Literature

Our brain most fertile in later years: ruskin bond

22 May 2023 03:56 AM IST

The human brain, unlike the body, keeps “ticking away” and is at its “most fertile” in the later years, says popular author Ruskin Bond as he encourages writers in their 60s or early 70s to take leaf out of the books of legendary writers Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse and

Sanjeevani

22 May 2023 03:51 AM IST

Birju was a young boy living in a small village in Koraput (Odisha). He was 19 years old. He lost his father within a few months of his birth, and for him, his mother was everything. Because of his acute poverty, Birju decided to go to the city to earn

4 Tips for Choosing a South African Online Casino

20 May 2023 03:41 AM IST

The online casino industry is expanding fast in South Africa – there are so many platforms to choose from that it is sometimes overwhelming. For a casual casino player who just wants to play for the laughs or someone who is aiming to claim serious jackpots, the right online casino

Exploring the Impact of Children’s Literature From Forgotten Pioneers to Modern Trailblazers

15 May 2023 06:08 AM IST

Children’s literature is a fascinating and diverse genre that has captivated young readers for centuries. From classic tales like “The Cat in the Hat” to modern favourites like the “Harry Potter” series, children’s books offer imaginative stories, vibrant illustrations, and valuable life lessons. Wether it’s picture books for toddlers or

A Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Winning Sales Attitude

15 May 2023 06:02 AM IST

Rajan Kalra, a hotelier, and sales enthusiast, has launched his debut book “Sales and More Sales”. The book is a comprehensive guide that explores the internal and external factors that contribute to the sales mindset. It covers the fundamentals of the sales industry, the value of networking, and the steps

Poetic Iridescence of Mother India

15 May 2023 05:59 AM IST

Arbind Kumar Choudhary who has been found better than ever due to the creation of Arbindonean Racy Style of Versification, Indianised version of Arbindonean Sonnets and, above all, The Phrasal Movement in Indian English poetry, has been awarded with the crown of the Universal Ambassador of Peace by the president

SPACE

08 May 2023 00:41 AM IST

The maid laid everything on the dining table and as usual said” Uncle, I am leaving, close the door”. Nikhil babu was watching TV. Some debate on rising prices of cooking gas. It was a heated one – more heat then the gas would produce. He slowly lifted his body

Lit Fests: Unveiling the World’s Literary Marvels

08 May 2023 00:39 AM IST

Here are three lit fests coming up that made me do a double-take! They either have a unique goal they wish to achieve through the beauty of literature or their line-up left me breathless. Star-Studded Line-Up Revealed for Bradford Literature Festival 2023 The Bradford Literature Festival 2023 has announced an

How do you stay true to storytelling if you are politically correct?

08 May 2023 00:36 AM IST

Time and again, we have observed freedom of expression wavering between the extremes of incitement and oppression. And then something like this happens. The question of sensitivity readers, political correctness, bowdlerization, redaction, and editing start assuming a lot of importance. Consider the oompa-loompas who were challenged by the National Association

Everyday spirituality is a breath of fresh air: Yogi Trivedi

08 May 2023 00:33 AM IST

In Love, At Ease: Everyday Spirituality with Pramukh Swami (Penguin India) by Yogi Trivedi is a unique life story of a global cultural ambassador and a spiritual master, Pramukh Swami, the guru and Pramukh, or President, of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, a major branch of the Swaminarayan Sampradaya

Annotation 35: Sophie’s Choice by William Styron

01 May 2023 01:32 AM IST

I first read Sophie’s Choice in 1985, when I was eighteen years old. It was a birthday gift from my fifteen-year-old sister. Later, my sister, an English major in college, got the same paperback signed by Mr. Styron to whom she served dinner while he was on campus. She also

The choices we make

01 May 2023 01:29 AM IST

My mother wore soft gloves to protect her hands whilstcooking because dad claimed often and vociferously, that he could not abide anyone else’s food – by “anyone else” he meant,of course, the poor, unwashed masses who sought kitchen duty. Why did shego along with his demands?Was it because shewas afraid