Literary Blog

Whispers Across Time: A Conversation with Rani Lakshmibai

In the golden hour of a sun-soaked winter afternoon, I was lying on my beach mat with my face covered with my hat. The wave sounds were like a lullaby making me doozy. Suddenly, I heard the tapping sound of horses, the murmuring of people, and a bell ringing from afar. I opened my eyes and transported into the historical landscape of 19th-century India.

Literary Blog

A Look at My 2024 Reading Goals

As another year comes to a close, I find myself looking forward to 2024 with expectation and pleasure. One of the constants in my life has been the comfort and adventure found between the pages of a book. This year, I have chosen to make the next step in my reading journey intentional and meaningful. Join me as I discuss my personal reading goals for 2024, which include a route to new worlds, varied viewpoints, and the reflection that only literature can bring.

book reviews

Fire Bird: A Lyrical Journey into the Soul of Humanity

In the quiet corners of literature, where words dance delicately on the precipice of emotions, there exists a realm crafted by the artistry of Perumal Murugan. The maestro himself wrote the lyrical masterpiece "Fire Bird," which goes above the conventions of traditional storytelling to become an emotional symphony that speaks to the core of humanity. The story, which is set in a bygone period, tells the heartbreaking tale of Muthu, a farmer who struggles to make his way through the maze-like world of 1930s and 1940s life. Murugan, a master wordsmith, painstakingly twisted this yarn, interlacing themes of human experience, love, and grief into the very fabric of reality.

My musings

Navigating Adulthood: My Tried-and-True Hacks

Is Chaos a friend of mine? Let’s find out! In general, when we say the word chaos, a picture of disorientation, confusion, and unrest comes into our mind. Well, I first met with chaos in my school days, when the juggling started between studying and playing in an open field with friends. With time, we became a good friend when I stepped into college life. This was a time when I had a fear of competency, the feeling of losing track, and fear of whether I would be noticed, and so on.