Remember the last time you stood and quietly watched the rain patter on the empty streets? Remember the last time you watched a snail lazily drag itself across the grass?
It is hard to find time to appreciate the smaller things in life, and that is precisely where Ruskin Bond’s book Words From the Hills helps us. In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, the words from this specially designed journal come as a breath of fresh air, bringing with them the philosophy and legacy of the wonderful author.
Here are 5 quotes from Ruskin Bond we all must have thought of writing in our journals.
Which quote are you going to write in your journal?
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How to Become a CEO?
Sandeep K. Krishnan crafts a way for aspiring youth to become a CEO in his book Making of a CEO. The book explores nuances of leading in different contexts like start-ups, large corporations, family businesses, educational institutions, not-for-profits, public sector and the government.
Making of a CEO is an illuminating culmination of interviews and analysis of top-level CEOs across various sectors.
Here are a few tips you can employ to climb the professional ladder.
Inspiring, isn’t it?
Reasons that Bhartrihari Belonged to Modern Times
In Three Hundred Verses, Bhartrihari, one of the greatest Sanskrit poets of all time, brilliantly pieces poems on loving, longing and leaving. The poems in the collection cover a wide range of themes from the first stirrings of young love to the challenges of accepting life’s transience-these verses are sure to resonate with contemporary readers.
Here are five verses from Bhartrihari that prove he belongs to modern times:
Aren’t these verses enigmatic?
6 Things You Didn’t Know about the ‘Indian Spirit’
Did you know drinking has been a part of the Indian culture since pre-Vedic times? The Indian Spirit by Magandeep Singh traces the antique tales related to alcohol, its variety, and etiquettes on the table when drinking or tasting notes on variety of spirits and brews. The book is also a treasure trove for those who have the palate to enjoy their drink and curiosity to know where it came from.
Here are 6 facts about desi alcohol variants you probably didn’t know.
A rare gem we must all try
Beautiful fusion of Saffron and Kasturi
You can have it all in India itself
Cannot wait to gulp down this luscious drink!
Rice Beer and steamed meat, what more can we ask for?
Who said alcohol is injurious to health?
It’s time to pour yourself a drink!
10 Perumal Murugan Poems That Will Break Your Heart
Perumal Murugan’s body of work boasts of several novels, short story collections and poetry anthologies. An author and scholar, Murugan write in Tamil. His bibliography has also been translated into many languages over the years.
His new book Songs of a Coward : Poems of Exile weave an exquisite tapestry of rich images and turbulent emotions.
Here are 10 poems which will stir your emotions.
Evocative and mesmerising lines which will leave an imprint on your heart.
5 PG Wodehouse Characters Who Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
P.G. Wodehouse is widely recognised as one of the greatest 20th-century writers of humour in the English language. As well as his novels and short stories, he wrote lyrics for musical comedies with Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern, and at one time had five musicals running simultaneously on Broadway. His time in Hollywood also provided much source material for fiction. His iconic characters have always been successful in bringing a smile to his readers’ faces. So much so, that in 1936, he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for ‘having made an outstanding and lasting contribution to the happiness of the world’. He was subsequently made a Doctor of Letters by Oxford University and in 1975, aged 93, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
Here are a few characters from Wodehouse’s books who will make you speechless with their wit.
Aren’t these characters outrageously funny? Tell us which character you found the funniest.
7 things you didn’t know about Usha Narayanan
After a gamut of jobs, Usha Narayanan pursued a career in writing. The author of 5 successful novels, Narayanan experiments with various genres, ranging from suspense thriller to light-hearted office romance.
Her new novel Prem Purana is a delightful anthology of three stories of love and devotion.
Here are a few things you should know about the author.
How many of these facts did you know about the author?
Four Quotes from M.G. Vassanji’s Novels that will Make you Miss Home
M.G. Vassanji is the author of seven novels, two collections of short stories and two works of non-fiction. He is a widely acclaimed author whose works have won several awards. His novel The Assassin’s Song was shortlisted for the Giller Prize, the Governor General’s Prize, the Writers Trust Award, and India’s Crossword Prize.
Here are 4 quotes by M.G. Vassanji that will make you feel homesick.
Aren’t these words heartwarming?
5 Things About Dr.Vineet Aggarwal You Might Not Know
Dr.Vineet Aggarwal embarked on a writing spree after his initial stint with the family occupation. The author of three successful books Vishwamitra – The Man Who Dared to Challenge the Gods, The Legend of Parshu – Raam and his recent, Bharat – The Man who Built a Nation’ Aggarwal experiments with the genre of mythological fiction.
Here are a few things you should know about the author
How many of these did you know about?
5 Facts About Pythagoras You Might Not Know
Osho’s Philosophia Perennis Series gives readers a peek into the life of renowned mathematician Pythagoras. The wisdom and intellect of Pythagoras were known to all.
But, did you know that he wasn’t just a mathematician? Pythagoras was an explorer who was a synthesis between the rational West and the mystic East, who taught both religion and science in his mystery school.
Discover more about him here
How many of these facts did you know?
