Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Book Blitz : Matsya
Print Length: 38 pages
Publisher: Flaming Sun (Indie published)
Publication Date: March 11, 2018
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
Available on Kindle Unlimited
Genre: Mythology, Short Story, Kidlit
Lord Brahma is highly disturbed when the four vedas are stolen from him the moment he goes to sleep at the end of the kalpa. It’s Asura Hayagriva who’s gotten away with the sacred scriptures.
Lord Vishnu offers to go to the creator’s rescue and takes the guise of Matsya, the fish.
King Satyavrath lands up with a tiny gold fish when he’s offering prayers to the Sun God one morning. Is the fish all that it appears to be?
How can Satyavrath help the fish?
Read more to find out the reason for Lord Vishnu taking the avatar on earth as Matsya.
*This is a straightforward story of the first avatar of Mahavishnu, retold in simple English just the way it’s written over the ages. The target audience is the youngsters, children, who don’t know all that much about Indian mythology. It’s also for those parents who are keen to read aloud stories to their children and are looking for suitable books on mythology.
It would be great if you can add this book to your TBR
This is the first foray into the mythology genre for the author and also the first book that she's written for children.
Sundari Venkatraman is an indie author who has 26 titles to her name, all Top 100 Bestsellers on Amazon India, Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Amazon Canada and Amazon Australia in both romance as well as Asian Drama categories. Her latest hot romances have all been on #1Bestseller slot in Amazon India for over a month.
Even as a kid, Sundari absolutely loved the ‘lived happily ever after’ syndrome as she grew up reading all the fairy tales she could lay her hands on, Phantom comics, Mandrake comics and the like. It was always about good triumphing over evil and a happy end.
Soon, into her teens, Sundari switched her attention from fairy tales to Mills & Boon. While she loved reading both of these, she kept visualising what would have happened if there were similar situations happening in India; to a local hero and heroine. Her imagination took flight and she always lived in a rosy cocoon of romance over the years.
Then came the writing – a true bolt out of the blue! And Sundari Venkatraman has never looked back.
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Monday, March 19, 2018
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Water crisis.
Cape Town, South Africa is in news for its severe water shortage.
The reports says that water is being rationed to people in Cape Town. In January,2018 the public was told to limit it to 50 litres per person daily .By the time, the taps run dry ,most probably in July, 2018, there will be just 25 litres of water for each, per day. 25 litres of water is used in showering in just four minutes. In other words, showering is a colossal waste of water. It can even be said to be sinful.Showering needs to be punishable if water continues to be in short supply.Not just Cape Town, even other places in the world will face water shortages sooner than later.
The reasons for this water crisis in Cape Town are rapid rise in population, severe drought for three years & climate change. And people seem to think that since they pay taxes , they can do as they please.In other words, consume as much water as is needed. It is illegal to use water for washing cars, filling pools & water gardens,And yet, if this continues, there will be strife. Patrols are guarding against theft of water. The situation may go from bad to worse as day zero dawns which is going to be in mid July.
Earlier to Cape Town, Sao Poulo had faced severe water shortage in 2015.Jakarta in Indonesia, Melbourne in Australia & Mexico city in Mexico are going the way, Cape Town is going. How soon , is just a matter of time.And as its been predicted, the next world war will be a fight for water.
Nearer home, India has had water crisis year after year. Because, Indians are yet to learn to use water without wasting. Moreover, farming is totally dependent on monsoons. Either the monsoons fail and or they bring floods. Either ways, it is a crisis or rather multiple crisis.The interlinking of rivers in India was supposed to connect water deficient regions with water surplus regions. Due to many reasons , it has yet to see the light of the day. Many argue, that connecting rivers to solve water problems is not the way .Rivers are ecosystems not channels of water & that's why , simply channeling all rivers does not solve water shortage/ s . In fact, many people will get displaced & lots of other issues may arise, which may, pose new threats instead of resolving any problems.
