucknow haveli. Every afternoon, at precisely 3 o'clock, she hears the sound of unknown footsteps. Every afternoon, she peeks out ... but no one is there. In a state of growing panic, Amma Bi considers moving to an old people's home, before finally taking in a lodger - a winsome young woman named Sabiha. Her arrival fills Amma Bi's lonely world with love and laughter, and Jumman, the household help, is transformed as well.

Digyen Burmah is a forensic auditor and corporate spy. An old friend needs his help in finding his wife and co-worker, who mysteriously vanished during an official tour. Apparently, the company is also frantically trying to find his elusive wife. Burmah investigates the company and unearths shady deals in tax havens, transactions with hawala agents, cash payments to influence Indian elections and many more shocking details. Based on true stories from income tax raids, The Hawala Agent brings to fore how hawala is used to launder money and finance extremism.