Team L&M Blogger, screenwriter, bestselling author… Novoneel Chakraborty dons a number of hats at the same time though he says he loves being an author the most. With 10 novels and a collection of short stories such as The Stranger trilogy and Forever series to his credit, Chakraborty is often referred to as the Sidney Sheldon of India by […]Read More
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Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Ultimate Grandmother Hacks by nutritionist-author Kavita Devgan (published by Rupa, Rs 295, 236 pages) is one book I would recommend everyone should have. Why? Because it talks about things we have all known through our mothers and grandmothers but rarely taken seriously. As to why on the earth did we not take […]Read More
Sukriti Tankha Until Love Sets Us Apart by Aditya Nighhot (Fingerprint Publishers) revolves around four people—Rohit, Aisha, Alok and Neha—and their friendship, college life, and evolving relationships. This romantic drama novel blends love, tragedy, and social issues, making it a compelling and emotional read. The plot centres on Rohit and Aisha’s love story. Though they […]Read More
Sukriti Tankha And The Roses Bled by Mehak Daleh (Fingerprint Publishers, 224 pages, Rs 399) is a story about Alisha and her ability to see and hear ghosts, specifically of her twin sister Nina. This horror-thriller novel blends mystery, supernatural elements and psychological drama to create a gripping narrative. A Haunting Bond Between Twins Alisha […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Have you ever thought why so many IT engineers face an early burnout? Why so many turn to alternative professions? That too the creative ones like writing and photography? What happens after they land a high-paying, coveted job for which they had literally burnt the midnight oil? In my circle of friends […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha The book, The Zero Cost Mission/ The Wily Agent (Harper Collins India; pages 189; price Rs 250) by Amar Bhushan is a two-story fictional work. It is based on the exploits of the Indian intelligence and it is so racy that I had to finish it at one go. I just couldn’t […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha It has been a decade that anthropologist-travel writer-freelance journalist Haroon Khalid has been travelling extensively around Pakistan to document the country’s cultural and historical heritage. He has authored three books, A White Trail: A Journey into the Heart of Pakistan’s Religious Minorities, In Search of Shiva: A Study of Folk Religious Practices […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Corporate leader-turned-author Arvind Parashar had a creative inclination since childhood. Hailing from Dehradun, he used to write and publish songs, poems and stories during as a kid. He was also an avid quizzer, who represented his school at district and state levels. Parashar quit his corporate career of 16 years to pursue his […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha At first glance Hemis, Madhu Tandan’s latest novel, appears to be a simple story of marital discord. To escape daily fights with his wife Swati, the protagonist Ajay plans a trip to Ladakh. He believes the trip will give him breathing space. It will also help him reflect on his relationship. But […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Around four years back, Karachi-based journalist Taha Kehar gave up the prospect of a legal career and flew back to Karachi from London where he was pursuing a law degree from SOAS University of London. He became a full-time journalist/ editor at The Express Tribune where he worked on the Peshawar city edition […]Read More