Name: Invoked (Hymns of War)Author: Karan BhatiaNo. of Pages: 200Genre: FictionPublisher: Notion PressPrice: Rs. 200/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From the author. THE BLURB SAYS: Krishna is a common man, leading a simple and content life with his wife, daughter and parents. A twisted accident leaves the family shattered and exposed …
Some and the Others
A donkey which carries load without a whimper, is loaded with more and more. Nothing is different in case of a willing man. The only difference is that the load is more mental rather than physical. In a family, some make all the sacrifices, while the others miss out on nothing. While some chose or …
Book Review #51: Fables From India
Name: Fables From IndiaAuthor: Uday ManeNo. of Pages: 168Genre: FictionPublisher: Frog Books (An Imprint of Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.)Price: Rs. 175/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd. THE BLURB SAYS: A King’s negligence costs the Prince his eyes. How will the King make amends? A farmer is torn …
Book Review #50: Renee’s Treasure
Name: Renee's TreasureAuthor: Indrani SinhaNo. of Pages: 145Genre: FictionPublisher: Frog Books (An Imprint of Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.)Price: Rs. 150/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd. THE BLURB SAYS: Renee lives in a Railway Colony in Varanasi with her family. She has been promised a birthday gift …
Empowering Sisterhood
From time immemorial, men has testified that women are complex beings. Being a woman myself, I can admit the same without the slightest flinch. Apparently for the same reasons, woman-to-woman dynamics are complex too. The relation may be of family, friends, colleagues, neighbors or simply acquaintances, it does not matter. It is only …
Make or Break
How do you feel in the aftermath of a fight or a tiff off with your spouse/partner? Are you able to go about your life as if nothing happened? Personally I feel as if something heavy is placed on my heart and the sun is not shining upon me anymore. May be you feel the …
Book Review #49: The Last Bloom
Name: The Last BloomAuthor: Poulomi SenguptaNo. of Pages: 396Genre: FictionPublisher: Frog Books (An Imprint of Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.)Price: Rs. 375/- Published in: 2016 How did I get it? From BecomeShakespeare.com (Wordit Content Design and Editing Services) THE BLURB SAYS: 'The Last Bloom' is a story of Priya, her dreams, aspirations and struggles to fit …
The Bridal Camaraderie
A couple of months back, both SloMo and GB got married. It was a joint wedding and the whole month of October passed by in a hectic daze. GB moved away with Mom and Dad to pursue a career opportunity and his wife is likely to join him soon there. Mrs. SloMo moved in …
The CJ
When I am travelling, even when we are commuting within the city, music is an essential. Over time, when I have traveled either with friends or family, the task of carrying a playlist has often fell on me. And I am quite particular about the playlists. Not to boast, but my co-travelers have mostly enjoyed …
Becoming Family
Being the eldest daughter as well the eldest daughter-in-law is no piece of cake. From surviving on instant noodles to running a household of seven people, I have come a long way. Being brought up in a nuclear family, where my father was the only male, I never had to deal with collective unorganized male …
Natasha'z Points To Ponder 