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Written by Lekshmi Gopinathan, This Delicious Life is a delicious affair.  The book is uniquely written as each of the chapter has a particular dish specific to it. The story moves forward taking the essence of that dish with it. Till now, seeing food just as a source of energy to the grumbling stomach and a taste stimuli to uplift the mood , we often fail to see the other side of the story, which is the process, efforts and emotions poured to make the marvel ready to take you under its spell.               Talking about the story, the story is plotted in a small village named Iraalpatinam. The Sarpanch, Radha stands strong to lead her village, her responsibility towards development, The life there is something the residents are proud of. Vishal, the District Collector, crosses paths with Radha as he have to take charge of the developments aimed to happen. Gerry, a free spirited man needing something he can really connect him self with something h...

 There are days when you feel so energetic and proceed with the ambition to concur your day and taking all its essence on your life, making the most of the day. Ticking off all the to-dos for the day and spending calm time with your family , you are still left with time at hand and enthusiasm to carry on. with all the excitement, you are not able to sleep a wink no matter how late its been at the night. The happenings of the day keeps you awake and there is this glow reflecting your willingness to look forward for the day. Your days are bright, the nights brighter. Yet , at other times, its all so static around you. You don't feel like moving an inch or sleeping a wink. Your body feels tired, and so does your mind. There will be such days. Always.   Maybe today will be one such day. The only thing i need to ensure is that, i study as the exams are up.

Best known for his stories that strikes the emotional cord with the reader , this story by Ajay K Pandey  adds on the list as well. At times I feel, the stories are too good to be happening in the real world. Are these tales based on real life happenings?                     (From Google images )   The novel traces the story of Mr. Abhay, who having lost his wife while his son is still young, struggles to put the pieces of his life together as one. He having to cope up with the memories and death of his loving wife and on the other hand, have a young son to be taken care of. His performance at his workplace wasn't commendable as well. On being advised by his  boss, he hires a lady for taking care of his son while he is off to work. Sheetal's profile just being an employee as a baby sitter doesn't match with her education and the overall way she carries herself in the society. Despite appearing as the women belonging to a g...