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You are here probably because you are trying hard to figure out a way to finish those half-written narratives, regain your lost confidence as a writer, or you couldn’t ideate at all as you used to earlier. Have you ever wanted to skip to your favourite part of writing, which is writing without a break? As writers, most of us desire to achieve this state of sanity, in which we often fail. Well, that is writer’s block, my friends. A lot of you (us) deal with it once in a while or more frequently. But little do you (even I,…

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…

Have you ever read a book so fast so that you can move to another one but don’t want the current one to end? Does that sound like an adrenaline rush of unexplainable feelings? Which author made you experience it though? Not sure about you but this particular reader community resonates with us. I honestly think Colleen Hoover’s books must come with a box of tissues to wipe your tears, while her deeply painful and piteous characters take you through an emotional roller coaster ride. Also, don’t forget to hoard loads of coffee sachets to keep your motor running as…

The passion for learning and reading is a luxury not everyone can afford. Once you fall in love with books, there is no turning back. The one interesting aspect about reading is that not only does it provide an enriching experience but helps you discover the types of bibliophiles that exist in the world. Every book-lover regardless of their interest in books and stories differs in their style of reading. Some spend sleepless nights finishing the book that got them at first through its romantic plot twist or possibly a fangirl moment. Some turn into a full-blown academic and paint…

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…

You must have come across the words boho, hippie or free spirits online. It is well-known by now that a literal style of fashion has been developed around these words. However, these are mere fashion lingo but words of history dating back to the 1960s-70s. Boho is short for Bohemian, which is used to refer to a particular section of people, with a very unorthodox way of living. Boho people adapt to different mindsets or styles, as described by Laren Stover in Bohemian Manifesto: A Field Guide to Living on the Edge, namely, Beat, Dandy, Gypsy, Nouveau and Zen. Even…

I have a confession to make today I have always felt that youtube algorithms are secretly monitoring my moods because duh! what about these, numerous unsolicited recommendations of cringe-worthy content on the platform, right when I am confused about what to watch. Although to my surprise, the algorithms decided to take a turn in my favour and introduce me to my new favourite form of aesthetic; dark academia. Now, I am sure you must have learned about it even remotely in any of your socials. Dark academia is in vogue this era pals!!  Let us go through the what, when,…