Top 10 Romantic Indian Author's Books you must read before you die..

Two States- Chetan Bhagat

Two States is a love story between two culturally different individuals, Ananya and Krish, who wish to convince their respective disagreeing families to let them get married. This bestselling novel is inspired by the writer Chetan Bhagat. 

I Too Had a Love Story

I Too Had a Love Story is a romantic and heart touching story about Ravin and Khushi. It is a best-selling novel in India and considered one of the best romantic novels of this generation in the country. The novel is written by Ravinder Singh.

If It’s Not Forever. It’s Not Love

If It’s Not Forever. It’s Not Love is a romantic novel published by the Grapevine India Publishers in 2011. Written by Durjoy Datta & Nikita Singh, the story is about a diary the novel’s protagonist, Deb found bomb blast afflicted Chandni Chowk in Delhi.

Can Love Happen Twice? 

Sequel to the bestselling novel "I Too Had a Love Story", Ravinder Singh does it again with "Can Love Happen Twice?". This novel picks up the protagonist Ravin’s life story after where the first novel had ended. The story has its moments with emotions, humor and romance.

Accidentally In Love

Accidentally in Love is a modern love story that deals with open relationships and the emotional confusion that follows. Written by Nikita Singh and published by Grapevine India Publishers, the book is for teen adults written in a bold and explicit way.

 Few Things Left Unsaid 

Writer Sudeep Nagarkar’s first novel strikes a chord with hopeless romantics through “Few Things Left Unsaid”. The story is set in an engineering college and it describes the reckless attitude of young adults in matters of love. 

I Am Heartless

"I Am Heartless" is a story about one sided love and related pain that people experience in such situations in life. The novel is written by new comer Vinit K. Bansal, a State Bank employee. The book was promoted as a true confession of a lover who lost true love because of his ignorance.

The Chieftain’s Daughter 

Originally written in Bengali, The Chieftain’s Daughter is a love story between the son of a Mughal General and daughter of a Bengal chieftain amidst struggles between the Mughals and the Pathans. It is considered as the first romantic novel in the Indian literature. The English translated version was published in 2010.

Devdas

Devdas is among the best romantic books in India. Written originally in Bengali in 1917 and later translated in English in 2002, the popularity of Devdas resulted in four movies adaptations and numerous literary research works.

A Good Indian Wife

Written by Indian born Anne Cherian, A Good Indian Wife is a story about arranged marriage in India. The book has a global appeal and attracts readers from all over the world for its cultural depictions and unique love story.

Can a boy and a girl remain as best friends forever?

You may have different answers for this question based upon your real life experiences.  But if we can analyse a little bit deeper the friendship between a girl and boy, we might be able to provide a general answer.

Let's think about a good friendship  between two boys or  two girls.  They are best friends simply because they “like” each other. This likeness comes from the fact that  they have almost same feelings about things , they may have almost same desires about things ,they may help each other very much & they may share common interests etc.  So, that’s why they like each other.  

Now, let’s think about a good friendship between a girl and a boy.  They are also best friends; it’s simply because of the very reasons given above.

At this point, I have some questions about this wonderful friendship between a girl & a boy. 

1.  Can girl and boy best friends spend a night in a same room on a same bed together?

2.  If this « girl »  friend has a pain on the legs after a  very tiresome day,  can this « boy » friend  massage her legs?

I asked  these silly but practical questions just because:

If these best friends were two boys or two girls, they can book a one room easily because they are best buddies. Of course, I am not talking about boys giving massages to boys ! But, boy and girl best friends cannot book a one room very simply, they hesitate for a while. Double bed ? Twin bed ? Separate rooms ?  When it comes to physical activities, If the boy cannot massage his best girl friend's legs, sleeping on the same bed in one room, are they still be able to call them as best friends? Will the  girl be comfortable with it ? Will the boy stay « within the limits » ? This is just a one example.

However,  if you still can manage this situation while perfectly staying in the friend's zone, it means, at least one person is killing his or her desires for the sake of friendship. It doesn’t mean you don’t have any passionate, romantic feelings towards her or him. But you are overcoming the true feelings.

Moreover, when a girl and a boy best friends are keeping a perfect healthy friendship , but still one person wants more than a friendship & really scared to break the rules of the friend's zone and say  « I love you »  because the consequences will be terrible, at this moment   he or she will have to suppress the  true feelings. This is  for the  sake of the friendship. We are scared of the refusal, we are scared of the anger, we are scared of  the friendship which will be shattered in to pieces because of Love.

Finally, we still believe a great friendship can exist between a girl & a boy as long as they have a mutual respect & trust for each other. One day ,they may be married to different people after having fallen in love with different people, but still a strong friendship can be carried on, if we are willing to stay without surpassing the golden rules of Friendship.

Try to understand your feelings for the other person  « She/He is not my dream girl or handsome prince! »

Tolerate when she or he wants to find a lover. « So, when is your wedding ? »

Treat her or him as your best friend, not as your lover.  « We are best friends, are not we ? »

What do you think ?

