I have always thought about whether studying literature is different from reading it. What do you think, friends? I am sure many will agree and others will disagree. Life is made of complex combinations, and we should accept the same.…
Reading poems to make yourself happy is a jolly thing to do. No pressure to score marks, understand the nuances, interpret every use of imagery or write an explanation of certain lines that lingers in mind. A reader reads poems…
Poetry! This word has a charming effect on many people. Literature could not be as aesthetic as it is (without poetry). I have been reading poetry for many years. I began reading serious poetry during my early college years. And…
The Unproposed Guy is a novel that offers entertainment, excitement, an engaging storyline and a very finely written, fitting conclusion that will sum up the life story of Kevin to an extent, a guy who realises his truth and lives…
Children's literature, in most cases, has become full of violence and heroism that makes very little sense when we seriously ponder what today's children are reading. There is a lack of sensible children's books that kids could actually read and…
One may call it the latest trend that contemporary authors are looking into the past to bring unknown, secret, lesser-known, oblivious incidents, turning points, and historical and mythological perspectives to the fore through their novels. Many have succeeded in drawing…
Harjeet Khanduja's books are always productive, written in simple language, rich in facts and research, and extremely useful for the readers intended. His latest book, How Leaders Decide: Tackling Biases in Decision-making, reflects on the practices of decision-makers in extremely…
Unvanquished means someone victorious; someone who cannot be subdued. And fight beyond justice signifies the machinery that, apart from laws and judicial system, administration and government institutions, work for the overall growth, health and peace of the society we stay…
Reading mythological fiction inspired by the myriad world of Hindu scriptures always fascinates me. Many authors have impressed me with their skills and selection of themes. Prominent among them are Amish Tripathi and Ashwin Sanghi. If I have to choose…
At times, being a book critic turns into the most arduous job in the world. The heart says one thing, and the mind says another. Such phases, rare in the life of a book critic, introduce us to many new…
