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June 5, 2018
May 31, 2018
Book Review: The Ammuchi Puchi by Sharanya Manivannan
Book The Ammuchi Puchi Genre Children’s Book (3-8 years) Author Sharanya Manivannan Illustrator Nerina Canzi Publisher Penguin India No. Of Pages 32 Price (On Amazon) INR 159
'I knew she was our grandmother, the way I knew the tune of a song, or how to ride a bicycle, or exactly when to clap my hands and kill a mosquito, just the way she taught me.'
The Ammuchi Puchi tells the story of Aditya, Anjali and their beloved, jovial grandmother. One fateful day, their grandmother, Ammuchi, pa...
May 18, 2018
Learning and Fear of Making Mistakes
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When I was in school or even in college, my mind was full of apprehensions. I tended to over think.
I have realized that apprehensions hinder our growth, so now when I am a grown woman, I have finally learnt to control my apprehensions or to reason with them, at least, but hesitation is still there.
I don't think there's anyone with whom I am completely, absolutely free-minded. There would be some kind of hesitation, no matter how close or dear that person is (Except my 5 year-old).
It...
May 11, 2018
Book Review: Swear You Won't Tell? by Vedashree Khambete-Sharma
Dead body, check.
Disillusioned reporter, check.
Dark and sinister secrets, check.
How about a Murder Mystery with a touch of effortless humour? It's a very interesting combination because humour, no matter what's the genre, always works.
'Swear You Won't Tell?' (Plus, an intriguing title) by Vedashree Khambete Sharma (Published by Harper Collins India) is about Avantika Pandit, a highly inquisitive reporter whom nobody takes seriously. His boss sends her to attend fashion stylists' pr...
May 10, 2018
I have no complaints but ---
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I have no complaints but ---It's okay to set my emotions freeLike a free flowing water
I have no complaints but ---It's okay to fell angry, sad, frustratedAnd seethe in a gloomy solitude, for some time
I have no complaints but ---It's okay to curse the unfairness of lifeScreaming silently -- why me?
Yes, it's okay as ---I don't stay in the pool of misery for longI rise and shrug it off, feeling light and say ---
I have no complaints!
Sharing with...
May 8, 2018
Author's Interview: In Conversation With Debeshi Gooptu
Debeshi Gooptu, author of Gurgaon Diaries & Dragon Aunty Returns , is a wonderful storyteller. I am yet to read her novels, but I have read her short stories recently on Juggernaut Books, and loved them!
The Girl at the Yellow Door, A Strange Connection, Don't Stand So Close To Me, A Chance Encounter --- these are some of my favourites. I have saved her other stories on my app and looking forward to reading them.
Her stories, writing style, her characters and their sit...
May 3, 2018
Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Book: The Hate U Give Author: Angie Thomas Genre: Young AdultNo of Pages: 438Publisher: Walker BooksPrice: INR 359 (On Amazon)
Once upon a time there was a hazel-eyed boy with dimples. I called him Khalil. The world called him thug. He lived, but not nearly long enough, and for the rest of my life I'l...
April 30, 2018
Book Review: Hush A Bye Baby by Deepanjana Pal
Hush A Bye Baby by Deepanjana Pal (Juggernaut Books ) is a thriller that is based on Feticide. This, of course, is a different plot/idea.
Dr. Nandita Rai is a reputed and extremely popular gynaecologist and a feminist who regularly appears on TV/radio shows. Every woman wants her to be their doctor. And, out of a sudden she has been charged with sex-selective abortions. At least 24-25 women have made complaints to the Mumbai police helpline number. It's hard to believe, but Mumbai police needs...
April 22, 2018
Book Review: The Secret of the Red Crystals by Dr. Sujata Sharma
'Nature is the first scientist in the Universe. The most brilliant and intricate scientist ever.'
Some books come as pleasant surprise.
The Secret of the Red Crystals by Sujata Sharma is one such book for me. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect when I picked this book for I'm not fond of reading biographies. I didn't even like My Story by Kamala Das who is one of favourite authors. But, one thing that the author had said in the mail that made me curious --- she said, 'Though it is a sto...
April 3, 2018
Book Review: Stories from Saratchandra (Innocence and Reality)
Okay, so I've read Saratchandra after so many years! Thanks to Rupa Publications! Saratchandra's name brings smile and memories as I've read many novels/novellas/short stories by Saratchandra.
Also, I'm not fond of translated works, but then the books/stories by Saratchandra that I have read (and loved) were in Hindi, so of course they were translated. Anindita Mukhopadhyay, as a Translator, has done a really good job! She has managed to keep the essence, innocence & 'the Bengali feel' of...
