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Do you remember the first time a woman’s story made you sit up, smile, and silently whisper, “I want to be like her”? Maybe it was Indira Gandhi on the news, or Mary Kom on the podium, or your mother silently winning life’s daily battles. RISING: 30 Women Who Changed India by Kiran Manral is a celebration of those kinds of stories — the kind that don’t just inspire, but shift something inside you....
What does it mean to be a mother? Is it biology, emotion, sacrifice—or a bit of all of them? Anagha Paranjape-Purohit’s Two and a Half Story isn’t just a novel—it’s an emotional excavation of motherhood, abandonment, and the ache of finding one’s place in a world that offers more questions than answers.This is Anagha’s debut, and let me tell you—it doesn’t read like one. There’s a maturity and qui...
What happens when you mix India’s startup dreams, small-town hustle, and a desi sense of humour? You get a book that feels less like a business lecture and more like a late-night chai chat with your ambitious friend who’s already cracked the code. The Startups of Bharat by Aditya Arora and Surya Pasricha isn’t your regular startup manual—it’s raw, relatable, and full of heart.For those unfamiliar,...
Lately, the language politics in our country have been disturbing. But in the midst of it all, there are still people who live across states, languages, and cultures — happily and harmoniously.The hosts are warm and welcoming.The guests are curious, open to learning new languages, ideas, and customs — without burden or resistance. 🌍💛 Today’s story is about how she found connection beyond words w...
You know how sometimes you pick up a book, expecting just another life story, and then it gently surprises you—like a quiet conversation with an old soul who has seen it all and still believes in love, resilience, and purpose? That’s exactly what happened when I read An Unlikely Chemistry by S. Krishnaswamy.For those unfamiliar, Krishnaswamy is not your average memoirist. He’s a filmmaker known fo...
Have you ever found yourself so entangled in a book that it feels like you’re living a parallel life—gritty, unpredictable, and emotionally raw? That was me with Bullets to Betrayals. Crime thrillers with a romantic undertone aren’t new, especially in Indian fiction, but V.B. Bonny doesn’t just dip her toes into the genre—she dives headfirst, bringing back something rare: substance wrapped in styl...
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Have you ever sat in silence, scrolling through your thoughts at 2 AM, trying to make sense of everything you’ve lost, loved, and outgrown? That’s the space Remnants lives in—those quiet, aching, deeply human corners of our lives. It doesn’t shout for your attention. It gently walks in, sits beside you, and says, “Me too.”Aarti Upadhyay’s Remnants isn’t just a collection of poems—it’s an experienc...
Have you ever looked around at your neighbours, colleagues, even the seemingly exhausted parents at a school drop-off and wondered, “What if they’re not who they appear to be?” That was the bizarre but thrilling question swirling in my head while reading Normal Families by Arunima G.This isn’t just another action-packed thriller. It’s a bold debut that sinks its teeth into your imagination and doe...
There are books that entertain, books that educate, and then there are books that quietly walk into your life, hold up a mirror, and ask you softly, “Are you ready to look within?” Sachi – Finding the Truth Within is one such book. Penned by Chitkala Mulye, a writer who wears her spiritual depth like a second skin, this novel offers not just a story but a soul-stirring experience.I hadn’t heard of...
