An example of such a literary work is Irtika Kazi’s poetry collection, “Stormbound.” Herein, the readers would find a plethora of feelings that the poet captures in her pen and gives words to the unspoken emotions otherwise through her book.
Book Review: The Taura
As unique as the name sounds, “The Taura” by Vimal Chandar is one of the few books which invoke the elements of mystery, wonder, suspense, and curiosity together at the same time while also ensuring that the readers remain interested in the text throughout. The author shows the opposite forces of light and dark at loggerheads which form a unified whole of the text quite effortlessly. In the midst of this, he builds up characters who tell their stories and get involved in each other’s lives at an unconscious level. Chandar picks up the plot from the few raw materials he has available and moulds them into the book as a whole to keep the readers interested in a tale they would have less heard of. The motif of journey operates in the background as the lives of different characters are depicted in light of this. At the same time, the author raises a variety of themes which include friendship, freedom, a sense of belonging, connection among human beings, and the struggles of human life. Through his work, the young debuting author shows his artistic talent and ability to give words to the story that would be less known and unheard. Dividing the book into 10 chapters, the author develops the plot in a smooth and fluid manner. “The Taura” is recommended to all readers who want to read a breath of fresh air in literary writing, which keeps them glued to the text and also keeps them interested throughout the development.
Review: Beyond the Horizon with You and Life by Chandan Sarkar
P.B. Shelley once said, “Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world.” This quote holds relevance even years later when times and civilization may have changed, and yet, the role of poets still remains the same.
Mint Your Money: Book Review
After debuting with his book “Investonomy: The Stock Market Guide That Makes You Rich,” Pranjal Kamra comes back with another book following the same genre in “Mint Your Money: An Easy Manual to Unlocking Your Wealth-Creating Potential.” As the title clearly suggests, the book is about how you can become wise in monetary terms by learning the mechanics of the money market through the experience of Kamra, who has done extensive research in the field. Dividing the book into 6 modules, the author explains the concepts involved in the area of money making, which would be a groundbreaker for those who want to start their journey in learning the art of making money through sources that would otherwise not be considered primary. “Mint Your Money” would be a rescue guide in a time when people are facing a lot of financial troubles due to the pandemic effects. People already following the popular YouTuber would find a plethora of Kamra’s learning in the book, which would help as a guide not just to the present generation but also to the coming generations of the future. Due to the nature of its content, “Mint Your Money” cannot be restricted to any particular set of readers and it is recommended to all who want to secure themselves financially. Reviewed By: Akhila Saroha, The Literature Times
Love Me Till You Can by Khyati Gadhavi – Book Review
An example bearing this impression is Khyati Gadhavi, who justifies the above line in her second book, “Love Me Till You Can: A Mesmerizing Journey of Aarya and Aarav.”
Janhavi Bhat’s Book ‘Safarnama’ – Review
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Writers are much known for their styles in writing and the simplicity with which they communicate the complex emotions or thoughts that would otherwise have no words for expression. Janhavi Bhat, in her poetry collection, “Safarnama,” endeavours to convey the complexities that are part and parcel of human nature and explores them to the depths of her artistic capabilities. Beginning the book from a cover that would invoke nostalgia in readers to an extent, Bhat talks about the circumstances that led to her taking the pen and jotting what had been in her mind for quite some time. Thereafter begins the Safarnama, the roller coaster of humans’ emotional states with the breaks of changing poems. It is interesting to observe how the poet chooses not to title the poems and lets her verse be at the forefront. This technique gives “Safarnama” a continuity that the presence would otherwise break of titles. Simultaneously, it also makes the readers reminisce the themes that would otherwise be discussed in prose format, which here got poetic expression. Readers who read through sequentially would understand the different states of mind a human being has in one lifetime where there are mood changes at routine intervals. Thomas Hardy once said, “Happiness is but a mere episode in the general drama of pain.” Bhat’s work is a poetic expression of this quote to quite an extent, and at the same time, it also conveys the depths to which human emotions can influence a person’s personality. She shows how life has different episodes and moments of both happiness and pain. Another notable feature is the fusion of languages that the poet uses in her work. She mainly relies on the Hindi language, but the tinge or Urdu gives the work a touch of royalty and grace of a different level. This fusion makes her work all the more elegant and hints at Bhat’s versatility as a poet. Readers interested in poetry and Hindi poetry can take “Safarnama” and go on the Safar the poet wants to take them to. They would encounter a life where the expression of letters still prevails, away from the world of smart technology and when life was much simpler than it is today. Reviewed By: Akhila Saroha
