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Pankaj Varma

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Pankaj Varma was born in 1953 and attended school in the city of Ludhiana in Punjab. His father was a college professor (later Principal) in Government College, Ludhiana, one of the most prestigious colleges in Punjab. His mother was a college topper from Kinnaird College,Lahore, a top girls college in North India. Varma topped in school and won the National Science Talent Search Scholarship and then went on to get his Masters at the Honours School in Physics at Punjab University Chandigarh, a top ranked University in India. He was selected as a Probationary Officer in State Bank of India and pursued a career in banking for four decades before retiring as a Deputy General Manager. The bank allowed him to develop his creative abilities, part ...more

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Pankaj Varma I try to make sure I write something everyday. Sometimes, leaving the draft manuscript for a few days and working on something else for a while helps.…moreI try to make sure I write something everyday. Sometimes, leaving the draft manuscript for a few days and working on something else for a while helps. (less)

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Pankaj Varma The best part of being a writer is that you are your own boss - you work when you want to work and write what you want to write. This is the best outl…moreThe best part of being a writer is that you are your own boss - you work when you want to work and write what you want to write. This is the best outlet for the inner creativity. Most other creative pursuits require involving other people. Writing a book is about the only thing you can do exactly as you want without involving anyone else. You may want to keep the reader in mind when you write but the reader is usually not involved in the writing process.(less)

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Silver Haze

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Silver Haze Preface and Chapter 1

Hello Doctor, How are you?I am fine. How are you?You are the Doctor. You tell me how I am.The doctor smiled at me.Can I ask you a few questions?Sure, fire away. You are a pleasant doctor to talk to.Can you tell me your name?I am Kamala Puri. Your hospital slip says you are Neeru Sharma.Yes, that’s my name after marriage.When were you born?2nd June 1928.Are you sure?Yes. This is the date recorded i Read more of this blog post »

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