Karvatein is my first published collection of Hindi short stories — tales that explore the quiet yet powerful moments when life takes a turn. At the heart of these stories are women: their silences and voices, their hidden strength, their dreams, their struggles, and the resilience that carries them forward.

Every story is rooted in lived experience — some drawn from memory, some from observation, and some from the inner landscapes we all carry. They are intimate, reflective, and unapologetically human.

The title Karvatein (turns, shifts, twists) captures the essence of the book — the way one moment, one choice, or one encounter can change the direction of an entire life. For women especially, these turns often happen quietly, unnoticed by the world, yet they leave a deep imprint.

This book is more than just a literary milestone — it is a tribute to the artistic legacy of my family. My father, Late Sh.Rajendra Pradeep, a respected Hindi, English and award winning urdu writer and academic, spent his life nurturing literature and young writers. Releasing Karvatein at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak — where he retired — is my way of honoring his journey.