Indian Folklore and The Stories of Manoj Das : A Study in Influence and Parallels


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Ťhe Panćatantra, Jatakas, Kathāsaritasāgara, Hitopadeśa, Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Eesop’s tales – the ancient folk compendiums have knowledge and wisdom for the people of all spheres. They are valuable for all ages with immense light over much darkness. Ťhe Panćatantra is a collection of five books by Vishnu Sharma who has educated three dull minded princes and able for kingdom. Manoj Das, an eminent Indian author who panned his writing to Indian literature in both Odia and English. Folk compendiums fascinate him and as a result of this fascination he writes short stories like Chasing the Rainbow: Growing up in an Indian Village, Selected Fiction, Tales told by Mystics, Mystery of the Missing Cap and Other Stories, The Bridge in the Moonlit Night and Other Stories, etc, the book is an illuminated study of short stories of Manoj Das and Indian Folklore that are not simply tell/story to listen.




Tales Told by Mystics


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This Collection, Probably The First Ever Of Its Kind, Of A Full Hundred Tales Culled From Sages Known And Unknown, Through Decades Of A Sustained Interest By Its Present Author, Should Prove As Revealing As They Have Proved For Centuries Past.




A Tiger at Twilight


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The Remote Town Of Nijanpur Has Never Disclosed The Secret That Shrouds Its Past But This Novel Knows All That.







The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies


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Embark on a spellbinding journey into the realm of imagination with "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. This captivating collection of short stories invites readers to explore the magical worlds and fantastical landscapes crafted by one of India's most celebrated authors. Join renowned storyteller Manoj Das as he weaves a tapestry of enchanting tales, each brimming with mystery, wonder, and the supernatural. From ancient myths to modern fables, these stories transport readers to realms where anything is possible and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. In "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," Das showcases his mastery of the short story form, effortlessly blending elements of folklore, mythology, and the supernatural to create narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining. Through his evocative prose and vivid imagery, he invites readers to suspend disbelief and immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. With its eclectic mix of themes and settings, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" offers something for every reader, whether you're a fan of traditional folklore or contemporary fantasy. Das's rich imagination and keen insight into the human condition ensure that each story leaves a lasting impression, sparking contemplation and wonder long after the final page is turned. Since its publication, "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" has captivated readers with its enchanting tales and evocative storytelling. Das's ability to blend the mundane with the magical, the ordinary with the extraordinary, has earned him widespread acclaim as one of India's foremost writers of fantasy and speculative fiction. As you journey through the pages of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies," you'll be transported to worlds beyond imagination, where dreams come to life and the impossible becomes possible. Das's lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling will captivate your senses and ignite your imagination, inviting you to explore the boundless realms of fantasy. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "The Lady Who Died One and A Half Times and Other Fantasies" by Manoj Das. Grab your copy now and prepare to be enchanted by a collection of stories that will transport you to worlds beyond your wildest dreams.







A Flowering Tree and Other Oral Tales from India


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This book of oral tales from the south Indian region of Kannada represents the culmination of a lifetime of research by A. K. Ramanujan, one of the most revered scholars and writers of his time. The result of over three decades' labor, this long-awaited collection makes available for the first time a wealth of folktales from a region that has not yet been adequately represented in world literature. Ramanujan's skill as a translator, his graceful writing style, and his profound love and understanding of the subject enrich the tales that he collected, translated, and interpreted. With a written literature recorded from about 800 A.D., Kannada is rich in mythology, devotional and secular poetry, and more recently novels and plays. Ramanujan, born in Mysore in 1929, had an intimate knowledge of the language. In the 1950s, when working as a college lecturer, he began collecting these tales from everyone he could--servants, aunts, schoolteachers, children, carpenters, tailors. In 1970 he began translating and interpreting the tales, a project that absorbed him for the next three decades. When Ramanujan died in 1993, the translations were complete and he had written notes for about half of the tales. With its unsentimental sympathies, its laughter, and its delightfully vivid sense of detail, the collection stands as a significant and moving monument to Ramanujan's memory as a scholar and writer.




The Legends of Pensam


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Social BPM


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Business Process Management and Workflow are, by their very nature, social activities. The collaboration and communication patterns that are now increasingly referred to as "social computing" were also fundamental to the BPM and workflow models of the early 1990s. Yet it has been the recent explosion of social computing and accompanying success of social production, from Linux to Wikipedia, and Facebook to Twitter, which have had the most dramatic impact on collaboration in business environments. Today we see the transformation of both the look and feel of BPM technologies along the lines of social media, as well as the increasing adoption of social tools and techniques democratizing process development and design. It is along these two trend lines; the evolution of system interfaces and the increased engagement of stakeholders in process improvement, that Social BPM has taken shape. Table of Contents The Quantum Organization: How Social Technology will Displace the Newto-nian view The Role of Trust and Reputation in Social BPM Change Management Processes How to Link BPM Governance and Social Collaboration through an Adaptive Paradigm Leveraging Social BPM for Enterprise Transformation BPM, Social Technology, Collaboration and the Workplace of the Future A Model-Driven Approach to Social BPM Applications How Social Technologies Enhance the BPM Experience for all Partici-pants Voice of the Network Through Social BPM Evidence-Based Service; Listening to Customers to Improve Customer-Service Processes Taking Channel and Distribution Management Social and Contextual Social Technology Makes the World a Better Place: Pro Bono BPM Dynamic Clinical Pathways Adaptive Case Management for Medical Profes-sionals A Case Study of BPM in a Kaizen Environment Next Generation Social Media: Alignment of Business Processes & Social In-telligence Next Generation BPM Suites: Social and Collaborative Directories and Appendices include Glossary of Social BPM Terms




Six Acres and a Third


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Annotation Fakir Mohan Senapati's Six Acres and a Third, originally published in 1901 as Chha Mana Atha, is a wry, powerful novel set in colonial India.