Yasunari Kawabata’s Snow Country remains one of the most haunting works of modern Japanese literature, a novel where atmosphere, silence and emotional fragility shape an entire world. Not only has Japanese literature, but also translations into different languages, helped shape the narrative of global literature, particularly English Literature. It is a book that requires the… Continue reading
In Thoughts Between Life and Death, Dr Alok Mishra presents a poetic collection that moves beyond mere personal expression into deeper meditations on existence, loss, renewal, art, and meaning. The title itself signals the liminal territory that the poems inhabit: not the calm of life nor the finality of death, but the space between—where questions… Continue reading
John Donne occupies a unique place in the history of English poetry, bridging the fervent spirituality of the seventeenth century and the intellectual complexity that would inspire generations of poets to come. His works, simultaneously devotional and sensuous, intellectual and emotional, display a mind ceaselessly engaged in reconciling contradictions of faith, love, and existence. As… Continue reading
Ancient Wisdom for a Sustainable World: Prof. Bharat M. Mody’s Vision in DHARMA KARYA In the twenty-first century, the discourse on sustainability has often been dominated by Western frameworks, including scientific climate models, international agreements, technological innovations, and economic reconfigurations. Yet within Bharat’s intellectual landscape, a growing body of thought seeks to anchor sustainability in… Continue reading
Jean-Paul Sartre’s Nausea stands as a monument to existentialist thought, intricately woven into the form of a philosophical novel. First published in 1938, the work is both a narrative and a theoretical exposition, mapping Sartre’s meditations on existence, contingency, freedom, and meaninglessness. It is a difficult book, not merely because of its dense metaphysical concerns… Continue reading
The world of classic literature can feel like an imposing fortress to a newcomer. Towering novels like War and Peace or Ulysses loom large in the cultural imagination, their reputations as masterworks often accompanied by whispers of their difficulty. For many aspiring readers, the idea of tackling such books becomes a deterrent rather than an inspiration. This is… Continue reading
The question of whether diasporic writers like Rohinton Mistry possess a prejudiced or unclear view of India is complex and warrants careful examination. Writers who leave their homeland often carry with them a version of India frozen in time, which may evolve into a nostalgic or critical lens over time. This phenomenon is not unique… Continue reading
The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn is a deeply engaging memoir that transcends the expected boundaries of the genre. It is neither a linear success story nor a mere catalogue of hardships overcome. Instead, it stands as a vivid recollection of a life shaped by will, values, culture, memories, and, above all,… Continue reading
The question of whether fiction written by men differs meaningfully from that authored by women is neither new nor easily answered. The domain of literature, particularly fiction, has long served as a mirror to the human condition. Still, it is not a neutral mirror—it is refracted through the lives, bodies, and experiences of those who… Continue reading
Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) remains one of world literature’s most enduring and influential figures. A physician by training and a writer by vocation, Chekhov revolutionised the short story and drama with his understated yet profound style. Unlike his contemporaries, who often relied on moralising narratives or dramatic plot twists, Chekhov embraced subtlety, psychological depth, and an… Continue reading