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My Favourite Books with Octogenarian/Elderly Protagonists

 

I have said this so many times, saying it again. For me, the writing style and the characters make a big difference. If I connect with the characters and the writing style of the author, the subject or genre doesn't matter. 

In this post, I am going to talk about three books with an Octogenarian (a person who is between 80 and 89 years old) as the main protagonist. 

So, I’ll start with: The Car Share by Zoe Brisby because this is probably the first book I read and loved where one of the protagoni...

Book Review: The Magician Who Bought Dreams by Vikkram Dewan

Book: The Magician Who Bought Dreams

Author: Vikkram Dewan

Genre: Supernatural Mystery

Publisher: Palette Books (English imprint of Sahitya Vimarsh)

Pages: 208

Price: ₹250

Blurb (as on the back cover):

Welcome to the world of the supernatural and crypt ―where nothing is what it seems! 

A magician who buys people's dreams before making them vanish. A mysterious radio that makes you listen to people talking to God. Find out how seductive the shape shifting 'Whore of Babylon’ can be. Or how a cursed wine g...

मारिया...(My Hindi Translation of Maria by Parvathy)

This is my Hindi translation of a beautiful write up Maria, written by Parvathy. You can read the original post HERE. She writes beautifully. Here's another translation that I did before. 'माँ, मैं और मसाला चाय'

मारिया,

इक रोज़ मेरी किसी से बात हुई कि दिल टूटने के बाद फिर से किसी पे भरोसा कैसे किया जा सकता है…

ऐसा तो नहीं कि सिर्फ इश्क़ में मिलने वाला दर्द ही दुख देता है?

कई और चीज़ें होती हैं जिससे तक़लीफ़ होती है ―जैसे, किसी जगह को अलविदा कहना।

वो पल जब आखिरकार आपको खुद के और किसी अपने के दरमियान एक लकी...

The Write Path: Reading Like a Writer

(I love this quotation. Found it on Pinterest)

I remember co-writing a short story with my cousin for a story competition conducted by Nandan (a children's magazine we used to read) and then discussing a suitable title for that story. The stories published in Nandan used to have funny titles so we, two little girls, were thinking on similar lines. It was a silly story, I am sure of that. And obviously, we didn't get any prize for our writing skills.

It does not mean that I have always wanted to be...

Book Review: The Black Orphan by S. Hussain Zaidi

Book: The Black Orphan 

Author: S. Hussain Zaidi 

Publisher: Harper Collins India 

Pages: 218

Price: ₹ 259 (on Amazon. Kindle version available)

About the book

A bold and daring cop.

A passionate human rights lawyer.

And a deadly terror plot.

It's love at first sight for DIG Ajay Rajvardhan of the National Investigation Agency when he sees attractive young lawyer Asiya Khan in court, defending a young woman the NIA has arrested on charges of terrorism. They are on opposite sides - he specializes in takin...

Movie Characters with Books

 

This post is inspired by Madhulika Liddle’s post ‘People with Books in Hindi Cinema’ (A two part post). Of course, her post is more detailed and brilliantly researched. I really enjoyed that post (click the link to read it), so here I’m trying my version. :))

Love Story by Erich Segal: Mujhse Dosti Karoge. 

This is not a very successful film, but I like it. And in this film Rani Mukherjee is seen reading this book. In another scene, Uday Chopra wants to buy a book for her. Love Story. And she say...

Nutrition Drinks for Kids: Complan’s Role in Supporting Growth #63PercentMoreProtein

It's a truth universally acknowledged that when mothers get together, they mostly talk about their children. And one of the hottest topics is their children's eating habits and nutrition. Children must get a balanced diet that includes lean proteins, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and a small amount of healthy fats. 

A balanced diet will provide virtually all the nutrients that children need. Here are some nutrients that are most important for kids’ growth.

What nutrients are most important ...

The Book Club by Debeshi Gooptu and a Rapid Fire With the Author

 

Book: The Book Club

Author: Debeshi Gooptu

Genre: Thriller

Price: ₹149 (on Amazon, free for KU subscribers)

I think keeping your readers engrossed and invested throughout the book is a big deal. And Debeshi is one of those writers who does it really well. 

I've read almost every story by Debeshi. Including her latest book The Book Club.

“Then you must use us as your inspiration,” Bee giggled. “I have so much to tell you. In fact, I’m sure everyone in this room has stories you can write about. Or shou...

क्या लिखूँ: My Hindi Translation of Leha's Poem

 

                              My painting

Original poem by Leha

Today I thought about what I should write;

Shall I write about the morning rays dancing through my window panes?

Or about the little plant sprouting in the pot by the ledge?

I could write about the cool breeze that makes the leaves rustle

Or about those long lost journeys with nothing but emptiness ahead.

Shall I write about those lazy summer afternoons under the shady trees?

Or those cozy winter days wrapped in fairy tales?

I could write a...

माँ, मैं और मसाला चाय (हिन्दी अनुवाद)

My Hindi translation of a beautiful write up by Paro (Parvathy), with her permission. I found it on Instagram. You can check her profile Here .

So, here it goes:

अम्मा के लिए ये मानो ये एक दस्तूर था ―

बरामदे पर एक कप चाय, और बैकग्राउंड में धीमे धीमे बजता उसका पसंदीदा संगीत।

ये अम्मा और बाबा के झगड़े के बाद की सुबह थी, 

वो झगड़ा जिसमें उनकी आवाज़ बादलों की गर्जना से भी तेज़ थी। 

बाबा के ऑफ़िस जाने के बाद,

अम्मा मसाला चाय बनाकर बरामदे में बैठ जाती।

कैसेट प्लेयर वो गाना बजाता जो उसके दिल के करीब था,

और वो धीरे-धी...