India and Faraway Lands – 5000 Years of Connected History

Book Title: India and Faraway Lands           Author: Ashutosh Mehndiratta       Published By: Amaryllis Review HeadlineA concise book on the vast history of the world! Review:Thanks to the lockdown period in 2020, I had an opportunity to read more books and watch wonderful documentaries on Indian and world history. When it comes to Indian history, we frequently make the…

Soul Curry: Volume 2

Book Title: Soul Curry: Volume 2Author: Shikha GuptaNo.of pages: 174Published by: Literoma My Thoughts: Soul Curry: Volume 2 is the second book written by author Shikha Gupta. It was in August 2021 when Soul Curry: Volume 1 was published. The first book is a beautiful collection of hearing-warming words that took the form of poems…

JUST PLAY! Life lessons from Traditional Indian Games

Book Title: JUST PLAY! Life lessons from Traditional Indian GamesAuthor: Vinita SidharthaPublisher: Rupa PublicationsNo. of pages: 200 My Thoughts:Indoor games, outdoor games & little sports are every person’s part of life. Many memories and incidents, good and bad, are attached to these games. There were times when the whole family used to play together, and…

LIES OUR MOTHERS TOLD US: The Indian Woman’s Burden

Book Title: LIES OUR MOTHERS TOLD US: The Indian Woman’s BurdenAuthor: Nilanjana Bhowmick Publisher: Aleph Book Company No. of pages: 272 My Thoughts:Women in India have a complicated life because of paradoxical statements in ancient India. An Indian woman faces violation, abuse, and discrimination and is worshipped as Devi? Since the medieval ages, women have been subjected…

ADBHUT: Marvellous Creatures of Indian Myth and Folklore

Book Title:  ADBHUT: Marvellous Creatures of Indian Myth and Folklore               Author: Meena Arora NayakPublished By: Aleph Book CompanyNo. of pages: 216 Review HeadlineIndian Jurassic world of animals and creaturesMy ThoughtsMythology helps us how to express to the human race the thought process of an ancient civilization. Myths are the instruments to transport one back to the…

Smile – it costs nothing

Book Title: Smile – it costs nothing          Author: Prateek SinghFormat: PaperbackPublished By: Book Street Publications No. of pages: 205 Review HeadlineA book that teaches the importance of SMILE! My ThoughtsLife sometimes gets complicated, and the need to seek help from others arises. Here comes the role of friends, confidants, therapists, happiness coaches and family. But another powerful…

Thinking Out Loud – Keeping Nothing Behind

Book Title: Thinking Out Loud – Keeping Nothing BehindAuthor: Tapan GhoshFormat: Paperback My Thoughts:This is my third book of Tapan Ghosh, and every time his writing excites and surprises me. It takes lots of guts and patience to pinpoint and educate people and society on specific issues and practices. Tapan Ghosh as an author, has…

Bad Boy Bloggers: Four Stories of Technology Disruptors

Book Title: Bad Boy Bloggers: Four Stories of Technology DisruptorsAuthor: Anuj TikkuFormat: Kindle My Review:The introduction of Social Media and the Virtual World in one’s life has become an irremovable part. It is as good as a new organ attached to a person, rather than a physical form, more like a mental organ. As this…