The Art and Science of Happiness by Swami Mukundananda

Title: The Art and Science of Happiness Author: Swami Mukundananda Pages: 288Publisher: Penguin Ananda Buy now “The Art and Science of Happiness” by Swami Mukundananda is a profound exploration of the human pursuit of happiness. With wisdom drawn from ancient scriptures and backed by scientific research, Swami Mukundananda delves into the core of this elusive […]

8 renowned books featuring queer characters for Pride Month

8 renowned books featuring queer characters for Pride Month There are several well-known novels that have LGBT characters as the primary characters outside of the mainstream. These pieces not only offer gripping storytelling but also compassionate insights into the complexity of self-discovery, love, and identity. Here is a list of eight books with LGBTQ characters in […]

QUESTIONNARIRE – For Author Anupama Ravindran Menon By Neel Preet at Criticspace Journal

Author’s Background: Author Anupama Ravindran Menon, is known for the romantic biographical title, ‘Dear Manusha: Yours Truly, Now And Forever’ that got published & released worldwide by Notion Press. The book is available in both paperback as well as in e-book format & the readers can find this remarkable title on any of the online […]

Book Review – The Essential U. R. Ananthamurthy by N. Manu Chakravarthy & Chandan Gowda

Title: The Essential U. R. AnanthamurthyAuthor: N. Manu Chakravarthy & Chandan Gowda Pages: 312Publisher: Aleph Book Company Buy now U. R. Ananthamurthy (1932–2014), writer, teacher, literary critic, and public intellectual, was born in Shivamogga district in Karnataka. In 1965, his debut novel, Samskara, took the literary world by storm with its unflinching portrayal of the […]

Book Review ‘Bollywood, Box Office and Beyond’ by Lata Jha

Title: Bollywood, Box Office and BeyondAuthor: Lata Jha Pages: 248Publisher: Rupa & Co First Edition Buy now Recently, Lata Jha, a film journalist, released her first book, titled “Bollywood, Box Office and Beyond.” Jha chronicles the hardships and inner workings of India’s entertainment industry in her book. Bollywood is one of the biggest entertainment worlds […]

Book Review – ‘Pyre’ by Perumal Murugan

Title: PyreAuthor: Perumal Murugan Pages: 216Publisher: Penguin Hamish Hamilton Buy now The English version of Perumal Murugan’s “Pyre” was afterwards translated by Aniruddhan Vasudevan from the original Tamil. The book has been included on the renowned list of longlisted books for the International Booker Prize 2023, making it the first Tamil novel to do so. […]

The Kintsugi Moms by Dr. Haseena Chokkiyil

Title: “The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights from a Healer’s Diary” Author: Dr. Haseena ChokkiyilPages: 236Publisher: Hay House Publishers IndiaBuy now: The circumstances of anyone’s life can make or break them in no time. But it is the right decisions and guidance that make the difference in transforming anyone’s life altogether. “The Kintsugi Moms: Transformative Insights […]

Significance Of Navratri

Navratri is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India. It is a nine-day festival that is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu Goddess Durga Maa. The festival is celebrated twice a year, once in the month of Chaitra (during the months of March & April in the English Calendar) and then in […]

Ramnavmi: The Greatest Hindu Festival

Ramnavmi: The Greatest Hindu Festival A significant Hindu festival known as Ramnavmi is observed every year to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama, one of Hinduism’s most beloved deities. Normally, it takes place in the Hindu month of Chaitra, which occurs in either March or April according to the Gregorian calendar. In India and other […]

The London Séance Society by Sarah Penner

Title: The London Séance SocietyAuthor: Sarah Penner Pages: 329Publisher: Park RowBuy now About the book: A tale about two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed […]