Navya D

We all have a story to tell, no matter if we are writers, artists, or simply people who want to express ourselves. But how do we get started? How do we know what our story is? And how can we make sure that it is the best version of our story possible? We all want to be better writers. But what does it mean to master the art of self-expression as an author? Self-expression is simply the way you use your words to say what you mean. It is more than grammar, spelling, and punctuation. It is how you put…

Toxic masculinity is the least talked about factor amongst all those that are flunking the collective attempts to make this world an equally decent liveable place for women. Or, may be, ‘toxic masculinity’ is just getting accepted as mere ‘natural trait’ of men. Sometimes… er.. every day we see various examples of how creepy DMs, misogynist comments, and verbal abuse goes unnoticed. Why are they deemed normal, go unnoticed, and considered mere hiccups in a women’s life? Is it because women silently endure them or are they internalized as - you know ‘they are men and they do this stuff.’…

Various Indian politicians, freedom fighters, bureaucrats, and national leaders have inked down their thoughts and views about grave social conditions or political situations in history. Some even penned to educate the citizenry about day-to-day issues. Some great thinkers and politicians put their thoughts into words, from Mahatma Gandhi, Subash Chandra Bose, and Jawaharlal Nehru to the current incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Few works of these political leaders were even translated into multiple languages, while others documented their experiences in different languages. Recently, Narendra Modi has authored a book, Exam Warriors, to motivate and educate students about the power of…

Thriller genres have a peculiar quality of drawing the interest of even the least interested readers. Thrillers have always been special for curious and fun-seeking souls and detective minds. The fun of breaking down behaviour patterns, analyzing crime scenes, and rushing through the pages while struggling to keep up with innumerable twists and turns is not found in any other genre. The central plot or secret is what makes it even more interesting because you get to know it only in the climax. The ‘thrilling’ experience cannot be experienced twice. That is why, thrillers are special. The roller coaster ride…