Co-authored by the legendary Khushwant Singh and Neelam Kumar, this book is iconic. This is an exclusive collection of 40 outstanding stories from 17 regions of India -translated and made accessible to English-speaking readers. Soaked in the flavors and colors of its region, each story smacks of its unique culture. This anthology traverses through states as far-flung as Kashmir and Tamil Nadu, mapping out our multi-lingual, multi-cultural land and celebrating its fascinating diversity. This anthology is a virtual canvas of human emotions. Its pages throb with everything primal to human nature: Fear, angst, joy, love, lust and longing. A must read for those who wish to understand India better.