Dear Readers, Last evening I read a story that has been nagging me persistently ever since. The setting of the story is a familiar territory that I’ve had the opportunity to observe closely. Naturally, the moment I glanced at the snippet, I was keen to read the whole thing. Unfortunately, the story left me disappointed, …
New Delhi World Book Fair 2024: A Long & Tiring Swim
Dear Reader Are you drawn to book fairs? Of course, I hear you say. That's a given. Book fairs are like annual pilgrimages for book lovers. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the World Book Fair held in Delhi from 10th to 18th February, 2024 at Pragati Maidan. After returning from the fair, I …
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Who Do You Write Book Reviews For? IWSG December
Dear Readers, IWSG Members, and Fellow Writers How do I start, if not with a cliché, as we stand at the threshold of yet another year? I hope 2023 was healthy and productive for you and the next year is even better than all the previous ones. Writing took a backseat for me this year. …
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Happy 12th IWSG! Celebrating with ‘A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE’.
It’s a special first Wednesday of the month as the IWSG turns twelve today! I am excited to co-host, and many thanks and congratulations to our captain Alex J. Cavanaugh, the administrative team and all members. I would also like to introduce you to A LITTLE BIT OF LOVE by Dr ARVA BHAVNAGARWALA, which is the story of Afrah, an up-and-coming teacher and Sadiq, a doctor.
किताबों की नौकरी!
विनोद बाबु किताबों पर पड़ी धूल झाड़ रहे थे। तीस सालों से शिमला की स्टेट लाइब्रेरी में लाइब्रेरियन थे पर आज उनका यहां आखिरी दिन था। 'अगर एक महीने में आप एक भी मेंबर बना पाए तो हम लाइब्रेरी बंद नही करेंगे।' ऐसा कहा था डायरेक्टर साहब ने। पर इंटरनेट के ज़माने में किसे मेंबर …
A Hundred Quills 