Long before the blitz of\n ‘modern age’ wiped away our patience, it was stories that were the most\n potent medium to transfer the accumulated wisdom of mankind. From politics to\n spirituality, and from commerce to war, stories were used as a knowledge\n tool. The bestselling author, voracious reader and accomplished technology\n professional that Dev Prasad is, he always felt the irresistible need of\n reinventing and revitalizing storytelling to address problems of modern-day\n living. The present volume is born of that effort. More than a carefully\n collated anthology of tales both ancient and new, and anecdotes, both\n personal and apocryphal, From Vedanta to WhatsApp is meant to be a ready\n reckoner for one and all, as we wade through the challenges of everyday life.\n So keep that smartphone away and dive into the addictive world of\n storytelling!