‘The Blue Bar’, by Damyanti Biswas – Book Review

I received the advance copy of “The Blue Bar”, by Damyanti Biswas via NetGalley. I was so looking forward to reading the book as I had thoroughly enjoyed her earlier book, “You beneath your skin”. I knew "The Blue Bar" would be a crime thriller—my favorite genre—and it wouldn’t fail to enthrall me.  Synopsis: On …

‘Regrets, None’, by Dolly Thakore – Book Review

I received Dolly Thakore's memoir, 'Regrets, None', from Women's Web for a review. To say that I fell in love with it from the word go, would be an understatement. Not only is the book unputdownable, but also inspiring. Dolly Thakore—the name synonymous with Doordarshan back in the eighties—has poured her heart out in this …

5 useful things to remember when going for an eye exam.

Regular eye exams are a necessity if you wear prescription eye glasses. An eye exam once every year helps you stay aware about any changes in your eye sight as well as your eye health. Constant staring at the screens in today's work-from-home scenario puts a lot of pressure on our eyes. Most of us …

Art for sale.

After creating art for almost 7 years, I finally mustered the courage to put up my artwork for sale. Watching other artists on Instagram do it gave me the feeling that I could do it, should do it. Also, earning from my art has been a dream since quite some time. Having quit my job …

5 reasons why you must replace sugar with jaggery

What did you resolve to do for your health in the new year? I know about friends, who promised to exercise more, and others who resolved to eat healthy. And, there are some who vowed to stay off sugar for better health and hence opted for a healthier sweetener--JAGGERY. There have been discussions and arguments …