Changing Times: A collection of Short Stories

By P K Raghavan

This book is a collection of ten short stories that will cater to all age groups and spectrum of people. How the rural life and human values are changing fast is captured through these stories.The story "The Humpy Nandu" is about the belief and tradition still in vogue among us in this twenty first century. Despite the technological advance and modern gizmos at one's disposal a person like Cheenu still believes in traditional sooth saying when it comes to a vital personal decision."An Appointment" is about the struggle of aged persons facing now a days. A little help from siblings could easily make them more comfortable. "The Signature Cauldron" is a story of different signatures and perceptions.The pitiable conditions several married young women faces in the rural India are not known to many. Latchu is finding a bizarre solution to become a free bird.It is a curse that many primary schools in our country lacks the basic infrastructure. Space starved schools make use of any vacant place a class room. In such a scenario what happens to the kids, is the theme of "The Craft Teacher" story. "A Rojaa!" is the saga of a dedicated wife. An episode from the fishmonger's life is captured in "The Mangoe-seller". A bond of friendship or a relation need not be too long to endure. Few minutes or few hours or few days will do to work wonders. The story of "Somu the Sam" will touch your hearts. The great Indian Mathematician Aryabhata is remembered by a child through a political satire. The Last one is "The Two Leaves" of time that are a century apart that would leave tears in the eyes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1790687292
• ISBN13: 9781790687299
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"