Contents: 1. The garden of abundance - life is beautiful if lived positively. 2. A local - universal brotherhood could result from universal understanding of all cultures. 3. Mr. So and So - social norms do not always enrich life. 4. Aditi - blending the traditional with the modern for a more rewarding life. 5. Visage - Science cannot perfect upon the essence of a human being. 6. The Sariwalla - greed is an individual failing. 7. Passion - falling in love is most sublime. 8. The taxiwallah - caste is the cancer modern society is still handicapped with. 9. Bribe - one bad turn deserves another. 10. Swimming pool - learning to adapt to changes for a more fulfilling life.

"Rhythms of life is a compilation of stories written between 2003-2006 by Nilakshi.

In the rhythm of life, the music may not always remain flawless, but as long as we have firm conviction that our uniqueness is a blessing, the blissful melody of life continues. These elegant stories reaffirm our faith that the greatest joy in life still spring from the spirit of being true to ourselves.

In 'Aditi', the protagonist seeks the fount of happiness in voluminous volumes only to find the answer lurking in a neglected corner of the mind. 'The Sariwallah' raises beyond his status in society by retaining his human qualities even while confined within the boundaries of a competitive trade. In the 'Visage', ultimate worth is placed in the essence of a human being.

The stories effectively emphasis that the significance of being is appreciating our place in the cosmos. For every situation is an occasion worth celebrating life." (jacket)