A Cup Of Chai

Author: Meenakshi VarmaTranslator(s)/ Edito: Meenakshi VarmaPublisher: UnisunYear: 2007Language: EnglishPages: 271ISBN/UPC (if available): 8188234311 DescriptionA cup of hot chai and crisp pakoras. That’s just what we need when the grey clouds gather and the monsoon sets in. and like that perfect cup of tea, which varies from person to person, this anthology attempts to be different things to different people. The stories, written by twelve Indians, showcase Brand India today – proudly global yet sometimes pitifully parochial.We hope, that like that good cup of chai, you will find these stories refreshing energizing… and to your taste.ContentsForeword1. Accha Mami2. The remark3. A Cup of Chai4. Purnima5. Birdie on the Seventh6. Courage7. Dry day8. A Permanent Place9. Prophecy10. The Fifty-Year Itch11. The Messenger12. The Biryani13. Jasmine for the Blue God 14. I Am15. Betrayal16. Tale of Two Satyrs 17. Comrade, Fly with Me18. For a Good Husband19. If Only...20. A Night of Perfection21