In Conversation with: K.N. Rao

interview with k n rao

Professor K.N. Rao (Moisture Trapped in Stone), is an MSC from Banaras Hindu University. He worked as Asst. Professor of Botany at Pachaiyappa’s College, Madras and later as Head of Department, Botany at D. G. Vaishnav College, Chennai and retired from active service in 1983. Along with academics, he has pursued his hobby of creative […]

In Conversation With: Kochery Shibu

interview with Kochery Shibu

Kochery Shibu has served in the Indian Navy and commanded two warships. Post his retirement he has executed hydroelectric projects across India, and penned Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar, his debut novel. The technical content of the novel, namely the setting up of a hydroproject is drawn from his experience in these projects, as […]

Rupal Vyas on reading Khaled Hosseini

There is a point, particularly around late teenage, when you are curious to know about how the things are spectacularly different in other countries, other states and their bits and pieces you wish to connect with and admire. Two years ago, I hot that stage, especially at the crack of dawn, my usual wake up […]

Upcoming literary events in July

No matter which city you’re in, we’ve got your July weekends covered with these literary events. Event Name: Broke Bibliophiles – Bombay Chapter What’s it about?: A meet for book-lovers where you  meet others of your tribe, swap books and discuss prose and poetry alike Location: Doolally Taproom, Mumbai Dates: July 22, 2018 Registration: Events […]

Upcoming literary events in June

Book your calendars this upcoming month for some of the fine literary events coming up in the cities. Event Name: Language Fest What’s it about?: A fest which brings to you the blended flavour of 8 languages, individually presented by some of the best artists across the country is up to fill your soul with word […]

Literary May-Hem

The last week of May has got you covered with some upcoming literary events across the country. Event Name: BuddyBits Recite Whats it about?  Amidst the rush which could take be a giving up point for you, BuddyBits is coming up with a spoken word event. Take a seat and listen to the wonderful storytellers […]

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl is about growing love for humans, the reluctant choices for a better future and the power of books. The characters open themselves and bloom themselves for others to get in their zones and some, just take small steps to get into adventurous, wild zones. It is a mature perspective on the part […]