Mumbai was drenched by the mistakes of the past. It’s meaning had been lost in time. And it’s myths needed a new era of thinkers. –Sneh Sapru, ‘Magical Creatures Of Mumbai’s Underbelly’. A collection of short fantasy stories happening in the most vibrant city of India, Mumbai. The author takes you to the most affluentContinue reading “Magical Creatures Of Mumbai’s Underbelly”
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Why I Am An Atheist
Rebellion against kings is always a sin according to every religion. -Bhagat Singh, Why I am an Atheist. Agreed!!! An insightful book about atheism from a young revolutionary hero before he was executed by the British Government post Independence of India. His execution is the base of the story telling the readers that even thoughContinue reading “Why I Am An Atheist”
Caste Matters
Indian caste society has willingly embraced it’s violent and toxic ethos. Deep hatred of the Other is a fuel for survival. India has been unleashing caste terrorism upon ‘lesser’ defamed bodies since the advent of Vedas-sponsored casteism. -Suraj Yengde, ‘Caste Matters’. First lemme explain to you why I chose to start my caption with suchContinue reading “Caste Matters”
The Sense Of An Ending
How often do we tell our own life story? How often do we adjust, embellish, make sly cuts? And the longer life goes on, the fewer are those around to challenge our account, to remind us that our life is not our life, merely the story we have told about our life. Told to others,Continue reading “The Sense Of An Ending”
UNBLOC
“You know what’s common between being a great networker and living a more fulfilled life – learning to give before expecting to receive.” -Satish Kataria, ‘UNBLOC’. The author is one of India’s leading Entrepreneurial Coach offering his experience of two decades as a Brand Manager, PR, Venture Capital Fund Management, Investor Relationship to empower andContinue reading “UNBLOC”
Out Of My Skull
Boredom,like beauty, could be said to be in the eye of the beholder. One person’s joy is another’s boredom. -Out Of My Skull, The Psychology Of Boredom. I was reading this book last night and slept midway. No it wasn’t boring like most of non-fiction book that has research and complex study language in factContinue reading “Out Of My Skull”
International Translation Day
Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.” — Italo Calvino. Comment a book you’ve read but didn’t know was a translated version??? My answer ‘The Alchemist’ Honestly my mind is blocked and I can’t think aboutContinue reading “International Translation Day”
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said? asked the boy.‘Help,’ said the horse.‘Asking for help isn’t giving up,’ said the horse. ‘It’s refusing to give up. -Charlie Mackesy, ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’. Did you ever feel like buying a paperback or hardcover just after reading an e-book so thatContinue reading “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”
Mohini
There is no end to my journey for as long as people dream. And tell their stories. In the end, I found my immortality as others looked for theirs.For I am… -Anuja Chandramouli, ‘Mohini, the Enchantress’. A beautiful rhytmic story with well-crafted prose about age old forgotten mysteries is bound to spell any readerContinue reading “Mohini”
The Mother Of All Parties
What does it take to throw the party of the year??? Coming up with a unique theme, arranging the most lip-smacking food, expensive drink, the perfect dress and styling to make you the cynosure of all eyes, filmy entertainment or chalking down the right guest list? Well it’s all of this. And Paramsundari aka PamContinue reading “The Mother Of All Parties”
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