The Poetic Style of Toru Dutt: A Fusion of East and West Though her life was tragically brief, Toru Dutt (1856–1877) left an indelible mark on Indian English literature with her distinctive poetic style. Her works, particularly Ancient Ballads and Legends of Hindustan (1882) and A Sheaf Gleaned in French Fields (1876), showcase a unique blend of… Continue reading
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Dr. Ajaya Kashyap: Author of a Book on Sushruta Bridging the Worlds of Medicine and Literature
Dr Ajaya Kashyap, an eminent plastic surgeon with an illustrious career in the medical field, has carved an indelible mark in literature through his masterful storytelling. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to surgery, Dr Kashyap has embraced his dual passions by weaving fiction that captivates readers and highlights India’s rich historical and philosophical heritage. His… Continue reading
Sri Aurobindo and his contributions to the growth of Indian English Literature – an opinion
Sri Aurobindo’s Contributions to Indian English Literature: An Intellectual Exploration Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872–1950) occupies a unique and enduring position in Indian English literature. A polymath whose contributions span the domains of philosophy, spirituality, and socio-political thought, Aurobindo also made profound contributions to literature, enriching the Indian English literary canon with works of exceptional depth… Continue reading
Half-Girlfriend, a half-baked attempt… analysing Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling, but casual romance novel
Chetan Bhagat, a literary impresario with a penchant for the bestseller’s podium, treads the fine line between literary craftsmanship and mass appeal with finesse. While critics may scoff at the simplicity of his prose and the perceived shallowness of his narratives, Bhagat stands as a literary entrepreneur who possesses an uncanny knack for transforming the… Continue reading
Mythology genre is here to stay – Seema Seth, the author of Yashoda and Krishna, vouches for themes that readers love
Mythological fiction or novels based on an amalgam of history and mythology have been in the buzz for a few years now. With the rise of novelists like Amish Tripathi, many people have taken up this genre and made themselves famous. With different styles, different approaches to mythology and different interpretations of myth, every author… Continue reading
When simple stories give you big inspiration – Dr Prathima pens Insignificant Me
Many readers have written favourable reviews for the book Insignificant Me by Dr Prathima on various platforms including Amazon and Goodreads. Favourable reviews don’t mean that the book is the best in the segment. However, it does mean that readers have liked the book for many reasons and they have done so in good numbers…. Continue reading
Meet Ramachandran Rajasekharan – a poet who observes the world around him & composes poetry that reflects all of us
The title of this article might not seem extraordinary. Any poet does the same. Isn’t it? Observing the world around oneself and then writing about it is the job of a poet. However, there are certain things that make our poet of interest, Ramachandran Rajasekharan, a different kind of poet. Many readers will notice such… Continue reading
Want to know Indian history? Confused about Indology and Indic studies? Read these authors
Indic history, Indology, the history of the native (by the native) and the other side of Indian history are coming to the fore. These subjects are not coming to the front suddenly. The rise of Indic history is a constant phenomenon, suppressed by various forces in different times. However, with the regime change in India… Continue reading
Anuj Dhar and Vikram Sampath are challenging the long-fabricated status quo in Indian History – an opinion
You may see portals, notable and explicitly left in their opinions and alignment, like The Wire, Scroll, The Quint and The Print full of propaganda pieces on notable non-fiction authors and historians of the day, Vikram Sampath and Anuj Dhar. However, their purpose is very simple – trying to destroy the credibility that these young,… Continue reading
Before you publish your book, be open for ideas – opinion
Many authors love to see their works getting published. Is there a debate on this? No! However, do you know any author who would like to work on the manuscript first and then look for ideal publishing options? You may or, in most of the cases, you might. Nevertheless, the number of such authors who… Continue reading