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Beautiful World, Where are you by Sally Rooney
Lyrical and seasoned with intellectual and philosophical ideas but sorely lacking in genuine conflict.
Jan 19, 20246 min read


The Charm of Whimsy
The whimsical adds sparkle to everyday life. From literature clocks to quirky fashion choices, embrace the enchantment of whimsy.
Jan 5, 20243 min read


The Best Books I Read this Year
I've had a tough time picking my favourites from the year gone by. I hope you find your favourite in the list.
Dec 22, 20233 min read


The Collaboration Credo
Working with others can spark innovation, creativity and lead to groundbreaking achievements. It can be fun too!
Dec 8, 20234 min read


Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Our biology, culture, and values shape effective leadership. Sinek illustrates how true leadership can turn the tables on tough times.
Nov 24, 20234 min read


The Myth of Multi-Tasking
Does multi-tasking aid productivity? Or does the appearance of doing everything all at once mask the fact that we're not getting very far?
Nov 17, 20235 min read


The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Read this novel for the narrator. #Goenzo
Nov 10, 20234 min read


11 Life Lessons I learnt from the 2008 Recession
Why waste a crisis? I used it to introspect and figure out what's important, what's not and what's got to change.
Oct 27, 20236 min read


The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
If you're looking for an uplifting and easy read, you're in the right place. A bit predictable but engaging, nonetheless.
Oct 13, 20234 min read


Driving Me Crazy: How I Learnt to Drive
Sometimes, driving is the destination. At least, it was for me. And so, I took the long, scenic route!
Oct 6, 20236 min read


She who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
This historical fantasy novel about a peasant girl's battle to survive and persevere on the path to greatness is an absolute triumph.
Sep 22, 20236 min read


The What, How and Why of the 2008 Recession
A cautionary tale of corporate greed, political corruption and the decline of good old common sense.
Sep 15, 202312 min read


Everything I never told you by Celeste Ng
A moving debut novel about the things we hide to keep the peace in our families while half-hoping that someone will see through the charade.
Sep 1, 20234 min read


Netflix's Persuasion: How not to adapt a classic
This film is a prime example of what is lost when the spirit of a story comes third to audience appeasement and cashing in on market trends.
Aug 25, 20237 min read


Orienting - An Indian in Japan by Pallavi Aiyar
Combining her admiration for Japanese culture with the critical eye of a journalist, Aiyar writes an ode to her years in Japan.
Aug 11, 20234 min read


On Friendship
All friendships are important but not equal. What it means to have friends and also, how to be one.
Aug 4, 202310 min read


The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton
A cursed ship. An eight-month long voyage. Several people with reasons to loathe each other. And ominous signs of the Devil's presence.
Jul 28, 20234 min read


Memory: What we need to remember
Despite information that can be retrieved within seconds and infinite cloud storage, human memory is irreplaceable. It allows us to think.
Jul 14, 20234 min read


The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
A quick read about the unlikely bond between a teenager and an elderly widower, catalyzed by eight books.
Jul 7, 20233 min read


All Quiet on the War Front: Quiet Quitting, Quiet Firing & Quiet Hiring
Sometimes, the quiet majority make the most noise.
Jun 30, 20236 min read


Talking to My Daughter about the Economy by Yanis Varoufakis
A book that lifts the dust covers draped over concepts like colonialism, labour markets and debt to show us how they changed the world.
Jun 23, 20234 min read


About Anxiety
Is anxiety a necessary evil? What animals can teach us about dealing with it.
Jun 9, 20234 min read


The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
A struggling writer steals the plot of a dead writer's unpublished novel and makes it big. What could possibly go wrong?
Jun 2, 20233 min read


My Tryst with Knitting
How long does it take to knit a scarf? It took me two decades to knit my first. Read on to know why.
May 26, 20234 min read
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