reviews
THE ‘BORDER’LINE FRACTURES OF HUMAN HEART
The human heart possesses an astonishing, almost terrifying capacity to carry grief across decades, yet it remains extremely fragile when caught in the relentless, indifferent
The human heart possesses an astonishing, almost terrifying capacity to carry grief across decades, yet it remains extremely fragile when caught in the relentless, indifferent
The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni brings alive the remarkable story of Rani Jindan Kaur, the last queen of Punjab. The novel portrays her courage, political intelligence, patriotism, and struggles as a mother and ruler. Through her first-person narrative, it gives a powerful feminist perspective on history, colonialism, resistance, and sacrifice.
Chris & Martina: The Final Set is an emotional documentary portraying the legendary rivalry, friendship, and cancer battles of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Their honesty, vulnerability, resilience, and determination deeply move the writer, who is herself battling cancer. Their journeys inspire her to confront despair, regain strength, and never give up.
The article reflects on aging, family responsibility, and the importance of maintaining physical fitness. It argues that health is not merely personal but affects loved ones who may eventually provide care. Preserving strength, mobility, balance, and independence is therefore an act of love, responsibility, and consideration toward family, especially in later life.
Are You Lonesome? by Aritra Sarkar explores loneliness and six forms of emotional isolation through interconnected stories and real-life insights. The book examines moral support, friendship, connection, and guidance voids, encouraging readers to confront their fears, understand their behaviour, practise self-compassion, and discover meaningful paths toward healing, connection, and personal transformation.
Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is a nostalgic, heartwarming series that revisits school life while addressing teenagers’ real struggles with humour and sensitivity. With excellent performances, relatable child characters, and meaningful themes of acceptance, equality, academic pressure, and communication, the series offers clean, wholesome entertainment. A cheerful, positive, and thoroughly enjoyable watch.
Flesh by David Szalay is a minimalist, thought-provoking novel that follows Istvan’s journey through love, war, wealth, loss, and isolation. Through fragmented storytelling and emotional restraint, it explores fate, masculinity, social mobility, and existential meaning, inviting readers to interpret the silences between events as much as the story itself.
Musafir Café is a heartfelt exploration of love, self-discovery, and the journeys that shape us. Set against the charm of Mussoorie, the series follows three intertwined lives, celebrating companionship, intentional living, and the beauty of unfinished stories, while reminding us that life’s greatest journeys rarely offer perfect closure.
Solo travel is more than exploring new destinations, it is a journey of self-discovery. Drawing from experiences across ten destinations, the author shares practical safety tips for women while highlighting how travelling alone builds confidence, independence, resilience, better decision-making, and a deeper connection with both oneself and the places visited.
From misty mountains and tea gardens to quiet moments of reflection, this travel memoir explores the enduring charm of Sikkim and the transformative power of journeys that nourish the soul.