Amritsar Express: Book Review
Usage of the journey motif in narrating a tale is one of the ways to give human imagination the trigger in the right direction. Amrathanshu Barde, in his debut work, “Amritsar Express,” uses this motif at the right time to keep the readers connected with the narrative from the beginning. The journey factor is what attracts the readers instantly, and they are in the grip of the book the moment they start reading. The book may be providing ample hints to the relevance of the title from the start, yet the author makes sure it makes absolute sense only when the readers reach the last pages of the novel. “Amritsar Express,” on the surface, seems to be a linear narrative told through the eyes of young Angad, but on reading between the lines, the readers would get to see the multiple themes that the author has attempted to explore in the more than 350 pages novel. While the dominant theme that pervades the canvas of the text is the twists and turns and the game of destiny where unexpected things happen at unforeseen junctures, the sub-themes include the portrayal of middle-class family life, human relationships, and their inbound complexities, the power of friendship, the discretion required in all stages, the importance of the ties that mould the life of a person, and difference of urban and suburban culture. While Angad is portrayed in the most realistic form incarnating the basic human nature where there are swings of mood, anger, annoyance, frustration, sense of self-respect, tantrums on not getting things the way he wants; these are the characteristics that make him much more human, realistic and relatable for just any person. At the same time, some readers may not agree with the actions of Manpreet and the manner in which she handles things. The author shows her to be a passive receptor of things, but as Angad says, she is emotionless, and the readers ultimately agree more with Angad. Angad’s father has the features of any father who does want the best for his children, but the manner of showing his love is not much close to loving actions. Angad’s friend Ajay seems to be the one with the most sensibility and maturity among his friends. Readers who are interested in picking up voluminous, bulky texts where the narrative develops at its own pace keeping the reader in tune due to the element of unpredictability, can pick “Amritsar Express” without any second thought. Other than the fluid language, the narrative moves just like Amritsar Express would. Reviewed By: Akhila Saroha, The Literature Times
Azure Daydreams – Book Review
“Azure Daydreams” by Gayathri Krishnan is a collection of poems with thoughts that explore different dimensions of life and society. This makes the work multi-faceted and makes it a work chosen by not any particular set of readers. The collection comprising 30 poems, for once, create an atmosphere of a dreamy and imaginative landscape, yet poems like “When Will We Walk Fearless?”, “Grow Your Own Skin,” “Comrades,” “You Should Not Miss You,” “Smiling Scars” show the poet’s connection with the present world too. Some poems like “Pluviophile,” “Waves Unrequited,” “The Woods do Cry,” “How Does Rin Sound to You” do carry a Wordsworthian air where she seems to connect with nature closely, but at the same time, poems like these show her worldly awareness. “Azure Daydreams” as a title only reveals the surface-level details without letting the readers guess the surprises of different themes which Krishnan shares in her work. Poetry lovers would find poems of this collection catching their interest effortlessly. In addition to the poetic forms the poet uses, the diction is also carefully chosen and placed. Krishnan may or may not have read the classics but displays the potential of writing more such content in the future and helping to open the readers’ minds to different dimensions. Bok Title Azure Daydreams Author Name Gayathri Krishnan Publisher Evincepub Publishing Order Book Amazon Link Reviewer By Akhila Saroha, The Literature Times
Emaddin Adventures: Book 4 – Review
