Paritosh Uttam Livres

Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found hereFirst-year student Naina is utterly smitten by her senior, Michael, acknowledged genius and resident rebel of the Fine Arts College, Mumbai. So when he proposes that they drop out of college and live-in, she readily agrees. But life with Michael soon turns into an emotional rollercoaster. Temperamental, opinionated and incredibly selfish, he expects Naina to run the household so that he is free to paint. Naina tries her hand at several odd jobs, but when an accident leaves Michael blind, their life together begins to come undone as she can only helplessly watch. And in trying to pull it together, Naina is driven to being what she has never been—a liar and a cheat. Will Michael forgive her when he learns the truth? Will she forgive him for what he has done to her?

Paras Nath Sharma, aka Percy, feels stifled by his name, his family and the conservative small town he lives in, Bisalpur. Rebellious Sulochana Gupta defies Bisalpur's unwritten code by wearing jeans and riding a bike. Paras and Sulochana share more than just a desire to break rules; they love the popular and happening reality show, The Real Deal, where youngsters get to ride the latest bikes and compete in survival tasks and vote-outs in a bid to win fame and fortune. In order to break free from their humdrum lives, the duo need to enter-and win-the show. But how can two small-town youngsters with limited English skills stand out amidst the 'cool' big-city crowd? Will Percy and Sulochana make it to the show, or are their dreams destined to die while auditioning? Set in the world of reality Tv, The Real Deal is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, strategies, betrayal and, finally, redemption.

Diverse authors contribute to this captivating collection of contemporary short stories that reflect the complexities of urban life. Each narrative provides insight into the intricate urban landscape, addressing themes like relationships, friendship, domestic violence, and longing. Set against the vibrant backdrop of modern living, these stories offer a poignant exploration of human experiences in a fast-paced world.