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My Life: My Text – Charu Nivedita, Episode 04
My mother and Naina treated me like an emperor; there was no scolding or reprimand. My mother often remarked that I should have been born in a mansion, but instead, I ended up being born in that slum. Education was nowhere to be seen in her family – only one brother among my mother’s eleven siblings received an education.
Unravelling the Layers of Karin Slaughter’s “Blindsighted”: A Masterpiece of Thrilling Intrigue
“Blindsighted” is a masterclass in suspense. Slaughter expertly builds tension with each passing chapter, leading the reader down a labyrinth of twists and turns. Just when you think you’ve unravelled the truth, Slaughter throws another curveball, keeping you guessing until the very last page.
11 Oracles by Anish Kanjilal is an Intellectually Thought-Provoking Poetry Book
11 Oracles by Anish Kanjilal is a poignant collection of 11 poems. The poetry ranges from long to medium reading timeline, however, it shuttles between various themes pertaining to human existence and veil of illusion and ignorance under which this race is advancing and progressing.
A Gripping Glimpse into the Pursuit of Immortality: The Rise of the Devil – Devil Chronicles Book 1
Tanmay Sharma uses evocative words to convey a sense of danger and intrigue. Words like “perilous,” “desperate,” “shadows,” and “spine chilling” set the tone for an action-packed adventure.
The Book of Sevens: the Mountains by A R Vikram is a Triumph in the Adventure Fantasy Genre
The Book of Sevens: the Mountains by A R Vikram is a Triumph in the Adventure Fantasy Genre. A Brilliantly Written Epic Novel for Teenagers and Parents alike.
Montreal the Unfaithful Lover
The whole day from dawn to dusk
Did I hurt you my love ?
I asked you a million times.
Ammachi’s husband’s father, my great-grandfather, married a Burmese woman…
Because I have Telugu, Burmese, and Tamil ancestry, my East Asian friends often inquire whether I am from Thailand or Burma. Perhaps in my face they see the images of all these dead.
Exploring the Complexity of the Human Mind with Binh Ngolton
‘The Ocean Within’ is an enlightening and mind-triggering work by Binh Ngolton. His insights dive extensively into the field of psychology as well as the human condition. ‘The Ocean Within’ offers a comprehensive psychological framework and provides a unique insight into a variety of important concepts
Featured Book Review – In Search of the Lambs and Other Stories by Divyank J
Featured Book Review – In Search of the Lambs and Other Stories by Divyank is a Collection of Ten Short Stories.
Vanilla Loves and Dusky Lives by Kritika G Soin Reflects the Dual Shades of Love
Vanilla Loves and Dusky Lives by Kritika G Soin is a Collection of 10 Short Stories that Reflects the Dual Shades of Love.
“Don’t be Napoleon. We will nuke you” Is Putin bluffing?
That very moment will give rise to a new precedent “Life of a NATO country soldier is the Rubicon line”.
I informed my wife, Avantika, that I am writing about my life for the Asian Review…
So the death of my father is now fodder for a story. This is the story of the writer in me walking all over my Naina’s life, and maybe his corpse too, and putting the journey into words. ‘Ordinary’ ethical frameworks can’t apply to a writer who walks on the ‘corpses’ of others.