Fantasy and adventure are two genres that can become of instant interest to any reader. Omar Pasha presents the fourth book of his adventure series, “Emaddin Adventures,” which is a combined form of the 3 books written earlier which narrate the adventures of Emaddin and the kingdom he lives in. These adventures are not just limited to the life of young Emaddin but also many other people who meet him at different junctures. As the readers go through the books, they do not understand the relevance of the title until they actually reach the end part where “Emaddin Adventures” as a title makes perfect sense, and the readers agree that no other title would have done more justice. In addition to a plot featuring adventures, the author takes the readers to the lands of Baghdad, where there are a sultan and his beloved kingdom. The problems he faces and how he counters them is what forms the basic fragment of the book. The work would be of interest for both grown up and younger readers due to the presence of characters of different age groups who have their issues in accordance with their age. At the same time, the connectivity of the books makes readers eager to read the sequels without waiting. The 3 books can be a part of children’s bed-time stories and elders’ recreational reading. Therefore, all readers should try reading all the books. Reviewed By: Akhila Saroha, The Literature Times
Top 5 Popular Youtubers for Hair and Skin Care
In today’s world, it’s common for people to aspire to a youthful and attractive appearance. Inspired by the glamour industry and the influence of social media. Peoples are increasingly eager to enhance their skin and hair. However, a lack of awareness often leads to mistakes that can negatively impact the very features they wish to improve. In India, there is a long-standing tradition of using natural products to maintain healthy hair and skin. By embracing these age-old secrets, individuals can achieve their desired aesthetic goals while avoiding potential pitfalls. Here I am talking about Top 5 Popular Youtubers for Hair and Skin Care. Which can serve as a guide to better skin and hair care. They can enriching knowledge regarding the applicability of natural products. 1. Vandana Goswami Vandana Goswami having in the skin and hair care arena for almost 2 years. As a successful YouTuber, she shares simple and easy to do DIYs (Do it yourself) for on the go people. She shares DIYs with 3-4 ingredients, which can be easily available at home, where skincare dominates her work. Vandana Goswami posts her videos almost every day. In her video she discusses a variety of topics and problems which are common to many. As her channel has grown, she has also started doing product reviews and sharing good clothes available. Vandana Goswami also conducts giveaways to keep her viewers in tune with her. Sometimes shares methods to earn money at home also. As someone from Gujarat, she has also created a channel specifically for Gujarati viewers. On this channel, the same content available in Hindi is also provided in Gujarati. 2. Preity Prerna Prerna has quickly grown as a YouTuber due to her life-saving tips and high-quality content. Her channel focuses on remedies for both hair and skin care, tailored to different weather conditions. This weather-based approach adds extra value to her remedies, making them more helpful for viewers. In her videos, she takes the time to explain in detail the items she uses, making the effort worthwhile. Prerna’s videos are filled with comments from satisfied users who eagerly anticipate her three weekly posts. She occasionally does product reviews, she primarily relies on her abundant collection of natural content to share with her audience. 3. Superwowstyle The channel stars a young content creator named Prachi, who shares valuable skin and hair care tips and remedies that resonate with the viewers. Being a young influencer, she particularly appeals to younger girls. Prachi not only discusses the necessary steps for skin care, but also she provides clear instructions. She shares her own personal results from trying them out. Having been in the field for a while, she also opens up about her life and addresses common issues and problems that girls often face. Prachi has expanded her content to include product reviews, where she candidly shares her experiences with different products. 4. Ghazal Siddique Before everything else, the viewers would be charmed by the royal manner in which she speaks in Urdu. In addition, she shares skin and hair care remedies and also talks about how those remedies turned out to be for her. She also has spent quite a lot of time as a Youtuber, and as the viewers’ comments suggest, her remedies do wonders for all who are interested in improving themselves. At the same time, she also talks about the applicability and uses of the different ingredients she uses and the reasons for using them. 5. Kudrat Care This channel revolves around the idea of harnessing the power of nature (kudrat) to take care of hair and skin. The YouTuber, Monika, shares a variety of natural remedies and mixtures using readily available ingredients found at home. What sets Monika apart is her interactive approach with viewers. She actively asks her audience for topic suggestions, and based on their votes, she creates and uploads videos. She strives to ensure that no demand goes unanswered. Monika has also expanded her content by venturing into another channel called “Mona’s Den.” This channel focuses more on lifestyle and other content beyond just skin and hair care. All of these channels recommend a patch test before trying any remedy to be on the safer side, and none claim results in the first use. Neither are these channels restricted only to women. Men can try the tips too. Hence, people who want to use natural remedies and have the patience to see the long-lasting results can check them out. Article By: Akhila Saroha, The Literature Times.
