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January 21, 2015
First Love & First Job
Words can change World ��� 2
I am from 1970’s born, lived in a simple and humble family. The dreams were simple – study, get a job, marry and multiply. I perhaps believe that a generation earlier to me were still happier and lead a better life. In those days passing a degree was respected and option was mainly government jobs. I finished my matriculation and found a job with no much of hassles. In few years got married and in less than two years had a child too!
Things have changed for my children, they lifestyle is something that cannot be compared to mine. I am not saying there are bad but they are missing something many of us people have cherished��it. They struggle with education (a pressure that is created by the system), they worry about job (oversee their imperfection) and falling love (highly influenced by film). I have seen them struggle getting their first job and first love, though they believe this it’s going to be enduring! May be I am boasting too much of people of 1970’s as they are boasting people of 1990’s. Perhaps this cycle of ‘First love and First Job’ will have new story with every new generation to come.
Written Author of ���Black, Grey & White���, ���Title is Untitled���, ���Surrogate Author���, ���Be a B.A.���, Get a Job WITHOUT an Interview���, ���Second heart���
(c) Amrita Foundation
January 20, 2015
Title is Untitled Review by Jyothi Byahatti
Title is UntitledBook : Title is Untitled
Authors: Santosh Avvannavar, Raghunath Babu Are, Kundan Srivastava
What is it all about?
The book has been written with a very good cause of spreading awareness about the social issues that still exist in our so-called educated society.
What���s so interesting in this?
The authors have done a great job in bringing out the common social issues in the form of 10 very interesting stories that can keep the readers glued to the book till the end.
JyothiWhat issues are addressed?
The book starts with a heart touching story of a girl from a rural background where the girl who once fought against child marriage became a victim herself. Many readers can relate to this story as atleast once they might have come across such marriages in their own family/community.
The second story deals with the sad state of sahana because of her husband who was an alcoholic. Alcoholism has taken many lives and still continues to do so. The story is heart touching and also says how it can ruin lives of innocent people.
Story number three shifts to a completely different topic of sexual fantasies and how they can affect otherwise good relationships. The story is different in another way too. It talks about fantasies from a woman���s point of view which is talked about less often because of the social taboo.
Moving to the fourth story, it starts with a married man who is a victim of a woman. In other words it talks about the misuse of law which was made to protect women. But the story has a great twist at the end, which i wouldn���t like to mention here to keep up the suspense.
The fifth story talks about our judicial system where cases are pending since many years. The author has described a case which dates back to 1957 and the turns of events while solving the case are quite interesting.
Story number six talks about a man���s sexual orientation and the problems it can create for his family especially his wife. Just because he doesn’t want to be made fun of by the society, he agrees to ruin a girl���s life by marrying her. What happens later is something which has to be read.
The seventh story deals with our education system. Qualification system might be a better term. Because today we are more bothered about qualification than education. The story or rather the conversation that takes place is full of humour and brings a smile. But also makes us think seriously about the issue.
Moving to the eighth story. It deals with the dowry system in an interesting way with a nice twist at the end. the story is inspired by real cases of grooms being kidnapped.
The ninth story makes us think again of the career we chose. One industry where the annual earning is around 180cr as per reports. Above that no investment. Sounds like a great career opportunity? Again I would like to maintain the suspense for the readers here.
The tenth chapter talks about the financial/social security of today���s generation compared to our parents. We call ourselves very advanced and earn more than four times our parents did. But still we feel insecure. I didn���t call it a story because it tries to throw light on this topic using certain facts and figures.
The last story is about a woman who is forced into prostitution at a very tender age and how later on she grows to become a helping hand to other sex workers.
Rating : I would like to rate the book 4 out of 5 stars.
Why 4?
As I read through the chapters, I was enjoying the stories which kept me reading as well as threw light on the issues with certain facts at the end. With every story my expectation increased about the next chapter. But at chapter 10 i was disappointed since there was no story but only facts and figures.
(The review was sent via email and will appear at Amazon and Flipkart)
Review by��Parul��;��Maniparna��; ��Rajashree Ghosh
Buy your personal copy��Link 1��;��Link 2��;��Link 3��;��Link 4��;��Link 5��;��Link 6
Authors other writings are �����Black, Grey and White��I��Surrogate Author��I��Be a B.A.��IGet a Job WITHOUT an Interview��I��Adhuri Prem Kahaniya��I��Second Heart��I��Dear Wife, Your Husband is not a Superhero
Overall a great combination of fiction and facts. A great read.
