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India and Indians are crazy for two things. Cricket and Bollywood. So there are only two kinds of people, who have unconditional fan following in India. That is Film actors and Cricket players. There are millions of Indians, who are huge fan of Cricket and cricketers. The book is all about collection of memoirs of the author in regard with his idols in the game. Book gives inside in to career span of few of the most prolific Indian cricketers in contemporary Cricket and few of greatest in international Cricket. The career path of them is embedded with most splendid performance of these players and interesting anecdotes (few of them are untold). All in all, a full sketch of these players in a very concise and interesting manner. There are chapters on: - Sachin Tendulkar Kapil Dev Kris Srikkanth Javagal Srinath Mohd. Azharruddin Ajay Jadeja Rahul Dravid Viv Richard Wasim Akram Shane Warne Author - Pankaj Agrawal

FROM THE AWARD WINNING AUTHOR OF AGE OF ANGER COMES A GATSBY-ESQUE TALE OF WEALTH AND AMBITION 'A book that demands to be read' MOHSIN HAMID 'Terrific . . . deeply satisfying to read' KAMILA SHAMSIE Arun and his two classmates, Aseem and Virendra, are the success stories of their generation. As graduates of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, they have smashed social barriers and played-out Gatsby-style fantasies across the globe. Run and Hide is a lyrical and piercing story of morality, materialism and upheaval in an every-changing world. 'Sharp, provocative and engaging . . . Run and Hide might be the most zeitgeisty novel you could read' SPECTATOR 'One of the finest, bravest writers we have' JUNOT DIAZ 'It'll entertain the hell out of you' MOHAMMED HANIF 'A novel of loss and moral collapse worthy of Henry James' JOSHUA FERRIS

This book is easy to understand and is intended to help you attain enlightenment as well as fulfil your duties towards your loved ones and society at large. It discusses the essential teachings of different religions, the basics of psychology and the principles of personal growth. The book will enable you to think over issues concerning your life and come to your own conclusions, so that you can accept what appeals to you and reject others. Mantra meditation and journal writing are key practices discussed throughout the book with a chapter devoted to each. Then there are suggestions for improving family life, education of children, personal growth, the quality of sleep and how to cope with the evil that exists in the world. One chapter helps you to understand how journalists work. The section on mental health is meant to be informational and is not a substitute for professional care. The book is an elaboration and refinement of the author’s first book ‘Striving to Attain Enlightenment.’

Everyone dreams of a perfect life! But what is the definition of a perfect life? A palace-like home? A billion-dollar job? A beautiful wife or a handsome husband? or to make a tour around the world or to be able to travel into space? Is there a universal definition of perfect life? People are always craving for something, which they don't have to make their life perfect. Some people don't have enough money, so, they look for ways to earn more and more money. Some people may not have their own house, then they strive to make house. Someone may be looking for love, or to make family. There can be a list of numerous things - people are craving for to make their life perfect. My parents wanted to spend time with kids. My wife wanted a beautiful house with all possible interior decoration. My daughter wished to participate in a fashion show and win the crown. And my son wanted luxurious cars with personal customization to race around in the city. And me......? Just wanted to live close to nature, enjoy it's beauty, to sleep with stars, to wake up under open sky filled with clouds and sun shine spreading gold all around hills. So, where do we go? How shall we connect different worlds with entirely different wishes? Author proposes to connect every dot with all other dots to fulfil our life, to realize our dreams and wishes to make a perfect life.

"Out of nowhere, a mechanical hydra crane rolled into view and crushed my foot. When you are about to lose a leg, you begin to look for firm ground. Somewhere in the foggy prospect of losing a foot, I began to gain a foothold on life." Pankaj Srivastava Mumbai, January 2014

A gripping tale of mystery, adventure, romance and international intrigue. Today Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But around 450 years back, this capital of the magnificent Vijayanagar Empire was brutally plundered and devastated. But before it happened, its masters hid a secret. Centuries later, a young couple chance upon an object that holds a secret much more than Hampi had hidden, in a place 2000 miles far north of Hampi - the Himalayas. The Himalayas have something to tell and when they do - two nations become so desperate to get it that they are ready to go to any lengths, even global annihilation. What happens next is thrill laced fast paced adventure. Read the book to find out more....