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Hi all,
Congratulations to all kids and parents who have done well in exams. Report Days in various schools are happening and many kids are seeing the fruits of their hard work and application. But as we know, academic success is a small but integral part of overall success in life. Kudos to kids who have done well, but also kudos to parents who have emphasized other pursuits as well!
The heat of May is soon going to be on us, and very typically – most of us prefer to stay indoors, eat mangoes and generally chill! We in twistntales will be closed in the mornings in May, and will open only in the evenings at 4.30pm. Our working hours for May will be 4.30pm to 9pm, Tues to Sundays. We will revert to our normal working hours from June’12 onwards! Kindly plan your visits accordingly so that you can stock up the previous day to read for the next!
Increasingly, it is getting difficult for us to run the Store in normal working hours for lack of appropriate persons to assist. We mainly rely on students who are free only in the evenings. We do know and appreciate that we have many young mothers as customers, who find time to visit us only in the morning hours when the children are away in school. Starting June, we hope to come up with a solution which will be suitable to all.
In the meantime, lots of new wonderful books, news-making books all in the Store. The latest of Grisham and the new conversation starter, “Break-Out Nations” all in the Store!
Check it out!
New Books:
“Reverse Innovation: Create far from home, win everywhere” by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble @ Rs. 750/- (pgs 229)
Innovation knows no geographical boundaries. As the flow of innovation from developed countries to developing countries is reversing, leads to closing gaps between the economies of the rich and emerging nations. Vijay Govindarajan, ranked third in the recent Thinkers 50 list of greatest management thinkers in the world along with Chris Trimble analyze when, how and why reverse innovation is taking place and suggest innovative ways to succeed. Whether you are a CEO, financer, strategist, marketer, scientist, engineer, national policy maker or even a student forming your career aspirations, reverse innovation is a phenomenon you need to understand.
“Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles” by Ruchir Sharma @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 292)
Ruchir Sharma is head of Emerging Market Equities and Global Macro at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. He is particularly suited to write a book on “where else will the money go?” Lucidly written, powerfully argued, and complete with illustrations and evidences, Breakout Nations is an eye opener in terms of reading the future. To identify the economic stars of the future, he says, we should abandon the habit of simply extrapolating from general global trends and look at emerging markets individually. The argument is that the astonishingly rapid growth over the last decade of the world’s celebrated emerging markets is coming to an end. The new “break out nations” will probably spring from the margins – even from the shadows. Read this book! It is a “game changer” – this book is going to be discussed in various public forums and private conversations for a long time to come!
“Econo Myths: How the science of complex systems is transforming economic thought” by David Orrell @ Rs.399/- (pgs 316)
David Orrell is an applied mathematician and author of popular science books. He obtained his doctorate on the prediction of non linear systems. Economics has traditionally been dominated by a linear mechanistic system of thought inspired by Newtonian mechanics. Orrell shows how new ideas from areas such as complexity theory and network science are revolutionizing economics. He explains how the economy is the result of complex, nonlinear network processes. Very interesting read, for all keen on Sciences and Humanities.
“The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories: 25 fascinating stories of the World that might have been” Edited by Ian Watson and Ian Whates @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 590)
What if, in a split second, the world went another? History as it might have happened… This book is a compilation of short stories with one thing in common: a divergence from historical reality resulting in a world very different from the one we know today. The stories included are: Stephen Baxter’s ‘Darwin Anthem’- the triumphant church puts Darwin’s bones on trial for heresy; James Morrow’s ‘The Raft of Titanic’- believed by the world to be dead, the passengers and crew are saved by their own efforts; Harry Turtledove’s ‘Islands in the Sea’- only pockets of Christianity remain in an Islamic Europe
“The Man Within My Head” by Pico Iyer @ Rs.499/- (pgs 242)
Pico Iyer explores his obsession since childhood for Graham Greene’s work and one of his greatest themes: what it means to be an outsider. But through his journey, another phantom takes shape in his mind that Iyer had long ago suppressed- the image of his father. Though his father has been a small part of his imagination and an elusive one too, this intimately related inner journey reveals his father to him as a man more mysterious than he had previously envisioned. Rich in insights and genuine in expression, The Man Within My Head is another superbly written masterpiece from one of our great essayist.
“The Armageddon Rag” by George R. R. Martin @ Rs.695/- (pgs 369)
Sandy Blair a journalist sets out to investigate the murder of a millionaire rock promoter. He soon finds himself on a magical mystery tour of pent-up passions of his generation. A new messiah has resurrected a once legendary rock band, Nazgul- but with an apocalyptic new beat that is a requiem of demonism, mind control and death, only Sandy may be able to change in time….
