Ariana Sharma Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison is a memoir by Jigna Vora, a crime reporter who was arrested in connection with the murder of fellow journalist Jyotirmoy Dey in 2011. Vora spent seven years in prison, including two years in Byculla Jail, before being acquitted of all charges. In her book, Vora recounts … Read more
Man’s Search for Meaning is a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, and describing his psychotherapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about, and then immersively imagining that outcome. It is considered one of the most influential … Read more
In the vibrant city of Gurgaon, where the air hummed with the spirit of art and culture, a serendipitous encounter at a traditional Indian music concert sparked a beautiful love story. Rhea, a radiant classical dancer with an indomitable spirit, and Kabir, a soulful sitar player with fingers that whispered melodies, found themselves united by … Read more
In the heart of Gurgaon, where the bustling cityscape melds seamlessly with the dreams of its residents, two souls found themselves on an extraordinary path. Their names were Aarav and Riya, representing two different worlds that were about to collide in the most unexpected of ways. Aarav, a driven and ambitious young entrepreneur, lived and … Read more
Anjali was a young woman who had been struggling with her mental health for many years. She had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and she often felt like she was living in two different worlds. When she was manic, she felt like she could do anything. She was full of energy and creativity, and she … Read more
I grew up in a small village in rural Bihar. Every year, in the month of April-May, we would celebrate Genhu Katani, the cutting of the wheat crops. This was a time of great joy and excitement for the entire village. The wheat harvest was a major source of income for our village, and it … Read more
I grew up in a small village in rural Bihar in the 1990s. My parents were farmers, and I had two younger siblings. Life was simple and hard, but we were happy. I was always a bright student, and I dreamed of going to college. But my parents couldn’t afford to send me, so I … Read more
I grew up in rural Bihar in the 1990s, and Raj Comics were a big part of my childhood. I would always look forward to getting a new comic book, and I would spend hours reading them. My favorite characters were Nagraj, Super Commando Dhruva, and Doga. Nagraj was a snake-man with superpowers, Super Commando … Read more
Malgudi Days is a classic Indian television series that was first aired in 1986. The series is based on the short stories of R.K. Narayan, and it tells the story of a fictional town called Malgudi. The series is set in the 1930s, and it captures the simple life of the people who live in … Read more
Gilli Danda is a traditional Indian game that is played with two sticks. The game is popular in rural areas of India, and it is a great way for kids to get exercise and have fun. I grew up in rural Bihar in the 1990s, and Gilli Danda was one of my favorite games. We … Read more