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Women in Ottoman Empire
How did the women in Ottoman empire look like? What did they do? When we ask these questions we are essentially talking about the medieval period in Turkey when the Islamic empire flourished. It’s interesting to note that while women in Prophet Muhammad’s time in Arabia played a key role in religious as well as Read more
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Mao Zedong and China’s Cultural Revolution
China’s Cultural Revolution, formally known as the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, would not have occurred if Mao Zedong had died before 1966. Mao planned it, launched it and had a greater hand in directing it than anyone else. In Mao’s view, China’s Cultural Revolution lasted from 1966 to 1969, when the changes it had brought Read more
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The Meaning of Short Story
The central question to be considered in any discussion of the short story is what do we mean by short. Being short does not mean being slight. A short story should be long in depth and should give us an experience of meaning. This naturally brings up the awful question of what kind of a Read more
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Happy Endings: A Short Story by Margaret Atwood
John and Mary meet. What happens next? If you want a happy ending, try A. A John and Mary fall in love and get married. They both have worthwhile and remunerative jobs which they find stimulating and challenging. They buy a charming house. Real estate values go up. Eventually, they can afford live-in help, they Read more
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The School of Life: Our Need for Emotional Education
You probably already know about The School of Life. It is a collective of psychologists, philosophers and writers operating under a common brand. Started by the writer and philosopher Alain de Botton, The School of Life is a place to learn all the wisdom that truly matters in our lives. They write books, create youtube Read more
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This Book Predicted the Russian Conflict Years Ago
It’s not rare to see a prophecy mentioned in a book coming true. Getting hold of a book which predicts future events with pinpoint accuracy feels exciting too. (Except when these events include wars and violent conflicts, in which case, we regret and wonder why we didn’t read it earlier.) This is precisely the case Read more
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