The Year of the Runaways tracks one year in the lives of three Indian immigrants in England - Randeep, Avtar and Tochi - all from varying backgrounds and all of questionable legal status in their new home. Randeep is the wealthiest of the three, the son of a disturbed government employee, Avtar is the son … Continue reading Book Review: The Year of the Runaways
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Movie Review: Aligarh
- By Ushasri, for IWI* Distance is a fascinating word. Is it only a physical measurement, I often wonder? My house is equidistance from and to your house, yet, the people that dwell in it may create immeasurable and different measures of distance! What is the distance from my thoughts to yours, from my needs … Continue reading Movie Review: Aligarh
Before We Visit the Goddess by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
I have always believed that reading a good book is an experience that transcends most other means of entertainment. Before We Visit the Goddess by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni increased my conviction in such an experience of reading a well-written book. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni does not need any introduction and the merit of her craft is well established. … Continue reading Before We Visit the Goddess by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
The Trail of Four by Manjiri Prabhu
Mysteries and thrillers are always entertaining, especially the ones that make you think ahead of the pages you are reading. And what creates a good mystery thriller is a heady mix of an interesting and historical location, lesser known but true facts and complex web of clues. Prabhu has delivered just that. Re Parker is … Continue reading The Trail of Four by Manjiri Prabhu
Double or Quits by Shilpa Gupta
Realistic and fast-paced are just the right words to describe this rollercoaster of a book. Shilpa Gupta has again managed to impress her readers with her writing. She has crafted a story which will be loved by people across age groups. Revolving around its central protagonist Jyotsna, the novel charts her life from her difficult childhood … Continue reading Double or Quits by Shilpa Gupta
INCREDIBLE WOMEN OF INDIA 