The stories are based primarily on real events, which took place in different regions. It exhilarates the knowledge of the customs, traditions, social, cultural and moral values of the different nationalities. Some of the stories cast light, on certain fundamental human weakness. Two hard working persons, Augus and Zain, struggled strenuously to change their fates, but failed. A brave man, Rahim did not care to risk his life to help his neighbors. A charming and beautiful girl, Billo married a man whom she loved, but he already had a wife and children. A curse, befallen on an Indian family taught to love and care for the birds and creatures. Hammar, an old neglected donkey of Shibam, pathetically tells the atrocities of the best creation of God on the animals. A pretty Thai girl Helen, who could not marry her best boy friend, describes her bitter experiences. A poor Javanese girl, Shanti, laments her unfortunate ventures of an arranged marriage to an old person to repay his financial favors to her parents. After the death of her old husband, she married a young person of her choice, and her married life turned into a heaven. Later, Shanti got real satisfaction by helping the poor and needy girls.

Journalist Aaron Smith never planned to go to India before he had a contract put on his life by a drug dealer, when suddenly India seemed like the perfect place to get lost. In the process, he ended up finding himself, as well as encountering a dead body or two, witnessing the tragic death of a friend, dodging terrorist attacks and a revolution, and befriending a colorful cast of characters. Pulling no punches, this Gonzo-styled, page-turning Indian adventure has pathos, self-deprecation, and a wicked sense of humor. It provides a raw, honest, and amusing appraisal of traveling through contemporary India.

Join loveable twin sisters Shubha and Shanti as they embark on a journey throughout India. On their travels, they will visit historical monuments and spiritual centers and investigate the origins of the multifaceted cultures of India. With every challenge they face on their adventures, they will develop confidence, determination, and an ever-expanding sense of self. The girls begin their journey from home in Texas and meet their uncle Rahul for the first time. Together they will have an amazing time sightseeing in Delhi. From his home in Noida to India Gate, from a cricket game to Lal Qila, their Uncle Rahul will be their guide and companion as they explore the history, language, and culture of India.

In Contemporary India Classical Dance Became Extinct, Except In South India, Where Bharat Natyam Was Still Performed In The Temples By Deva Dasis, And In Eastern India, Specially In Orissa And Manipur, Where Odissi, Chou And Manipuri Were In Active Practice. Shanti Bardhan, Younger Colleague Of Udai Shankar, Initiated Synthesis Of Gesture Language Of The Ancient Classical Style With The Rhythm Of Folk Dances And Free Movements Of Kurt Joos, In A New Style In Which He Composed India Immortal Dance And Drama. After The Success Of This Free Style Ballet, He Brought Together A Troupe Of Young Female And Male Students And Choreographed Dance Dramas Based On Panchatantra And Other Stories. These Dance Dramas Moved The Initiated And The Native Among On Lookers In Various Parts Of India To Appreciation Of Dance Itself.

Shanti and the Magic Mandala is an adventure in which fantasy and reality are mingled. The book tells the story of six teenagers, from different religious and cultural origins and different parts of the world, who are mystically recruited to form two groups - one in the Northern Hemisphere, and one in the Southern. They eventually gather in Peru, and through a single alliance, begin a frantic chase for the sacred object that can stop the black magician's final plan...

Combine durable and stylish kraft-tex with hefty denim to create a yoga bag meant to last! The handy shoulder strap and exterior zippered pocket are pretty and practical, while the water bottle holder with an adjustable strap adds even more functionality. Then give some flair to the whole ensemble with a magnolia flower accent made entirely of kraft-tex. Meanwhile, learn new skills inspired by shoe-making, including a goiser stitch around the zippered pocket and brogueing details on the water bottle holder that show off the back of the denim through the kraft-tex..

Shanti Means Peace is the story of a baby tiger whose parents are man-eaters and have been killed by the villagers. Kallu, a small boy, befriends the little tiger and names him Shanti, which means peace. Even though Shanti has proven himself trustworthy, Kallu’s father and the other villagers plan to kill him. Kallu warns his friend, the little tiger, to stay away. This story has a surprising ending.