The stage is set. Both the Kauravas and Pandavas are settled on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, armies lined up, warriors prepared, strategies planned. Everything seems ready for the war that will change history. Arjuna asks Krishna to drive his chariot to the middle of the battlefield so he can see all the soldiers on both … Continue reading Chapter 1 — Even Arjuna Felt Lost
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Reading Pyongyang..
At around 75% of the book, my head was echoing the dictator’s name. It appears in almost every panel. The songs, the walls, the badges, the monuments — even when the author looks in the mirror, he first sees the ruler’s photo. Through this title, you walk through a Pyongyang that is monitored, guided, choreographed, … Continue reading Reading Pyongyang..
📖 The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
Why I Picked This Book I bought the e-copy of The Night Diary last year, though I don’t quite remember why. I usually avoid books about the Partition of India in 1947—it’s too emotionally heavy for me. Maybe the epistolary format drew me in. There’s something intimate about reading letters, especially when they come from … Continue reading 📖 The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani
Reading The Gentleman from Peru: A Journal in Chapters
When @kitaabicabins announced the Book of the Month for May, I saw it as the perfect excuse to finally pick up a title from my TBR stack. I also wanted to journal the experience in real time — and this short read felt just right for that, without feeling overwhelming. Here’s how the reading journey … Continue reading Reading The Gentleman from Peru: A Journal in Chapters
Nala Damayanti by Anand Neelakantan — A Mythological Retelling With Heart, Humour, and Hope
Indian mythology is one of my favorite genres, and Nala Damayanti is a story I’ve long cherished—especially the version narrated by Narayana Acharya in my mother tongue, Kannada. So when I came across a retelling by Anand Neelakantan, I was instantly excited to revisit the tale through his voice. After finishing the book, I felt … Continue reading Nala Damayanti by Anand Neelakantan — A Mythological Retelling With Heart, Humour, and Hope
Chai and Chatter Chronicles 