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Ghazal #2

मेरे दिल का जो क़रार था शायद तुम्हारा ख़ुमाार था फेहरिश्त-ए-कातिल-ए-जिगर मिली मेरा नाम उसमें शुमार था दामन से उलझता रहता था तन्हा बहुत वो ख़ार था फूंक डालूंगा मैं दिल की दुनिया क्या जुनून मुझको सवार था जिससे मैं झूमता रहता था मेरे दिल का कोई आज़ार था बेसाख़्ता अश्कों का सबब इज़हार नहीं … Continue reading "Ghazal #2"

The Collector

The retreating rays of the mighty sun, having travelled longer distance, dispersed into its various shades of life, leaving behind the blue-green tinge and cutting through the surroundings like knife in butter, transforming everything into different shades of a ripe apricot. The greenish water of Yamuna and the much clearer water of Ganga couldn’t elude … Continue reading "The Collector"

Of Love and Fallacy

How do you define the idea of love? By compassion and care Truth lying bare A singular affair Or a burden to bear   How do you define the boundaries in love? The masculine way Or the feminine suffering Of what you can do And what I can’t   How do you define the notion … Continue reading "Of Love and Fallacy"

Ghazal #1

सन २०१३, इस ब्लॉग की इब्तदा का साल | तब से अब तक इसने क्या क्या न देखा. किस्से, कहानी, कविताएँ, इंटरव्यू, आर्टिकल, रिव्यु…पर सब एक जुबान में…अंग्रेजी | हिंदी, उर्दू में लिखा तो खूब पर पहुँचाया किसी को नही, किताब में रखे फूल के मानिंद | पर अब इरादा कर लिया है के अपनी … Continue reading "Ghazal #1"

A New Dawn

Life is like a roller coaster ride – a series of ups, downs and some circling around. And while we are busy understanding the dynamics of this system, life slowly slips away – moment by moment, day by day and year by year. So make sure to enjoy the ride while it lasts. Like life … Continue reading "A New Dawn"

Colourful Notions: The Roadtrippers 1.0 by Mohit Goyal – Book Review

Title : Colourful Notions: The Roadtrippers 1.0 Author : Mohit Goyal Pages : 200 Publisher : Srishti Genre : Travelogue Rating : Cover : 3.5/5 Writing Style : 3.5/5 Presentation : 4/5 Story: 3/5 Overall : 3.5/5 Overview: Would you give up your high-paying job and comfortable personal life to drive ten thousand kilometres across India? Just for fun!Three twenty-something’s … Continue reading "Colourful Notions: The Roadtrippers 1.0 by Mohit Goyal – Book Review"

Agniputr by vadhan – Book Review

Title : Agniputr Author : Vadhan Pages : 364 Publisher : Bloombury India Genre : Fantasy Rating : Cover : 4/5 Writing Style : 4/5 Presentation : 4/5 Story: 4/5 Overall : 4/5 Overview: When ace lawyer, Raghuram Surya, received an order of requisition from the Government of India for his ancestral castle, he was unaware of the Sutram … Continue reading "Agniputr by vadhan – Book Review"

Another tale of two cities – Book review

Title : Another tale of two cities Author : Ezhuth Aani Pages : 304 Publisher : Inspire India Genre : Historical Fiction Rating : Cover : 4/5 Writing Style : 4/5 Presentation : 3/5 Story: 3.5/5 Overall : 3.5/5 Overview: Fourteen thirty one is the year remembered for the martyrdom of Joan of Arc. But another landmark event was unfolding in … Continue reading "Another tale of two cities – Book review"

‘Once In A Lifetime; Happens Again’ – Book Review

Title : Once In A Lifetime; Happens Again Author : Lovely Kumari & Ashish Kumar Mall Pages : 224 Publisher : Leadstart Genre : Fiction Rating : Cover : 4/5 Writing Style : 3.5/5 Presentation : 3.5/5 Story: 3/5 Overall : 3.5/5 Overview: How far can a girl go to make a guy like her? Meet Ashwin. Know his deepest … Continue reading "‘Once In A Lifetime; Happens Again’ – Book Review"

‘3 wise monkeys’ by Jeet Gian – Book review

Title : 3 Wise Monkeys Author : Jeet Gian Pages : 400 Publisher : Leadstart Genre : Comedy/ Fiction Rating : Cover : 3/5 Writing Style : 4/5 Presentation : 4/5 Story: 4/5 Overall : 4/5 Overview: The trio Amar, Akbar and Anthony had no clue whatsoever about their goddammit indecisive-careers-and-indefinite-struggles. And that was because they were born with the … Continue reading "‘3 wise monkeys’ by Jeet Gian – Book review"