This latest novel by George R.R. Martin, bestselling author of “A Game of Thrones”, takes the reader deep into the murky underbelly of the 60’s rock scene.
“Calico Joe” by John Grisham @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 246)
In this unforgettable tale of a Father and son, Paul Tracy travels with his father, Warren to Calico Rock, Arkansas. Their aim is to face what had happened at the baseball field 11 years ago, where Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets had faced his childhood hero, the Cub’s golden-boy Joe Castle, in a contest from which no winner had emerged. Their destination holds for them either redemption or rejection. This is a tale about how a lifetime of tragedy may finally be forgiven.
“Fifty Shades of Grey” by E L James @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 514)
After a bad interview with successful entrepreneur, Christian Grey, unworldly and innocent literature student Anastasia Steele starts falling for him. They meet again at the shop where Ana works part-time and set a Date. Though Grey warns her to keep her distance it makes her want him more. Grey is tormented by inner demons, and consumed by the need to control. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Grey keeps hidden from public view. A romantic, liberating and totally addictive, this first novel in the ‘Fifty Shades trilogy’ will obsess and posses you, and stay with you forever. On the NYT bestseller list for a while.
Library Of South Asian Literature, brings us some famous and favourite titles in translation. Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian literature. Written in Urdu by Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa the book is translated by Khushwant Singh and M A Husaini. Land of Five Rivers is a collection by the best known writers from Punjab, selected and translated by Khushwant Singh. Another title is Yayati, winner of the Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi Awards. The story of Yayati is perhaps one of the most intriguing and fascinating episodes of Mahabharat with the central theme exploring the concept of lust. Originally written by V S Khandekar, the book has been translated from Marathi by V P Kulkarni.
Other famous translated titles are:
• The Second Wife by Premchand, translated from Hindi by David Rubin
• Anandmath by Bankim Chadra Chatterji, translated from Bengali by Basant Koomar Roy
• Phatik Chand by Satyajit Ray, translated from Bengali by Lila Ray.
Other Titles from the Library of South Asian Literature:
• The Stange Case of Billy Biswas by Arun Joshi
• The Man Eater of Malgudi by R K Narayan
• A Goddess Named Gold by Bhabani Bhattacharya
• Across the Black Waters by Mulk Raj Anand
Mulk Raj Anand’s books have been a source of inspiration for many over the years. Adept in the art of literature, his writing is real, comprehensive and subtle, and the shifts in the mood from farce to comedy, from pathos to tragedy and from realistic to poetic is remarkable.
• Lajwanti and Other Stories
• Lament on the Death of a Master of Arts… and Other Stories
• Things Have a Way of Working Out… and Other Stories
• Man whose Name did not Appear in the Census and Other Stories
Titles by R. K. Narayan in the “Epics Retold Series”:
• The Ramayana
• The Mahabharata
• Gods, Demons & Others
“Difficult Pleasures” by Anjum Hasan @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 247)
Difficult Pleasures is a collection of stories about the need to escape and the longing to belong. A solitary economist drives across Europe to try and redeem a tragedy; a boy fervently hopes his father will not miss his appearance in a school play; a girl sits alone in a deck chair in Goa, frightened by what she has done; a man tries to stop time. Written in a wry and tender style and border lined with surrealism, the book is a true master piece by one of India’s youngest gifted authors. Other books by Anjum Hasan are ‘A Lunatic in My Head’ and ‘Neti Neti’.
“The Terrorist: His Pain has Made Him a Dangerous Weapon” by Juggi Bhasin @ Rs. 250/-(pgs 506)
When you are trained to endure the harshest climate, the most hostile of situations, to survive where no ordinary man can- there’s little difference between you and the terrorist you are chasing. Little, except which side you are on. This the story of Suvir and Murad- both victims of circumstances, both numb with the pain of having lost their loved ones. But they both choose differently while one becomes a terrorist the other joins Special Forces and is assigned to catching terrorist. Moving breathlessly, through the rugged terrain, this edgy thriller will keep you hooked onto it till very last page.
“Tell Me a Story: A Moving Tale of Loss and Hope” by Rupa Bajwa @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 204)
After her stunning debut ‘Sari Shop’, Rupa Bajwa writes another brilliant tale of loss and hope. The story follows Rani, a young woman in contemporary India. Though a perfectly happy and satisfied character, due to her lower middle class background she forced into situations of financial and family trouble. Rani is sent to Delhi where she has to face a world completely alien to her. Will she succeed in balancing her life, which deeply is deeply interconnected with strangers and their emotions? Tell Me A Story displays remarkable clarity and depth in drawing up the real semi-urban living in India. Fragile and touching, it reminds us how thin and delicate are the connections which bind us to our illusory, sane-seeming lives.
