On Writing Hariprasad Chaurasia’s Biography
Sathya Saran talks about the magic of discovering the man behind the flute while writing Hariprasad Chaurasia’s biography.
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Breath Of Gold: Hariprasad Chaurasia
In this excerpt from ‘Breath Of Gold’, read how Hariprasad Chaurasia’s morning renditions over the radio changed his fortunes forever.
The Wondrous World Of Wordless Picture Books
Lubaina talks about how the immersive world of wordless picture books draws in children while giving them the chance to exercise critical thinking skills.
From ‘1984’ To ‘The Inhuman Race’: A Journey Through Speculative Fiction
Lavanya explores how the genre of speculative fiction mirrors our reality, thus giving us the ability to freely examine the essence of humanity.
Analog/Virtual And Other Simulations Of Your Future
In this excerpt from ‘Analog/Virtual’, we encounter Sasha who is trapped in a simulation, trying her level best to keep herself sane.
Why Bijji Became A Collector Of Rajasthani Oral Traditions
Vishes Kothari recounts how renowned author Bijji realised the importance and power of Rajasthani oral traditions and chose to document them for posterity.
Timeless Tales From Marwar
In this short story from ‘Timeless Tales From Marwar’, the author presents his retelling of the well-known folktale about a king’s search for knowledge.
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10 Middle-Grade Historical Novels That Bring Different Places To Life
This list of middle-grade historical novels shows us how ten different places from around the world are brought to life for the reader.
The 8 Most Anticipated Books By Indian Authors Releasing In April 2020
April 2020’s list of anticipated books by Indian authors includes biographies, a coming-of-age debut novel, and much more.
8 Memorable Dishes In Literature (And How To Make Them)
From lemon cakes to Turkish Delight, here are some of the most memorable dishes in literature for those who love to read and eat.
7 Best Indian Food Memoirs To Devour Right Now
This list of Indian food memoirs highlights how food, and the stories around it, changed the lives of the people consuming it.
‘Neuromancer’ To ‘1984’: Novels That Predicted The Future
From discovering the Internet to predicting the landing on the moon, these novels have predicted a future that is now our reality.
Social Distancing? Read These Books To Keep Yourself Busy
From writing to learning the basics of cooking, this essential list of books will help enhance our lives in the time of social distancing.
SERIES
GO-TO BOOK | BOOK VS. MOVIE
Book Vs. TV Show: Looking For Alaska
John Green’s Looking For Alaska came out in 2005, and was adapted onscreen in 2019. Find out if the show matches the magic of the book.
To Improve Your Grammar, Read Dreyer’s English
Grammar can be tricky and confusing. If you are looking to improve yours, this piece tells you why Dreyer’s English is a must-read.
Book vs TV Show: Leila
Leila is a 2017 novel written by Prayaag Akbar. In 2019 Netflix released a TV show of the same name. This article compares the two.
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