Want to discover life? Well, you gotta bite into it first! Woah there, I mean how about reading through small tales which take you through the deeper, intricate passages of life? Mrs Simon is Waiting and Other Stories by Dinesh Pathak is an assimilation of short stories that will take you through a journey of life like never before
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Unveiling Antim by Dr Neetika Modi: Is it the Epic Finale or a Promising Prelude?
What if I told you that the dark forces have all gotten together and conspired to destroy the world and wipe out humanity? Do you stand a chance? Kalki, the last avatar of Lord Vishnu and perhaps mankind’s only hope to salvage themselves against eternal doom, brace yourselves for Antim by Dr Neetika Modi
Purane Pipal Ka Jinn | Anuj Tikku | Book Review
Did you know about the ancient mysticism of the Pipal trees? Well, they are supposed to be an abode of Lord Vishnu and are touted to have medicinal as well as holistic benefits. There is, of course, a lot of superstition attached to its significance too. Want to delve into the story of an actor who got on the wrong side of these superstitions? Read on to discover Purane Pipal ka Jinn by actor Anuj Tikku, a horror thriller set to blow your mind
Churan and Chutzpa-Chandan Choor Ki Churan Factory by Anuj Tikku: A Book Review
Have you seen Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Tim Burton? What if I tell you I just read a “Desi” revisit of it, complete with “chatpata” tadka and masala? That’s right, Chandan Choor ki Churan Factory by Anuj Tikku is an ode to Roald Dahl’s ultimate classic of all time
Versatile and Multitalented: Spotlighting the Author, Anuj Tikku
How about meeting a desi Willy Wonka, Charlie or Mrs. Bucket in your Indian avatar? Sounds awesome, right? Chandan Choor ki Churan factory is an amazing re-visit to the Roald Dahl classic and yet has a desi tadka and spin by Versatile and multitalented author Anuj Tikku
Study for Obedience: A “Survival for the Fittest” Tale, Meditative Yet Fickle
What if I tell you the town you have just stepped into is a stranger -not only from the point of view of language barriers but the entire perceptibility and thought process? Totalitarianism in a never portrayed before sort of style, Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein, is a book you must pick up today
The Booker Prize Shortlist: Western Lane by Chetna Maroo, a Book Review
How does it feel when you lose a loved one? Life seems to just dissipate in pieces, isn’t it? Or is it more like you seem to compartmentalize and live, a piece at a time because you have been blown into countless smithereens at the loss of their lives, ain’t it? Brutally out but elementally true, Western Lane by Chetna Maroo is a coming-of-age novella that explores much more than sisterhood, grief and the turnstiles of the funny journey called life.
A Crime Thriller Noir-Shantanu: A Thrilling Mumbai Underworld Hitman by Devansh Kamdar
How far can one go to protect the one they truly love? Can they defy all odds, even turning destiny? Presenting Shantanu: A Thrilling Mumbai Underworld Hitman by Devansh Kamdar by Devansh Kamdar, a thrilling tale of crime and emotions.
Parenting Tales | Anju Dhawan | Book Review
How do you wish there was a cosmic signboard in front of you every time you were stuck on important decision-making for your child and needed guidance? Or what if there was something to help you and steer you towards the right path when you struggled with the different aspects of parenting at various stages of your child’s life? Parenting Tales by Anju Dhawan is a collection of 12 such stories that discuss the nuances of parenting uniquely and engagingly through these heartwarming tales
AI-Boon or Bane? – The Technical (T)Error by Rohit Kothari, a Book Review
AI (artificial intelligence) It’s the single most important technological advancement of our era and times, isn’t it?
Making things simplified as well as decoded, all at the touch of a finger. Life itself becomes a cakewalk thanks to the advent of AI, which has become a compulsive sort of companion, especially for Gen Z. And yet, uncannily enough, I want to ask you all today, Is it safe? Mingling with technology at such a high and humane level? So the question arises, is AI-Boon or Bane? – The Technical (T)Error by Rohit Kothari, a Book Review