Social Media Addiction and the Perils of the Internet – list of books you must read
The internet has changed the world in many ways. The globe, the giant sphere, the land of diverse species, and millions of miles of the surface have shrunk to fit…
This is why I look beyond Structuralism – I may have read about ‘this’ before… not ‘this’ way!
The worst part of being a critic is the act of slaying the author’s hard work, emotional and rational inputs into the literary work, and caring nothing about it. Have…
Books I have picked up in January 2022 – a new beginning
My association with Indian Book Critics is as old as the platform itself. I have been reading various kinds of books that IBC offers for review (and also for a…
Jhumpa Lahiri & the discourse of the immigrants – opinion
It has been debated very passionately by one of my friends who has written for The Indian Authors platform. I would like to draw attention to the kindness that Mr…
The White Tiger – looking back at the ‘masterpiece’ that is a heap of broken images
Though the book brought fame and wealth, feet in the elite clubs where ‘liberals’ engage and discuss poverty having thousand-dollar wine, Man Booker Award and what not, have you read…
No! You cannot listen to a book while riding a bike (even on the pillion seat) – be aware!
Saw that advertisement many times. Listening to a book? Fine. Listening to a book while riding a bike? Dangerous. Aesthetically or logically speaking, listening to a book is not as…
Do we lack contemporary critics who can construe literature objectively? Opinion
Criticism has proven itself to be the tool that can discern works of literature. Standards, measures, ranks and hierarchy can be various and depending upon the person who indulges in…
5 Classic novels you would never finish wilfully – opinion
There are times when we recommend books to read, this book or those books. There are times when we recommend classics to read. However, this is the first time, perhaps,…
The Battle of Narratives – Right vs the Left in Literature & other Writings
There is no harm in displaying your political affiliations in a democracy! Democracy is very much about political affiliations, people voting their favourite party and leaders, electing a government and…
How Hindi-Urdu Literature Caught Spark… Again
There is no surprise here. India has a unique diversity and Indians are rather wise enough to assess the tempo of age and enjoy the literature that best fits it.…
Happimess, a collection of short stories by Biswajit Banerji, offers unexplored corners of human emotions
Short stories collections by Indian authors have not ceased to appear; however, the frequency of such works, to be honest, has certainly decreased. Most of the emerging literary enthusiasts are…
Is criticism always bad? Tips for debut authors (as well as contemporary Indian writers)
Authors have become a very common sighting. Not even a decade ago, you could have an opinion that authors are rare; authors are highly intelligent beings who are seldom found…