Posts from the art category.
Hi!!This month I read a short, introspective non-fiction book by Jhumpa Lahiri â all about book covers and what they mean to her, both as a writer and a reader. Some of her thoughts really stayed with me, especially how we assume so much about someone/something based on appearances â clothing, covers, packaging.Read the review at - https://jaeeblogscom.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/sip-read-review-clot...
You know that oddly comforting feeling of slipping into a cozy armchair with a cup of chai and a murder mystery that doesn't rush, doesnât scream for attention, but quietly charms its way into your heart? Thatâs The Bangalore Detectives Club in a nutshell. Think Agatha Christie meets vintage Bangaloreâwith a dash of turmeric.Harini Nagendra makes her fiction debut here, though sheâs no stranger to...
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 â happily and harmoniously.The hosts are warm and welcoming.The guests are curious, open to learning new languages, ideas, and customs â without burden or resistance. đđ Todayâs story is about how she found connection beyond words w...
Every now and then, a book comes along that doesnât just tell you a storyâit wraps itself around your heart, gently stirs up thoughts, and walks beside you long after the last page. Ram c/o Anandhi did that for me.I picked up this novel with zero expectationsâno buzz, no hype, just a curious title and a lingering instinct. Akhil P. Dharmajan, a fresh voice from Malayalam literature, pens this stor...
It's been a long time since I felt the atmosphere of an extreme metal gig. This is a small congregation. In a small space. Physical contact is imminent. The bands who play here have not yet had a reason to compromise their art. Or refuse to do so. This is where the faith remains alive. The envelope is pushed. Old fans meet new. And excitement continues. For an art form to live and thrive, fearless...
In the fast-paced world of contemporary literature, we often overlook the quiet power of stories that speak directly to our hearts. Imli Ka Chatkara by Dr. Yojna Sah Jain is one such collection that resonates deeply, especially with those who appreciate nuanced stories about everyday struggles and triumphs. This book is a perfect blend of insightful writing and emotional depth, capturing the essen...
âThere is always that one thing you truly love to do - something that brings you immense joy. When you are engaged in it, you lose track of time. It keeps running in the back of your mind. This is what we call âPassion.âAnd for me, âPressed Flower Artâ is my passion. Today, I share with you my world of flowers, leaves, and petals. Being able to create something with them is the greatest treasure o...
Have you ever woken up from a dream so vivid, so convincing, that it took you a while to figure out what was real? Now imagine never quite finding that clarity.Thatâs exactly where Rahul Jainâs The Fifth Hour takes youâa psychological labyrinth where truth is slippery, memories feel like illusions, and paranoia isnât just a feeling but a character in itself.Rahul Jain, though not new to the litera...
Some stories donât need grand settings or explosive twists to leave a lasting markâthey just need truth. White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky is one such quiet, tender tale that gently tugs at your heart and leaves it aching in the most beautiful way. Before Dostoevsky became synonymous with towering works like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, he penned this gem of a novella. Written ...
