A Genre is defined at the style or category of any literary piece, art or music. To understand genres is one of the key requirements of becoming an artist. Once the difference between different genres is clear, it becomes easy …
Book Review: Kismat and Karma by Sakshi Sharma
Kismat and KarmaAuthor: Sakshi SharmaPublisher: Self-publishedRating: 3.5/5 We have heard the stories of fate and karma so many times but seldom we find books that personify these two concepts and bring about a change in the art of storytelling. Kismat …
Book Review: Creator’s Image by Shwetha H.S.
Creator’s ImageAuthor: Shwetha H. S.Publisher: Self-publishedRating: 4/5 “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..”― John Milton, Paradise Lost Our mind is a labyrinth that controls and dictates all …
Book Review: Skill Builder Phonics by Sonia Mehta
Skill Builder ScienceAuthor: Sonia MehtaGenre: Children’s book (Academic)Publishers: Puffin Books Phonics is the study for teaching the method of reading and writing of an alphabet language (Wikipedia). This study is essential because it helps the children in learning new and …
Book Review: A Himalayan Voyage by Uday Sadhwani
A Himalayan VoyageAuthor: Uday SadhwaniPublisher: Self-publishedRating: 3/5 Books on travel experiences hold a special place in my heart, for I always look forward to the experiences of others. One such book that narrates the experience of venturing into the wild …
Chaman Bahaar: A Mute Commentary on Concupiscence
If there is something positive that this lockdown period has offered me, it is the chance and the time to watch and appreciate the talent that often goes unnoticed. Watching the not-so-hyped movies on the streaming platforms is the new …
Book Review: Love, Loss, Life, Laughter And More by Ritu Kakar
Love, Loss, Life, Laughter And MoreAuthor: Ritu KakarPublisher: Self PublishedRating: 2.5/5 In these trying times, it is important to find those little windows of escapism that let us venture into a world that seems or sounds utopian. Well, reading is …
Book Review: Who Stole My Time? by Sunil Mishra
Who Stole My Time?Author: Sunil MishraPublisher: Papertowns PublisherRating: 3/5 Gone are the days when words were given more importance than text messages. The new era calls for a renovation of our lifestyle. Thus, mankind is left with no other option …
Indian Matchmaking: A Cruel Mirror
Sima Taparia from Mumbai says that ‘marriages have become like biscuits; they are breaking easily’. Well, I have a question. If marriages are becoming like biscuits, why do you need to put pressure on them so that they break? The …
Gulabo Sitaabo- a Satire in the Garb of Comedy!
There are very rare instances when Bollywood comes up with an intelligent satire that is dark and at the same time, humourous. One of those brilliantly crafted plots is that of Gulabo Sitabo starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushman Khurrana in …