From Pedantry To Usage: A History Of Dictionaries
How the role of dictionaries is changing and the controversy surrounding the inclusion of erstwhile ‘non-words’ in the dictionary.
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The Rise Of Mythological Fiction In India
Mythological fiction has become very popular in India. Find out why Indian readers find this genre appealing and the reasons for its rise.
On Living Alone
What is it like to live alone in a city like Mumbai? Read this poem to find out all about the joys and perils of living alone.
Mental Illness And Creativity: A Codependent Relationship?
Many believe that there is a definitive link between creativity and mental illness. Find out how mental illness impacted popular authors and their writing.
Poirot: A Mistaken Case Of OCD
For many years, fans have argued that Poirot has OCD. This piece, through examples, provides an alternate argument that he did not have OCD.
Voices
Ever wondered how a schizophrenic mind works? Read this beautiful short story which gives you a glimpse into the mind of a journalist with schizophrenia.
The Connection Between Conflict And Comics
Deya explores the connection between conflict and art and why narratives of conflict in comics are so appealing to readers.
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9 Enlightening YA Novels That Deal With Mental Illness
Mental health and its importance is gaining attention now more than ever. Here are 9 YA novels that feature mental illness and health.
7 Literary Podcasts For Book Lovers
For times when you can’t read a book but need your literary fix, podcasts are perfect. Here’s a list of 7 literary podcasts to get you started.
10 Must-Read Books By Celebrities
Many actors and actresses, even those as famous as Tom Hanks and Steve Martin, have written brilliant books. This is a list of 10 books by celebrities that you must read.
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GO-TO BOOK | BOOK VS. MOVIE
Crazy Rich Asians
Crazy Rich Asians is a 2013 novel written by Kevin Kwan. In 2018, the movie based on the book was released. This article compares the two.
To Understand Feminism In India, Read Seeing Like A Feminist
In this piece, Deya looks at a very pertinent book on women’s rights in India, Seeing Like A Feminist, and talks about why independent India needs feminism.
Book vs TV Show: Sacred Games
Sacred Games is a 2006 novel written by Vikram Chandra. In 2018 Netflix released a TV show of the same name. This article compares the two.
