Hard: Hero and Villain
Through personification, this essay explores the multifaceted meanings of the word "hard," ranging from physical texture to emotional harshness. While often associated with difficu…
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Emotions in Verse.
"Emotions in Verse" by Marietta Pereira is a poetic exploration of the human experience through various emotional lenses. The collection uses short verses to capture the essence of…
Book Review - A LITTLE BOOK OF MAGICAL PLANTS
Ruskin Bond's *A Little Book of Magical Plants* is a charming collection of anecdotes and observations that encourages readers of all ages to appreciate the hidden wonder of the na…
Book Review - Forget Me Not
In Lavanya Krishnamurthy’s psychological medical thriller, *Forget Me Not*, investigative journalist Avantika Krishnan must reconstruct her identity after waking up with retrograde…
Meet Marietta: The woman behind the words.
Marietta Pereira, a 61-year-old homemaker and former teacher from Mumbai, provides a personal introduction reflecting on her life experiences with motherhood, marriage, and the wis…
My Bookclub Journey
After initially hesitating to join a book club because she didn't consider herself a "serious reader," the author discovered a rewarding experience in a low-pressure, theme-based g…
Freedom: A work in Progress
The author contrasts Rabindranath Tagore’s vision of a fearless, dignified India with a modern reality marked by social injustice, violence, and a lack of civic responsibility. Des…
The Rest We Need
This article argues that rest is a fundamental necessity for preventing burnout and maintaining well-being, rather than an optional luxury. By categorizing rest into physical, ment…
Where Words Fail, Friendship Speaks in Silence.
This poem explores how true friendship is often expressed through a comforting, silent presence rather than constant conversation. It suggests that deep connections allow friends t…
Feedback versus Criticism
The article distinguishes between constructive feedback, which encourages personal growth through respectful guidance, and harsh criticism, which focuses on negativity and faults. …
The Simplest Guide To Religion - Book Review
This book review praises Tomichan Matheikal’s *The Simplest Guide to Religion* for its accessible and non-prejudicial exploration of how religion has evolved as a fundamental human…
The Homemaker's Marathon
"The Homemaker's Marathon" depicts the repetitive and demanding daily cycle of domestic life, covering everything from morning chores and meal preparation to afternoon rests. The p…