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My Life, My Way! An Excerpt
A collective wail went up as each of them wept and reminisced about the patriarch. The kids too wailed as if on cue.
“Oh what will we do without you Appa?” It was Shreyas.
“Couldn’t you have guided us for a few more years?” Suyash moaned piteously, his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down…
“Oh why didn’t God take me instead?” Suhas dutifully echoed his brothers’ sentiments.
“Appa was so kind to all of us. We’ll miss him dearly,” said Shreyas’s wife Shefali, wiping her nose daintily with her pink chiffon sari.
Manini noted out of the corner of her eye that she was blowing at the freshly applied nail-polish on her little finger!
“How Appa was fond of my samosas! He would always ask me to make them for him,” said Suruchi, Suyash’s wife.
Manini glanced at her and saw how she was desperately looking at the rest of them for support. All eyes, no soul!
“And Appa just loved my coffee! Now who will praise me?” wondered Suhas’s wife Sneha.
Manini knew that she was just joining the bandwagon.
End of the Excerpt

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Kudos to him and his mother! Wish the State had given them a house... Nevertheless, his never-say-die spirit and genuine fondness for Math got him a full scholarship, so his Mom must have felt very happy and relieved, as education these days is very expensive.

Marcus and his mom lived in their 2009 Civic for 8 months after the eviction.

He showered at school. Did his homework at McDonald's until 11 PM for the Wi-Fi.

His math teacher, Mrs. Chen, noticed he was solving extra problems at the back of the handouts — problems she'd written for advanced seniors.

She signed him up for the National Mathematics League Competition without telling him.

50,000 students. 6 rounds.

Marcus finished first.

MIT offered him a full scholarship before he'd even applied.

The day he got the letter, he and his mom cried in the parking lot of the Dollar General where she worked.

"The car was cold," he said. "But the math was always warm."

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My Life, My Way!
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My Life, My Way!
by Mrs. Priya Ramesh Swaminathan | Jun 12, 2022
FOREWORD OF THE NOVEL
Despite all the progress made by mankind, the odds are always heavily stacked against women who want to rise above their trying circumstances and make a mark in this world.
It’s a man’s world. Haven’t we all heard of this phrase?
Tiresome, annoying, burdensome…
So what happens when a feisty lady sets out to prove her worth? Defying age-old norms, in a no-holds barred struggle for power and pelf, when she aims to win and prove that it is also a woman’s world, will she gain support from any quarter? Does she make the right moves?
Dive into Manini Kamath’s troubled and enigmatic world and immerse in her experiences…
What will you gain?
Insight, motivation, perspective, thrill and awe!
Because when Manini leads, one must follow! There is no other way.
It’s her way or no way.
Excerpt
Tarun was soon questioning Shridhar Vyas at his home.
“Sir, a strand of your hair was found in Tina’s bathroom. Its DNA matches that of yours! What was it doing there?”
The suave Shridhar Vyas appeared flummoxed. But the shrewd person that he was, he kept his eyes from blinking and looked at Tarun squarely in the eye.
“I beg your pardon!”
“You heard it right! Your hair was found at the scene of the crime. What were you doing there? When did you go there? Was Tina alive then? Was Colonel Manavendra there too? Do you know anything about Tina’s murder and the whereabouts of the Colonel?
“No. I don’t know anything about what you are asking. I didn’t go there ever!”
“The DNA evidence says so!” Tarun quietly pointed it out.
“Then prove it! Don’t waste my time.”
“You are under arrest Mr. Shridhar Vyas!” Tarun showed him his arrest warrant, with a flourish.
Shridhar Vyas mutely accompanied him to the police jeep, with two constables holding each arm of his. All that Shridhar could think then was that his fate was sealed.
At the lock-up, the inquisition began in right earnest. Tarun was all business!
“So now you will speak Mr. Vyas, right?”
End of the Excerpt
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Way to go! Partners in progress!

Robert runs a mid-size hotel in Vermont. Nothing fancy. 80 rooms, 60 staff.

In 2014, he noticed most of his employees were smart, hardworking people who couldn't afford college.

He changed his benefits package.

Stay 2 years. Do your job well. He pays your full tuition — whatever school you get into.

52 employees have graduated. One is now a nurse. One is an accountant. Two are engineers.

Several came back to manage the hotel.

"I didn't lose employees to college. I gained partners." 🎓🏨

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartfelt Tale of Unity and Friendship

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In the second installment of the 'Chikoo' series, the author masterfully delves into the intricate dynamics of friendships within a utopic village. The narrative beautifully illustrates the challenges that arise when diverse personalities collide, weaving a compelling story of unity triumphing over differences.

