Author: SHASHANK

Shashank Shekhar is a Research Scholar, pursuing PhD from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Roorkee. He completed his Bachelors, Masters and MPhil from University of Delhi. He is the author of two books i.e. 'Undergraduate Love Stories' and 'Epistles from Heart'. He likes to explore different genres through his writing. He believes that art within an individual can't be manifested in one genre. Every genre has something unique to teach in which one can find one's lost self. It's while writing romance fiction, he finds as well as loses himself, simultaneously. Besides writing, he loves to travel along with blogging and photography. He signs himself as Pragmatic Persona, which is also his pen name.

Mahabharata Reimagined by Divakaruni: The Palace of Illusions from Draupadi’s Perspective

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But sometimes, one has to drop logic and go with the instinct of the heart, even if contradicts law (Divakaruni 2008, 353). While reading Divakaruni's The Palace of Illusions and revisiting the epic Mahabharata, a series of memories, though cluttered, flashed back and forth in my mind. The foremost includes watching the weekend's telecast on … Continue reading Mahabharata Reimagined by Divakaruni: The Palace of Illusions from Draupadi’s Perspective →

Mystery Unveils or Deepens Further: What does Preliminary Report on Air India 171 Crash says?

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It's not unusual to feel caught in labyrinth you wanted to discern. You often find yourself at the same path from where you started. This doesn't mean that you've gained nothing. You've traced some paths that didn't work. You've gained insights that will help you in tracing the paths ahead. Guys, I am not an … Continue reading Mystery Unveils or Deepens Further: What does Preliminary Report on Air India 171 Crash says? →

Panchayat 4: The Story So Far

Panchayat stands apart from this herd mentality or a formula-based entity. This show is miles away from the dazzle of the city and the widespread glamour, the unrealistic action and obscenity. That's why it shouldn't come as a surprise that it is one of the few most-loved shows. It's a testimony to the fact that any show can still succeed even if it doesn't have these elements.

Exploring Visva-Bharati: A Cultural Journey in Santiniketan

Visva-Bharati represents India where she has her wealth of mind which is for all. Visva-Bharati acknowledges India's obligation to offer to others the hospitality of her best culture and India's right to accept from others their best. -Rabindranath Tagore I still remember the days spent at Viswa-Bharati, a university nestled in nature, waking to the … Continue reading Exploring Visva-Bharati: A Cultural Journey in Santiniketan →

Unlock Life’s Potential With “Who Will Cry When You Die” by Robin Sharma

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Acquire skills no one else has. Read books no one else is reading. Think thoughts no one else is thinking. Or, to put it another way, you cannot have all that you want if you remain the person you are. To get more from life, you need to be more in life. -Robin Sharma These … Continue reading Unlock Life’s Potential With “Who Will Cry When You Die” by Robin Sharma →