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Mysterious tales of men, a dose of motivation
This time, it’s fiction ruled by male protagonists. There’s a gripping story of two men whose lives are interlinked and who are willing to break every rule to win; a man whose life changes after he finds himself dangerously trapped in a suicide case; a boy who is made to live separately in a house where the residents die mysteriously.
Finally, an inspirational book that motivates one to take risks and overcome the fear of uncertainty. Here’s this weekend’s dose of the IANS bookshelf. Read on!
1. Book: The Sialkot Saga; Author: Ashwin Sanghi; Publisher: Westland Ltd; Pages: 584; Price: Rs. 350
Arvind and Arbaaz, the leading protagonists of the book, are businessmen of a kind. Both are unaware that what they seek and fight over is the very obstacle in realising an ancient secret that dates to a time long forgotten.
The story weaves together the past and the present, where the lives of these characters are unwillingly intertwined and ricochet off one another while they play out their sinister and murderous plots of personal and professional one-upmanship.
2. Book: Nothing Can Be as Crazy; Author: Ajay Mohan Jain; Publisher: Rupa; Pages: 206; Price: Rs. 250
A girl, after sneaking into the highly-restricted area of a bank, jumps to her death. And Rajesh, the recently-appointed head of the computer section, finds himself embroiled in an unexpected controversy as the police suspect him.
Will Rajesh be able to set himself free or is he actually guilty? Set against the backdrop of banking institutions, Ajay Jain’s book is a taut, racy thriller, with a new twist at every turn of the page that keeps the reader on edge.
3. Book: The Death House; Author: Sarah Pinborough; Publisher: Hachette; Pages: 273; Price: Rs. 399
A simple blood test changed Toby’s life. Now he lives in the death house, an out-of-time existence far from the modern world where others who live there are studied by doctors.
Toby spends his days fighting his fear and wondering how much he has left. But then a new arrival in the house shatters the fragile peace because everybody in the death house dies. What will happen to Toby? Read on to know!
4. Book: Chancing It; Author: Robert Mathews; Publisher: Hachette; Pages: 290; Price: Rs. 499
In the face of political upheaval, turmoil in financial markets and an endless litany of risks, threats and calamities, we all crave certainty. The need to understand chance, risk and uncertainty has never been more pronounced.
But one needs to accept the reality. This book, written by Robert Mathews, carries the central message that while one can never be free of chance, risk and uncertainty, one has the tools to take them on and win.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.