I was a Daughter Then, I am a Daughter Now
“Tu beti nahi, beta hai (you are not a daughter, but a son)”. Nothing gets my goat more than this statement.
Letters from Kargil by Diksha Dwivedi Book Review
An extremely moving book and a raw first-hand account that is a compilation of letters sent by soldiers during the Kargil war.
Of Guilty Pleasures and Feel-Good Books
We often limit our choices by picking books we “should” be reading. Let’s take the “guilty” out of guilty pleasures.
The Forest of Enchantments by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Book Review
The Forest of Enchantments is essentially a love story from Sita’s perspective. You are treated to a fabulous piece of writing with some excellent food for thought.
Are You A Freelancer Planning To Purchase A House?
Irregular payments need not be a deal-breaker. With a fair bit of planning, you can indeed purchase that dream house.
Book Recommendations: Short Reads That Pack A Punch
A compilation of eight books that would shock you, move you, make you question humanity, and often leave you wondering if man is indeed the most dangerous animal.
Living With Allergies – Natural Alternatives To Pharmaceuticals That I Swear By
Drug allergies, although rare, can be debilitating. I share a list of natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals that have helped me lead a fuller life.
Nobody’s Child by Kanchana Banerjee Book Review
Money, power, fame, morally corrupt characters, and unscrupulous media. All that with a crisp, tight plot, and you have a winner.
Laundry Girl 2.0 by Yamini Pustake Bhalerao Book Review
Laundry Girl 2.0 by Yamini Pustake Bhalerao is a fast-paced noir thriller, whose protagonist is a fixer, private investigator, hustler, ex-convict, and a street fighter.
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Book Review
The normal world has no room for exceptions. Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata is a compelling read about the struggles of a socially awkward individual to conform to the rules of the society.
Girl From The Tree House by Gudrun Frerichs Book Review
Girl From The Tree House by Gudrun Frerichs is a psychological thriller that tells the story from the inside out. I have not read such a brilliant fictionalized depiction of dissociative identity disorder.
Narasimha (The Mahaavatar Trilogy #1) by Kevin Missal Book Review
Narasimha by Kevin Missal, the first book in the Mahaavatar Trilogy picks on the topic of dharma and adharma. A retelling of the fourth Vishnu avatar, it is centered around the story of Narasimha, Hiranyakashyap, and Prahlad.