My own knowledge about racism came through the books I read. Literature has the power to bring another world, however remote, into your own consciousness.
Philosophy in books that were never meant for that category! Misfits. The most unassuming titles have some of the deepest philosophies one can ever lay one’s eyes on.
All about the Mumbai International Literary Festival, held between 14th-17th November at NCPA Mumbai.
Gitanjali or “The Song Offerings” is a reflection of Rabindranath’s consciousness, wisdom & philosophy. The original work, which was published on August 14 1910, comprised 157 songs. The English version was released in November 1912 by the India Society of London.
The joys of introducing a child to read are many, and so are the benefits. Read how one of our writers feels about the authors she has read, and what makes a good children’s book tick.
Writing for children is no mean task. To hold the attention of a 4 year old through 8-10 pages of a picture book, or that of a 12 year old through 100 pages of a novella, is amongst the most underestimated tasks I’ve known.
A well known Children’s books author, Priya Narayanan, shares her collection of Top Indian Children’s Books.
The true bookworm (or book-lion, to use the politically correct modern term!) disdains flowers, perfumes, chocolates, T-shirts; yet s/he is far too particular to risk gifting a book to! So we’ve found some stuff calculated to melt the true book addict’s heart, without the risk of stepping on their toes. Whether you’re hunting for gifts for the casual reader or the fanatical bookworm, you’re sure to find some great gift ideas below!
Here is a list of top 10 horror reads. Read at your own risk! Statutory Warning: Reading these could be injurious to your sleep!
A graphic novel by definition is a fictional story in comic strip format presented as a novel. Here is a list of the 10 graphic novels one must read and inspire the self with – a blend of the East and West along with a few of our local comic heroes.
Pelham Grenville Wodehouse wrote a treasury of tales peopled by memorable figures of stern, well-meaning aunts, eccentric aristocrats, romantically bumbling young men, determined single women and unflappable butlers. No one could turn their foibles into better prose; no one could present the English aristocrats and their quirks with such sparkling wit. In an amazingly prolific career, PG Wodehouse wrote dozens of books.