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The writing is captivating, drawing readers into the vivid world of the utopic village and its inhabitants. The dialogue is poignant, and the character development feels genuine, as each friend undergoes a transformative journey, shedding their misunderstandings and insecurities along the way.

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For readers seeking a touching story of friendship, growth, and unity, this book is an absolute must-read.
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Children's book - 'Operation Chikoo' is the second of my'Chikoo Series', the first one being 'When Chikoo was very bitter...' and the third one being 'Chikoo Saves Chikki'.
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'Operation Chikoo' In the previous book titled ‘When Chikoo Was Very Bitter…’ we saw how Chikoo is part of a group of five friends living in a utopic village. In the current book, the second of the ‘Chikoo’ series, we will see how groups of friends from that village differ from each other vastly and yet come...

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Auroville - Symbol of the Mother's Worldly-wise Philosophy - Part 2

Through a short, landscaped path, surrounded by rocks, flowering champa trees and well-manicured lawns, we sighted the sparkling, golden globe-shaped structure - the meditation center. It was breath-taking; glinting like an over-sized football, in the bright sunlight. We saw several motionless figures, clad in white, under some trees. At first glance, I was taken aback, as they resembled apparitions! But then I realized that they were some foreign tourists, meditating in absolute silence.

This was in stark contrast to some of the noisy Indian tourists who were cracking jokes and clicking snaps of that divine place. We sat down on a rock and meditated for about 5 minutes. We used the clean washrooms, equipped with soap and toilet paper and then hastened to the waiting mini-bus there, which started only when it was full to its capacity. The foreigners were with us, clad in cool white linen clothes.

We apologized to the auto-driver for the half-an-hour delay by saying that the bus-driver had waited for everyone to come, hence we couldn’t return in an hour! We saw several tiny boutiques selling Indian hand-loom attire, artifacts, etc. We also saw open-air, life-size statues of various Gods and Goddesses like Lord Ardhanarishwara, Goddess Kali, Goddess Durga and several folk deities revered since decades, at wayside shrines. I requested the auto-driver to halt for a few moments and got some snaps of those unique shrines.

Divine retreat, tranquil repose!

Back at the bus-stop, as we waited for a bus to return to Puducherry, we had delicious tea at a stall. On its façade this stall had tiles of Hindu, Muslim and Christian revered figures, effectively symbolizing the gist of the Mother’s teachings of universal brotherhood!

Again, after a bumpy ride, we were back at our guest-house, deciding to revisit Auroville on some enchanting Wednesday, in future!

That evening we visited the beach. The promenade was clean and wide. No traffic was allowed there. We watched the milk-white waves of the vast blue Bay of Bengal, crashing against the huge boulders on the sea-shore. Later, we sat on the steps of Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial there and chatted awhile.

The Mahatma Gandhi memorial

Sunset at Puducherry beach

Unique wayside sculpture!

As children played noisily, sliding down the sides of the memorial, several vendors were jostling with each other to sell us their wares. A jasmine vendor refused to budge and followed us around till I purchased a fragrant strand from her (although I had already worn one!).

Another lady, a self-proclaimed fortune-teller, tried her best to get us interested in her talent. But I wasn’t swayed and told her that my Dad was himself an excellent palmist. When she persisted, I requested my husband to pay her Rs.10/-, just to get rid of her annoying presence.

My trick worked and at last we were alone, but not before we had told off a small boy who was hawking his amateurish drawings! It was amusing as all the vendors were very pushy and hell-bent on harassing us as we obviously didn’t look like the localites. We must have looked like sitting ducks to them!

We watched a motor-launch, probably a fishing vessel, bobbing on the sea- water. I wanted to watch the sea bathed in the golden rays of the setting sun and hence urged my husband to wait some time longer. When the sky turned orange, red and finally purplish, the sea looked splendid with each changing color. Meanwhile lights had come on and the memorial was bathed in neon light.

An amateur videographer was filming a small dance sequence in front of the memorial, on the promenade, with an over-sized tri-color. The 4 male dancers were wearing leaf-green T-shirts and dancing in its foreground! They performed cart-wheels and walked upside down, on their hands and then struck a Shahrukh Khan-like dancing pose, with salutes to the Nation. The Director was continuously requesting the motley onlookers to clap their hands in tune to the rhythm being belted out on a loud music-system, but he got only a lukewarm response.

