Exploring Stories, Culture & Society.
Exploring Stories, Culture & Society.
Priya U Bajpai´s debut book ´Murder in the Palace and Other Short Stories´ is a shining testimony of her expertise and calibre in the writing craft. At no juncture did I feel that I was reading a book written by…
We live in a culture where elders are given their due place of respect. No matter what, they are always right. Even if they are wrong, they are still right. Giving respect, allegiance and complete obedience to our elders is…
“They say that from the instant he lays eyes on her, a father adores his daughter. Whoever she grows up to be, she is always to him that little girl in pigtails. She makes him feel like Christmas. In exchange,…
This book review is special for many reasons. For one, it is the first time that I am reviewing a book where I know the author personally and have met her. Second, the author is a writer who I admire…
From childhood to the longest period of time in my life, I read strictly fiction only loving the escapism that it provided from the limitations of the real world. I took a gradual liking and preference for non-fiction books in…
I rushed into the bathroom to wash my hands after cooking dinner. It was 7.30pm. I told my in-laws that I had to go to the pharmacy and would be back soon. I should have gone much earlier. Why do…
Okay, let me confess right at the outset – I am a Sabyasachi fan-girl! Never mind, I cannot afford to buy any of his creations. But I love to watch and admire his designs from a modest distance. I liked…
I have mixed reactions when to comes to Padman. It´s a good subject that is weakly executed. Yes, the movie shines in some parts but it´s a serious let-down in many other parts. Let´s start with the good. The movie…
For all those calling out the #PadManChallenge as ´crass´, ´vulgar´, ´sick´ etc., aren´t we guilty of saying the exact same thing that was said to Arunachalam Muruganantham when he held a pad in public for the first time? If Arunachalam Muruganantham can…
Firstly, I am not going to make any judgements about this particular case as I am waiting for more facts to surface to the top. Secondly in this particular case, the facts don´t matter to me as much as the…