Anu Lal's Blog, page 14

READING TEACHERS

The Commentator says; If you read teachers, I mean, not the profession or system of teaching, but the individual human being who performs the roles of the teacher, you'll find it very awkward and boring. They are just as human as any other person sitting next to them in the local bus or train. The game changes when they are brought within a classroom environment. Like a piranha in a tropical lake, they suddenly attain an unprecedented ferocity, both in their dealing with students as well...

THE DANCE OF DURGA by KANIKA DHILLON: A Review

The Commentator says;
The Dance of Durgais a novel with its plot set in India. Its appeal, though, is universal. The present body of Indian English Literature is mostly set in urban centers. This trend has set in motion a new feel to the Indian English literature, a new set of vocabulary too. The Dance of Durga is different in that this novel overcomes the obsession of the writers in India writing in English to downplay Indian-ness for a sweeping monolithic urban aesthetics.
Kanika Dhillon ha...

TO SIR WITH LOVE by E. R. BRAITHWAITE: A Review

The Commentator says;
The previous year, a friend of mine spoke about this book. It was during her farewell party. We both worked at the same college. She spoke of her time at the college, the struggles and fun she had as a teacher. Then she said this book reflected her being with an unspeakable ingenuity that was unbeknownst to her before. I decided right then that I’d get my hands on this book when the next door of opportunity shows itself.
To Sir, with Love tells the story of Mr. Braithwai...

THE PETRICHOR OF MEMORIES

Writing is hard work. Physically, it tires the person who engages in the process. Ironically, habitual writers often feel depressed at the lack of enough writing hours. Perhaps, it’s just a habit taking its toll. Perhaps, it’s the addiction to the world inside one’s head. I get exhausted, wanting to fill myself with something to eat, mostly after long hours of writing.
Writing is craft. I think what’s more important is the ability to tell stories. We all are storytellers in one way or another...

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

My dear one, I wish you a very happy Valentine's Day. It's not the day that's important. None of the days are important for that matter. What's important-and one should be double careful about it- is the quality time that we spend with our beloved ones. Remember, if you don't have time for your beloved one, you just don't have enough love. Sharing a gift with your beloved one is sharing time too. It's an act similar in its influence. Whenever your special person looks at the gift you gave, he...

MY NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE

Kamat sir with Better than All Happy Ever AftersThis photo came to me as a surprise, today [8 February 2016]. Many of you have seen this before I did. What a moment! 
I have no words to express my inner light. Being held by my guru, Kamath sir is synonymous to winning the most glorious award on earth and wherever consciousness exists, I mean, in all worlds. Those students of his know what I mean, don't they? 
My eyes are overflowing with joy, just like my soul with gratitude. I wish y...

LOVE STORY

Writing mentality is a state of mind as well as a state of being.

State of mind can be reached by taking the route to reach the state of being.
Physically and psychologically, one writes. Both physical and psychological energies wane on long hours of work.
Sometimes, writing is easy. Writing is hard on other times. One must understand when it goes through rough days. The smooth days must also be learnt. This will b...<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]></div>

THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTMAS: A Good Norwegian Book for Indian Readers

Traversing the length of the library I make a random decision. I will take a book home that is not connected to what I am doing presently in terms of my professional commitment, that of a researcher. Then I spot Jostein Garder. In fact, I spot Sophie’s Worldfirst. Then I move on to read the name of the author. What a delightful moment, to realize the author always stays at the second position in the ladder. First comes the work itself. This positioning takes away a lot of shameful inhibitions...

THE TRANSPORTER: REFUELLED –Relentless Overacting

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THE FIFTH WAVE BY RICK YANCEY: A Good Book with Powerful Characters

If this book review turns out to be an unusually positive one, please do not resort to thinking I received financial benefit from Rick Yancey. To be honest, I felt an emotional connection with the author, because of an interview I watched with him. I watched one of his interviews in YouTube and in it he said something that piqued my attention. He said before being a full-time author, he was a government employee, working strict schedules for an average pay-scale. Nothing i...