January 19, 2015
Authdas with Dr. Venkatesh
I am so excited today to have with me for virtual coffee, Dr. Venkatesh Kumar a medical student of RGES, Ronn who shares his views of Surrogate Author book and about him.
Authdas: Tell us about you
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: My roots are from Gadag, Karnataka but completed education at different parts of country. I am presently pursuing medicine.
Authdas: How did you get a copy of Surrogate Author?
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: (Smiles) I got it is a gift by the author during a seminar on ‘Doctor-Patient Communication Skills Program’ at our college.
Auhtdas: What kind of books do you read?
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: I mostly read books that are simple, short ones like comics, journals. There is something new to read often attracts me.
Authdas: Which section of the Surrogate Author is still fresh in your mind?
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: Authdas love towards Paro as his first book, his persistent to write her. This is something still lingering in my mind.
Authdas: What you didn’t like about the book?
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: I wish to see the story gets extended or elaborated.
Authdas: Why do you think someone should read this book?
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: The book boost up aspiring writers who have forgone their writing skills due to some challenges. In same way I am inspired by this.
Authdas: What are your hobbies?
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: Writing poems, lyrics for song, enjoys music and bit of dancing (smiles).
Authdas: It was pleasure talking with you. Thanks for joining at virtual interview.
Dr. Venkatesh Kumar: (smiles) It’s my pleasure too!
To know more about Surrogate Author��
Other Review �����Maniparna Blog��I��Rajashree Ghosh��I����Nikita
More about the book �����Who is Authdas?��I��Authdas��I��Surrogate Mother
Order your personal copy ��� ��Amazon Ebook
Authors other writings are �����Black, Grey and White��I��Surrogate Author��I��Be a B.A.��IGet a Job WITHOUT an Interview��I��Adhuri Prem Kahaniya��I��Second Heart��I��Dear Wife, Your Husband is not a Superhero��
Childhood��Memories
Words can change World – 1
While I was small and young my parents took me to an exhibition. Being a little girl I was fascinated with colourful dolls. My parents were reluctant to buy one because our family was big buying one would have created difference among others. I was not of an age to understand their concern, hence felt that parents never understood their daughter’s. With eyes full of tears, and heaviness of head went to a sleep. I woke in the morning to see a doll that was secretly bought by father. I felt bad for a moment of making a bad visit to exhibition. It is one of the most memorable moment of collection.
Now I have grown up and want a to select a new doll (partner) of my choice but the situation seem harder. Neither I can get angry or cry and wait for the new doll to arrive on the next day. Now the choice of new doll is from them but does my heart desires for someone else. Is it my desire of heart or desire of hands and legs? This question is true to seek answer because we often long for short-term goals rather than long-term goal. I might also sound foolish comparing a doll that cannot speak with a doll that would speak and live a life.
Written Author of ‘Black, Grey & White’, ‘Title is Untitled’, ‘Surrogate Author’, ‘Be a B.A.’, Get a Job WITHOUT an Interview’, ‘Second heart’
(c) Amrita Foundation
January 17, 2015
January 15, 2015
January 14, 2015
Surrogate Author Review by Nikita Johri
Surrogate AuthorBook Review:�� ��Surrogate Author: Authdas Journey of Nine-month book delivery! is truly a humourous account of the toils of an aspiring writer from the inception of the book idea to its delivery. Written like a play, I loved the whole Devdas theme the authors used to narrate the story. Authdas is the author who is in the shoes of Devdas from the similarly named Bollywood movie.�� The book is playing the role of Paro from the movie and so on.�� The first thing that attracted me towards the book was the idea behind it. Dedicated to all the aspiring authors of the world, this book promised a quirky and funny account of their writing journey. Then the cover is also very unique with a cartoon of a boy writing and the various thoughts going on in his mind. Both these aspects of the book sold it to me and left me eager to read the book.
For further reading visit : Book Review
Other Review �����Maniparna Blog��I Rajashree Ghosh
More about the book – Who is Authdas? I��Authdas��I Surrogate Mother
Order your personal copy – ��Amazon Ebook
Authors other writings are �����Black, Grey and White��I��Surrogate Author��I��Be a B.A.��IGet a Job WITHOUT an Interview��I��Adhuri Prem Kahaniya��I��Second Heart��I��Dear Wife, Your Husband is not a Superhero��
