'We imitate nature, nature imitates us' Some incidents can shake us so profoundly that we're compelled to question the law of nature. Why and what are the questions which keep agitating our minds unless we are answered. Most of the time, we have to let go of the questions in absence of answers, perhaps due … Continue reading Unfamiliarity
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.
An Evening Outing
Yash got ready for an evening outing with friends. It was the turn for any historical monument that day. On WhatsApp group, everyone voted for Qutab Minar except him, who wished to relish the ambience of Majnu-ka-Tila. However, he had to sacrifice his wish in front of the majority as we live in a democratic … Continue reading An Evening Outing
Cash Crunch, Location!
Exam! Location! Google maps! Admit card! Cash? Don't we first check on these pieces of stuff before we set to give our paper? It was on last Sunday, I had to give one exam, the centre of which was situated as far as Mundaka or to be more precise, the metro station next to it. … Continue reading Cash Crunch, Location!
कुछ बातें!?
कुछ लोग, कुछ घटनाएं, कुछ बातें! कभी- कभार इस तरह आपको झकझोर देती है की आप अंदर से विचलित हो उठते है। आपका खुद और दुनिया, दोनो से विश्वास धीरे- धीरे कम होने लगता है। ये बात भी सच है की सभी लोग एक जैसे नही होते, फिर भी आप सबको एक ही नजरिए से … Continue reading कुछ बातें!?
Perspective: Why do we Keep Sceneries in Our Homes?
Have you ever thought, about why do people adore their homes/rooms/workplaces with scenery? Imagine yourself in this place! I'll try answering this question. Our abode is the centre of numerous activities that give shelter to our family. Each of the family members is engaged in different occupations. Members as an individual as well as a … Continue reading Perspective: Why do we Keep Sceneries in Our Homes?
Book Review: “The Fault in Our Stars”
The only book in my collection having the bookmark same as the book✨ Author - John Greene Publisher - Penguin Pages - 316 Genre - Romance Fiction, Novel Narrative - First Person (Hazel Grace) Price - 299 bucks (Amazon); 271 bucks (Flipkart). You can get at a much lower price from street vendors. "Love stories … Continue reading Book Review: “The Fault in Our Stars”
On Revisiting Jubilee as a Guest!
A happy family 🎉 A knock at the main gate of the hostel! I witnessed this tradition of locking the gate after Covid only. Prior to that, it had always been open, 24*7, welcoming residents and their guests whole-heartedly. The other reason might be to avoid trespassing those who do not belong to Jubilee in … Continue reading On Revisiting Jubilee as a Guest!
Book review- IT BEGINS WITH HOPE AND ENDS WITH FAITH!
The best combination! Author: Archana Pawan Dumbani Publisher: Blue Hill Publications No. of Pages: 107 Genre: Fiction, Novella, Romance Price: Rs. 139/- Amazon(link below) I got this signed copy from Archana, who is a Nagpur based author in exchange of my book. The interesting fact is, our debut book was published by the same publication … Continue reading Book review- IT BEGINS WITH HOPE AND ENDS WITH FAITH!
Light and Shadow!
A thought before grabbing my chair Why do we always need some light source for the formation of a shadow whereas, the light and shadow symbolises two different aspects? I'll skip the scientific definition and jump to the philosophical one! 1. Only if there is knowledge, there is the possibility of it being right or … Continue reading Light and Shadow!
Moolchand ka “Parantha”
Though commuted many times through violet line, I never had the opportunity to halt and exit at Moolchand metro station, until the day, I had some work in the same route and was returning in the evening, survived only by the breakfast I had in the hostel. Hypnotized by hunger and headache, I disembarked at … Continue reading Moolchand ka “Parantha”
About “Undergraduate L̶o̶v̶e̶ Stories”
Hi Peeps, I would take a moment to review about my own debut book which has been published recently by Blue Hill Publications. We'll begin by looking at the cover page of the book. How do you find the cover page? The book has been priced 249/- but it's available on Amazon at a discounted … Continue reading About “Undergraduate L̶o̶v̶e̶ Stories”
Each Life Matters, Every Step Counts!
After having lunch, I, with a group of friends strolled to the garden for our customary to and fro in a rectangular shaped garden. It has been our regular routine for the past one year in which we use to discuss various social issues and politics. In winters, more people used to join us to … Continue reading Each Life Matters, Every Step Counts!
Book Review; The White Tiger
- Aravind Adiga Harper Collins; Rs. 350 Difficult to categorise this novel in a particular genre, The White Tiger won Man Booker Prize for Adiga, at the age of 33. I'll begin quoting the review from the telegraph which appears on the cover page of Harper Collins edition, 'Blazingly Savage and Brilliant'. Yeah, it's true. … Continue reading Book Review; The White Tiger
One Benign Journey!
Flipping the pages of the novel and looking into the view outside the window are the two best things, I like to do while traveling. The best part of the journey via train is that the surrounding landscapes are never the same. It keeps changing constantly as the train accelerates toward the various stops and … Continue reading One Benign Journey!
“One Way Ticket”
It was the third time, Samarth, found himself unable to book his ticket for home. He never faced this kind of dilemma in his life, not at least while planning his journey to his home state. Twice he made his mind to book the ticket but he felt choked by something when he was on … Continue reading “One Way Ticket”
