Grief Growth GraceAuthor: Neena VermaPublisher: Rupa PublicationRating: 5/5 This is one of the most relevant books in these trying times when grief refuses to leave your heart and pain plays the best host. Grief Growth Grace is truly a pilgrimage throughout which the readers will have a chance to understand what pain and grief are. …
Pivots for Career SuccessAuthor (s): R. Gopalakrishnan & R. SrinivasanPublisher: Rupa PublicationRating: 4/5 Success is not only determined by the qualities that you possess but it is also about how you perceive others in a new surrounding. Pivots for Career Success highlights the importance of managing yourself around people, negotiating the interactions you have and …
Pride, Prejudice and PunditryAuthor: Dr Shashi TharoorPublisher: Aleph Book CompanyRating: 4/5 Dr. Tharoor’s writing has always allured me! No, him being a vocabularist or lexicographer is not the only reason. The way he uses euphemism to bring out satire even in the most tense conversations or topics is commendable. Pride, Prejudice and Punditry is a …
Delhi, in Thy NameAuthor: Adrija RoychowdhuryPublisher: Rupa PublicationsRating: 4/5 This was one of the most anticipated books for me, for Delhi is quite close to my heart. I was born in this city and have several memories that adorn my line of thought. Delhi, in Thy Name is a beautiful collection of stories and events …
The Champak Story BoxPublisher: Rupa Publication Since childhood, my fascination for children’s magazines and comics has never reduced even by an ounce. Upon knowing that Champak is back in the bookstores with a new look, I was eager to get my hands on this story box. The experience of reading these three books has been …
The Magical Myths and Lost Legends of DiwaliAuthor: Priyankee SaikiaPublisher: Rupa Publications The Magical Myths and Lost Legends of Diwali is a detailed account about various legends that surround one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, Diwali. Right from celebrating the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya to the defeat of Narakasura by …
Navaratri: When Devi Comes HomeEditors: Bibek Debroy and Anuradha GoyalPublisher: Rupa PublicationRating: 5/5 One of the most awaited times of the year in India is that of Navaratri when Indians fast and worship nine goddesses for nine days and celebrate the victory of good over evil. It is during this time when people participate in …
‘Lights! Wedding! Ludhiana!’Author: Jas KohliPublisher: Rupa PublicationRating: 4/5 Jas Kohli has always entertained me with his close-to-reality narrative and smooth language. In ‘Lights! Wedding! Ludhiana!’, too, he brings forth a story full of extravaganza, pomp and show. Amidst these exaggerated moments, life rolls the dice for Rahejas and things turn topsy-turvy. Invited to an ostentatiously …
Demons and DemonessesAuthor: Priya NarayananPublisher: Rupa PublicationRating: 4/5 Since our childhood, we have been hearing stories involving asuras, rakshasas and other forms of evil spirits. Most often their bad qualities were projected in every story and as children, we were taught how these demons and demonesses were always ‘bad’. Demons and Demonesses brings forth the …
Become Your Best Self Right NowAuthor: Multiple AuthorsPublisher: Aleph Book CompanyRating: 4/5 At some point in our life, we often tend to rely on other sources for inspiration and guidance. Super Gurus are woodwork angels who come to the rescue when everything else seems gloomy. Their words of wisdom and life lessons have helped many …