Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Why I picked up The Sellout Nation …a Tryst with Globalisation (Notion Press) by Vikram Bhati is because I was thoroughly exhausted of the number of chick lit romances I was deluged with. I wanted something different, and the blurb on the back cover promised me that. And I must say, I […]Read More
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Dr Avni S. Tiwari Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression and the Unexpected Solutions (Bloomsbury) by Johann Hari is an engrossing and thought-provoking read on depression and mental health. It begins with a personal story of being diagnosed with depression and prescribed ‘pills’. The author smartly avoids what he calls ‘pain porn’ and […]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 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
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Surprise, friendship, romance, humour, laughter, and hope fill the pages of Lovin’ A Hero, a captivating novel by Ch Lady Diana. The story beautifully explores how one can overcome apprehensions and doubts to embrace the true ideals of love when open to it. Ch Lady Diana, an experienced editor with a leading […]Read More