“MBA at 16 – A Teenager’s Guide to the World of Business” by Subroto Bagchi @ Rs.199/- (pgs 154)
Teenagers today are our smartest generation. Most of them know the companies created by Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. But how many of them know how these companies work. Outside of software, again, they know the big FMCG and automobile giants. But do words like production, inventory, margins etc make sense? Teenagers who work at twistntales do get their MBA education free, but for the others, there is Subroto Bagchi. Teenagers today need to know about the corporate and business world. How do businesses touch everyone’s lives? What really makes an entrepreneur tick? How does the engine of a company run? Who is a social entrepreneur? And why do we need the world of business – is business good or bad for us? Aimed at an age group of 16+, this book is suitable for reading for students till their graduation years
“Grandma’s bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 166)
Come Summer Holidays and all cousins are off to Grandma’s house for a great time. This book is a collection of stories about animals and people that she tells over the long summer days and nights, about the morals she imparts without a lecture. These are entertaining, educative and fun stories to be read!
Other new books just received:
“GUY gets girl, GIRL gets guy: Where to find Romance and what to say when you find it” by Larry Glanz and Robert H Phillips @ Rs.140/- (pgs 162)
“The Devotion of Suspect X” by Keigo Higashino @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 374)
“The Diary of Amos Lee: I’m Twelve, I’m Tough I Tweet!” by Adeline Foo @ Rs. 195/-
“Kissing Ass: The Art of Office Politics” by Clyde D’Souza @ Rs. 150/-
“The Sixth Man” by David Baldacci @ Rs. 325/-
“I’ve Got Your Number” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs. 550/-
CEO series:
“Gandhi CEO: 14 principles to guide and inspire modern leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/-
“Winston Churchill CEO: 25 lessons for bold business leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/-
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at
twistntales
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thankyou for wishing us for our tenth happy birthday !
Hi all,
The tenth birthday celebrations were awesome! Lots of fun, lots of parties, fun and food! Yes, we tntians have a fascinating relationship with food! All students who have worked with us in the past were here in Pune to celebrate what we have.
While the Store itself looked absolutely ravishing and bright, the students who have passed out of the twistntales graduation school decided to all come back and make it an occasion to remember!
"What twistntales means to me" is an essay that each one of them has written and will shortly ask them to post it on the blog themselves! Many have had different contributions to make.
Reshma (worked in tnt in 2006, now an accomplished artist) for instance decided to paint the shutter! Our shutter now looks a beautiful representation of what's inside. The process of painting the shutter by itself was a beautiful one. The work would start at 9pm when the Store closed for the day and many of you have seen the updates on facebook first thing in the morning. Please do make time and see it at night or on any Monday.
Tia (worked in tnt in 2005-2007, now a journalist) wrote this beautiful poem, which is so us! It just fell into place so beautifully in this banner, which became a backdrop for Aakash (worked in tnt in 2005-6, now a film-maker) to make his film on twistntales! Well, when it is ready, you will be the first to know!
All the photographs have been loaded on the twistntales facebook page and you can see them by copy/paste on your browser.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150665759898195.399605.710923194&type=1&l=b3841ce3d2
Our new financial year has begun and so has summer vacations in many schools. Let’s make it a point to spend some time reading with our loved ones. On a break, at home, in the car or at bedtime, choose your time and spot, but do read and feel the awesomeness of reading a good book!
We are ready and well stocked up and we are sure that you will find what you are looking for when you come to twistntales.
New Books:
“The Chilled Parent” by Rita Offen @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 139)
Being a parent can be the hardest job on earth. Many of us are consumed with worry and concerns over our children. In this powerful, information-packed book, expert Rita Offen makes us laugh, gives us tips, and most importantly, gives us hope that we can ‘chill out’ and still be great parents.
“The Habit of Love” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 250)
The Habit of Love is a collection of stories about the inner lives of women. Some of these women inhibit the ancient past, some the present day, but they share the whimsical humour with which they speak for themselves. Delicately poised between irony and grief The Habit of Love is elegant and acute, arch and melancholic. Namita Gokhale holds a mirror opposite the profound insight into the female mind and in these moving stories she displays both sympathy and understanding as she unveils the workings of a woman’s heart.
“Confessions of a Serial Dieter – A weightloss memoir” by Kalli Purie @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 225)
In this candid tell-all, Kalli looks at weight-related complexes, myths and dilemmas straight in the eye and tells us not just what to do but how to do it. Kilo by kilo. The story of weight lost and a life gained, Confessions of a Serial Dieter will make you believe you can do it, whether it’s losing those stubborn last three kilos or chasing your dream!
