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Lighting Upon the Gita at the Ganga (Book Review)

“The best hand to hold is the hand of God.”

~Lighting Upon the Gita at the Ganga, Dr. Radhika Vijay

Combining a short crisp read with a deep powerful message, “Lighting Upon the Gita at the Ganga” by Dr. Radhika Vijay is a small book with a big mission to introduce the light of Gita in the heart of its readers.

Sprinkled with famous proverbs and popular sayings, the book embraces a simple narrative and lucid language to convey its message and showcases zero fascination for unnecessary embe...

A Novel with Multiple Themes || Interview With Author Harshada Pathare on The Following

Life is multifaceted. And stories are a reflection of life. So, it’s no surprise that sometimes some tales come with multiple themes.

Author Harshada Pathare’s novel “The Following” embraces one such brilliant story with multiple themes. There is mythology. There is spirituality. There is paranormal activity. There is poetry. And there is certainly love and emotions running parallel with mystery and thrill.

But most importantly, there is life in its most raw, undisguised form that’s served...

My Illegitimate Son (Book Review)

“Love must be unmistakable, unconditional, with no expectations of a quid pro quo.”

~The Illegitimate Son, Sanjay Jha

Such is the love of a dog. Such is the love of a Dachshund. Such is the love of Louis.
A love that is unconditional and knows no bound. A love that wins hearts. A love that’s everlasting.

Welcome to “My Illegitimate Son” by Sanjay Jha that embraces a true story, told entirely from the perspective of a dog named Louis, who looks at the world through a completely different len...

A Detective Thriller with a Fresh Twist || Interview with Sheba Ghosh on Butterfly in a Bind

Even in this modern progressive society, we still live with numerous prejudices stacked up in our hearts. But they only raise their heads at the most unpredicted times. And to top that, there are those complex relationships with different phases, unresolved hitches and multiple levels that complicate life but also make it beautiful and worth living.

Author Sheba Ghosh weaves her debut novel Butterfly in a Bind around such hidden prejudices and complicated relationships which gradually become ...

Travel Hiccups || Special Glimpses from our Digha Tour

Nothing is foolproof in this life.

Not the security systems on your computer. Not that highly expensive insurance policy. And not even those elaborate travel plans. You can have everything sorted out and planned to a T and yet everything can turn upside down in a split second.

But then, it is these uncertainties, these unpredictable situations, these little travel hiccups that make life, and of course, travelling a little more adventurous.

Something like that happened to us last time we...

Bringing Traditional Values Back to Life || Interview with the Author of A Thing Called Destiny

Dharmic traditions have always formed a great part of India. The country has forever stood as the symbol of spirituality. It’s the oldest surviving civilisation and the birth place of several ancient customs which are relevant till this day.

Yet we are somehow heading towards a tumultuous belief system.

Progress into the modern lifestyle brought a drastic rupture in the native faith system. And standing in the current scenario of the modern age, it became necessary for the writer of A Thin...

The Third Survivor (Book Review)

“Sometimes, all you could really do was to pick the right side and then fight.”

~The Third Survivor, Mainak Dhar

Soaked with thrill, suspense and mystery which effortlessly merges with action, humour and emotions, the final book of the Unit 22 crime thriller, “The Third Survivor” by Mainak Dhar hails another mind numbing adventure with a different taste and subtle spiritual twist.

With a thought provoking plot, gripping narrative, fast pace and outstanding characters, the book captures the...

The Second Fugitive (Book Review)

“Once a soldier believes in a mission, he will do illogical things for it.”

~The Second Fugitive, Mainak Dhar

Packed with thrill, mystery and suspense, coupled with sparks of humour and action sequence flying all over the second book of the Unit 22 thriller, “The Second Fugitive” by Mainak Dhar welcomes another spine-chilling journey where the protagonist sets on yet another dangerous mission with the most unlikely team ever assembled in the history of the world!

With thrilling plotline, e...

The First Assassin (Book Review)

“Sometimes all you can do is fight the good fight.”

~The First Assassin, Mainak Dhar

Filled with thrill, suspense and mystery, combined with strong doses of humour, the action-packed, Unit 22 crime thriller “The First Assassin” by Mainak Dhar brings to the readers the real face of politics as Major Aaditya Sen and his comrades go on the most dangerous mission against ruthless criminals.

Beset with twists and turns, the novel keeps the readers thoroughly engaged. And with dangers lurking ar...

Queen and King (Book Review)

“Blood drips from the knife as I stare into his eyes for the last time. I’m told, death is a scary thing. Today, both of us are scared.”

~Queen and King, Nandini Gupta

Sometimes, life scares one more than death. When dreams break, plans shatter and heart aches to be free, one has to pick up the knife, look fear deep in the eye and smash it with one swift strike. Author Nandini Gupta explores this crude human propensity in her book “Queen and King”, where each is growing a devil within, for it...