Sonal Singh

I believe that life is a repertoire of anecdotes. The various situations that we encounter, the many incidents of every day, the people we meet, our conversations with them; all make life a melange of tales. And, that is what I attempt to capture through my writing. My cooking is no different! It reflects my love for travel and my love for innovation. The kitchen is my happy place. So, even though by vocation I am a recruiter (www.rianplacements.com), by passion I am a writer, home chef and a hodophile.

Lost

I’m Lost like A forgotten melody In The backyard Of my hometown Wandering The lanes Of my childhood. Nostalgic, My heart, Reminisces and remembers My Nonage spent In these environs. Wasn’t It meant To last forever? Now, The fields Stand silent, bare. The Streets are Lonely and uncluttered. The Children, …

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Before Sunset

The book starts off as a light read but then delves into series legal issues such as – ‘is a brain dead person really dead’, ‘the right to die with dignity’ , ‘making a will – facts, myths, mistakes and remedies’, etc. In some of these articles, the author proposes some new ideas to legal challenges faced by our judiciary – ‘community service as punishment’, ‘the rights of animals’, etc.

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Raining drops of rainbow verses

Some things you do just to survive in this world and to pay your bills. While some other things you do because they have to be done, if you want to feel alive from within. Raining drops of Rainbow verses is a collection of free verses that Indrani Chowdhury has composed as a simple and pure release to her emotions, with the thought that her readers will be able to resonate with the feelings.

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The legend of Lachit Borphukan

1667 AD, Assam. After a plunderous invasion of the Mughal Subedar Mir Jumla, the Ahom kingdom is reeling under loss, treachery and internal conflicts. The Ahom Monarch Chakradhwaj Singha and his ministers are serving the vassalage of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb under the terms of a disgraceful treaty and the morale of the Assamese people is reduced to its lowest ebb. However, a valiant commander of the Ahom army rises to the occasion. With his unflinching grit and determination, he leads the Ahoms to face the Mighty Mughals in one of the largest naval wars in the history of India. Will the fewer number of Ahoms be able to vanquish the invincible Imperial Army? Will Emperor Aurangzeb have a trick under his sleeve to thwart the Ahom expedition? In a well researched, action packed and a form never told before, this is the legend of an unsung war hero-Lachit Borphukan. The action, the twists and turns and the emotions in the saga will keep you hooked for sure.

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India Prime author award

India Prime author's awards are an initiative by Foxclues media to recognize emerging literary talent in India. My book - islands in the stream - won me this appreciation.

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tête-à-tête on Children and mental health – the teen years

Mental health in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when there are problems. The pandemic has increased the mental burden on children. The interactions that make childhood a formative period in the child’s life such as playing with friends, sports, regular schooling, interacting with others, etc; are all absent to a large extent. Nowadays school classes, tuition/coaching, playing games, reading, etc all activities are online making healthy social interaction almost non-existent.

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The Teachings of Bhagwad Gita

If you are fond of reading only fiction or non-fiction, then this is not a book for you. I would recommend this book to those who carry a love for theology, mythology or philosophy. Anyone who is spiritually inclined or likes dabbling in body restorative techniques would be able to decipher the deeper meaning of this book. As I said earlier, this is not just another book. It is a realization of the way of life. And, unless you are willing to introspect, realise and adopt the teachings, you would not be doing this book justice.

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