Wonka – Movie Review As we snuggle into our homes nearing the conclusion of the remarkable 2023, the holiday season is alive with the traditional festive cheer, household residents bursting with anticipation for the upcoming Christmas celebration. From the young awaiting the onset of Saint Nicholas in the dead of night to the old holding […]
Homeland Blues
Homeland Blues When everyone says to which state they belong,Which culture they live by, which traditions they follow,I remain rooted, steadfast, to my spot in the corner,Not a word leaves my mouth, not a whisper so hollow… In a dilemma, caught am I,between my birthplace and my ancestral tide,The land of my parents, or that […]
Book Review – Alex Rider
Book Review – Alex Rider In the world of today, we find ourselves facing an abundance of exciting children’s literature with the youngest generation reveling in the works of Dahl and Rowling, their eyes buried in Geronimo Stilton and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. But when it comes to the audience of children just entering […]
Essay – R.K. Narayan
Essay – R.K. Narayan Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanswami (1906-2001) was an Indian writer and novelist, best known for his tales set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi. Better known by his pen name R.K. Narayan, he is widely recognized as one of the leading authors of his day and has been awarded with […]
Book Review – My Life : Transforming Dreams Into Actions
Book Review – My Life : Transforming Dreams Into Actions “You cannot change your future, but you can change your habits, and surely your habits will change your future.” APJ Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist who served as the 11th President of Independent India from 2002-2007. Throughout his long and illustrious journey, […]
Music
Music Music fills our hearts with joy,With melodious tunes and beats galore,And a simple song, if hits the right notes,Can make its listeners long for more Many believe music the key,To opening chambers in their minds,While others remain grateful to thee,For quelling their worries and bringing them ease May it be soothing sounds that put […]
Trip To Mumbai
Trip To Mumbai Me and my family’s five-day summer holiday to visit my cousins in Mumbai was a much-needed trip of rest and relaxation, with lots of high-end fun to top it all. The itinerary was prepared well in advance, but had it been followed to the T, things would have turned out in quite […]
Book Review – Skulduggery Pleasant
Book Review – Skulduggery Pleasant Few novels can boast to reach the standard of J.K Rowling’s bestselling Harry Potter series, but in my opinion, Derek Landy’s Skulduggery Pleasant is as close as it gets. A dark young-adult fantasy series, revolving around a teenage girl and a dead detective, Skulduggery Pleasant is the bang-on product of […]
The Adventurers : Santa’s Sleigh
The Adventurers : Santa’s Sleigh New York City was the home of the greatest explorers on the planet: The Adventurers. A daring duo of incredible prowess and wit, ready to solve mysteries and explore the globe for prized treasures. Ayaan and Aayra had gone on many adventures around the world, from the topmost peaks of […]
The Night Out
The Night Out You can see it on our merry face,Our energy can’t be controlled,Fun levels are over the roof,Our happiness knows no bounds! As we sit down and enjoy a chat,With friends both old and new,Maybe play a round of Sequence, Chess,Or flip an UNO Card around! The sound of murmurs echo through these […]