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Reviews
A Treasury of Tales from the Kathasaritasagara
Panchatantra, Jataka Tales, Aesop Fables, Kathasaritsagar are all treasures of stories with morals and values. They cater to all age groups.
A Treasury of Tales from the Kathasaritasagara has a collection of those timeless tales...
Reviews
Whispers of Immortality
Poems are a real treasure to read and relish. Whispers of Immortality, a book of poems has some wonderful verses that make us ponder, revisit and cherish every moment of life.
Written in very simple...
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A Thousand Splendid Suns
Afghanistan has always been in the news. the plight of the people there, the mentality of the rulers, the laws that are implemented etc are not hidden from the rest of the world.
A Thousand...
Poetry
Tabebuia Rosea
The pink carpet, that canopies the road,
Creates a tunnel, so divine.
Shaped like a trumpet,
These pink flowers hum the tune,
Probably to usher in spring.
Or, to bid goodbye to winter.
The IT city got a wintery feel,
With...
Poetry Styles
List Poetry
A list poem features an inventory of people, places, things, or ideas organized in a special way. Often the title says what the list is about. It does not necessarily need to include rhythm...
Poetry
Recipe for Reality
Several drops of kindness
And drops of care,
A pinch of humanity,
Would make a utopian dream, a reality.
Dollops of love,
And scoops of affection,
Garnished with empathy,
Would make a utopian dream, a reality.
A generous serve of compassion,
And the...
Ekphrastic
Inspiring Nature
Myriad hues of
Flowers, leaves, insects and birds
Enhance the beauty.
Lessons they teach of
Being pleasant and friendly
Towards the brethren.
They help each other
Despite the diversities.
Ain't that inspiring?
Ekphrastic
Women and Trees!!!
Birthing a life,
Ahh… that's a gift from God.
Like the trees,
We women, bear the joy.
Nurturing a tiny human,
Within us,
The feeling.. So surreal
and divine too.
The pain that we bear,
Makes us strong.
But oft I wonder,
Is this inborn?
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