My Name is Not Rahul Savarkar
The author reflects on their personal evolution from a critic of Rahul Gandhi, shaped by UPA-era corruption and intense political propaganda, to someone who recognizes his resilien…
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Poonam Sharma
8 articles
Movie Review: Dhurandhar
While praising *Dhurandhar* for its engaging storytelling and strong performances, the reviewer ultimately condemns the film as a manipulative piece of political propaganda. The ar…
Book Review: The Good Reporter: A Memoir of Journalism in the 21st Century
*The Good Reporter* offers a raw, firsthand account from ten feminist journalists at Khabar Lahariya, moving beyond external case studies to tell their own stories of resilience. T…
The Investigation: A True Crime Series with a Difference
The Amazon Prime series *The Investigation* provides a dignified, non-sensationalized account of the real-life "submarine murder" of journalist Kim Wall. Rather than focusing on th…
Mystery Book Club: Secret Santa 2025
The author reflects on her lifelong passion for mystery novels and the vibrant, supportive community she built through her dedicated mystery book club. This group recently celebrat…
Book Review: Madam Commissioner by Meeran Chadha Borwankar
This review examines Meeran Chadha Borwankar’s memoir, *Madam Commissioner*, which chronicles her pioneering career as a female IPS officer. The book details her refusal to comprom…
My Parents Screwed Me Up: Memoir Edition
This article explores a specific sub-genre of memoirs centered on the complex and sometimes traumatic ways parenting shapes an individual's adult life, from emotional neglect to ov…
Can We Tell a Writer What to Write?
The article examines the intense polarization surrounding Arundhati Roy’s memoir, *Mother Mary Comes to Me*, noting that criticism has stemmed from both political right-wingers and…