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Editor’s DeskFrom Index

Dear Readers,

It's a great pleasure for us to bring the

second issue of CKonnect.

We have done an exclusive piece on

Tarak Mehta, famous for “Tarak Mehta

ka Ulta Chasma”, on the occasion of his

84th birthday and the TV serial

finishing 1000 episode.

I would like to welcome 2 more people

on board as contributors: Biren

Kothari and Tasneem Baldiwala. Biren

has written about a Gujarati book

Pratimao by Zaverchand Meghani, and

Tasneem has reviewed a novel “Can

Love Happen Twice?” by Ravinder

Singh.

Ashwinee Bhatt, the doyen of Gujarati

Novels unfortunately passed away on

14-Dec. We have delayed our roll out

to accommodate a piece on his

memoirs.

Wish you and your family Merry

Christmas, and also a Very Happy New

Year in advance.

Don't miss to participate in quiz and

win surprise gifts.

Your feedback, suggestions and

criticism are eagerly awaited.

Thanks.

Roshan Rawal

Editor

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Author in Focus.......................................................................... pg. 2

Book Byte (English).................................................................... pg. 5

The Book That Changed My Life.................................................... pg. 5

Book Byte (Gujarati)................................................................... pg. 7

A tribute to Ashwinee Bhatt..........................................................pg. 8

Reader’s Quiz.............................................................................pg. 13

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‘Can Love Happen Twice?'

‘Can Love Happen Twice?' is a much awaited novel by the bestselling author of 'I Too Had a Love Story'. Just like his first book,

Ravinder Singh's second story is an emotional roller coaster that bravely explores the highs and lows of love. Ravinder Singh is one

of the bestselling authors amongst fiction writers, in India. His debut novel 'I Too Had a Love Story' fetched him thousands of fans.

After spending most of his life in Orissa, Ravinder has finally settled down in Chandigarh, where he pursued his MBA degree. He is

crazy about Punjabi music and loves dancing at its best. Ravinder loves playing snooker in his free time.

This book is the author's approach to disclose his love story in the best possible way. The book is a sequel to his first book. The

protagonist, Ravin plunges into the deepest ocean of trauma and loses his faith in God after losing his beloved in the first book. He

was so madly immersed in the love of his mortal girlfriend that after she was gone forever, he wrote an immortal love story in her

memory. To get rid of this agony, Ravin, moves to Belgium where love knocks at his door once again. 'Can Love Happen Twice?' is

the love story of Ravin and Simar and it perfectly describes two desperate people in Love.

Unlike every other book, his second book starts in a different way. The entire story is narrated by Ravin's three friends over the

radio to thousands of people. On Valentine's Day, a radio station in Chandigarh hosts a very special romantic chat show. Ravin and

his three friends are invited as guests to talk about Ravin's love story. But surprisingly everyone apart from Ravin turns up. As the

show goes live, there is only one question on every listener's mind: What happened to Ravin? To answer this question the three

friends begin reading from a handwritten copy of Ravin's incomplete book-the entire city listens breathlessly, unable to believe

the revelations that follow.

The fluidity of language, the character building sense and the way in which the story progresses keeps the readers glued to the

book until the final page. This book is not a chic-lit or a light read unlike several other titles that come out in the market monthly.

The narrative of this book is so unique that readers can connect to the characters and visualize the plots. The right length of the

book also adds to its impact. For those who admire and appreciate love stories, this is the book. The book is easy to comprehend

and its effortless flow will not let you keep it down. For voracious readers the book is a one go. The book promises 200 pages of

profound literary experience. Through his two books, back to back, Ravinder Singh has proved himself a master story teller and

one of the brightest biographical writers of his times. While many budding writers are stemming in modern fiction, few possess

the skills and finesse like Ravinder. Ravin's feelings for his beloved are truly portrayed through this story and one can literally

imagine the scenes while getting immersed in the tale. Ravinder Singh strongly believes that every fiction is inspired by a true

story. He considers this book the present generation's true story and precisely for this reason, the author has dedicated it to his

readers.

- Tasneem Baldiwala

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If one book that had the power to influence and change my life, it is Rhonda Byrne's sequel 'the MAGIC'. This is the third book after the successful

launch and acceptance of the SECRET and the POWER. Rhonda Byrne's first book, the SECRET has influenced millions of people all over the

world. Her second book, the POWER is also a highly motivational piece. The adventure towards these books begins two thousand years ago,

when life changing knowledge was hidden within a secret text. Just like the name is, this book has a magical potential to change lives. It holds a

unique secret yet very old and once you start using it, you will feel that your life will magically change. The book unfolds 28 magical practices to

be carried in routine life, anywhere in school, college, and office or otherwise. As one immerses himself in these practices, one may find out how

our life functions and how we can shape it to make it better each day.

