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Lana Sabarwal’s Maya, Dead and Dreaming: A Debut That Defies Expectations
In a literary landscape where first novels often show their seams, Lana Sabarwal’s Maya, Dead and Dreaming arrives with the polish and precision of a seasoned storyteller. What makes this achievement even more striking is Sabarwal’s background: an economist specialising in…
The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn, Book Review
I have always appreciated books that promote positivity. Not only if they are positive, but also when these books are well-written and arguments move in a synchronised flow, one after another. Though self-help and non-fiction books, with many sub-genres, are…
Why Aravind Adiga disappeared from the literary horizon (almost as quickly as he appeared)? A critical assessment
Aravind Adiga burst onto the literary scene in 2008 with The White Tiger, a scathing indictment of India’s class struggle, winning the Booker Prize and establishing him as a bold new voice in postcolonial literature. His debut was celebrated for its…
5 Philosophical Authors Who Will Rewire Your Mind – a list for curious readers
Why Philosophy is the Ultimate Mind Hack for Our Distracted Age There’s a moment that every true philosophy reader knows—the moment when a book stops being ink on paper and becomes a mental earthquake. You’re reading casually, maybe sipping coffee,…
The Event of Literature by Terry Eagleton, a comprehensive review
Terry Eagleton’s The Event of Literature (2012) has constantly remained a significant intervention in contemporary literary theory, offering both a synthesis of existing debates and a provocative re-examination of literature’s ontological status. Eagleton, long established as one of the most incisive…
Bride’s Guide to Shopping in India: A Tragedy by Sukriti YJ – Review
Sukriti’s Bride’s Guide to Shopping in India: A Tragedy is a revelatory exploration of India’s bridal fashion industry, weaving together sharp social commentary, rich cultural heritage, and deeply human narratives. At its core, the novel interrogates the ethical contradictions of an industry…