T.S. Eliot, perhaps, was the only figure in the history of English literature who enjoyed wide and prolonged popularity well within his lifetime, as well as beyond that. In today’s article, I will try to examine the reasons behind Eliot’s immense popularity and also measure his influence on English poetry. It is a well-received fact… Continue reading
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Amitav Ghosh – Analysis of his writing style, themes and thoughts on him as a novelist
If you are an Indian who loves reading books, contemporary novels included, you must have heard about Amitav Ghosh. Amitav Ghosh, a celebrated contemporary novelist, is respected because he has made significant contributions to modern literature with his captivating narratives and thought-provoking themes. Though the author has received many accolades and enjoys worldwide fame because… Continue reading
Moving for Moksha by Alok Mishra – Book Review
What about illuminating the Soul? Do you even care to long for inner peace? In ancient days, inner peace used to be the top priority of sages, Munis, Mahatmas and Rishis along with the general public. However, with time, our priorities changed and we moved on the path of other pursuits. Recently, I came across… Continue reading
5 Books on Holistic Healing you must read – a global list
As a concept, holistic healing sounds like the most convincing and effective method that can cure someone of an illness and also stop it from coming back. In recent years, holistic healing has become popular globally. And with its popularity, books on holistic healing have also witnessed a rise in popularity! Today, I am making… Continue reading
Elements and features of a good book review – guide for book bloggers
Believe it or reject, book reviews can be important for readers (and authors) in many ways. Let us discuss the part that helps out readers. Ideally, a good book review provides valuable insights to readers about a book – quality, content, and style, preferably. Many book reviewers take it beyond these three landmarks and offer… Continue reading
Maya, the blindfolded: Her Mistake? She trusted him by Prasad Bag – Book Review
Now that I have read a good number of books in 2022, it’s time to review some of them in quick succession. And I would like to begin with the latest one that I have read. Prasad Bag has debuted with his novel Maya, the Blindfolded: Her Mistake? She Trusted Him. The moment I saw… Continue reading
Harjeet Khanduja – the simplified author of complex themes
Motivation, decision-making, leadership, business, entrepreneurship, start-ups, growth, life… and blah blah blah of the business world are not easy subjects to write about. Many authors have tried their peculiar styles. May have been successful in producing many books. However, success has not come to many in this regard. Sometimes, the content is there but the… Continue reading
The Mystery Mountains by Aurijit Ganguli – Book Review
It is hard to believe that The Mystery Mountains is Aurijit Ganguli’s second book. The details he poured, the mystery he weaved, and the insight he embedded into his book are just superb. It has really touched my every emotional and mental chord. And in his second book, surprisingly, the author has graduated from a… Continue reading
Seema Seth’s latest short fiction Rahim and Laila focuses on refugees (and love story for sure)
In today’s super-fast and busy life, we look for quick solutions for almost everything. Whether it is quick breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert ideas, quick solutions to make money, quick remedies to long-term diseases, quick methods to learn English or any other language, quick and easy loans, quick reference guides to clear examination, quick and… Continue reading
Sri Aurobindo – the critic we should read (but we don’t)
We all know Sri Aurobindo in this or that way. Some know him as a philosopher he was. Some know him as a freedom fighter who looked beyond fighting the external oppressors. Some perceive him as a master of yoga, spirituality and seer. Many know him as a poet, a poet of fine excellence and… Continue reading