A day in the life of Mangal taram: select stories of Anita Agnihotri is a collection of 14 short stories in English translation, portrayed on a predominantly Indian Canvas, deciphering the unheard voices of many. Whether narrating the pangs of an aged artist or a yester-year writer, the silent angst of a little girl on being abandoned by her mother or the struggles of a man trapped in the guilt of losing his first wife, this book has a story for every reader. This collection presents a unique combination of everyday characters, relaying life experiences relatable and common, which yet hark at the heart of the reader in the most extraordinary way.