Nothing significant happens in this book. Still, everything feels alluring. Can you write a novel upto 245 pages, that too, around the everyday life of some ordinary characters, without any significant plot or sub-plot? Some of you might say, 'What's a big deal about it?' But the real question isn't 'can', rather it's 'why'. Why … Continue reading Book Review: Deewar Me Ek Khidki Rehti Thi
Nestled at the intersection of three states, and the capital city of two states, Chandigarh emerged as a commercial hub, an epitome of modernity, and a centre to those looking for a standard lifestyle. As a school student, I always disagreed with the statement that those who reside near the railway station or bus stand … Continue reading Things to Do in Chandigarh in a Day
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
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 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.
It's true that each book is uniquely crafted but the books that win the 'Booker' are sculpted!
"Captured in a villanelle consisting of 19 lines" Timelessness of nature's art! O, flowers of the golden shower! From where did you learn the art of Adoring the bower Thou art lovely and selfless at any hour Assisted by the winds blowing through the trough O, flowers of the golden shower! Starts in Autumn, blooms … Continue reading A Villanelle: The Golden Shower of Summer
Many stories are parading in the public. We just need to offer the people necessary space so that they can narrate them.
This book can be analysed from multiple perspectives. Among the two evident concerns, the first is the topic on which Prof. Vanita gave the talk, whereas the second, the intricate bond a woman shares with others, their unexpressed desires, with the overtones of homosexuality.
Cycle is life, cycling is an art. There is no art, no life, no skill greater than cycling. A cycle can be your best friend, a true companion if you're seeking one. One should cycle whenever one gets time or even during work. Cycling should never stop. Not even at night. One can cycle on … Continue reading An Ode to the Cycle in Prose
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
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
Watching puppets perform is the same as watching humans. The only difference is, puppets perform at the stage whereas human in real. Before I begin this post, I pay my sincere gratitude to Dr Kiran Seth and his initiative SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth)- a noble step toward … Continue reading The Art of Puppetry: Dadi Pudumjee’s Marionette Theatre
Visiting Indian Coffee House is like visualising the past and the present coming togethar at a place! Any cafe is more than just a coffee. It's the centre of varied artistic activity, endless discussion, get-togethers, and whatnot! The place, the people, and the ambience created by them count more than the food. One such place … Continue reading Exploring the Timeless Charm of Indian Coffee House
If you travel, travel in company; if you sit down, look where you are going to sit; if you visit strangers, be on your guard! -Oraon Proverb My fondest memory of this book is reading its stories while going to bed. It meets one of the purposes for which it's written, doesn't it? The book … Continue reading Why “Folk Tales of Bihar” Matter Today!
