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Serpents, Myths, and the Ancient Faith of India: Reading K Hari Kumar’s Naaga
This essay explores K Hari Kumar’s Naaga, a book that delves into serpent worship in India while discussing both its mythic richness and its narrative shortcomings.
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Once Upon a Summer: Manjul Bajaj’s Time Travel Through Fiction
Manjul Bajaj’s latest novel Once upon a Summer takes you through the layered worlds of New York, Middlesbrough, Nainital and beyond, weaving love and history and memory into a dreamlike narrative.
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On the Banks of the Pampa: Rereading the Ramayana with Volga
The essay discusses Volga’s latest book On the Banks of the Pampa, exploring its reimagining of Sabari, the vivid evocation of nature, and its questioning of power, progress, and freedom.
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So That You Know: Mani Rao’s Poetic Gaze That Softens the World
This essay explores So That You Know by Mani Rao — a quiet, profound poetry collection that turns ordinary moments into luminous art.
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How to Listen: Thich Nhat Hanh’s Meditations on the Art of Conversation
Drawing from Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings, this essay explains how deep listening begins with ourselves and blossoms into healing connection with others.
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Bibliotherapy: How Stoic Philosophy Can Help You Deal with Anxiety
Here is an ancient philosophical meditation to deal with your anxious mind. Let’s try this.
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How to Forget: Meera Ganapathi’s Walking Meditations on Letting Go and Holding On
Some books take you somewhere. Meera Ganapathi’s How to Forget teaches you to stay.
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Goddess Complex: What a Woman Chooses to Carry
Sanjena Sathian’s recent book Goddess Complex is a sharp, emotionally layered meditation on modern womanhood, identity, and the complexities of choice. Let’s explore more in this essay.
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