“The Flying Man” by Roopa Farooki @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 339)
Meet Maqil- also known as Mike, Mehmet, Mikhail and Miguel- a chancer and charlatan. A criminally clever man who tells a good tale, trading on his charms and good looks, reinventing himself with a new identity and nationality in each successive country he makes his home, abandoning wife and children and careers in the process. The Flying Man is an affecting, evocative and often funny story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fits in everywhere and nowhere, who cannot help but cause harm to those around him but, ultimately, inspires love.
“The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne @ 399/- (pgs 254)
You hold in your hands the way to a magical life! Remember when you were a child and you believed that life was magical? Well, the magic of life is real and it’s far more breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and exciting than you ever imagined as a child. So read this exciting book and experience the magic within! After her successful debut book “The Secret” Rhonda Byrne has released another breathtaking book which will inspire and motivate everyone to live a full life with a strong hint of Magic and excitement.
“Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India” by Ashutosh @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 226)
Anna Hazare’s fast unto death in August 2011, demanding the enactment of a strong Lokpal bill, was a watershed moment in post-independence India. Coming soon after a slew of corruption exposes, the movement galvanized an increasingly disenchanted middle class like nothing had in decades. Well-known Hindi journalist Ashutosh weaves together the story of the thirteen days that changed India. Evoking the Jayaprakash Narayan movement and Gandhi’s Satyagraha, Ashutosh mines the history of India’s Post-independence politics to understand the phenomenon that is Anna Hazare.
“And all is said” By Zareer Masani @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 236)
In this unflinchingly candid memoir, Zareer Masani draws on the letters and diaries of his parents, charismatic politician Minoo Masani and his gifted wife Shakuntala, to paint an intimate portrait of two remarkable individuals and their prominent but very different families- the Masanis, Bombay Parsis and the Srivastavas, UP Kayasths- united by marriage but divided by temperament, lifestyle and political affiliation. The author writes of his turbulent upbringing as an only child torn between the rival influences and attractions of his parents and grandparents; of the struggle to express his own sexuality in 1960s India; and of the stormy and agonizing breakdown of his parents marriage, which was closely interwoven with the political drama of Indira Gandhi’s rise to power and the Emergency she imposed.
“The Story of Indian Business Series” edited by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.399/- each.
Titles in the Series:
• ‘Merchants of Tamilakam’ by Kanakalatha Mukund
How did the Tamil merchant become India’s first link to the outside world?
• ‘Arthashastra’ by Thomas R. Trautmann
What is the secret of creating and sustaining wealth?
• ‘The East India Company’ by Tirthankar Roy
How did the East India Company change the way in which business was conducted in India?
By editing the original texts and answering these questions Gurcharan Das has successfully portrayed big ideas that have shaped business in South Asia.
“Balasaraswati: Her Art & Life” by Douglas M Knight Jr. @ Rs.599/- (pgs 325)
This book is a gripping account of the hereditary system of transmission in the performing arts through the biography of one of India’s greatest dancers, T. Balasaraswati. It illuminates many of the important issues associated with the emergence of Bharata Natyam in twentieth-century India in both its pre- and post-independence manifestations. The author unfolds many layers of the personal, social, artistic, national and international aspects of T. Balasaraswati’s life. This is a must-book for all those interested in Indian dance, music and cultural history.
“What Went Wrong and Why” by Kiran Bedi @ Rs.399/- (pgs 334)
The victims of society’s atrocities gather courage and find their voice to narrate their stories. These heart-rendering narratives bring alive the pain, the agony, the trauma and the humiliation suffered by the victims in their day-to-day life. This volume provides a revealing insight into the social and economic maladies that adversely affect present-day society in areas such as domestic problems, women’s issues, police harassment, addiction, juvenile matters and crime. The book also emphasizes that hope is not lost and we can take the appropriate actions to change our social problems.
“Urban Shots” by Paritosh Uttam @ Rs. 145/- (pgs 222)
This book offers a collection of wonderful carefully picked stories that talk about different aspects of Urban Life varying from relationships, lifestyles, love, depression, domestic Violence, longing and friendship. Turn the pages enjoying and evoking the urban spirit in this book keeping aside all preconceived notions, clichés and any emotional baggage you may have!
“The Other Side: Redefining Bharat” edited by Dominic Emmanuel, Francis Gonsalves and John Dayal @ Rs.495/- (pgs 211)
The essays written in this book by eminent authors like Mani Shankar Aiyar, Ambrose Pinto and Mark Tully focus on stark realities which India currently faces. This book looks at the traumas and shortcomings of Bharat while celebrating the achievements of India, juxtaposing narrative with some sharp questioning of the difference the nation’s successive government’s have made in the life of the people or failed to make! These essays draw roadmaps that India could follow for a brighter tomorrow!
