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July 24, 2024

6 Best Pablo Neruda Poems for Lovers of Poetry

It’s July. The dark clouds hover overhead, and it soon starts to pour. It’s the perfect day to enjoy some heartfelt poetry with a cup of hot chocolate. But where to begin? Whose words will satiate the craving? Here’s a nudge! Have you heard of Pablo Neruda?

Pablo Neruda wasn’t awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for nothing. Did you know that he wrote over 3,500 poems on themes like war, history, love, politics, and human nature, all in simple yet thought-provoking language. This made him ...

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Published on July 24, 2024 04:26

July 16, 2024

The Kaurs of 1984: Book Review by Asha Seth

The Kaurs of 1984: The Untold, Unheard Stories of Sikh Women

Author: Sanam Sutirath Wazir | Publisher: Harper Collins India | Pages: 256

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More than three decades after Operation Blue Star of June 1984 and the...

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Published on July 16, 2024 02:52

July 12, 2024

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: Book Review by Asha Seth

Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing

Author: Mathew Perry | Publisher: Flatiron Books | Pages: 250

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“Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I sh...

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Published on July 12, 2024 04:46

July 9, 2024

Top 10 Books to Enjoy Indoors on a Rainy Day

There’s nothing quite like curling up with a good book while the rain patters against the window. The cozy, introspective atmosphere of a rainy day makes it the perfect time to lose yourself in a captivating story. A rainy day provides the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a good book. Whether you’re in the mood for classic romance, magical adventures, gothic mysteries, or heartwarming tales this rainy season, these books offer a variety of experiences to suit your moist mood. So, grab ...

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Published on July 09, 2024 03:30

July 5, 2024

Fire on the Ganges: Book Review by Asha Seth

Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras

Author: Radhika Iyengar | Publisher: Harper Collins | Pages: 252

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Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. A place where life and death co-exist in the most unimaginable way. The Doms are a ...

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Published on July 05, 2024 03:30

July 2, 2024

7 Copywriting Niches for a Successful Writing Career

Understanding copywriting can be a bit tricky. It’s almost always confused with content writing. But there’s a wee bit difference between copywriting and content writing. The basic difference being – copywriting is short form, catchy and creative writing, with a hook to capture audience attention, mostly for online and offline ads with a view to generate sales. Content writing, however is long form writing that is quite detailed, speaking at length about the product or service, and aimed primari...

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Published on July 02, 2024 03:30

June 25, 2024

Before We Say Goodbye: Book Review by Asha Seth

Before We Say Goodbye

Author: Toshikazu Kawaguchi | Publisher: Hanover Square Press | Pages: 173

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The fourth novel in the bestselling Before the Coffee Gets Cold series follows a new group of people who visit a magical time-...

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Published on June 25, 2024 03:31

June 21, 2024

Top 15 Book Bloggers in India: For Authors and Readers

What if I told you that the book market in India is one of the largest book markets in the world? We’ve abundant readers in this country—breathing between the pages of fiction and non-fiction. Book clubs and book discussions have long existed here. Book blogging is simply an extension of this, a modern version, making it easier for book readers and authors to connect across countries and continents. Book blogging is an excellent career option or can also be just a side hustle. Authors often rely...

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Published on June 21, 2024 04:08

June 17, 2024

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: Book Review by Asha Seth

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

Author: Mark Manson | Publisher: Harper Collins | Pages: 212

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For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a ha...

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Published on June 17, 2024 22:30

June 10, 2024

20 Quotes from Paulo Coelho’s ‘The Alchemist’ to Inspire You to Follow Your Dreams

Who hasn’t heard of ‘The Alchemist’? Wildly popular among readers, The Alchemist has sold over 65 million copies and has been translated into a record 80 languages, making it one of the most-translated and best-selling books worldwide. This wide success helped Coelho set a quirky Guinness record in 2003: Most translations of a single title signed by the […]
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Published on June 10, 2024 22:30