High Tide Trust Not What The Tide Brings by Hywel Richard Pinto Book Review
Hywel Richard Pinto’s High Tide: Trust Not What The Tide Brings In is a work that invites multiple readings, and one of its greatest strengths lies in its ability to…
Dr Alok Mishra offers a refreshing philosophy for literary criticism, says it “directly serves the collective consciousness of humanity”
Poetry, Solitude, and Criticism: The Vision of Dr Alok Mishra Poetry has often been regarded as the supreme art form through which human beings articulate their deepest thoughts, emotions, and…
How Indian was Sarojini Naidu’s English Poetry? Understanding the Indianness Aspect with special inputs from Dr Alok Mishra
“In the hands of Sarojini Naidu, Indianness takes the shape of an inclusive approach to life by Indians, as has been the case for millennia. Expressed in the metaphors of…
The Double-Edged Sword of Structuralism in Literature: Between Academic Rigour and Readerly Joy
Literature, at its core, is an art form that thrives on both its emotional resonance and its intellectual depth. It invites readers to lose themselves in the beauty of language,…
70 Things You Can Do While Being Hospitalized by Lasse Toft, book review
Having read several books on coping with illness and hospitalisation, I approached Lasse Toft’s 70 Things You Can Do While Being Hospitalized with interest in how it might contribute to…
The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn, a book review
Dileep Heilbronn’s memoir The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari is neither a self-indulgent celebration of personal success nor merely an account of upward mobility in the Gulf dreamscape. Instead, it…
Ashwin Sanghi and the Indian Mythological Fiction: what sets Sanghi’s fiction apart?
Ashwin Sanghi occupies a unique and distinguished place in contemporary Indian popular fiction, especially in the genre of mythological and historical thrillers. His literary works offer a rare synthesis of…
The 20 Best Parenting Books Every Parent Should Read
Parenthood is one of life’s most rewarding yet challenging journeys. From the moment you hold your newborn, questions flood your mind: Am I doing this right? How do I discipline without…
Such a Long Journey by Rohinton Mistry, book review
Rohinton Mistry’s Such a Long Journey, first published in 1991, is a novel that lingers in the mind long after the final page is turned. Set against the backdrop of early…
Classic Literature for Beginners: How to Fall in Love with the Old Without the Overwhelm
Let’s be honest: the idea of reading “classic literature” can feel like being handed a 500-page brick with tiny font and told, “Enjoy!” For many young readers, diving into Tristram…
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf, a book review
To the Lighthouse is often hailed as Virginia Woolf’s masterpiece, a novel that redefines narrative form and psychological depth through its pioneering use of stream-of-consciousness. While many modernist works experiment…
The Distinctive Brilliance of Russian Literature: What Sets It Apart
Russian literature occupies a unique space in the world of letters, distinguished by its profound psychological depth, existential questioning, and unflinching engagement with the human condition. Unlike the polished elegance…