I was introduced to this book, by a friend six months ago. But I was aware of the SECRET and the POWER long back. I was ignorant about many

facts, which I later learned through this book. This book gave me a simple solution to solve most of my life's problems and make it more

enjoyable. As mentioned inside, I carried the 28 magical practices everyday and my life started changing magically. While many believe that this

book has fetched unnecessary limelight, I must tell you that it deserves all the appreciations. The 28 magical practices are easy to follow and can

be carried out anywhere. Although reading, the SECRET and the POWER enable better understanding of the MAGIC, it is not imperative to read

the previous books. Understanding 'the MAGIC' is not a rocket science, all it needs is a grateful attitude.

'the MAGIC' reveals the simple yet a very unpopular fundaof gratitude. It says that 'THANK YOU' is one of the most magical words in your life and

the more you use it to accelerate what you want, the faster your desires fly to you. The answer to the mystery of life that has eluded so many for

centuries is in one hidden word: gratitude. We often taken the word, 'thank you' for granted, without being aware that this word has enormous

potential to transform our lives. By the revelation of one hidden word, a cryptic text was made clear. Two thousand years have passed since

those words were recorded, but they are as true today as they were. This book taught me the biggest lesson of my life that if you don't take the

time to be grateful you will never have more, and what you do have, you will lose.

Before reading this book I was under an impression that it must contain some religious view points or once again a stereotype effort of some

author to turn towards GOD, but reading the first few pages I was amazed as to how wrong I was. 'the MAGIC' does not drive people on

theological factors, it simple governs through the Law of Universe. Some may take it to be metaphysical and some may understand it from a

scientific view point. As for me, when I read, I took it in both ways. The real life incidences given in this book will not force or compel you towards

heavenly powers but at the same time influence you to believe in the supernatural power of God, though this perspective may change from

person to person.

Gratitude operates through a Universal law that governs your whole life. According to the law of attraction, 'like attracts like'. That is because the

law of attraction operates on your thoughts and feelings. Whatever you think, whatever you feel, you attract to you. Not that this is something

much unknown to us. The same thing has been stated in various other books and movies. Paulo Coelho stated in his book Alchemist, “If you want

something desperately the entire universe conspires you in doing so”. The magical practices stated in this book, helps you in achieving so.

My story is a perfect example of what life is like when a person in ignorant of gratitude and what happens when you make gratitude a part of your

life. Six months back, I was just another pampered youngster. I dragged each day of my life, complaining about the traffic, about the food, about

my stagnant business and in a way I grumbled on every possible thing. My attitude towards life was absolutely negative. If at all I felt gratitude, I

was thankful only if I received my cheques on time. However one fine day, like I said, my friend gifted me the MAGIC. The moment I read that

book, I realised how wrong my perspective towards life was! Till now I was just not living, I was surviving, dragging each day of my life. I was

complaining about everything around me, without appreciating the beauties of life. In this process I had subconsciously missed so much that I

had ever deserved.

As I began reading this book further, I discovered a great secret about life and as a result of my discovery one of the things I began to do was

practice gratitude each day. As a result of which, everything in my life changed magically. The more I used gratitude as a tool, the more

miraculous were the results. My life truly became magical. Believe it or not, this book has indeed changed my perspective towards life.

Whenever I come across someone, I ever feel a need to pass this book; I make it a point to. Everyone must read this book at least once, if not to

believe it, but at least to appreciate the author's sincere efforts of bringing joy to many like me!

THE BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE

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Q. 1. Name the first novel by Chetan Bhagat?1. 3 Mistakes of my life2. One night at call center3. 5 point someone4. 2 states of my marriage

Q. 2. Autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi?1. My experiement with Truth2. My experiement with Ahimsa3. Freedom at Midnight4. Unto the last

Q. 3 .Name the author of "Da Vinci Code”?1. Vikram Seth2. Dan Brown3. Tom Clancy4. J. K. Rowling

Q. 4. Which one of these is the novel by Ashwinee Bhatt?1. Kunti2. Saraswatichandra3. Faansalo4. Dr. Roshanlal

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