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Grandparents have something parents rarely have – time and patience in abundance. For many children it gives them the companionship and joy they long for...
Prasun Roy, is based in Kolkata and writes in varied genre, including narrative non-fiction, biography, adventure, mystery, thrillers and young adult fiction. Here’s an excerpt
