Literature

On The Wings of Poesy

28 Aug 2023 09:54 AM IST

At times I wish I had wings to fly And soar above in the azure firmament high Where I float like a wandering cloud and holding the hands of fairies dance with every sigh Sparrows, butterflies and several chirrupy birds accompany me, I just float any fly A hope that

Books to look out for this week

21 Aug 2023 09:21 AM IST

IT HAS NO NAME Rate -292 Author -Payal Dhar Publisher – Red Panda Are you a boy or a girl?’Sami should be used to this question, but it still turns her insides to ice. And there will be a lot more for her to face when Ma and she move

J.S. Anand’s Lustus – A Prophet of Neo-Nazism dominion of the Netherworld

21 Aug 2023 09:17 AM IST

Dr. Jernail Singh Anand, the top ranking philosopher and poet, is in the news for his 9 epical works, particularly, The Mahakaal Trilogy. His neo-mythological creation Lustus has been considered most dangerous literary invention of modern times. ‘Lustus: The Prince of Darkness’,[Book I] shows how Lustus, the Corporate of Evil,

A narrative that unravels the elusive world of depression

21 Aug 2023 09:14 AM IST

This is one of the many q‘Loved the high, forgot the low’; a line that echoes through the corridors of regrets. Gin-Soaked Boy isn’t the kind of book that leaves you with a soft smile and a longing sigh, rather It stops you in your tracks and compels you to

My literary journey is a reflection of my journey as an individual – Dr. Alokparna

21 Aug 2023 09:13 AM IST

A print journalist for 30 years, Dr. Alokparna Das is also a trained musician, having learnt both Hindustani and Carnatic classical styles. Her academic qualification includes Ph.D. in Advertising and three M.A. degrees in English, History, and Mass Communication. She has published more than one thousand articles in newspapers, several

Alexander Ostrovskiy: Creating Your Own Remixes

18 Aug 2023 00:53 AM IST

A remix is a song containing sufficient elements of the original to unmistakably identify the source, yet with enough differentiation in manner as to constitute an entirely distinct recording. This will keep you on track if ever you have thought of an idea about remixing your favorite songs and producing

Independence day special Books to look out for this week

15 Aug 2023 09:51 AM IST

CASTE PRIDE: Battles for Equality in Hindu India Rate -Rs 609 Author -Manoj Mitta Publisher – Context Publishers In this masterful work, Manoj Mitta examines the endurance and violence of the Hindu caste system through the lens of the law. Linking two centuries of legal reform with social movements, he

The Lost Art of Journaling

15 Aug 2023 09:41 AM IST

In the state of the facts-paced digital age, in which social media and instance communique dominate our lives, the age-old exercise of journaling has dwindled into obscurity. Through my growing up years, journaling has been a source of self-reflection, self-expression, and private release of thoughts, emotions and feelings for limitless

A Dark and Shiny Place: delicate interplay between the real and imaginary worlds

15 Aug 2023 09:34 AM IST

A Dark and Shiny Place is a gripping tale of Maya’s life, which takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of the pandemic. Maya, moves into an apartment where unusual starts happening. The pandemic hits and she is stuck in the house. The story moves through questions on whether it

From Child’s Mighty Pen

15 Aug 2023 09:33 AM IST

William Wordsworth, nature’s biggest apostle is pertinently of the opinion that child is the father of man. The statement which has become a dictum now and is oft-quoted in day to day parlance contains multiple interpretations. However, the one common interpretation which cuts ice with a vast majority of literary

‘The past is to be learned from, the present is to be lived in and the future is to be dreamed about’

07 Aug 2023 11:37 AM IST

This is one of the many quotes that are in ‘When You Know, You Know’ by Gauri Budh. Through this book the author imparts wisdom, be it through personal accounts but mostly through understandings that all humans know or eventually come to know but aren’t aware of them Most of

Palakkad Palate: A traditional recipe book

31 Jul 2023 08:40 AM IST

Palakkad is an easy-to-read cookbook put together beautifully. The book illustrates everything elegantly, from design to each and every recipe. The book begins with a thorough introduction where Jayam (Amma) shares her story, also talking about the pristine landscapes & unique flavours of Kerala. Jayam (Amma) has visibly added her