We walked to a nearby park filled with couples and families. It appeared well-maintained. Banners of the Puducherry cycle-marathon loomed on a dais. Outside the garden, a huge crowd had gathered around a life-sized portrait of a local politician created on the ground, with a thick floral garland outlining it. Much ado was being made about the ‘creation’ and over-enthusiastic tourists were climbing on side-tables and capturing it on their cameras for posterity! Fortunately (or otherwise) my camera’s batteries gave up, just then. I mentally apologized to that politician.

Since our short stay had ended, we couldn’t thoroughly explore the French Quarter; a vestige of Puducherry’s famed history. The clean, former French colony, a bustling Union Territory today; will linger on in our hearts till we get an opportunity to explore it again.

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Auroville - Symbol of the Mother's Worldly-wise Philosophy - Part 1

The next day, we went to Auroville, by a city bus. It took nearly 45 minutes of a bumpy ride through narrow streets; to reach there. An auto ferried us to the registration center. It took another half an hour.

En route, we saw some foreigners riding bicycles. The auto-driver told us that these tourists often rent houses, or stay at the center’s rooms, for weeks to many months; to get a feel of the place and recharge their spiritual batteries! We also saw numerous cashew-nut orchards. The auto-driver-cum-guide, told us that the trees would bear fruit in another few months’ time.

When we reached the registration center, he informed us that he would wait for an hour for us to see the Matrimandir meditation center and return. What was left unsaid by him was understood by us! He would further charge us, for any delay! Hence we skipped the inviting cafeteria and the boutique there.

The receptionist politely informed us that we could visit the meditation center only on Wednesdays. Since that day was a Tuesday, we realized with a sinking heart that we’d miss out on that experience as we couldn’t afford to stay there for another day, as our return tickets were booked for the next day! However, we were relieved when he said that we could see the meditation center from afar, from the viewing point.

We walked around and saw an exhibition hall with information about the Mother and her guru. Another hall was showing a video of the meditation center, with its history’s and architecture’s narration, in great detail. The International township project of Auroville had been established by the Mother (Mirra Alfassa) on 28th February, 1968. The meditation center doesn’t have images of any religious figures nor does it have any offerings like lamps, flowers, incense, etc. Thus it’s dedicated to the religion of humanity. One has to just concentrate on meditating in absolute silence, there. After that 10 minute video, we got free entry coupons to visit the viewing point.

There was a free bus-service to and from that point. (Autos are not allowed there.) We opted for the 20 minute walk through a rough path in the woods. We felt as though we were strolling in Mahabaleshwar, as there was red soil all around, and dense vegetation on both sides. The cool breeze lulled our senses as we walked briskly. The walk was relaxing and invigorating!

The Mother’s worldly-wise philosophy of 12 glorious paths leading to spiritual awakening, with virtues like kindness, compassion, courage, etc. was enunciated on a board there. At several milestones, we came across boards with the picture of a particular flower and the virtue associated with it! Impressed, we hurried on, remembering the auto-driver’s ominous warning!

Then we came upon the huge, more than a century-old banyan tree, just outside the viewing point. I was overwhelmed on seeing it as I had seen its picture in my childhood and had always longed to actually see and touch it! I lovingly felt its sturdy, aerial roots, spread all around. The shady canopy was soothing. I imagined the Mother strolling in its benign shade, in her lifetime! I could feel peaceful vibes radiating from that well-maintained place and permeating my soul.

To be continued...

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ONCE AGAIN
By
Mrs. Priya Ramesh
Swaminathan
The copyright of this
book and all the stories therein, belong to
Mrs. Priya Ramesh
Swaminathan
This book is dedicated to all the
wives and husbands. The two sides of a coin! The two halves that
make a whole! Those who are there for each other, always!
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An excerpt from the short story - Radhika learns a lesson

Glancing balefully at her blissfully sleeping hubby she mused, “Rajesh is so lucky. He’s not concerned about clothes and accessories at all. He’ll happily spend the rest of his life in his shorts and tracksuit…”
“Why am I so particular about everything? So finicky about my clothes and
accessories, my appearance and attitude? Why do I care so much about what
others think of me or will think of me, when I’m secretly sure that no one
gives a damn?”
She swung her arms outward, inward, up, down…. Her right arm felt like a log of dead wood. She could feel warning bells ringing in her ears. Was it paralyzed? No it couldn’t be! At least it was rising and falling. But…

End of the excerpt

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