The Holy Cow & Other Indian Stories
$34.87
- Paperback
168 pages
- Release Date
1 January 2007
Summary
A Journey Through India’s Heart, Humor, and Heritage
The Holy Cow and Other Indian Stories is a vibrant collection that brings together the sights, sounds, and spirit of India through witty observations, quirky anecdotes, and colorful characters. From sacred cows navigating traffic to philosophical chaiwallahs and chaotic train rides, Tarun Chopra captures the essence of a country that defies definition.
Themes Explored
- Culture: Explore India’s rich tapestry of rituals, beliefs, and everyday customs with a light-hearted lens.
- Humor: Delve into the playful absurdities of Indian life, where chaos often comes with a punchline.
- Urban Life: Witness the madness and magic of Indian cities, where tradition meets traffic and spirituality thrives in unexpected places.
- Diversity: Celebrate the vast range of voices, regions, and quirks that make India endlessly fascinating.
- Reflection: Reflect on deeper truths hidden beneath laughter, about identity, society, and what it means to be Indian.
Why Read This Book
- A humorous yet thoughtful take on modern India.
- Perfect for readers who enjoy cultural commentary with a comic twist.
- Ideal for travelers, expats, or anyone curious about India beyond the clichés.
- Written with charm, insight, and a storyteller’s flair.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9788172341923 |
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| ISBN-10: | 817234192X |
| Author: | Tarun Chopra |
| Publisher: | Prakash Books India Private Limited |
| Imprint: | Prakash Books India Private Limited |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 168 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 2007 |
| Weight: | 250g |
| Audience Age: | 12 |
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Tarun Chopra
Tarun Chopra is an internationally acclaimed photographer based in India. He has produced some of the most exciting and beautiful photographic books on India. Each book has been a commercial success story in itself, and some titles are already in their 15th edition. Art connoisseurs from around the world collect his art. This success has resulted in numerous exhibitions of his photographs in different parts of the world.
Tarun’s assignments have transcended geographical boundaries. He has done industrial photography in Mexico. He has photographed the luxury hotels of the Oberoi Group in India and also in Dubai, Egypt, Bali, and Seychelles. He has been on photographic assignments to exotic places, such as Myanmar, Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Guatemala, Istanbul, and Israel to name a few.
His creation, The Holy Cow and Other Indian Stories, triumphs by his in-depth knowledge of the country.
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