People living in Bangalore, may have to leave it for good by 2023 .This is because, there is shortage of water & water contamination. Bangalore was a city of lakes.In fact, there were nearly a thousand lakes. Presently , less than 200 are left. On most of the lakes, there have been constructions. Sewage water is all mixed up with potable water. Ground water is falling because there are too may bore wells.
Soon, Bangaloreans will have to bathe in the foaming waters of the lakes .Even car washing, washing of clothes as also vessels will have to be done in the frothy lake waters.This will help them save expenses on soap as also detergents .And all this bathing & washing together enmasse will
help bonding among Bangaloreans who are a mix of Tamilians & Kannadigas & others. Who knows - this bonding may help Tamil Nadu & Karnataka reach consensus on sharing waters of the Cauvery .And for those, who are lazy, to go up to the foaming lakes for a dip, no worries. The foam is spilling on to the roads. One need not lament ...there are always positives to look forward to.... so what, if there is no water & the foam is toxic. Soaps & detergents contain chemicals which are poisonous .
Sooner than later, other Indian cities will follow Bangalore because , in each city, town & village, Indian s continue to waste water as if it is an abundant resource. In many cities & towns, water flows in taps for restricted times.Yet, we are none the wiser.
What is the way out or rather how can water scarcity be overcome ? Cape town has a population of nearly one crore. Bangalore has a population of 1.23 crores.So , population stabilization is a point which India needs to vigorously pursue. Not only will it ease the pressure on our water woes, populations stability will ensure that there is enough of everything...food, clothing, education, health,etc. for all.
Secondly, lets learn to recycle & reuse water. Water used for washing food stuff like grains, vegetables, fruits etc can be used for toilets & to water plants , run the air conditioners, etal. Even in farms, water can be recycled & reused. Instead of showers, use the bucket to bathe or else sponge bath will be the only option left. And no washing of vehicles.Lets start self rationing water so that water will be there for use by all.
Thirdly, invest in rain water harvesting so that rain water can be stored for use.And this needs to be done in rural as also urban areas. Water is a resource ,which is needed by all.
Fourthly , plant more trees as more green cover means they will help bring rainfall to drought stricken regions.
Next, embrace green initiatives like using solar power .Environment friendly techniques will aid in making our earth greener & cooler .And water needed to produce solar power is a quarter of water needed to produce power from coal.
And lastly, as we all set about to conserve, reuse & recycle water, we will come across better solutions to the problems of water scarcity.After all, human ingenuity is infinite !
The reports says that water is being rationed to people in Cape Town. In January,2018 the public was told to limit it to 50 litres per person daily .By the time, the taps run dry ,most probably in July, 2018, there will be just 25 litres of water for each, per day. 25 litres of water is used in showering in just four minutes. In other words, showering is a colossal waste of water. It can even be said to be sinful.Showering needs to be punishable if water continues to be in short supply.Not just Cape Town, even other places in the world will face water shortages sooner than later.
The reasons for this water crisis in Cape Town are rapid rise in population, severe drought for three years & climate change. And people seem to think that since they pay taxes , they can do as they please.In other words, consume as much water as is needed. It is illegal to use water for washing cars, filling pools & water gardens,And yet, if this continues, there will be strife. Patrols are guarding against theft of water. The situation may go from bad to worse as day zero dawns which is going to be in mid July.
Earlier to Cape Town, Sao Poulo had faced severe water shortage in 2015.Jakarta in Indonesia, Melbourne in Australia & Mexico city in Mexico are going the way, Cape Town is going. How soon , is just a matter of time.And as its been predicted, the next world war will be a fight for water.
