Author: Dalip Singh Rana
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 9385990861
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
‘I was a common man and a common man isn’t allowed to dream big . . . but then, there are those rare moments when one of these ill-fated lives manages to rise from mediocrity like a phoenix from the ashes’ His formative years were nothing if not full of turbulence. From leaving his school to working as a daily-wage labourer, Dalip Singh Rana had done it all at a very young age. He was often the subject of ridicule and was poked fun at due to his extraordinary size. However, a determined Dalip relentlessly pursued his goal of wrestling and such was his passion that he did what no Indian had done so far—enter the internationally acclaimed WWE arena! The Man Who Became Khali is an inspirational, emotional and a no-holds-barred account of a man who not only went on to win the World Heavyweight Championship but also conquered his inner demons and physical anomalies. This is the story of how Dalip Singh Rana became the international icon—The Great Khali!
The Man who became Khali
Author: Dalip Singh Rana
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 9385990861
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
‘I was a common man and a common man isn’t allowed to dream big . . . but then, there are those rare moments when one of these ill-fated lives manages to rise from mediocrity like a phoenix from the ashes’ His formative years were nothing if not full of turbulence. From leaving his school to working as a daily-wage labourer, Dalip Singh Rana had done it all at a very young age. He was often the subject of ridicule and was poked fun at due to his extraordinary size. However, a determined Dalip relentlessly pursued his goal of wrestling and such was his passion that he did what no Indian had done so far—enter the internationally acclaimed WWE arena! The Man Who Became Khali is an inspirational, emotional and a no-holds-barred account of a man who not only went on to win the World Heavyweight Championship but also conquered his inner demons and physical anomalies. This is the story of how Dalip Singh Rana became the international icon—The Great Khali!
Publisher: Random House India
ISBN: 9385990861
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
‘I was a common man and a common man isn’t allowed to dream big . . . but then, there are those rare moments when one of these ill-fated lives manages to rise from mediocrity like a phoenix from the ashes’ His formative years were nothing if not full of turbulence. From leaving his school to working as a daily-wage labourer, Dalip Singh Rana had done it all at a very young age. He was often the subject of ridicule and was poked fun at due to his extraordinary size. However, a determined Dalip relentlessly pursued his goal of wrestling and such was his passion that he did what no Indian had done so far—enter the internationally acclaimed WWE arena! The Man Who Became Khali is an inspirational, emotional and a no-holds-barred account of a man who not only went on to win the World Heavyweight Championship but also conquered his inner demons and physical anomalies. This is the story of how Dalip Singh Rana became the international icon—The Great Khali!
I am Heartless... A Real Confession
Author: Vinit K. Bansal
Publisher: Srijan Digital Collections
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
This is not only a story rather it is real confession of a lover. The story revolves around VIREN who is a day dreamer, an egoistic, a hopeless romantic and an attention seeker afflicted with a bizarre madness and arrogance engulfing him. It is the story of his life which encompasses love, dedication, eccentricity, friendship and overall his discovery of his true love and also the anguish of losing it due to his obstinacy and self-centeredness. It is a repertoire of moments coated with velvetiness of love and bruised by the thorns of betrayal. It highlights the situations which ultimately turns him into a devil, who wants to annihilate the whole world with his impiety, consequences being the least he cares about; and eventually loses his happiness, identity and even himself in this process. I could neither speak in words, nor could ever write it down. The loneliness, the emptiness your absence left behind. Those moments spent in the warmth of your cuddle. Still linger in a cruel heart... in a guilty mind!!! Whenever I dream, I see you so tranquil. Can I trace the reason of my going away and getting back never? If by closing my eyes I see you happy sweetheart, I promise I shall close my eyes FOREVER!
Publisher: Srijan Digital Collections
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
This is not only a story rather it is real confession of a lover. The story revolves around VIREN who is a day dreamer, an egoistic, a hopeless romantic and an attention seeker afflicted with a bizarre madness and arrogance engulfing him. It is the story of his life which encompasses love, dedication, eccentricity, friendship and overall his discovery of his true love and also the anguish of losing it due to his obstinacy and self-centeredness. It is a repertoire of moments coated with velvetiness of love and bruised by the thorns of betrayal. It highlights the situations which ultimately turns him into a devil, who wants to annihilate the whole world with his impiety, consequences being the least he cares about; and eventually loses his happiness, identity and even himself in this process. I could neither speak in words, nor could ever write it down. The loneliness, the emptiness your absence left behind. Those moments spent in the warmth of your cuddle. Still linger in a cruel heart... in a guilty mind!!! Whenever I dream, I see you so tranquil. Can I trace the reason of my going away and getting back never? If by closing my eyes I see you happy sweetheart, I promise I shall close my eyes FOREVER!
