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“Was’ and ‘is’ – in English there is very little difference between these two words. Only one letter more , just two letters different. But it is a lifetime, it is a world of difference. Time does not allow you to take the past along with you. Nothing remains unchanged. Love gets diluted, hate is forgotten and friendship and enmity keep shifting all the time. One day, when you look back, you will ask yourself – what was it all about.”

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Book:In the Country of Deceit
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Shashi Deshpande
Shashi Deshpande

Shashi Deshpande is a prominent Indian novelist celebrated for her exploration of social issues and women's lives. Born in 1938, she has made significant contributions to Indian literature with her unique narrative style and insightful depiction of modern Indian society. more

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