India that is Bharat has the oldest functional culture and civilization. And, it is enriched with the oldest literature. While some people call it mythology, the archeological and astronomical evidences prove that a lot of these tales actually happened. Of course, some stories are definitely metaphors to convey timeless wisdom. There is material to write on and by, so that ... Read More »
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Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri | Book Review
Jhumpa Lahiri is a celebrated writer of critically acclaimed and loved books including The Namesake, Unaccustomed Earth, Interpreter of Maladies and the Lowland. Charting a path on cultural relocations, she herself moved to Rome a few years ago and adopted Italian as her new language. She has learn the language and published a book called In Other Words in her ... Read More »
The Sea of Innocence by Kishwar Desai | Book Review
While reading is for entertainment and escape, it is also for introspection when it comes to most people who love to read – whether it is through newspaper columns providing critique on current affairs, magazines or books. In fact, sometimes the relatively slower narrative of a book gives the readers the time to process all aspects of what could be ... Read More »
A Bend in the River by Sir V S Naipaul | Book Review
There are so many reasons that lead us to the world of books: education, entertainment, escape, etc. But the books also are one of the best tools to inspire introspection, especially when we read works that serve as almost analytical history of time passing, generations moving and history forming. Sir V S Naipaul is a very famous writer, a Nobel ... Read More »
The Emperor – Live the Dream By Ram Joshi | Inspirational Book Review
Here at Thinkerviews, we are fans of edutainment – books that educate without being heavy. Life is a continual battle for most of us and require us to adapt and change all through our journeys, how then do you prepare your children for this complex journey? The best way to teach children the principles by which life should be lived ... Read More »
The Miscellany of an Indian Yogi (Book-2): Life Sutras By Durga Dash | Book Review
Reading is to mind what exercise is to body. We firmly believe in this saying. One need to remain physically and mentally fit, it is even more necessary when the time is challenging. A while ago, we came across a book named Life Sutras (Meditation on Art of Living), by Durga Prasad Dash. I came to know about Durga Dash ... Read More »