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The Best Work of Brandon Sanderson & Why Should You Read Them

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

The fantasy genre has always been enchanting for its readers, filled with epic battles, mythical creatures, and magical powers that transport them to new and exciting worlds. It has changed significantly over the years, and one of the contemporary masters of the genre is Brandon Sanderson (1975-), best known for his captivating works of fantasy…

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A Pinch of Science, A Dash of Culture, and a Whole Lot of Flavors! : “Masala Lab” from “Krish Ashok” is a Must-have in Every Modern Indian Kitchen

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

Wok this Way Even though summarising what the book offers in terms of advice is no piece of cake, here are some generalized guidelines that I hope will help draw a decent picture of what’s on the plate. All these below-mentioned tips have the single purpose of making delicious, flavourful dishes in a quick, easy,…

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Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, laureate of Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award 2016, is seen outside H. C. Andersen's house in Odense, Denmark October 30, 2016. Scanpix Denmark/Henning Bagger/via REUTERS/File Photo ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. DENMARK OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN DENMARK. NO COMMERCIAL SALES.

No, He Doesn’t Really Talk About Running – Haruki Murakami’s ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’

Posted on January 29, 2023April 17, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

“What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” (WITA2R) is a memoir by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Murakami’s running journey. It is a reflective and introspective account of Murakami’s experiences as a runner and the impact running has had on…

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“Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” - Raging Against the Dying Light with Dylan Thomas

“Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” – Raging Against the Dying Light with Dylan Thomas

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

“Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” is a poem by the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas [1914-1953], considered an essential part of the Modernism and Romanticism movements of the 1900s. Most of his works, rather than being intellectual or politically charged, are full of intense emotion and deep contemplation about human life. The…

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Fredrik Backman in Anxious People

Exploring the Human Condition with Fredrik Backman in ‘Anxious People’

Posted on December 26, 2022January 11, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

Anxious People by Fredrik Backman “This story is about a lot of things, but mostly about idiots.” What happens when an unsuccessful bank robber unsuccessfully runs away from the bank and accidentally enters an apartment viewing? A wonky hostage situation, of course. From the author of the splashing hit A Man Called Ove, Fredrik Backman,…

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How to Steal Like an Artist, Like an Artist: Austin Kleon’s Short Masterpiece

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Shravani Sawant

‘Steal Like An Artist’ by Austin Kleon describes ways of stimulating your imagination and getting your creative juices flowing when working in a creative field. If you are someone who considers yourself to be an artist, this is the book for you. If you think you’re a wannabe artist of any kind [art, craft, writing,…

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