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
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Rajkumari Sharma Tankha I must confess it was the unusual title of the book that first attracted me to it. But when I first read Is: A Journey That Will Change Your Life (Prabhat Prakashan) by Sandeep Amar, the words simply went over my head. I thought it was some philosophy book meant for research […]Read More
Sukriti Tankha The term dystopia is often used to describe an imagined world where everything is unpleasant, frightening, or undesirable. In Dystopia, author Manoj V Jain takes this concept beyond fiction and applies it to the realities of everyday life—from childhood to adulthood. Published by The Write Place, the book presents a thought-provoking narrative that […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha This was the first time in over two decades of my journalistic career that someone I emailed questions about life, achievements, future plans and more… had the courtesy to reply with detailed answers—and even thanked me for taking an interest in his accomplishments. That’s Rishi Piparaiya for you, dear readers. The founder of […]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
With less than 48 hours to go for the 19th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26), www.lifeandmore.in Founder-Editor Rajkumari Sharma Tankha talks to Harinder Baweja, editor at The Hindustan Times, on her book, A Soldier’s Diary: Kargil, The Inside Story (Roli Books) which has been republished recently. The senior journalist says India still has not […]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
is the Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Author Anita Shirodkar has just released her fourth book Aryavir. This is the first part of her trilogy Guardians of the Blue Lotus. Read on to know more about her: Tell me something about yourself. I grew up in a family that moved to some new city every two years […]Read More
Sukriti Tankha Conventionally, a sequel does not always get its creator the accolades or recognition achieved by the original work. But exceptions exist. Manoj V Jain’s fourth novel, a sequel to his third creation Balraj, is one such exception. In the author’s note, Jain mentions receiving numerous messages asking about Ramona’s fate after Balraj left […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha When fictional characters feel so real that you relate to them or become emotionally attached, you know the author has crafted a compelling story. Veena Nagpal achieves exactly that with her latest novel, Radius 200. Radius 200 promises to become a hit with readers as it weaves a passionate love triangle between […]Read More