Maya Kalyanpur
After getting a Masters in English Literature, Maya quit her career as a lecturer at Delhi University to hone her skills in Advertising and Journalism. In her long stint as a columnist spread over thirty years, she wrote on a variety of subjects ranging from Travel, Parenting, Spirituality, Pop Culture and Humour for newspapers and magazines like the Japan Times, The Khaleej Times, Deccan Herald, The Times of India, Free Press Journal, Independent, Femina and Eves Weekly. While she drew inspiration for her debut novel The Bangle Seller from her travels to several cities in Rajasthan, in this nRead More...
Namiko No Unmei
Books by Maya Kalyanpur
The story is set in Japan in the 80s. It focuses on a family where Namiko the protagonist, an only child of Anand and his Japanese wife Yuvi, is brought up in Ninenzaka, a suburb of Kyoto.
Takeshisan a Zen monk enters their life and deeply influences the family. His presence is always calming because of his philosophy of ‘Uketamo’ which is acceptance of life with its ups and downs. A visit to his monastery with her father helps Namiko to understand
On the Crest of a Wave
Books by Maya Kalyanpur
This is a story about the life of a fishing community living off the coast of Chennai. The protagonist, Monty Selva, establishes contact with visiting Australian surfing instructors and becomes a coach himself. One day, a beautiful Australian girl, Ellena enters Monty’s life.
There is a disturbing episode in the village nearby which breaks Monty Selva emotionally. His bravado and presence of mind bring salvation to the people of the village and saves
The Bangle Seller
Books by Maya Kalyanpur
The story focuses on a princely family. Rajiv and Radha are heirs of the family. Samantha, a soft spoken American girl has come to do a project on India and is their guest. Damien, a photographer is on an assignment on ancient Indian monuments.
Penny and Pitambar return to India after their marriage. Unhappy with the joint family system, Penny runs away to join a band of Gypsies as ‘Kajri’. Visiting a bangle seller’s stall, Samantha and Damien reco
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