Mitti Cafe isn't just a cafe like the others. A stream of emotions hits you the moment you step here, the people you meet, the beverages you sip, and the snacks you eat, Every time you visit, you wanna spend more time observing the specially-abled people working swiftly to serve you as diligently as possible.
Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine, to them, alas! we return. -E.M. Forster The National Rail Museum had been on my bucket list since I was in Delhi. Even after spending some 6.5 years in the metro city, I couldn't make … Continue reading A Guide to Delhi’s National Rail Museum
Oh! Nastenka! It will be sad, you know, to be left alone, quite alone, and not even have something to regret- nothing, absoluetly nothing......because all that I have lost, all this, it was nothing, absolutely nothing, a stupid, round zero- it was merely a dream! -Dostoyevsky, White Nights, pg. no 39 I didn't come across … Continue reading Why Read White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky?
I have been fascinated by this folk play since I read about it, and I have had the ardent desire to watch its staging. Luckily, I got the chance to watch it while I was pursuing my 'Theatre Appreciation Course' at the National School of Drama (NSD). The year I pursued my course (2025), it … Continue reading Bidesiya: Insights into Bihar’s Folk Theatre
This book combines two genres, romance and self-help but it's largely self-help after a short love story ending on the break-up. The remaining part of the book is about overcoming it. The theme of the book is very relevant to teenagers where love and separation are universal.
Blanketed by Thick clouds and thin-cool air In the dropping temperature Sun and Moon rays unable to pierce The surrounding Locating a hand with the other is rare In the dense fog That enveloped the atmosphere The sound of the dew Dripping from the clouds To the leaves of the trees Then the ground And … Continue reading On Sitting Near Window in one Wintry Night
Three Men in a Boat, running through 19 chapters is written uniquely. Largely first-person narrative, a brief summary of each chapter is provided at the beginning. The story narrated is non-fictional and the incident actually happened with Jerome and his two friends
The ruins of Nalanda University (also sometimes referred to as Nalanda Mahavira) are specifically for those who take a keen interest in history and architecture. Others can also visit to appreciate the opulence of the place which was the centre of education, where people from every corner of the world used to come and participate in the teaching-learning process.
You know- What's the best time of the year? Deepawali at home. And the bestest? (if such a word exists) It's Chhath Puja! Chhath Parv comes like a blessing that doesn't let the joy of a day's Deepawali fade away soon. Unlike Deepawali, which is celebrated like a compulsory ritual, the festival of Chhath is … Continue reading Mahaparv Chhath: The Four Days of Divine Bliss
You want to comeback to 'The Comfort Book' time and again and each time, you'll find that it's still afresh and inspires you the same way it did the last time.
(1) 506B Pragmatic Hostel IIT Roorkee, Roorkee Uttarakhand- 247667 Oct 8, 2024 508A, Broacha Hostel BHU, Varanasi Uttar Pradesh- 221005 Dear Krish, I came to know about your engagement date and felt extremely elated. Moreover, marrying the girl of your choice, the one whom you've fallen in love with is a one-of-a-kind feeling. Finally, you've … Continue reading The Turn of Events
There are symbolic dreams- dreams that symbolize some reality. Then there are symbolic realities- realities that symbolize a dream. - Murakami What is something you hear about quite often but got to know lately? For me, it is Murakami, Haruki Murakami- a best seller, hailing from Japan! Birthday delight! Title: Wild Sheep Chase Author: Haruki … Continue reading Exploring Haruki Murakami’s Wild Sheep Chase and His Writing Style
Why Blog? We're living in a digital world; a world where everything is just a click away. In this digital world, along with being the consumer of digital culture, it's equally important to admit our presence online, not in terms of social networks to scroll feeds and reply to messages instantly but to showcase our … Continue reading How to Blog Effectively: A Step-by-Step Guide
One of the trends most commonly found in modern theatres is to take any popular novels or stories and enact them as a play. This is a good way to ensure a houseful audience because, in our country, people are often hesitant to try something new. Hence, using existing popular plays/novels or stories already give … Continue reading Theatre Adaptations: Manto’s Stories on Stage
To encourage viewership on stage, I've decided to write honest reviews of whatever play I watch so that it'll be easy for you to plan for a theatrical performance on weekends. Also, I'll suggest everyone at least visit the theatre not to watch a movie but a theatrical play and see the actors in Flesh … Continue reading Engaging Satirical Comedy Play: Tajmahal ka Tender at NSD
