Hasija, an Afghan woman who works for the American forces, lives in Kabul along with her husband Jamal, sister Rabia, and cook Hamid. Their humble yet perfect lives are destroyed when the Taliban gains control over Afghanistan and its capital Kabul after the US forces start to leave the country.
The Search | Sajita Nair | Book Review
Laya is a cheerful teenager who loves hanging out with her friends and boyfriend.
Alas! her carefree days are cut short abruptly when she realizes the reason behind her recent bouts of nausea and sickness. She is pregnant. And now she’s also clueless about what to do.
Episodic Poetry: Flashes of Thought | Nishant Gang | Book Review
Episodic poetry is a collection of 49 short poems and one thought, all of which are infused with much emotions and creativity. The poems in Episodic Poetry teach you a thing or two about life, love, legacy, dreams, aspirations, humility, and the world that we inhabit. They also make us aware of our own insignificant existence in the larger scheme of things.
Author Namrata Gupta talks about her writing | Interview
Namrata Gupta, a graduate of the prestigious Hans Raj College of Delhi University and the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, has not one but four Amazon bestsellers to her credit. Her books have garnered much hype over the years and are loved by readers all over India.
400 Days | Chetan Bhagat | Book Review
Nine months ago, Alia’s daughter Siya, was taken away from her grandparents’ home.
After no development for weeks on end, the police decided to file the case as cold and even the Aroras gave up hope. Except for one person. Her mother Alia had never stopped looking, and now she wants Keshav to take up the case.
MATH GOLD TPE | Al Pasha | Book Review
MATH GOLD PTE is a book that serves as a complementary guide to teachers, students, as well as students for their preparations for the SATs and ACTs. Written in a crisp, concise, and simple manner, the book includes both subject knowledge as well as practical tips, tactics, strategies, and suggestions.
The Witches’ Pit Adventures | Ishita Padiyar | Book Review
Upon her arrival in Germany, Sally soon finds new friends in Sarah, Olive, and Olivia. Together with them, she sets out to explore her surroundings.
Imagine their surprise when they discover a secret witches’ pit in Sally’s garden. Curious and intrigued, they decide to inspect the pit and find themselves in imminent danger.
Sacred Trove | Subin Mathew George | Book Review
STORIES: 3.5/5 WRITING: 3.5/5 ENTERTAINMENT: 3/5 OVERALL: 3.5/5 My musings After a long while, I came around to read a short story collection. Though I have a few short story collections added to my TBR (Arresting God in Kathmandu, The Upside-Down King by Sudha Murty, Small Towns, Big Stories by Ruskin Bond being on the […]
Author Naveen Kundra talks about his latest book | Interview
Naveen is a veteran of the Indian Navy, where he had worked for more than twenty years. It was in the Navy that he first started writing but his writing was restricted to the technical and professional sphere. Navy gave him both experience and exposure, as well as many fond memories.
Murdrum: The Probe Begins | Dr. Sohil Makwana | Book Review
Komal Rathod has spent her entire life dreaming and working towards securing a position at the prestigious CBI. A hardworking and driven individual, she has an eye for detail and has specialized in the forensic sciences.
Upon her entry into the CBI as an intern, she chances upon some long-dead cold cases and uncovers their connection with a serial killer.
The Calcutta Conundrum | Soumon Chatterjee | Book Review
Pratik’s friend Jiah had a break-in at her house. Nothing was stolen, but her Kakudada Swadhin was brutally assaulted by the perpetrators. As a result of which, he is currently in a coma.
As Pratik starts to uncover some yet unknown facts about the mystery, the police have no choice but to involve him in their investigations.
Bangalored | Gayatri Chandrasekharan | Book Review
James Rutherford is on a work-related trip to India. He expects to encounter work issues and cross-cultural struggles but what truly bowls him over is a quirky, bold, and opinionated Indian girl – Radha Iyer. To cut things short, James ends up getting ‘Bangalored’ by her.