Story Analysis of ‘Girl’ by Jamaica Kincaid
It’s Day 2 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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Story Analysis of ‘Sticks’ by George Saunders
Today, we will read Sticks by George Saunders. It’s a flash fiction of 392 words. You can read the short story online here. About the Author George Saunders is the award-winning author of eleven books. His book, Lincoln in the Bardo, won…
Why Reading Must Be An Essential Part Of Your Self Care Routine
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…
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…
Kyunki Bra Bhi Kabhi Beti Thi
“Mummy, can you not eat from my plate, please?” What? My daughter is giving ME instructions? Is this the ‘Kalyug’ phase? My hair follicles stood erect on my body, rings of fumes erupted from my ears and nostrils. I’d never…
What Makes Good Horror Writing
If you are looking for a well-crafted, horror book by Indian authors, look no further and read on. When Priya Bajpai, a fellow writer friend, approached me for an anthology, I readily said, ‘Yes.’ Little did I know back then…
How This Early 90s Doordarshan Serial Makes The Perfect Feminist RomCom Even Today
Do you remember this old Doordarshan serial? A lazy browse on YouTube led me to this vintage gem of a TV show which left me with some unanswered questions. Read on. It’s strange when you have so many choices staring…
Pandemic Poems
The future isn’t scary! Heartless—Brainless—VoicelessAre you—in lockdown—too?Then that’ll make the two of us!Shush! They’ll pimp us to war! Artificial intelligence—TranshumanismImmortality—SustainabilityThe future is not scary—We are—the virus— Found Chained—lockedWhere are you, Father?Your gentle rod—In death, I fly— Lead me to the…
Why The Tanishq Ad Celebrating Interracial Harmony Is Not Offensive
The latest Tanishq wedding jewellery advertisement showing interracial harmony has come under fire, with social media ablaze with #BoycottTanishq tweets and posts. The ad has received flak for allegedly promoting ‘love-jihad’ and being offensive to Hinduism. Is the call for…
13 Best Award Winning Books By Indian Women Authors You Must Read
Here is a list of award-winning books by Indian female authors which celebrate common stories retold in their literary voices. A girl with a book scares some people in India who want to see her only in the kitchen. Books…