The Caravan
Author: Delhi Press
Publisher: Delhi Press
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The country's first and only publication devoted to narrative journalism, The Caravan occupies a singular position among Indian magazines. It is a new kind of magazine for a new kind of reader, one who demands both style and substance. Since its relaunch in January 2010, the magazine has earned a reputation as one of the country's most sophisticated publications-a showcase for the region's finest writers and a distinctive blend of rigorous reporting, incisive criticism and commentary, stunning photo essays, and gripping new fiction and poetry. Its commitment to great storytelling has earned it the respect of readers from around the world. "India's best English language magazine", The Guardian, London "For those with an interest in India, it has become an absolute must-read", The New Republic, Washington The Caravan fills a niche in the Indian media that has remained vacant for far too long, catering to the intellectually curious and aesthetically refined reader, who seeks a magazine of exceptional quality.
Publisher: Delhi Press
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
The country's first and only publication devoted to narrative journalism, The Caravan occupies a singular position among Indian magazines. It is a new kind of magazine for a new kind of reader, one who demands both style and substance. Since its relaunch in January 2010, the magazine has earned a reputation as one of the country's most sophisticated publications-a showcase for the region's finest writers and a distinctive blend of rigorous reporting, incisive criticism and commentary, stunning photo essays, and gripping new fiction and poetry. Its commitment to great storytelling has earned it the respect of readers from around the world. "India's best English language magazine", The Guardian, London "For those with an interest in India, it has become an absolute must-read", The New Republic, Washington The Caravan fills a niche in the Indian media that has remained vacant for far too long, catering to the intellectually curious and aesthetically refined reader, who seeks a magazine of exceptional quality.
Born to Inspire
Author: Vinit K. Bansal
Publisher: Petals Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 938544087X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Some people are not just professionally successful but also achievers, not just because they are successful in their respective fields but also because they are a source of inspiration for everyone. They not only make a name for themselves but also add value and name to their institutions and countries. This book will give you an insight into the life, times, and world of some of these people. It takes you through the little-known journeys of these true achievers, who are leaders in their fields and have set examples in merit, excellence, and dedication. Their lives were never beds of roses. There were times when conditions were adverse and luck betrayed them, and yet, they refused to stop, and emerged winners in the race of life. There is the story of man who had only $8 in his pocket when he went to the US and became the greatest engineer of modern times—today, he is known as the ‘Father of the Pentium Chip’. There is the journey of a small town boy becoming a ‘Hall of Fame’ investor as per Forbes. From the son of a school teacher, an ordinary boy became a world-famous scientist, having 30 patents and 22 books to his credit. There is the tale of a man who once seemed to be “uninterested in academics” but went on to found one of India’s most popular online fashion portals—Jabong.com. Another is the story of a Delhi boy who founded billion dollar companies like MTC and Soin LLC. This book aims at not only giving the reader the story of these stalwarts, but also spur them to be inspired and motivated to do something different in their own lives.
Publisher: Petals Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 938544087X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Some people are not just professionally successful but also achievers, not just because they are successful in their respective fields but also because they are a source of inspiration for everyone. They not only make a name for themselves but also add value and name to their institutions and countries. This book will give you an insight into the life, times, and world of some of these people. It takes you through the little-known journeys of these true achievers, who are leaders in their fields and have set examples in merit, excellence, and dedication. Their lives were never beds of roses. There were times when conditions were adverse and luck betrayed them, and yet, they refused to stop, and emerged winners in the race of life. There is the story of man who had only $8 in his pocket when he went to the US and became the greatest engineer of modern times—today, he is known as the ‘Father of the Pentium Chip’. There is the journey of a small town boy becoming a ‘Hall of Fame’ investor as per Forbes. From the son of a school teacher, an ordinary boy became a world-famous scientist, having 30 patents and 22 books to his credit. There is the tale of a man who once seemed to be “uninterested in academics” but went on to found one of India’s most popular online fashion portals—Jabong.com. Another is the story of a Delhi boy who founded billion dollar companies like MTC and Soin LLC. This book aims at not only giving the reader the story of these stalwarts, but also spur them to be inspired and motivated to do something different in their own lives.
