Think Eat Live SmartAuthor: Dr Anjali Hooda SangwanPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 3/5 It has been correctly said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The sedentary lifestyle has led to the deterioration of eating habits and consequently, …
Book Review: Someone Exactly Like You by Esha Pandey
Someone Exactly Like YouAuthor: Esha PandeyPublisher: Rupa Publishers Rating: 3/5 Love is an unplanned emotion. It can embrace anyone at any point in time. Since contemporary fiction has become trite now, the hackneyed storylines seldom draw any attention. Likewise ‘Someone …
Book Review: Oxygen Manifesto by Atulya Misra
Oxygen ManifestoAuthor: Atulya MisraPublisher: Rupa Publishers Rating: 4.5/5 Oxygen Manifesto is not a step back into the dark primitive ages. It is a leap forward to get back what is most valuable for life. We often hear that each individual …
Book Review: The Detective Diaries by Supratim Sarkar
The Detective DiariesAuthor: Supratim SarkarPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 4.5/5 In a world where everyone is way too exposed owing to the Internet, it becomes very easy to get your hands on the personal details. Isn’t that risky? Solving cases now has …
Episode 4- Mandargiri Jain Temple (Karnataka)
Picking up from where we left last, this episode will unravel a location (a temple to be precise) that hasn’t come into the notice of the majority of the travellers. Shaped like a peacock feather, this temple is a pilgrim …
Episode 3- Chitradurga Fort (Karnataka)
In our last post, we described our journey to Vani Vilas Sagar Dam. From there, we headed to Chitradurga Fort. Blimey! The heat made our experience terrible. Chitradurga Fort is located in the Chitradurga district of Karnataka, India. The construction …
Book Review: Diversion of Death by Thalorh Balram
Diversion of DeathAuthor: Thalorh BalramPublisher: Leadstart PublishersRating: 2/5 It is said that pain eases with time but the wounds do not disappear. The scars still tell a story. ‘Diversion of Death’ is a love story that is not only clichéd …
Book Review: Loggie by Sapna Kappal
LoggieAuthor: Sapna KappalGenre: Children’s bookPublisher: Leadstart Publishers Plot SummaryOne of the most common problems of adolescence is fitting into society and dealing with bodily and environmental changes. This is not only limited to humans but also animals. ‘Loggie’ is a …
Book Review: Twice Upon a Time by Payal Kapadia
Twice Upon a TimeAuthor: Payal KapadiaGenre: Children’s bookPublishers: Penguin Publishers Who doesn’t love Princess’ stories? The idea of getting everything done at one’s beck and call and living a luxurious life hypnotizes every young girl. But we have mostly seen …
Why is ‘Us’ one of the most gripping psychological thrillers after ‘Get Out’?
Warning: Spoilers Ahead! The African-American storytelling has found a stronger pitch after Jordan Peele’s Get Out. His sophomore attempt through ‘Us’ passes the muster and leaves the viewers hooked to their seats. A psychological thriller that explores the mangled identity …