Ramesh Tiwari

‘Snippets of Life Music’ brings together twenty irresistible short stories and twenty five ingeniously scripted short-short stories by the master storyteller, who, in clear and simple prose, takes the reader into a world that is both surreal and real. The stories in the collection cater for all groups of readers. They unlock certain secrets of human life, convey wonderful information in a simple but surprisingly entertaining way, present practical solutions to some common problems, deal with spiritual and religious issues, open a world of fantasy and horror, expose the corrupt practices that exist within the system, send sweet pain of love and romance shooting up a passionate heart, thus intriguing and enthralling readers and tickling their imagination. Moreover, they leave an indelible impression, since they kindle feelings that are sure to stay with the audience for days.

‘Snippets of Life Music’ is an album of a variety of stories that cover both sad and cheerful aspects of life. They are a magical mix of fantasy and reality. There is a spine-chilling but also heart-warming love story. Just see how a manager deals with a difficult customer and also how an irritable manager makes the mess of his office. You will find the aspects of rural and city life, moral law, relationship and also have pastoral scenes tranquilizing your tired and stressed self. Most of them are serious, well thought out, sublimely humane with exact characterization and accurate psychological and sociological analysis. One of the stories answers to the question how a beggar is no different from an aristocrat. Nobody has seen God but there a story in this book that will certainly make you realize what He is. We condemn an offender – just read a story and see how it maintains that they are essential components of society. Sometimes procrastination costs one too dear; see how the negle...

My warmest congratulations to Shri Narendra Modi on his taking the oath to become the well-liked Prime Minister of the country for the second time. The nation expects still better governance from him and is also sure that he will live up to his election promises as before. I would also like to congratulate all the members who are sworn in as ministers. We hope this competent team will lift India to new heights of productivity and creativity.