Perfect Shadow
Author: Brent Weeks
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316196487
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
For the first time as an Orbit special edition, Brent Weeks's blockbuster novella Perfect Shadow tells the origin story of the Night Angel trilogy's most enigmatic character: Durzo Blint. Also includes the short story, I, Nightangel. Gaelan Starfire is a farmer, happy to be a husband and a father; a careful, quiet, simple man. He's also an immortal, peerless in the arts of war. Over the centuries, he's worn many faces to hide his gift, but he is a man ill-fit for obscurity, and all too often he's become a hero, his very names passing into legend: Acaelus Thorne, Yric the Black, Hrothan Steelbender, Tal Drakkan, Rebus Nimble. But when Gaelan must take a job hunting down the world's finest assassins for the beautiful courtesan-and-crimelord Gwinvere Kirena, what he finds may destroy everything he's ever believed in.
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316196487
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
For the first time as an Orbit special edition, Brent Weeks's blockbuster novella Perfect Shadow tells the origin story of the Night Angel trilogy's most enigmatic character: Durzo Blint. Also includes the short story, I, Nightangel. Gaelan Starfire is a farmer, happy to be a husband and a father; a careful, quiet, simple man. He's also an immortal, peerless in the arts of war. Over the centuries, he's worn many faces to hide his gift, but he is a man ill-fit for obscurity, and all too often he's become a hero, his very names passing into legend: Acaelus Thorne, Yric the Black, Hrothan Steelbender, Tal Drakkan, Rebus Nimble. But when Gaelan must take a job hunting down the world's finest assassins for the beautiful courtesan-and-crimelord Gwinvere Kirena, what he finds may destroy everything he's ever believed in.
Xcon to Icon
Author: Kali Muscle
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781508501879
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Kali Muscle is a young man that has had a roller coaster life and ended up being a Hollywood actor and a servant to the youth of the world. He tried his hand in every illegal and legal hustle imaginable: robbery, home invasions, hired gun, drug dealing, stripping, pimping, personal-training, barbering, and acting. He is the epitome of a bad guy turned good guy to do the work of God.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781508501879
Category : Actors
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Kali Muscle is a young man that has had a roller coaster life and ended up being a Hollywood actor and a servant to the youth of the world. He tried his hand in every illegal and legal hustle imaginable: robbery, home invasions, hired gun, drug dealing, stripping, pimping, personal-training, barbering, and acting. He is the epitome of a bad guy turned good guy to do the work of God.
The Last Laugh
Author: Bill De Mott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984409037
Category : Television actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984409037
Category : Television actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
The Man who Became Khali
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Red Sun
Author: Sudeep Chakravarti
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758049
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Spread over fifteen of the country’s twenty-eight states, India’s Maoist movement is now one of the world’s biggest and most sophisticated extreme-left movements. Hardly a week passes without people dying in strikes and counter-strikes by the Maoists—interchangeably known as the Naxalites—and the police and paramilitary forces. In this brilliant and sobering examination of the ‘Other India’, Sudeep Chakravarti combines reportage, political analysis and individual case histories as he takes us to the heart of Maoist zones in the country—areas of extreme destitution, bad governance and perpetual war.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 8184758049
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
Spread over fifteen of the country’s twenty-eight states, India’s Maoist movement is now one of the world’s biggest and most sophisticated extreme-left movements. Hardly a week passes without people dying in strikes and counter-strikes by the Maoists—interchangeably known as the Naxalites—and the police and paramilitary forces. In this brilliant and sobering examination of the ‘Other India’, Sudeep Chakravarti combines reportage, political analysis and individual case histories as he takes us to the heart of Maoist zones in the country—areas of extreme destitution, bad governance and perpetual war.
30 Years of WrestleMania
Author: Brian Shields
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465434208
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Celebrate 30 Years of WrestleMania with this comprehensive look back at the biggest annual event in sports-entertainment! 30 Years of WrestleMania provides in-depth coverage of WWE's WrestleMania from its inception to the current day. Relive each exciting match with detailed information, exclusive interviews, never-before-seen shots, and much more! *Stunning Visuals *In-depth Discussion of each WrestleMania Event *Exclusive Interviews with Superstars, Divas, and More *Behind the Scenes Look at these Historic Matches
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465434208
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Celebrate 30 Years of WrestleMania with this comprehensive look back at the biggest annual event in sports-entertainment! 30 Years of WrestleMania provides in-depth coverage of WWE's WrestleMania from its inception to the current day. Relive each exciting match with detailed information, exclusive interviews, never-before-seen shots, and much more! *Stunning Visuals *In-depth Discussion of each WrestleMania Event *Exclusive Interviews with Superstars, Divas, and More *Behind the Scenes Look at these Historic Matches