In Books & Storytelling, we celebrate the written word through in-depth book reviews, literary analysis, and original storytelling. This section also houses my personal fictional narratives and short stories where imagination meets observation.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sujeev Shakya’s Nepal 2043 offers a data-driven roadmap to transform Nepal into a high-income, ‘land-linked’ country by 2043. Explore the five pillars: hydropower, digital, agriculture, tourism, and diaspora. Essential reading for South Asian development. Continue reading Nepal 2043 by Sujeev Shakya: A Futuristic Roadmap for Prosperity
A gripping review of Harinder S. Sikka’s The Chabimaster — a true-story espionage thriller exploring RAW, nuclear secrets, and South Asian geopolitics. Continue reading A Review of Harinder S. Sikka’s The Chabimaster
Queen of Treasures 