I don't like love stories much, but I felt this is one of the best love stories I have seen on screen in my life. It not just made me teary eyed towards the end, but I was more than touched by this amazing love story. I haven't read the book by Nicholas Sparks. But …
Month: February 2018
Mental Madilo (2017) Telugu Movie Review
I liked this movie for its simplicity in plot, but quite uniqueness in its presentation. Aravind Krishna (Shree Vishnu) has a weakness since his childhood days, he can't chose between two options or more. He is good in writing easy writing, in which he scores top, whereas, he goes blank with multiple choices. So, we …
My second publication in Tinkle.
Well, my second publication in Tinkle magazine was not so difficult as first one. The first publication was in 1990, which had taken a lot of effort and the second one happened in 1992. I had created a character named "Hamadri" inspired by my cousin "Hemadri" who too lives in a small village and his …
My first publication in Tinkle
Ever since I started reading Tinkle magazine for kids, I had a dream to see my short story published in it. This was years back when I was in school. I used to send my stories to Tinkle hoping to see one of them published, but I would get a rejection letter soon from its …
Tea for two and a piece of cake by Preeti Shenoy Book Review
Book Review It was really nice to meet Preeti Shenoy, author of three books, during the book launch of “Tea for two and a piece of cake” at Landmark, Bangalore, on 14th Feb., along with my colleague Prashanth. To be frank, the synopsis of this book didn’t appeal much to me when I read it, …
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Life is What You Make it by Preeti Shenoy Book Review
Book Review “A story of love, hope and how determination can overcome even destiny” says the cover page of the book by Preeti Shenoy, the author of the best selling book “34 bubble gums and candies”. “Life is what you make it” is an inspiring and motivating story of the protagonist Ankita. She is young, …
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Roald Dahl, one of my favourite writers!
Roald Dahl happens to be one of my favourite writer, as I have cherished most of his children fiction as well as adult stories. The funny thing is that I started reading his children stories only after I grew up. And I enjoyed each one of his stories. This just shows that there is still …
Quotes from The Alchemist; my favourite book
Here are some of the famous quotes from the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. "When you want something all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." That is true in real life as well. "Listen to you heart. It knows all things, because it came from the soul of the world and …
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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – Book Review
The Book that changed my life for the better is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I should thank my good friend Raghu who gave me the audio book of The Alchemist. I just loved listening to the story. I felt something high, positive and uplifting while listening to this wonderful tale of an ordinary shepherd …
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Once Again
Once Again 55 fiction "Dad, I'll never be able to do!" He said, with tears filled in his eyes. "Son, if you give up due to pain, you won't ever enjoy the fruits of success." His dad replied, patting him. His son smiled, reached the end of the branch, spread his wings to try once …
Paper boats 