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
Can you recall a day which you can admit that it's specially meant for you? Well, you can list out several instances when the universe conspired to make you feel special, be it your birthday, anniversary, result day, the day when you met your crush, acceptance of your proposal (whether love, research or book), first … Continue reading Change- Cash Crunch and Ticket
Hi Friends! It won't be wrong if I state that the book-reading habit has been replaced by several addictive social networks on the phone. We do read books for academic purposes but when it comes to 'hobby', a significant decline is quite apparent. Some of my friends who belong to a technical or science background, … Continue reading Book Review: An English Made in India
Several incidents big or small happen in our day-to-day life, in which only a few of them create a lasting impression on us. Such an incident takes you through a multitude of emotions, so much so that you can’t resist reflecting, at least for some time. During the usual evening bicycle ride on the campus, … Continue reading Another Soldier
The distance appears to reduce half the original when you get someone's company while travelling. Though, it's a mere coincidence to get along with someone of the same age group and mindset, believe me, it does happen sometimes, giving you some everlasting moment. Somewhere in the beginning of January, I was on my way back … Continue reading Roorkee2Mumbai via Delhi with Her
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