Uncle Pai ‘Should we stop using a tool as useful as a comic just because it can cause harm?’ -Anant Pai ‘Uncle Pai‘ is the biography of the legendary man behind the popular children’s comic book ‘Amar Chitra Katha‘ written by Rajessh Iyer. “Uncle Pai” as he was unanimously referred to by his readers inContinue reading “Review : Uncle Pai”
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Review : I Am Invincible
I Am Invincible The realisation and wisdom that difficulties and overcoming them are what make our ‘passing through the planet’ the most amazing part of human experience. -Neelam Kumar ‘I am Invincible’ is a compilation of excerpts from blogs and books of cancer and adversity fighters, interviews by the author herself of these amazing peopleContinue reading “Review : I Am Invincible”
Review : An Autobiography K. N. Malik
An Autobiography K. N. Malik India of that time was trying to find its new identity, which could be understood seeing ambitious people scurrying in and out of the coffee houses. -K. N Malik This is An Autobiography of an intrepid and profound veteran journalist K. N Malik. His impressive journey in his own wordsContinue reading “Review : An Autobiography K. N. Malik”
Review : Smart Single Muslimah
Smart Single Muslimah Single Muslim women don’t live: they wait. Do you feel that way? And what are Muslim women waiting for? Are you waiting for marriage so your life can begin? Waiting for your “Ertugrul” (or Turgut) to sweep you off your feet? Because without a husband, you are incomplete? -Farhat Amin If theseContinue reading “Review : Smart Single Muslimah”
Review : UnMIND
unMIND Life happens within you and without you, life happens as per God’s will or a cosmic law. How and why things happen the way they do is beyond the human mind’s comprehension. Acceptance is Peace. -Siddharth Tripathi In today’s world we are all walking like a lost person trying to search for our TrueContinue reading “Review : UnMIND”
Review : An Ordinary Man’s Guide To Radicalism
An Ordinary Man’s Guide To Radicalism The police responded that….the Terrorists had disguised themselves as Normal Human Beings – as students, as working men. Normal Human Beings. Of all the claims that the police made, this was the scariest. In one stroke, it brought every youth in Jamia Nagar under the scanner of suspicion. HowContinue reading “Review : An Ordinary Man’s Guide To Radicalism”
Indian female authors
Indian Female Authors “…a woman who writes has power. And a woman with power is feared.” Gloria Anzaldúa Sharing the most beautiful book collection I own and the most amazing author I’ve read thanks to #Bookstagram Many many thanks to all the bookstagramers who’ve recommended and spoken righteously about the books, Thank You all theContinue reading “Indian female authors”
Motivational Books
9 Books To Read For Motivation And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist 2020 was a monstrous rollercoaster adventure we never wanted to ride. The year was a nightmare with most of us losing our jobs, savings and loved ones. Most of usContinue reading “Motivational Books”
Gangster On The Run
Karma, he told himself, I’m praying for the blood I’ve spilled. But even as he tried to accept the cards fate had dealt him, his head felt heavy, as if being poked with a thousand needles, as if on the verge of exploding. -Puja Changoiwala,’Gangster On The Run’ This is the story of 90’s DombivaliContinue reading “Gangster On The Run”
INQUILAB
The spirit of dissent is integral to India. You cannot shackle us. -Mahua Moitra, Lok Sabha Member. ‘INQUILAB: A Decade of Protest’ is a thoughtfully curated anthology of inspiring lectures and speeches, vivacious open letters addressing the malicious silence and the unjust violent actions of the present Indian government (the timeline running from 2011 toContinue reading “INQUILAB”
Bombay Reader 