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I’ve been trying to read and write more ever since I quit my job a couple of weeks ago, but life keeps getting in the way. I’ve still managed to find a wonderful community of writers/bloggers/readers at SheWrites.com, and I’ve … Continue reading →

I always look forward to Tehelka’s BookWednesday thread on Facebook. It’s a stimulation conversation to be part of, if one is a reader. The themes range from favourite Shakespeare plays to fictional meals that made one’s mouth water. One week’s … Continue reading →

I’m taking a bit of a break after having read two books that deserve really long posts. The first one was The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault by Angela Carter and the second one was Beautiful Thing by Sonia Faleiro. … Continue reading →

Perhaps the reason I was not shocked by Ismat Chughtai’s frank depiction of female sexuality was because a close friend, PD, told me about one of her short stories The Quilt (Lihaaf), back when we were in college. “It’s about … Continue reading →

>First things first: Abandoning one’s blog for almost two years, simply because one got busy with one’s newly resurrected career and social life is thoroughly unjustified. Who kept me company when I wanted desperately to pour out my thoughts on … Continue reading →

>If a Kosovo is born and is supported by the US and major European powers, what hope is there for nation states that are still battling separatism on the basis of religion? It’s not surprising that Spain, Sri Lanka, Turkey … Continue reading →

I think it’s time for me to come out of the closet. Yes people, I’m a secret fan fiction reader. I’ve read so much fan fiction that I could compile anthologies with titles like ‘Wonderful Wizardries: The Best of HP … Continue reading →