Rhythms of life is a compilation of stories written between 2003-2006 by Nilakshi. In the rhythm of life, the music may not always remain flawless, but as long as we have firm conviction that our uniqueness is a blessing, the blissful melody of life continues. These elegant stories reaffirm our faith that the greatest joy in life still spring fro the spirit of being true to ourselves. In ‘Aditi’, the protagonist seeks the fount of happiness in voluminous volumes only to find the answer lurking in a neglected corner of the mind. ‘The Sariwallah’ raises beyond his status in society by retaining his human qualities even while confined within the boundaries of a competitive trade. In the ‘Visage’, ultimate worth is placed in the essence of a human being. The stories effectively emphasis that the significance of being is appreciating our place in the cosmos. For every situation is an occasion worth celebrating life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nilakshi Borgohain
Nilakshi Borgohain was educated in Loreto Convent and St. Mary's; Shillong. She graduated from Miranda House, Delhi University and obtained first position in all India in the postgraduate diploma in Journalism J PR from Kochi's Institute of management Studies. She has served in the capacity of a senior Reporter, Columnist and a senior Executive (Development) in leading publication houses. Minerva press. U.K. published her first collection of short stories, 'Streets of fear'. Her Prize- winning poems have appeared in numerous international anthologies. To name a few, 'Our World's Most Cherished Poems' (World of Poetry press, USA); 'Of Diamonds and Rust' (Watermark Press); Between a Laugh and a Tear', etc. Presently, she is a freelance feature writer contributing travel articles and feature to reputed magazines such as Namaskar, Jetwings and India Perspective. Her intensive travels within the country and extensive travels abroad have helped her gain an insight into the various local colours to incorporate that essential touch of realism in her writing. She contributes book reviews for literary journals including the Indian Literature. She is currently based in Gurgaon.
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