Pakistan or the Partition of India by Dr. B.R.Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s book *Pakistan, or the Partition of India* provides a meticulous, data-driven analysis of the feasibility of a separate Pakistan by examining demographics, hist…
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On Writing, A Memoir of the Craft ~ Stephen King
This article reviews Stephen King’s *On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft*, highlighting its unique blend of personal memoir and practical, accessible advice for aspiring writers. The…
The Discovery of India ~ Jawaharlal Nehru
This article offers a reflective review of Jawaharlal Nehru's *The Discovery of India*, exploring his broad perspectives on history, science, politics, and the environment written …
The D’Costa Family ~ Rochelle Potkar
This review examines Rochelle Potkar's novel *The D’Costa Family*, a "madcap family caper" involving power struggles and secrets within an Anglo-Indian/Goan family. While the revie…
Why We Need To Rethink About Competitive Exams
The author critiques the evolution of India’s medical entrance exams, arguing that the shift toward centralized tests like NEET has intensified extreme financial, mental, and socia…
A Letter to the Bard of Dehradun, Ruskin Bond
This heartfelt letter is a tribute to author Ruskin Bond on his 92nd birthday, celebrating his enduring literary legacy and his new book. The author reflects on how Bond’s simple, …
An Ehmuk’s Journey Down the Rabbit-hole of Memories
Upon encountering the Urdu word *ehmuk*, the author is transported into a nostalgic reflection on her late grandfather, Pitaji, who was the central figure of her formative years. S…
Salt and Saffron ~ Kamila Shamsie
This review of Kamila Shamsie’s *Salt and Saffron* explores the novel's portrayal of the privileged Dard-e-Dil family and their complex themes of class, identity, and family curses…
BlogchatterA2Z (Z) ~ The Forgotten Mutiny of 1946
This article highlights the 1946 Naval Mutiny, a significant yet often neglected rebellion triggered by racial segregation and poor living conditions within the Royal Indian Navy. …
BlogchatterA2Z (Y) ~ The Battle of Kohima and the Red Fort Trials
The article explores the Battle of Kohima, a crucial World War II conflict on Indian soil that halted the Japanese advance and challenged their reputation for invincibility. It als…
BlogchatterA2Z (X) ~ Frontier Gandhi and the Massacare of Qissa Khwani Bazaar
This article recounts the 1930 Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre in Peshawar, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed protesters belonging to Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan’s non-viole…