KENCHULI / केंचुली

<p>Shri Manoj Kumar Srivastava's Kenchuli (meaning 'Slough' or 'Casing') based on simple social subjects is an excellent collection of his ten charming and engaging stories in which the diverse colors of life are etched. The characters in the narratives feel woven into our own surroundings; consequently you will not only feel them close to you but might also spot them standing on a nearby path familiar to you. The stories presented in the book offer a vivid example of the natural human psyche and spontaneous reactions. In the stories included in the book you will find drama deceit (chhal) suspense and emotion&mdash;everything&mdash;and they will linger in your mind long after reading but you will only truly encounter them by reading the stories themselves.</p><p>It is noteworthy that Shri Srivastava is a distinguished poet and litterateur whose works have always been highly praised.</p>