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Diving into the Surreal World of Mrs Simon is Waiting and Other Stories: A Captivating Book Review!

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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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

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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.

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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

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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

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