Written by Chetana Thakur A common problem faced by all bibliophiles is when we find ourselves in a reading slump. The Urban Dictionary defines reading slump as a reader’s worst nightmare. And that is exactly what it is! Books have been a source of immense happiness for me...... Read more
Written by Chetana Thakur The world is going through a challenging time right now. In difficult times such as this, when we are engulfed in an unprecedented crisis, reading a good book can provide a bit of solace to our anxious minds. Reading momentarily transports us to a...... Read more
No. 3, Rhododendron Road, Ballygunge. It was raining torrentially. Garima Ganguly was seated near the piano in the drawing room in all her glory, while Chatak Roy occupied the armchair flashily opposite her. The room was largely devoid of furniture, for orders had been issued for Garima’s father...... Read more
By the time Nitin Malik entered school, the news had spread. The chorus of whispers steadily became louder. “Chakkar,” repeated the boys as they stood under the neem tree, at the paanwala, near the broken parapet of the school gate. The word spliced the air as it rode on young excited tongues...... Read more
Translated by Jhimli Mukherjee Pandey Beloved Robi, My final hour has dawned. The day breaks as the eastern sky turns a shade of crimson. You rise late these days. That is normal. Afterall, you have been married for just four months. Earlier, you used to wake up even before dawn. I would wake...... Read more