6 Things You Can Do To Make your Phone Conversations Better

So you think talking on the phone is a waste of time? Guess what? Your woman definitely doesn’t!  There are some things that men and women can never agree on, like the pleasures of shopping, the joy of watching rom coms together, the love of blueberry cheesecake, and of course, talking on the phone for hours! Talking on the phone daily and for a prolonged time is definitely a relationship must-have for women. So it’s about time you leave your reluctance aside and be a great boyfriend on the other side of the phone:

1. Talk About Daily Individual Lives

So you think talking about your day is lame and boring? Think again! Talking about each other’s daily lives can help both of you understand more about each other. So remember, talking about what time you woke up today, what you ate for lunch, how many cigarettes you smoked, and all the like, should be met with an earnest response, not boring monosyllables!

2. Discuss Movies And TV Shows

we have tonnes of movies and television shows to talk about with our babes (without getting bored!); making for hours of interesting conversations with a refreshing perspective to add to the conversation.

3. Ask Open-Ended Questions

Ask her questions that need an answer beyond a simple "yes" or "no". Have a list of "safe" questions at your disposal, so that after you hit the arrow in her direction, she keeps gabbing away. For example, questions about the kind of clothes she likes, her opinion of the present political scene, etc. will keep her well engaged and entertained.

4. Multitask A Little

Don’t think of talking on phone as a waste of time. Instead, multitask and get low priority things done as you speak to her. But yeah, sometimes, you may want to focus solely on the conversation itself. Get genuinely interested in what she has to say. So sit down, concentrate lovingly into her voice on the other side of the phone receiver and just listen.

5. Don’t Reveal Too Much!

Always leave her wanting more Why do you think James Bond is sexy to women? Because he is mysterious and unpredictable. So weave a web of mystery around your conversational style. Don't reveal every teeny, insignificant detail about your life. Maybe you have diarrhea, but save that one from being part of the talk!

6. Hang Up Gracefully

Start saying your goodbyes at least five minutes before the stop. Saying goodbye to a woman on the phone is a tricky business, as she takes offence if you simply hang up abruptly saying, "Gotta go, game's on,"! Let her ease into the finale. Try signing off using sincere statements about how you enjoyed the conversation and telling her you want to talk to her soon. If you really are in a big rush, tell her your laptop is missing, and your cupboard’s lock is broken!

What Women Really Want: 7 Things Every Guy Can Do To Be Perfect For Her..

1. Honesty – but not too much of it

 2. Understanding – so that she doesn’t feel the need to have to explain herself.

 3. Caring – she needs to know she matters to you.

 4. Strength – both mental and physical.

 5. Compassion – shows her you’re capable of loving.

 6. Security – financial and literal.

 7. Blind Loyalty – she wants to be the only woman he has eyes for.

 

20 Things You Can Still Buy In India For 1 Rupee

Yes, there was a time in the 50s when you could get half a kilo of chicken for a rupee. Now, nobody cares about returning the change if it's a rupee or two. Has the 'one rupee' really become meaningless in today's India?
Here are twenty things you can still buy for a rupee, and no, this is not an exhaustive list.

1. Candies and Toffees

Dairy milk eclairs, mango bite, coffee bite... the list is huge.

2. Machine ka Thanda Paani

For one more rupee, you can even ask for salt and lemon.

3. Two Single Postcards

You might think they're obsolete these days but some people in rural India still use them.

4. Matchbox

Whether you need to light a cigarette or use them after you've done your stinky deed in a loo, matchboxes are ever so handy.

5. Plastic cup/glass

Best thing with a bottle of Old Monk and Coke.

6. Mouth-fresheners like Chutki and Pass-Pass

The symbol of our desi swag.

7. Chewing gum

Remember the cricket cards you got if you bought two?

8. Shampoo sachet

Go full on damke-damke!

9. Kites

There are really expensive ones too but the lower limit is somewhere around the one rupee mark.

10. A local SMS

Yes, it's become obsolete to many due to apps like WhatsApp, but it's still a lifesaver when you've run through your data plan.

11. An eraser

Or call it "rubber" if you don't mind being laughed at in phoren countries.

12. Candle

We've all grown up with power-cuts. We know how important candles are. Pro tip - pair a white saree with it and scare the shit out of people.

13. Hajmola/Hingoli

A must-have if you want to survive a full course Indian meal.

14. A Paracetamol tablet

Whether you have a headache or fever, one of these tablets can make you feel much better. Also, if you ever get punched in the face, pop one in immediately to prevent swelling. (From personal experience)

15. Freeze-pop or Ek rupaye ki Pepsi

If you don't know what this is, your childhood was incomplete.

16. Hair-pins and safety pins

Yes, they come in sets but in emergencies most shopkeepers are nice enough to give out a handful for a rupee.

17. Nails

The last time I checked, you get six regular sized nails for a rupee in most hardware stores.

18. Photocopy

Even cheaper if you get bulk copies.

19. Subsidized Idli

Thanks to our Amma.

20. A cleaner India

Men, hide your temptation the next time you see a clean wall. Walk into a Sulabh Sauchalaya instead.