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Kismetwali And Other Stories
This octet of novellas is set against an Indian backdrop amid circumstances that transcend place, purse and prestige, Kismetwali and other stories speaks to all. It offers a glimpse into the parallel lives of the privileged and penniless, closing in on the moments when free-will collides against fate and the gap between the parallels vanishes, along with the distinctions inherent in their preordained paths. A humble barber becomes an intimate collaborator in a love story, a light-fingered maid servant helps a young flight attendant clean up the emotional debris of a mes this octet of novellas is set against an Indian backdrop amid circumstances that transcend place, purse and prestige, Kismetwali and other stories speaks to all. It offers a glimpse into the parallel lives of the privileged and penniless, closing in on the moments when free-will collides against fate, and the gap between the parallels vanishes, along with the distinctions inherent in their preordained paths. A humble barber becomes an intimate collaborator in a love story a light-fingered maid servant helps a young flight attendant clean up the emotional debris of a messy romance, a long-serving masseuse conceals her mistresss secret while offering a gift of revelation to her troubled daughter, and a clairvoyant petitions the fountainhead of fate on behalf of her affluent clients. Kismet positions these characters along the totem pole, but the choices they make are theirs alone. Reetika Khanna Nijhawan was born and raised in a small town in northern India. While growing up, she traveled the world extensively with her father, an officer in the merchant navy. After receiving her degree in Psychology from Delhi University, she worked as a flight attendant with Lufthansa German Airlines before settling down to write, first as a senior features writer for Elle magazine and then as an associate features editor for Elle Decor in Mumbai. She later moved to Atlanta, where her work has been published in the Atlanta Journal - Constitution and Khabar magazine. Kismet wali and Other Stories is her first work of fiction. She penned these eight novellas over time, while waiting in the carpool line outside her daughters school. romance, a long-serving masseuse conceals her mistresss secret while offering a gift of revelation to her troubled daughter and a clairvoyant petitions the fountainhead of fate on behalf of her affluent clients. Kismet positions these characters along the totem pole, but the choices they make are theirs alone.
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I Hate Bollywood
Born and brought up in Chembur, a Mumbai suburb, in the 80's, Raghu Kumar has his first brush with film-stars as a child. Ever since, he is intrigued by the workings of the film industry. He grows up to be a film journalist. In the 90's, Raghu is hired by popular film journalist Rajeev Mehra for the prestigious newspaper 'The News'. His big story is an interview of yesteryear star Parveen Babi. Thus starts his tryst with journalism and he then moves on to reporting for news channels, where he has his own programme. But all is not hunky-dory! A trap is laid by a senior colleague to trip him up and he walks right into it. It takes him two years to bounce back. Despite doing well, hobnobbing with top film-stars and getting invited to the best parties in town, why does Raghu hate Bollywood? About the Author Rohit Khilnani is the 'Entertainment Editor at Headlines Today'. He specializes in Bollywood and has worked closely with the whos who of the Hindi film industry. He started his career as a freelance writer for Indias leading newspapers, including 'The Times of India and Indian Express'. He has previously worked for NDTV and CNN-IBN. He follows the box-office and does the requisite number crunching every week. This book comes after he has completed 15 years of film reporting. He knows about film stars and their whereabouts like the back of his hand! Rohit lives in Mumbai with his wife Yogita and his mother. He starts and ends his day by taking his dog, Pepper, for walks. This is his first book. Talking Points Debut fiction by Rohit Khilnani, who has hosted shows like 'E - Tonight' and 'Sports and Entertainment Quarter' (NDTV) and Star Trek (Headlines Today) Recommended by Bollywoods top names - Karan Johar, Hrithik Roshan, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan and more A close look at Bollywoods underbelly, its intrigues and its euphoric side
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Bollywood Body By Design
Kris Gethin, transformer to Bollywoods best bodies Bollywood body by design demonstrates how we can experience transformational success in just 10 weeks, spurred by an Indian cultural context. Known to constantly better the processes he has spoken of in previous transformation stories, internationally renowned body builder, transformation expert and author, Kris Gethin, explains how to develop superhero characteristics in order to control our environment and to face up to our fat related fears. Indians from all walks of life around the world, who have successfully followed Gethins plans to achieve transformation, share with us their inspirational stories. Gethin also talks of Bollywood stars Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham and Ranveer Singh, amongst others, who have been his clients and experienced transformation under his guidance, coupled with their own steely determination. With customized 10 week workout programmes and a diet plan of close to 30 Indian recipes, Bollywood body by design is by far the most motivational, educational and inspirational reference book on transformational success written to date. Kris Gethin is the directer of trainers for physique elite, who transformed Bollywood stars such as Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Imran Khan, Karan Johar, etc. He is CEO of both nutrition by design and Gethin gyms. He is the founder of the most followed training principle in the world - DTP and is the author of the bestselling book, the bodybuilding.com guide to your best body (Previously body by design). He is also the main male spoke person for bodybuilding.com and has amassed over 64 million followers for his daily trainer video series on bodybuilding.com, making him the most watched transformation expert on the web. Talking points Foreword by John Abraham Written by transformational trainer to Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham, Ranveer Singh Diet plan with over 30 recipes Detailed 10 week workout programme for an effective transformation Worldwide readership / market Health and fitness experts, gyms, fitness centres, health clubs, fitness buffs, libraries, general trade readers.