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A Gathering of Friends

By: Ruskin Bond

Pages: 244

Publisher: Aleph

Price: Rs 395

The twenty-one stories in this book are  Ruskin Bond’s greatest pieces of fiction. Chosen by the author himself, this collection includes well-known masterpieces like ‘The Night Train at Deoli’, ‘Rusty Plays Holi’ (from The Room on the Roof), ‘The Blue Umbrella’, ‘The Eyes Have It’, as well as newer stories like ‘Dinner with Foster (from Tales of Fosterganj).   

Leap of Faith

By: Julia Regul Singh

Pages: 278

Publisher: Rupa

Price: Rs 295

A professor at New York University, Christina falls in love with Andalip, an investment banker, from India. Once they decide to get married, Christina leaves New York and comes to India for an Indo-German wedding. But cross-cultural misunderstandings are in the offing, and they find themselves struggling to maintain their relationship as well as their cultural identities.

Profiles in Enterprise

By: Peter Church

Pages: 349

Publisher: Roli 

Price: Rs 395

Profiles in Enterprise, an inspirational book on the life stories of twenty-three Indian business leaders, is a candid account of men and women who have added value to their businesses or professions, and to India as a nation. From the importance of hard work to perfect timing, and from sharing wealth to grit and determination, these narratives share the personal journeys of entrepreneurs. 

Money Wise

By: Sharath Komarraju

Pages: 221

Publisher: Collins/HarperCollins

Price: Rs 250

Do you obsess about money and yet not talk about it with your parents and friends—and barely enough with the spouse? The world of money is bewildering. The biggest investment you will ever make is towards your financial education and this guide provides just that. Money Wise shares tools that would help you manage your money with confidence.  

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