“The Forest of Stories (Mahabharata Series Book One)” by Ashok K. Banker @ Rs.295/- (pgs 350)
From the Internationally acclaimed author of the Ramayana and Krishna Coriolis series comes another compelling book The Forest of Stories. Deep in the haunted jungle of Naimishavan, Suta a traveler reads out the epic narrative poem called the Maha Bharat to the ashram he has reached. As the night wears on the tales get darker, Suta can feel countless ghostly beings beyond the shadows of the flickering oil lamp, the restless souls of many millions butchered in the climactic war. Based on the original shlokas with an action-packed narration and vivid descriptions that give the reader the feel of a 3D Surround Sound experience!
“Shakti: Real- life stories Celebrating Women Power” by Maloy Krishna Dhar @ Rs.325/- (pgs 381)
Shakti is an exciting anthology which showcases 14 crisp and wonderful stories about varied women whom the author, Maloy Dhar, met during as he grew up. The author delves deep into his labyrinth of his sensitive chords and tries to encrypt the heroic stories of these women. All these stories are as varied as the women themselves and depict how these women fight their way out from the situations they encounter. From portraying the undying love of his friends from college days, to the harrowing account of a riot victim, a famous starlet’s fight for her real identity, the author has woven a beautiful tapestry which throws abundant light on the foundation of all creations- Shakti.
“Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy who became Legend” by Luca Caioli @ Rs.299/- (pgs 311)
Still only 24, Lionel Messi is on course to become the greatest footballer of all time. The 2009 and 2010 FIFA World Player of the Year, he is fast, elusive and mesmerizing. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messi’s story: his parents and extended family; his coaches; Frank Rijkaard and Zambrotta from Barcelona and many other players from Argentina and Manchester City. In the final chapter of this book Messi himself sizes up his own life.
“The Prisoner of Paradise” by Romesh Gunesekera @ Rs, 550/- (pgs 389)
It is 1825, and the age of slavery is coming to its messy end. Under the surface there is growing unease when Lucy, the protagonist arrives in Mauritius- this island paradise poised between Africa and India to live with her Aunt and Uncle. For everyone on the Island, a devastating storm is coming… Can they survive it? Put your Ear to the pages of this book and you can almost hear the Ocean whisper!
“No Country For Women” by Taslima Nasreen @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 301)
This book is a collection of Taslima Nasreen’s essays which revolt against the status of women in this man-made world. The author says that there is no place which belongs to women and hence they have to fight for every inch of ground to get their rightful place. Her fans laud her acuity of observation, sharpness of presentation and boldness of articulation. They are running fan clubs and blogs in her name of which even she is unaware. Even though critics consider her to be a misandrist, she boldly poses arguments like, ‘Who is guilty? Men or Patriarchy? You cannot say that men are good but patriarchy is bad’.
‘Between Democracy and Nation: Gender and Militarisation in Kashmir’ by Seema Kazi @ Rs.375/- (pgs 222)
Focusing on the militarization of a secessionist movement involving Kashmiri militants and Indian military forces in Jammu and Kashmir this book examines the relationship between state military processes at the national level and social transformations at the local/societal level. Seema Kazi underlines why militarism has failed both to ensure security for the state or security and justice for Kashmiris.
‘The Persistence of Caste’ by Teltumbde @ Rs.200/- (pgs 192)
While the caste system has been formally abolished under the Indian Constitution, according to official statistics, every eighteen minutes a crime is committed on a Dalit. This book uses the shocking case of Khairlanji, the brutal murder of four members of a dalit family in 2006, to explode the myth that caste no longer matters. Teltumbde demonstrates how caste has shown amazing resilience - surviving feudalism, capitalist industrialization and a republican Constitution- to still be alive and well today, despite all denial, under a neo-liberal globalization. Through this book the author has created a solid corpus of work that bears witness to the degradation of Indian democracy, and to the capacity of Indian socialism.
