Aashmika explains how the world we’re living in is growing increasingly Kafkaesque as we often find ourselves trapped by law and bureaucracy.
Aashmika explains how the world we’re living in is growing increasingly Kafkaesque as we often find ourselves trapped by law and bureaucracy.
Jeet Thayil’s Low takes us through drug addiction, the circular nature of grief, the follies of the world and human foibles.
Salman Rushdie’s Quichotte is a moving work of fiction. Read how Aashmika used metafiction to understand the layers within the novel.
Nothing is worse than a predictable, picture-perfect protagonist. Find out why we need more complex, layered protagonists, preferably with a redemption arc.
In this poem, a man is reminiscing about his mother and expressing his love and gratitude towards her. Read this to your mom for Mother’s Day!
Motherhood has long been glorified in Indian culture and this article explores how motherhood has been portrayed in Indian literature over the past century.
Literature has many examples of seemingly strong female characters. But what are strong female characters? Find out in this article.
This story, of the recently widowed Mina, will really pull on your heartstrings. But then as it twists and turns and she rediscovers herself in the most unexpected manner, you will partake in her joy. If you’re one of those who thinks that, for whatever reason, you can’t begin over, this story is perfect for you.
This piece talks about the benefits of joining a writers’ community and recommends some good communities an aspiring writer could join.
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