Story Analysis of ‘Sticks’ by George Saunders
It’s Day 1 of the #A2ZChallenge. This year, I invite you to read and discuss short stories with me. Each day, I will bring you a ‘Read of the Day,’ a short story in English, so that we can indulge…
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Theme Reveal for the 2021 #BlogchatterA2Z Challenge
I am taking the plunge. I was so sure about not taking part in this year’s #A2ZChallenge partly due to work commitments and partly due to the decision to live a slow life for the next couple of months. But…
Aiyyo Aiyya, After The Recent Zomato incident, Mard Khatre Mein Hain
Is the recent Zomato incident a gender or caste issue? This question has divided everyone who’ve picked their sides already. Let me tell you at the outset, I’m supporting Kamraj. The recent Zomato incident is another possible example of how…
Drishyam 2 Movie Review – A Well-Written Series With A Brilliant Climax But A Letdown With Its Dark Message
The Drishyam series is an interesting movie to dissect and analyze. No doubt, it is a well-written movie with top-notch performances. A clever story will always leave certain clues for its readers to guess how it would tie its laces…
Love in Times of Hatred
“He loved constantly, instantly, spontaneously, without thought or words. That’s what he taught me. Love is not something you think about, it is a state in which you dwell. That was his gift.” – Christopher Moore, Lamb. Love. A simple…
My 2020 Year in Review
If you’ve been following my blog, you’d know that I usually pen my yearly reflections. My word of the year for 2020 was ‘Gratitude,’ and the decade was ‘Kindness.’ Looking back now, I can’t help but wonder how apt these…
In the Spotlight: Celebrating People with Disabilities and Their Journeys and How We Can Ally To Build An Inclusive World
As writers, we come across diverse people. One such special friend is Faisal Ashraf Nomani, an ardent and supportive reader. He approached me for Oddity: Don’t Bend, Don’t Blend, the current project he was part of, and wanted me to meet the…
Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives Review
I swore I wouldn’t watch the ‘Fabulous lives of Bollywood wives,’ but I succumbed to the buzz out of curiosity. One, to understand the backlash and low ratings, and two, the contradictory trending No.1 show on Netflix across nations. Something was amiss!
How To Support Local Artisans By Buying Beautiful Rugs Made in India
We are almost at the end of 2020. It fills my heart with immense joy and gratitude for surviving an unforgettable pandemic year, that’s turned the entire world upside down. It’s also that time of the year to purge and…
Celebrating ‘India’s Meryl Streep’: “Tabu Is So Gifted, She’s Like A National Treasure”
There are very few actors in India for whom competition and the box-office numbers are immaterial because their sheer talent in acting is a powerful force to reckon with in the first place. Meet Tabu. Tabu is one such actor…