Other new books:
“Bali and the Ocean of Milk” by Nilanjan P Choudhury @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 306)
“Grandma’s bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 199/-
“Her piece of Sky” – Contemporary Hindi Stories by Deepa Agarwal @ Rs. 295/-
‘The Scattered Leaves of my Life: An Indian Nationalist Remembers Saraladebi Chaudhurani’ (Translated and edited by Sikata Banerjee) @ Rs. 500/- (pgs 195)
‘Writing Indian History: A View from below’ by Achuthan M Kandyil @ Rs.700/- (pgs 448)
‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia @ Rs.600/- (pgs 304)
‘Shabari: A Novel’ by Vibhavari Shirurkar (Translated by Yashodhara Deshpande Maitra @ Rs.325/- (pgs 181)
“Mindfulness: A Practical Guide” by Tessa Watt @ Rs.199/- (pgs 216)
“National Motoring Atlas: Get. Set. Explore!” by MapmyIndia @ Rs.350/- (pgs 274)
“Times Food Guide 2012: Pune” by Karen Anand @ Rs. 199/-
“Three Plays: Larins Sahib; Mira; 9 Jakhoo Hill” by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.250/- (pgs 205)
“Take Charge! - Building an Entrepreneur Mindset” by Gaurav Marya @ Rs.295/- (pgs 199)
“The Lords and The New Creatures” by Jim Morrison @ Rs.325/- (pgs 133)
“JS & the Times of my Life: A worm’s- eye view of Indian Journalism” by Jug Suraiya @ Rs.495/- (pgs 340)
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at,
twistntales
The tenth birthday celebrations were awesome! Lots of fun, lots of parties, fun and food! Yes, we tntians have a fascinating relationship with food! All students who have worked with us in the past were here in Pune to celebrate what we have.
While the Store itself looked absolutely ravishing and bright, the students who have passed out of the twistntales graduation school decided to all come back and make it an occasion to remember!
"What twistntales means to me" is an essay that each one of them has written and will shortly ask them to post it on the blog themselves! Many have had different contributions to make.
Reshma (worked in tnt in 2006, now an accomplished artist) for instance decided to paint the shutter! Our shutter now looks a beautiful representation of what's inside. The process of painting the shutter by itself was a beautiful one. The work would start at 9pm when the Store closed for the day and many of you have seen the updates on facebook first thing in the morning. Please do make time and see it at night or on any Monday.
Tia (worked in tnt in 2005-2007, now a journalist) wrote this beautiful poem, which is so us! It just fell into place so beautifully in this banner, which became a backdrop for Aakash (worked in tnt in 2005-6, now a film-maker) to make his film on twistntales! Well, when it is ready, you will be the first to know!
All the photographs have been loaded on the twistntales facebook page and you can see them by copy/paste on your browser.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150665759898195.399605.710923194&type=1&l=b3841ce3d2
Our new financial year has begun and so has summer vacations in many schools. Let’s make it a point to spend some time reading with our loved ones. On a break, at home, in the car or at bedtime, choose your time and spot, but do read and feel the awesomeness of reading a good book!
We are ready and well stocked up and we are sure that you will find what you are looking for when you come to twistntales.
New Books:
“The Chilled Parent” by Rita Offen @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 139)
Being a parent can be the hardest job on earth. Many of us are consumed with worry and concerns over our children. In this powerful, information-packed book, expert Rita Offen makes us laugh, gives us tips, and most importantly, gives us hope that we can ‘chill out’ and still be great parents.
“The Habit of Love” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 250)
The Habit of Love is a collection of stories about the inner lives of women. Some of these women inhibit the ancient past, some the present day, but they share the whimsical humour with which they speak for themselves. Delicately poised between irony and grief The Habit of Love is elegant and acute, arch and melancholic. Namita Gokhale holds a mirror opposite the profound insight into the female mind and in these moving stories she displays both sympathy and understanding as she unveils the workings of a woman’s heart.
“Confessions of a Serial Dieter – A weightloss memoir” by Kalli Purie @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 225)
In this candid tell-all, Kalli looks at weight-related complexes, myths and dilemmas straight in the eye and tells us not just what to do but how to do it. Kilo by kilo. The story of weight lost and a life gained, Confessions of a Serial Dieter will make you believe you can do it, whether it’s losing those stubborn last three kilos or chasing your dream!
“The Flying Man” by Roopa Farooki @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 339)
Meet Maqil- also known as Mike, Mehmet, Mikhail and Miguel- a chancer and charlatan. A criminally clever man who tells a good tale, trading on his charms and good looks, reinventing himself with a new identity and nationality in each successive country he makes his home, abandoning wife and children and careers in the process. The Flying Man is an affecting, evocative and often funny story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fits in everywhere and nowhere, who cannot help but cause harm to those around him but, ultimately, inspires love.
“The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne @ 399/- (pgs 254)
You hold in your hands the way to a magical life! Remember when you were a child and you believed that life was magical? Well, the magic of life is real and it’s far more breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and exciting than you ever imagined as a child. So read this exciting book and experience the magic within! After her successful debut book “The Secret” Rhonda Byrne has released another breathtaking book which will inspire and motivate everyone to live a full life with a strong hint of Magic and excitement.
“Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India” by Ashutosh @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 226)
Anna Hazare’s fast unto death in August 2011, demanding the enactment of a strong Lokpal bill, was a watershed moment in post-independence India. Coming soon after a slew of corruption exposes, the movement galvanized an increasingly disenchanted middle class like nothing had in decades. Well-known Hindi journalist Ashutosh weaves together the story of the thirteen days that changed India. Evoking the Jayaprakash Narayan movement and Gandhi’s Satyagraha, Ashutosh mines the history of India’s Post-independence politics to understand the phenomenon that is Anna Hazare.
“And all is said” By Zareer Masani @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 236)
In this unflinchingly candid memoir, Zareer Masani draws on the letters and diaries of his parents, charismatic politician Minoo Masani and his gifted wife Shakuntala, to paint an intimate portrait of two remarkable individuals and their prominent but very different families- the Masanis, Bombay Parsis and the Srivastavas, UP Kayasths- united by marriage but divided by temperament, lifestyle and political affiliation. The author writes of his turbulent upbringing as an only child torn between the rival influences and attractions of his parents and grandparents; of the struggle to express his own sexuality in 1960s India; and of the stormy and agonizing breakdown of his parents marriage, which was closely interwoven with the political drama of Indira Gandhi’s rise to power and the Emergency she imposed.
“The Story of Indian Business Series” edited by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.399/- each.
Titles in the Series:
• ‘Merchants of Tamilakam’ by Kanakalatha Mukund
How did the Tamil merchant become India’s first link to the outside world?
• ‘Arthashastra’ by Thomas R. Trautmann
What is the secret of creating and sustaining wealth?
• ‘The East India Company’ by Tirthankar Roy
How did the East India Company change the way in which business was conducted in India?
By editing the original texts and answering these questions Gurcharan Das has successfully portrayed big ideas that have shaped business in South Asia.
“Balasaraswati: Her Art & Life” by Douglas M Knight Jr. @ Rs.599/- (pgs 325)
This book is a gripping account of the hereditary system of transmission in the performing arts through the biography of one of India’s greatest dancers, T. Balasaraswati. It illuminates many of the important issues associated with the emergence of Bharata Natyam in twentieth-century India in both its pre- and post-independence manifestations. The author unfolds many layers of the personal, social, artistic, national and international aspects of T. Balasaraswati’s life. This is a must-book for all those interested in Indian dance, music and cultural history.
“What Went Wrong and Why” by Kiran Bedi @ Rs.399/- (pgs 334)
The victims of society’s atrocities gather courage and find their voice to narrate their stories. These heart-rendering narratives bring alive the pain, the agony, the trauma and the humiliation suffered by the victims in their day-to-day life. This volume provides a revealing insight into the social and economic maladies that adversely affect present-day society in areas such as domestic problems, women’s issues, police harassment, addiction, juvenile matters and crime. The book also emphasizes that hope is not lost and we can take the appropriate actions to change our social problems.
“Urban Shots” by Paritosh Uttam @ Rs. 145/- (pgs 222)
This book offers a collection of wonderful carefully picked stories that talk about different aspects of Urban Life varying from relationships, lifestyles, love, depression, domestic Violence, longing and friendship. Turn the pages enjoying and evoking the urban spirit in this book keeping aside all preconceived notions, clichés and any emotional baggage you may have!
“The Other Side: Redefining Bharat” edited by Dominic Emmanuel, Francis Gonsalves and John Dayal @ Rs.495/- (pgs 211)
The essays written in this book by eminent authors like Mani Shankar Aiyar, Ambrose Pinto and Mark Tully focus on stark realities which India currently faces. This book looks at the traumas and shortcomings of Bharat while celebrating the achievements of India, juxtaposing narrative with some sharp questioning of the difference the nation’s successive government’s have made in the life of the people or failed to make! These essays draw roadmaps that India could follow for a brighter tomorrow!
“The Forest of Stories (Mahabharata Series Book One)” by Ashok K. Banker @ Rs.295/- (pgs 350)
From the Internationally acclaimed author of the Ramayana and Krishna Coriolis series comes another compelling book The Forest of Stories. Deep in the haunted jungle of Naimishavan, Suta a traveler reads out the epic narrative poem called the Maha Bharat to the ashram he has reached. As the night wears on the tales get darker, Suta can feel countless ghostly beings beyond the shadows of the flickering oil lamp, the restless souls of many millions butchered in the climactic war. Based on the original shlokas with an action-packed narration and vivid descriptions that give the reader the feel of a 3D Surround Sound experience!
