What is the single most remarkable aspect of the novel, Maila Aanchal? My immediate reply would be the usage of language. Like English, we Indians do speak Hindi differently, wrapped in dialects that vary across regions. There are more than 48 dialects of Hindi alone, practised across different parts of India. It is said that Language and culture change in India every 12 miles.
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Coelho’s Insights on Good and Evil: The Devil and Miss Prym
Life can seem either very long or very short, according to how you live it. -Paulo Coelho Reading Coelho is like immersing yourself in mythology and morals. His novels appear like a spiritual journey where the protagonist is in search of a better future. His novel is characterised by the experiments he undertakes to understand … Continue reading Coelho’s Insights on Good and Evil: The Devil and Miss Prym
Atomic Habits: Tiny Habits that Matters
Atomic Habits is composed of eight sections, including an introduction and an appendix. The chapters extend to 8-10 pages with a summary at the end. There is a section consisting of an 'Appendix' that provides a useful conclusion at the end about how to apply the book.
Why Murakami’s Birthday Girl Amuses and Disappoints Simultaneously?
Today just happens to your twentieth birthday, and on top of that you have brought me this wornderful meal', the old man said as if reconfirming the situation! (Murakami 12) Before I begin this review, I want to share a disclaimer. My initial response after Murakami's Birthday Girl was delivered with two other books wasn't … Continue reading Why Murakami’s Birthday Girl Amuses and Disappoints Simultaneously?
Book Review: Aarambh hai Prachand
What could be the possible difference between poetry and music? Poetry originated from those bards who used to sing stories and verses while travelling. Poetry turns into music when it's accompanied with musical instrument. In contemporary times, reading poems has become mostly an academic endeavour. Can you recall the last time you picked up any … Continue reading Book Review: Aarambh hai Prachand
Book Review: Deewar Me Ek Khidki Rehti Thi
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
Mahabharata Reimagined by Divakaruni: The Palace of Illusions from Draupadi’s Perspective
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
Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp: A Collection of 12-short stories
It's true that each book is uniquely crafted but the books that win the 'Booker' are sculpted!
How ‘Pariyon ke Bich’ Deconstructs the Gender Binaries?
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.
Unlock Life’s Potential With “Who Will Cry When You Die” by Robin Sharma
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









