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Time Stops at Shamli and Other Stories, written by Ruskin Bond, is a brilliant collection of stories from the less known lands of India. Summary of the Book Ardent fans of Ruskin Bond know that most of the characters in his books live in humble villages and towns. They are the unsung heroes who quietly fight against their daily qualms and immense personal losses and not even gloat about it. Bond’s stories delicately bring out the grace in such innate struggles of the underprivileged, of the laymen and of the valued and honest souls. The stories are evocative in a way that they inspire us to realize that misery can be dealt with dignity, without having to create a mess of ourselves and others. Some of the poignant, melancholic and delightful stories included in this collection are The Room of Many Colours, Listen to the Wind, Whispering in the Dark, The Summer Season, Masterji, Going Home, The Fight, and The Last Truck Ride among others. About Ruskin Bond Ruskin Bond was born Himachal Pradesh, India. He is the recipient of the most prestigious Indian awards like the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Sahitya Akademi Award among other recognitions. His contribution to children’s literature in India is specially recognized by the Indian Council for Child Education. His autobiography, Rain in the Mountains is an intense account of his life and Scenes from a Writer’s Life talks about the young Ruskin. Some of his books are adapted as films and TV series, which have won many awards. Garland of Memories, Rain in the Mountain-Notes from the Himalayas, A Face in the Dark and Other Hauntings, Vagrants in the Valley and Other Poems, and Once upon a Monsoon Time are some of his other works.