Rajkumari Sharma Tankha At first glance Hemis, Madhu Tandan’s latest novel, appears to be a simple story of marital discord. To escape the daily fights with his wife Swati, the protagonist Ajay, plans a trip to Ladakh, a trip that he feels would give him much breathing space and also some time to think through […]Read More
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Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Fanney Khan is the story of hopes and dreams. It tells you how regular hard work, practice, perseverance and a positive attitude helps one achieve success. It also tells you that for succeeding in professional life, you don’t have to ‘compromise’ but hone your skills. Most films portray the love of […]Read More
. NOTE: If you are thinking, there’s a typo in the headline, please read on… Rajkumari Sharma Tankha There is a TV serial on air on channel Star Bharat these days — Nimki Mukhiya. And like other shows on the idiot box, this one too has an ample amount of saas-bahu saga. But unlike other serials, the story […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha I have always loved reading classics. Over the years, I’ve immersed myself in the works of Rabindranath Tagore, Saratchandra Chattopadhyay, Munshi Premchand, Amrita Pritam and Mahadevi Verma. Among them, Saratchandra remains my absolute favourite. His storytelling, especially the subtle romance woven into his narratives, touches the deepest chords of my heart. My […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Saurabh Tankha “I’ll be out for a few days… Official assignment… You’ll need to take care of the girls and maa… You’ll have to cook too, as you know Lata (our maid-cum-cook) has already taken leave for the week…” — the voice of my wife faded as she walked out of our room […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha The idiom “Never judge a book by its cover” fits My Mute Girlfriend (Srishti Publications) perfectly. I must confess, when I first received the book from Himanshu Rai with a request to review it, I wasn’t particularly impressed. The cover looked too filmi, almost artificial. As someone who is a voracious reader, […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha It takes courage and self-confidence to debut with a subject that has been explored countless times in literature. Themes around womanhood, identity, and societal expectations have long been discussed by both emerging and established writers. Yet, Reecha Agarwal Goyal, in her book Such Is Her Life, manages to bring a refreshing and deeply […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha If the credit for making this picture book from Karadi Tales—Fly, Little Fish!—so visually attractive and engaging should go to someone, it has to be its illustrators, Satwik Gade and Ashwathy PS. The duo has thoughtfully kept in mind the target readership—children aged 4 to 6 years. The book features a delightful play […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha I often joke that I used to don the hat of Jim Corbett every time I entered a bookshop. Why? Because finding creative, illustrated, and truly engaging books for my daughters felt like a hunt—much like Corbett tracking man-eating tigers in the Kumaon region. Good children’s books that are visually appealing, culturally rooted, […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Have you ever wondered why biographies of farmers are so rare in a country like India, where agriculture forms the backbone of the economy? It is indeed disheartening that those who feed the nation seldom receive the recognition they deserve. Addressing this gap, A Man with Golden Seeds—published in January 2018 by […]Read More