There is only one sin. and that is theft. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the … Continue reading Book Review: The Kite Runner
Sometimes, the journey has to be traveled along in order to appreciate the strengths that lie deep inside you! Steven Aitchison Honestly, I won't admit that I was inspired by this quote totally but I do agree that I had something similar in my mind when I decided to travel solo (Jodhpur- Udaipur) for the … Continue reading Solo- Budget Trip to Jodhpur
Characters (in order of appearance) Aadhya: A 3rd-year research scholar in the English department of a reputed college. Shashank: Junior to Aadhya. A scholar in his first year in the same department. Rahul: Shashank's classmate Sanvi: A 4th-year research scholar. Senior to Aadhya. Naina: A 2nd-year research scholar ACT I Morning scene of the college … Continue reading The Secret Chocolate Giver
It is heard most often in social gathrings as a reminder that each encounter- whether with friends, family, or strangers- is unique and will never be repeated, meaning that we should enjoy the moment and not lose ourselves in worries about the past or the future. Ikigai What if I say 'Ikigai' is the only … Continue reading Book Review: IKIGAI
The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries! René Descartes I seldom pondered the topic until a friend posed this question- Yaar, how can I read any book effectively and easily? According to me, if you feel engrossed in the book or if you're able to … Continue reading 10 Tips to Read any Book Effectively
What excites you about Pondicherry? Beaches, University, French architecture, Monuments, Food or Cafes? If you're a traveller like me, the answer would be; An itinerary consisting of 'populars' among all these. However, there is a disclaimer. Pondicherry isn't an island!!! Several people, including me, picture it as an Island with a cool and moderate climate … Continue reading Explore Pondicherry below 10K
I have been in search of something like this since the time the first-year students asked me to recommend a book to improve their writing skills. The first was obviously Norman Lewis's Word Power Made Easy
The train dropped me at the station fifteen minutes later than the scheduled time. The clock consisting of a red coloured LED light hanging at platform no.3 showed 19:12. I hurried toward the exit taking quick and long steps. Even though it was seven of the evening, the town appeared a wilderness. I could think … Continue reading 7 km and the Dreadful Night
The 'first' is always interesting, special and indelible. In one of the stories of my debut book Undergraduate Stories, I reiterated the same. Today, we're going to talk about another first thing. Can you make a guess? Hint: I am talking in context to Indian Literature. And here is it..... Little rewards, big results! Title: … Continue reading Book Review: Rajmohan’s Wife
Whenever we write a diary, we scribble our deepest and most intimate feelings without embellishing them with flowery language. At the same time, we try to be honest and true to heart- the reason is that it's a personal entity and no one is going to judge us
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