Veena Gokhale Books

"Anjali, an Indo-Canadian single mother, works for HELP, an international development organization that provides free services to the marginalized. She optimistically takes on an African posting, but it throws up many challenges - an adversarial colleague, a sullen son, an ailing maid and the lure of an illicit affair. Anjali finds a common cause with Fatimah and her community, who have been dispossessed of their fertile farmland. But their demand for new land is met with daunting threats. Will Anjali find meaning for her journey by securing land for Fatimah?"--

Twelve stories that provide startling glimpses of contemporary life in Bombay, and elsewhere. An innocuous jazz concert that awakens painful memories for a middle-aged caregiver, a wealthy business woman compelled by the desire to hurt her best friend, a lonely, old woman in a Tokyo apartment who seeks the touch of a baby's hand. Tales about friendship and repulsion, family ties and freedom; violence, public and private; ambition and uncertainty, alienation and acceptance, growing up and growing old.

Explore a collection of reinvented food legends inspired by Annapurna, the Indian Goddess of Nourishment. This book offers nourishing recipes that cater to the mind, body, heart, and soul, blending traditional wisdom with contemporary culinary practices. Each dish is designed to celebrate and enhance your well-being, making it a unique guide to holistic nourishment.