Khushwant Singh Selects Best Indian Short Stories - Volume I by Khushwant Singh

Khushwant Singh Selects Best Indian Short Stories - Volume I by Khushwant SinghThe Indian short story is extraordinary in its ability to stick to the traditional rules of the craft and still demonstrate remarkable originality. It revolves around a limited number of characters, confines itself in time and space, and has a well plotted narrative that drives its central theme. Within the traditional framework, however, creativity flowers and a fresh and imaginative story emerges. This volume is chock full with such stories, written

you will learn: how to awaken your true gifts and shine powerfully in the world

but – having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant – is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town

How can you bring your best and most successful self to work every day

With its atmospheric setting on the ancient

and also when life's troubles

Your rivals are effortlessly tracking every last link in their supply chains

New alliances are formed

Prior to his renunciation of this world

Forced to take a back-breaking job at Le Voreux mine when he cannot get other work

He looks at cultures that have failed and vanished

As his escapades unfold

The man whose main occupation was making my blood boil had just offered himself to be my date