“Shakti: Real- life stories Celebrating Women Power” by Maloy Krishna Dhar @ Rs.325/- (pgs 381)
Shakti is an exciting anthology which showcases 14 crisp and wonderful stories about varied women whom the author, Maloy Dhar, met during as he grew up. The author delves deep into his labyrinth of his sensitive chords and tries to encrypt the heroic stories of these women. All these stories are as varied as the women themselves and depict how these women fight their way out from the situations they encounter. From portraying the undying love of his friends from college days, to the harrowing account of a riot victim, a famous starlet’s fight for her real identity, the author has woven a beautiful tapestry which throws abundant light on the foundation of all creations- Shakti.
“Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy who became Legend” by Luca Caioli @ Rs.299/- (pgs 311)
Still only 24, Lionel Messi is on course to become the greatest footballer of all time. The 2009 and 2010 FIFA World Player of the Year, he is fast, elusive and mesmerizing. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messi’s story: his parents and extended family; his coaches; Frank Rijkaard and Zambrotta from Barcelona and many other players from Argentina and Manchester City. In the final chapter of this book Messi himself sizes up his own life.
“The Prisoner of Paradise” by Romesh Gunesekera @ Rs, 550/- (pgs 389)
It is 1825, and the age of slavery is coming to its messy end. Under the surface there is growing unease when Lucy, the protagonist arrives in Mauritius- this island paradise poised between Africa and India to live with her Aunt and Uncle. For everyone on the Island, a devastating storm is coming… Can they survive it? Put your Ear to the pages of this book and you can almost hear the Ocean whisper!
“No Country For Women” by Taslima Nasreen @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 301)
This book is a collection of Taslima Nasreen’s essays which revolt against the status of women in this man-made world. The author says that there is no place which belongs to women and hence they have to fight for every inch of ground to get their rightful place. Her fans laud her acuity of observation, sharpness of presentation and boldness of articulation. They are running fan clubs and blogs in her name of which even she is unaware. Even though critics consider her to be a misandrist, she boldly poses arguments like, ‘Who is guilty? Men or Patriarchy? You cannot say that men are good but patriarchy is bad’.
‘Between Democracy and Nation: Gender and Militarisation in Kashmir’ by Seema Kazi @ Rs.375/- (pgs 222)
Focusing on the militarization of a secessionist movement involving Kashmiri militants and Indian military forces in Jammu and Kashmir this book examines the relationship between state military processes at the national level and social transformations at the local/societal level. Seema Kazi underlines why militarism has failed both to ensure security for the state or security and justice for Kashmiris.
‘The Persistence of Caste’ by Teltumbde @ Rs.200/- (pgs 192)
While the caste system has been formally abolished under the Indian Constitution, according to official statistics, every eighteen minutes a crime is committed on a Dalit. This book uses the shocking case of Khairlanji, the brutal murder of four members of a dalit family in 2006, to explode the myth that caste no longer matters. Teltumbde demonstrates how caste has shown amazing resilience - surviving feudalism, capitalist industrialization and a republican Constitution- to still be alive and well today, despite all denial, under a neo-liberal globalization. Through this book the author has created a solid corpus of work that bears witness to the degradation of Indian democracy, and to the capacity of Indian socialism.
Other new books:
“Bali and the Ocean of Milk” by Nilanjan P Choudhury @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 306)
“Grandma’s bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 199/-
“Her piece of Sky” – Contemporary Hindi Stories by Deepa Agarwal @ Rs. 295/-
‘The Scattered Leaves of my Life: An Indian Nationalist Remembers Saraladebi Chaudhurani’ (Translated and edited by Sikata Banerjee) @ Rs. 500/- (pgs 195)
‘Writing Indian History: A View from below’ by Achuthan M Kandyil @ Rs.700/- (pgs 448)
‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia @ Rs.600/- (pgs 304)
‘Shabari: A Novel’ by Vibhavari Shirurkar (Translated by Yashodhara Deshpande Maitra @ Rs.325/- (pgs 181)
“Mindfulness: A Practical Guide” by Tessa Watt @ Rs.199/- (pgs 216)
“National Motoring Atlas: Get. Set. Explore!” by MapmyIndia @ Rs.350/- (pgs 274)
“Times Food Guide 2012: Pune” by Karen Anand @ Rs. 199/-
“Three Plays: Larins Sahib; Mira; 9 Jakhoo Hill” by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.250/- (pgs 205)
“Take Charge! - Building an Entrepreneur Mindset” by Gaurav Marya @ Rs.295/- (pgs 199)
“The Lords and The New Creatures” by Jim Morrison @ Rs.325/- (pgs 133)
“JS & the Times of my Life: A worm’s- eye view of Indian Journalism” by Jug Suraiya @ Rs.495/- (pgs 340)
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
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