Literature

Reinterpreting Devadasi Tradition

31 May 2024 03:59 AM IST

The novel “Misplaced Heads” by Author Jayanthi Sankar can be pertinently classified as a Historical Fiction which has been exquisitely enriched with intense human emotions and conspicuous feministic streaks. Indubitably when it comes to the aesthetic idea of Literature of antiquity, fine arts, classical and folk music and dances, India

The Red Munia by Kamini Puri: A Journey of Growth, Love, and Justice

24 May 2024 05:32 AM IST

About the Book “The Red Munia” is a poignant coming-of-age story that follows Laila, a young woman who spends her idyllic childhood in Kapurthala, Punjab, amidst the grandeur of a luxurious Haveli and the warmth of a loving family. Her life is filled with horse riding, royal-style picnics, and playful

POEM: A Nostalgic Dip

24 May 2024 05:31 AM IST

When the clouds of gloom hover on mind, I run to seek shelter on her lap. She is no one else but mom, one of her own kind. Finding absolute solace on that little but so big lap, I take a flight to my cherubic childhood, birding a gap. Years before

First Indian doctor to launch his book at Cannes

24 May 2024 05:28 AM IST

Padmashri Dr Mukesh Batra’s 10th book ‘Feel Good, Heal Good. Staying Happy with Homeopathy’ published by Bloomsbury was launched by globally acclaimed Hollywood Film Producer Ashok Amritraj at the Festival of Cannes 2024. Hollywood Producer and Former Tennis Champion Ashok Amritraj launches Padmashri, Dr Mukesh Batra’s book ‘Feel Good. Heal

JCB Literature Foundation’s Qissa Pitara Project Brings 44 DIY Libraries to Marginalised Children

24 May 2024 05:20 AM IST

The ASER 2022 Report noted that the percentage of Class 3 students in both government and private schools who can read text given to second graders dropped from 27.3% in 2018 to 20.5% in 2022. The last time this proportion was close to this low was in 2012, at 21.5%,

Review of The Muquaddar Ka Narendra

24 May 2024 05:17 AM IST

This maiden comprehensive poetry book of Arbind Kumar Choudhary urf The Phrasal King in Hindi entitled Muquaddar Ka Narendra rather than Muquaddar Ka Sikandar on the prime minister Narendra Damodardas Modi who has been called the founding father of the cultural independence, renaissance of sanatan cult and ,above all, awake

German Author Jenny Erpenbeck Wins International Booker Prize

22 May 2024 18:40 PM IST

German author Jenny Erpenbeck has won the International Booker Prize for Fiction for her book Kairos. The book depicts a turbulent love story in the final years of communist East Germany. Translator Michael Hofmann has also been honored. Kairos follows the story of a young woman’s destructive affair with an older man

Embark on a safari of the soul with “LONG LIVE THE TIGER”

10 May 2024 03:40 AM IST

Step into the untamed wilderness of tiger country, where the magnificent tiger reigns supreme as the epitome of power and grace. In “LONG LIVE THE TIGER,” readers are invited on an enthralling safari into the heart of ancient forests steeped in deep cultural heritage and historic legacies spanning centuries. Through

Exploring the Joy and Complexity of Travel: Shahnaz Habib’s “Airplane Mode”

10 May 2024 03:38 AM IST

In the cacophony of modern life, travel often stands as a beacon of escape, promising adventure and discovery. But for Shahnaz Habib, an Indian Muslim woman, travel is a nuanced tapestry woven with threads of joy and complication. In her captivating debut, “Airplane Mode,” she embarks on a playful yet

POEM: My Encounter with Achillies – A Dream

10 May 2024 03:33 AM IST

As the night falls, dreams often take us on a journey, A fanciful world, yet temporary, Mind a stage where stories unfold, A play of life, with mysteries untold. We are the actors in this grand design, Playing roles, over time, Often struggling to find our way, Facing the ups

A NEW ERA IN CLASSICAL MUSIC UNVEILED BY DR L. SUBRAMANIAM

10 May 2024 03:29 AM IST

Dr L. Subramaniam, who’s been called ‘arguably the greatest violinist in the history of Indian music’, is also one of the most formally inventive musicians of our time. A polymorphous talent, he is not bound by genres or geographies nor fear of the untried and uncharted. It is in this

Kapil Raj: Author and activist redefining societal narratives

10 May 2024 03:25 AM IST

Kapil Raj, a distinguished Indian author, speaker, and writer-activist hailing from Delhi-NCR, India, possesses the keen intellect of a philosopher and the pragmatic mindset of a realist. With an unwavering commitment to challenging societal norms, he expertly crafts stories that delve into intricate social issues and defy conventional thinking. Following