The Whispering Star. Pamarty Venkataramana

      

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      ISBN print edition: 978-3-99064-344-0

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      1.

      Smile of God !

It was the early sixties of the twentieth century. All the world had been witnessing a realignment of maps, lands and countries. The League of Nations had become a flop. The two great wars of civilisation had taken their toll on all humanity. There was no victor nor vanquished. Acrimonious debates were no longer in fashion. Animosities had died down – almost finished off! The United Nations Organisation was the new hope of a new world.

      2.

      Star of love

She was as energetic at eighty-five years of age as when she was eight years old. All the wrinkles added grace and light to her beautifully chiselled features. A smile played perennially on her face, and the glint in her marble-like blue eyes added to the aura she projected around herself!

      3.

      Star of Destiny!

A lanky old man ambled along India Gate. He had a round egghead, with large ears that seemed to highlight its rotundness, and rimmed glasses adorning his frail yet glowing face; he had a constant smile on, though!

      4.

      The Pole-Star

It was the day of the Big Bang: only one super star was left, shining bright in the open skies across the Milky Way, staying aloof and high above the rest of the glittering littler ones. He was the one and only Pole-Star!