Beyond Biryani: The Making of Globalised Hyderabad – A Comprehensive Book Review
Dinesh C. Sharma’s Beyond Biryani: The Making of Globalised Hyderabad is a meticulously researched and compelling exploration of Hyderabad’s evolution into a modern, global city. Sharma skillfully delves into the...
In Kabaddi and Independence the struggle never ends
On August 15th and 16th, the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) will hold its Season 11 auction. This event marks a significant milestone in the evolution of a sport that has...
The Common Dustbin: a short story
The Common Dustbin by Uroosa Kashif “There, there she threw the litter in my dustbin. I’ll confront her today! That diaper throwing bitch, how dares she put her garbage in...
Playground to Parade Ground- the story of a fauji daughter and wife
In "Playground to Parade Ground," author Ganiv Panjrath offers readers a poignant and deeply personal exploration of the transformative journey from being a fauji daughter to becoming a fauji wife....
Adaptations: Comics to Film and Television
Comics are centred around visual storytelling, but the visuals are still unlike films, where the visuals are moving. Since the advent of television, the form of storytelling has changed. Words...
Qabar: Magic and realism are hard to mix
Qabar is a novel written originally in Malayalam by KR Meera and translated into English by Nisha Susan. The story is a first-person narrative told by the central character Bhavana...
Sorrow and Bliss: Flawed Writing Undermines a Promising Theme
Meg Mason's "Sorrow and Bliss" delves into the intricate theme of mental health, examining the emotional distance it can create between individuals, as experienced by its protagonist, Martha. It is...
Reasons Avatar: The Way of Water is not the best
Avatar: The Way of Water offers a visually stunning journey through the vibrant world of Pandora. Unfortunately, its brilliance is dimmed by a lacklustre script. James Cameron, returning after the...