A truly transformative autobiography does more than chronicle success—it lays bare the soul of the journey, revealing the quiet sacrifices, the unspoken doubts, and the emotional alchemy that turns struggle into triumph. Dileep Heilbronn’s The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari achieves this with remarkable clarity, offering not just a memoir but a mirror for anyone who has ever dared to dream beyond their circumstances. From the very first pages, where he recounts landing in Dubai in 1991 with just $10
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In an era where spirituality is often either overly academic or reduced to Instagram platitudes, Sadhguru occupies a unique space as a bridge builder between ancient wisdom and modern seekers. His books—Inner Engineering, Mind Is Your Business, Death: An Inside Story, and others—serve as carefully crafted portals into complex spiritual concepts, rendered in a language that resonates with contemporary audiences. While traditional religious texts can feel esoteric and self-help literature often lacks depth, Sadhguru’s works strike a
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I recently had a chance encounter with one of the most surprising ones that come my way, now and then, during my journey as a literary critic. Believe me, finding these unexpected gems by young Indian literary artists, or you may say, the novelists, gives me immense satisfaction and joy. Rita Chhetri, an emerging writer from Arunachal Pradesh, the beautiful landscapes adorning the North-eastern front of India, possesses credible fictional craft. Her novel, Boy with the Red Balloon,
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Jayanta Mahapatra, one of India’s most distinguished modern poets, crafts a vision of India that is deeply introspective, melancholic, and yet profoundly evocative. His poetry does not romanticise the nation in the manner of nationalist verse; instead, it delves into the existential and socio-cultural realities of a land marked by paradoxes—spiritual richness alongside material deprivation, timeless traditions amidst modern disintegration, and moments of epiphany within pervasive silence. Through his poems, Mahapatra paints a deeply personal and universally resonant India,
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As a reader who often finds romantic fiction predictable or overly sentimental, I approached Ashwini Pratham’s Legacy of the Lost Words with cautious curiosity. What I discovered, however, was a novel that transcends the boundaries of its genre, offering a profound exploration of love, loss, and the human psyche. This is not just a love story; it is a deeply layered narrative that delves into the complexities of relationships, the weight of societal expectations, and the enduring power of memory. What
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In an age dominated by fleeting social media posts and bite-sized digital content, the novel’s enduring power remains a testament to the depth and complexity of human experience. The 20th century, a period of unprecedented global change, gave rise to some of the most profound and influential works of literature in the English language. From the disillusionment of the American Dream to the struggles of postcolonial identity, novels from the United States, the United Kingdom,
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At times, you do come across stories that might demand your attention to a great extent. However, the reward is a fitting culmination of the entire reading ritual… one such tale is a recently published novel by Kolhapur Ramamurthy, Kapardi. This is a detailed review of the same. I hope you enjoy the review and the book, eventually! All the best!
Brief Introduction
Kolhapur Ramamurthy’s Kapardi emerges as a refreshing addition to contemporary Indian fiction, combining the allure of a
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Dr. Ajaya Kashyap’s The Quest of Sushruta is a rare gem in the landscape of contemporary Indian fiction, offering a profound exploration of the life and legacy of Sushruta, the father of surgery. The novel transcends the boundaries of historical retelling, delving into human existence’s emotional, philosophical, and ethical dimensions. With a narrative rooted in ancient India’s cultural and intellectual vibrancy, Kashyap pays tribute to a pioneering figure and propels readers to ponder the timeless relevance of
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Romance doesn’t scare me unless it becomes a voluminous and tedious task to get across. Yulin Kuang’s novel, surprisingly titled How to End a Love Story, feels nudging and agile until the pace of the story takes over your excitement, and you feel overburdened by the usual drab romantic fiction brought to the table! Isn’t it? Let’s discuss these details in this book review.
Yulin Kuang’s How to End a Love Story offers readers a deeply emotional journey through grief,
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Who doesn’t want some romance in life? I hope you too. 🙂
Who doesn’t like reading a romance novel? There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a steamy tale of love and passion, whether you’re curled up on the couch or hiding under the covers with a flashlight. Romance novels provide the perfect escape from reality, allowing us to live vicariously through the characters and their heart-pounding escapades. From the classic tales of forbidden love to the modern-day rom-com, there’s
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