In the Shadow of Destiny

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In the Shadow of Destiny

Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary

Author: Bob Butalia

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Language: English

Published by: Partridge Publishing India

Published on: 30th September 2015

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 305 Kb

ISBN: 9781482857917


Introduction

An ancient horoscope portends the coming of a versatile woman with attributes desirous of a consort of the Gods. In a male dominated society this is an unprecedented forecast.

Durga's Early Life and Rise

Durga survives a terrorist ambush as a child and is safeguarded by Indra, a woman insurgent. Later, Durga, an outstanding talent, launches a company that attracts US venture capital. On return to India, Kanta, her foster mother, a provincial politician, is killed. This prompts Durga to fight, win an election, and become a minister in the BJP government.

Conflict and Crisis

Brigadier Syed Ali, forcibly retired from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), is determined to get India to relinquish Kashmir. Crippling multiple terror strikes are executed by Syed Ali against New Delhi. In parallel, China stages a false flag incident by Captain Dingbang in North Eastern Kashmir.

Political and Military Response

Durga Vadera is nominated as prime minister to handle the crisis. Durga permits computer simulation tests of Iran's nuclear weapon in a backroom deal engineered by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. A secretive crisis management group of eminent talent is set up to synergize Indian actions.

Strategic Operations

India also instigates attacks in Baluchistan Province of Pakistan bordering Iran to disrupt China's New Silk Route through Pakistan to Gwadar Port.

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