"Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt, that you can set upon the freedom of my mind." Every woman should read Virginia Woolf. Or, at the very least, every woman should read A Room of One's Own. I was about to give a summary of some … Continue reading Book Review: A Room of One’s Own
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Book Review: Hangwoman
"Though I tightened the noose around my heart, hot tears mingled with the raindrops and trickled down my face. My left breast throbbed painfully as if it were filled with pus; I burned - and resolved to myself: I will measure his rope accurately. Not an inch more. Not an inch less. I too want … Continue reading Book Review: Hangwoman
Book Review: Purple Hibiscus
Purple Hibiscus is a coming of age story about 15-year-old Nigerian girl Kambili. She both hero worships her father Eugene and fears his wrath. Eugene is a dichotomy of sorts – he stands for the things we all cheer for – such as freedom of the press and aid to those less fortunate than him … Continue reading Book Review: Purple Hibiscus
Many miles to go… A message from IWI Editorial Team
A month ago when IWI was launched in its new avatar, we had received an overwhelming support from you. Messages congratulating us and wishing us the best poured in from all directions and channels, reminding us yet again of the huge responsibility we were taking. As we beamed at every congratulatory message and promptly expressed … Continue reading Many miles to go… A message from IWI Editorial Team
A Tete-a-Tete With Kavita Singh
In the first of our 'Incredible Women' series, we bring to you Kavita Singh, an entrepreneur and bibliophile from Indore. Founder of Kaffeinated Konversations, she also curates books and creates events for people to connect at different wavelengths. She is also leading eChai Ventures (an ecosystem for entrepreneurs and start-ups) in Indore. Kavita Singh is poetry in … Continue reading A Tete-a-Tete With Kavita Singh