When Longing Becomes Dangerous: A Look at Sanjay Tamta’s If Longing Could Kill

There is something inherently unsettling about a quiet mountain settlement. The mist conceals more than the landscape, isolated cottages seem to hold their own secrets, and familiar faces can become strangers when darkness falls. Sanjay Tamta’s If Longing Could Kill embraces this atmosphere beautifully, creating a historical mystery where the stillness of the hills becomes […]

The Price of Bringing Someone Back: Inside ‘An Echo from the Past’ by Rajiv Seth.

Some novels ask what science can do. An Echo from the Past asks the harder question: what happens to the people left standing after it’s done? Rajiv Seth’s second book of The Unforgiving Stars Duology picks up nearly two decades after the first book, Stolen from the Stars, and wastes no time turning a scientific […]

When Love Challenges Destiny: Exploring Stolen from the Stars by Rajiv Seth.

What if love could push a brilliant mind beyond the boundaries of science, morality, and convention? And what if grief could become the driving force behind one of the most audacious scientific quests imaginable? What if destiny is not something to be accepted, but something to be challenged?What if love could push a brilliant mind […]

Chanakya’s Compass by Bhargav Thacker: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Journey

In a world driven by speed, constant change, and endless choices, finding a reliable framework for decision-making and personal growth has become increasingly valuable. While modern self-help literature often focuses on trends and quick solutions, some of the most enduring guidance continues to emerge from timeless philosophies. Chanakya’s Compass by Bhargav Thacker embraces this idea […]

Where the Ordinary Turns Unsettling: Stories from Niltava in the Oak Tree

There’s something quietly unsettling about stories that blur the line between the ordinary and the uncanny, and that’s exactly where Niltava in the Oak Tree by Rinu R finds its voice. This short story collection doesn’t rely on loud twists or dramatic spectacle. Instead, it lingers in the shadows of everyday life, uncovering the subtle […]

The House Witch

When Finlay Ashowan walks into the royal kitchen, he immediately makes an impression of being an arrogant yet highly efficient cook who knows his way around the kitchen. Taking charge of everything, he has works that need rearranging and selecting the help himself. Romance was never in cards for him but could fate play its […]

The somewhat biased guide to Odia food

Odia cuisine is a gratifyingamalgamation where simplicity meets flavours. Whether it’s savoury or sweet, each dish is cooked with aromatic flavouring and love. The authentic platter of rice and dalma or pakhala bhata, a dish with fermented rice soaked in water often enjoyed with curd, pickles, badi chura, mashed potatoes or more, Baigan Bharta and […]

When Love and Revenge Collide: Exploring The Imperfect Deception by Shalini Ranjan

In the world of contemporary romance, stories that blend passion, tension, and emotional depth often leave the strongest impression. The Imperfect Deception by Shalini Ranjan is one such compelling narrative that draws readers into a storm of unresolved feelings, complex relationships, and the haunting weight of the past. This gripping romance explores what happens when […]

Love Beyond Words: The Silent Wisdom of Dogs in Behind Those Eyes.

Behind Those Eyes by Tushar Chatterji is a deeply moving book featuring interconnected stories that invites you into the emotional worlds of our canine friends. It is a book that does more than narrate events. It gently opens a door into the silent, observant, and profoundly sensitive inner lives of animals who share our homes, […]

The Shiva Anthology.

The Shiva anthology is the compilation of devotional offerings to Mahadev. This collection contains poems, letters and essays, each one focusing on Lord Shiva’s glory and praise. “The Shiva Anthology” is the fifth anthology project that is curated by Abhishek Thakkar and Purba Chakraborty, compilers and editors. This beautiful anthology is a podium for the […]