AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 BOOKS
In this installment of her travel-themed book series, Asfiya explores the beauty of Mauritius through the novel *Me Before You*. The story follows the evolving relationship between…
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Maybe We Should Ask Mom!
Reflecting on her mother’s 60th birthday, the author realizes she has long viewed her mother primarily through the lens of her maternal role, often overlooking her individual ident…
Passive Passenger
This text describes a moment of street photography captured through a car window at the Thiruvanmiyur signal. The photo features an unexpected "passenger" in an autorickshaw, highl…
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…
Hex By Thomas Olde Heuvelt Book Review
Thomas Olde Heuvelt’s horror novel *Hex* follows the cursed town of Black Spring, where a centuries-old witch uses supernatural despair to prevent residents from ever leaving. When…
Maybe You’re Not Confused. Maybe You’re Afraid to Choose.
What we often label as "confusion" is frequently fear disguised as overthinking and a desire for absolute certainty. Rather than seeking impossible guarantees, we should ask oursel…
Book Review: Girls Who Stray by Anisha Lalvani
Inspired by the Nithari murders, *Girls Who Stray* by Anisha Lalvani follows a young woman’s descent into a dangerous and unethical lifestyle driven by intense financial pressure. …
Capsicum: The Colourful Stranger Who Found a Home in South Indian Cuisine
Once a foreign ingredient associated with Continental cuisine, capsicum has successfully integrated into Indian kitchens through creative culinary adaptations. By blending its uniq…
THE EVER LIVE NINE TRAITS OF POCKETS!
This article uses metaphors to illustrate how the fluctuation of wealth dictates a person's social standing, temperament, and ability to face life's challenges. It warns that unche…
What Is It Like to Be an Extremely Handsome Guy?
The article explores the social dynamics and personal experiences of being an extremely handsome man, detailing how high attractiveness can influence academic, professional, and ro…
Of Forbidden Fruit, Consciousness and Other Dangerous Things
The article suggests that the "forbidden fruit" represents the awakening of consciousness, which shifts humanity from a state of innocence to one of critical self-awareness. This a…
Honest Citizens vs Divine Rulers
Divya Mittal, an IAS officer, resigned from her position after successfully resolving a decades-long water crisis in the village of Lahuria Dah, an achievement that disrupted local…