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Author: Ambica Gulati

Ambica Gulati is a journalist and cultural essayist with 26+ years of experience crafting stories that open minds and linger with readers. Her work spans travel, environment, world affairs, and visual storytelling—told through words, images, and film. She’s shaped content across formats: daily journalism, long-form features, magazines, newsletters, and coffee table books. Her writing has appeared in Outlook Traveller, Swagat, and Life Positive, grounded in research and narrative integrity. Through her independent platform, Queen of Treasures, she curates slow journalism and visual essays that explore ecological concerns, global currents, and emotional truths beneath visible worlds. She believes writing is both discipline and serendipity—like water shaping stone.
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Books & Fiction

Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children

Discover the magic of Srivalli Rekha’s “Forests and Faeries.” A beautiful collection of 13 short stories for children that blends Indian storytelling, science, and folklore. Continue reading Forests and Faeries by Srivalli Rekha: Enchanting Tales for Children

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Consciousness & Habits

The 10-Minute Shift: A 7-Day 2026 Wellness Reset

Ditch the “all-or-nothing” resolutions for 2026. Discover a 7-day wellness reset built on 10-minute atomic habits to nourish your body and calm your mind. Continue reading The 10-Minute Shift: A 7-Day 2026 Wellness Reset

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiJanuary 1, 2026February 9, 202628 Comments
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Books & Fiction

Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu

An objective look at an icon. Read my review of Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu, a balanced portrait of cinema, superstardom, and the controversies defining a cultural phenomenon. Continue reading Salman Khan: The Sultan of Bollywood by Mohar Basu

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From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee and Tabeenah Anjum

Review of From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee & Tabeenah Anjum. Unraveling the caste politics, power struggles, and royal legacies of Rajasthan. Continue reading From Dynasties to Democracy by Deep Mukherjee and Tabeenah Anjum

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A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson: From Atoms to Ancestors

In a world obsessed with 3-second hooks, Bill Bryson reminds us that life is a slow, multi-billion-year shuffle that deserves our undivided attention. Continue reading A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson: From Atoms to Ancestors

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Books & Fiction

The Turning by Shannaaya Chopra: Werewolves in Mumbai

Move over Twilight! Shannaaya Chopra’s ‘The Turning’ brings werewolves to Mumbai’s Aarey Colony. Read our review of this fresh, culturally rooted YA fantasy. Continue reading The Turning by Shannaaya Chopra: Werewolves in Mumbai

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Cinema & Arts

Heartwarming Movies & Series to Stream for Joyful Days

Find a hug for your soul! Curl up with these heartwarming movies and series for a joyful day. My curated list of OTT gems focuses on trust, family, and the beauty of the Slow Life. Continue reading Heartwarming Movies & Series to Stream for Joyful Days

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Reacher Exit Strategy by Lee Child and Andrew Child
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Reacher: Exit Strategy by Lee Child & Andrew Child

Review of Reacher: Exit Strategy (Book 30). Lee & Andrew Child deliver a high-octane thriller as Reacher uncovers an international war-for-profit conspiracy in Baltimore. Continue reading Reacher: Exit Strategy by Lee Child & Andrew Child

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Decorated door, Nandurbar district, Maharashatra, India
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