Nearer home, India has had water crisis year after year. Because, Indians are yet to learn to use water without wasting. Moreover, farming is totally dependent on monsoons. Either the monsoons fail and or they bring floods. Either ways, it is a crisis or rather multiple crisis.The interlinking of rivers in India was supposed to connect water deficient regions with water surplus regions. Due to many reasons , it has yet to see the light of the day. Many argue, that connecting rivers to solve water problems is not the way .Rivers are ecosystems not channels of water & that's why , simply channeling all rivers does not solve water shortage/ s . In fact, many people will get displaced & lots of other issues may arise, which may, pose new threats instead of resolving any problems.
People living in Bangalore, may have to leave it for good by 2023 .This is because, there is shortage of water & water contamination. Bangalore was a city of lakes.In fact, there were nearly a thousand lakes. Presently , less than 200 are left. On most of the lakes, there have been constructions. Sewage water is all mixed up with potable water. Ground water is falling because there are too may bore wells.
Soon, Bangaloreans will have to bathe in the foaming waters of the lakes .Even car washing, washing of clothes as also vessels will have to be done in the frothy lake waters.This will help them save expenses on soap as also detergents .And all this bathing & washing together enmasse will
help bonding among Bangaloreans who are a mix of Tamilians & Kannadigas & others. Who knows - this bonding may help Tamil Nadu & Karnataka reach consensus on sharing waters of the Cauvery .And for those, who are lazy, to go up to the foaming lakes for a dip, no worries. The foam is spilling on to the roads. One need not lament ...there are always positives to look forward to.... so what, if there is no water & the foam is toxic. Soaps & detergents contain chemicals which are poisonous .
Sooner than later, other Indian cities will follow Bangalore because , in each city, town & village, Indian s continue to waste water as if it is an abundant resource. In many cities & towns, water flows in taps for restricted times.Yet, we are none the wiser.
What is the way out or rather how can water scarcity be overcome ? Cape town has a population of nearly one crore. Bangalore has a population of 1.23 crores.So , population stabilization is a point which India needs to vigorously pursue. Not only will it ease the pressure on our water woes, populations stability will ensure that there is enough of everything...food, clothing, education, health,etc. for all.
Secondly, lets learn to recycle & reuse water. Water used for washing food stuff like grains, vegetables, fruits etc can be used for toilets & to water plants , run the air conditioners, etal. Even in farms, water can be recycled & reused. Instead of showers, use the bucket to bathe or else sponge bath will be the only option left. And no washing of vehicles.Lets start self rationing water so that water will be there for use by all.
Thirdly, invest in rain water harvesting so that rain water can be stored for use.And this needs to be done in rural as also urban areas. Water is a resource ,which is needed by all.
Fourthly , plant more trees as more green cover means they will help bring rainfall to drought stricken regions.
Next, embrace green initiatives like using solar power .Environment friendly techniques will aid in making our earth greener & cooler .And water needed to produce solar power is a quarter of water needed to produce power from coal.
And lastly, as we all set about to conserve, reuse & recycle water, we will come across better solutions to the problems of water scarcity.After all, human ingenuity is infinite !
Friday, March 9, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Cover Reveal : The Bodyguard
THE BODYGUARD
by
Ruchi Singh
Blurb
Someone wants Vikramaditya Seth Jr. dead.
He refuses the Z+ security option offered by the government. With too many variables, trust is hard to come by…
Esha Sinha prepares for her first assignment outside of active-army service, oblivious to the fact that she has to baby-sit a man who has no respect for rules or protocol—a man who is headstrong, a workaholic and a tenacious flirt. As the attraction between Vikram and Esha simmers and sizzles, another attempt is made on his life.
The killer is resourceful and determined.
The motive is unclear and perplexing.
Will they be able to nab the assassin before he gets to Vikram?
Winner of TOI WriteIndia Season 1, Ruchi Singh is a novelist, and writes in two genres; romance and romantic thriller. A voracious reader, she loves everything—from classics to memoirs to editorials to chick-lit, but her favourite genre is 'romantic thriller'. Besides writing and reading, her other interests include dabbling with Indian classical dance forms.
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