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Book Review: Eleven Stops to the Present – Stories from Bangalore

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Ask any child what his/her favourite subjects are and it is highly likely that history does not figure on top.  Some of the most predicatable responses given are “it is boring” or “it is too dry”.  Well, this is partially true considering the fact that the history we study in school is mostly confined to… Continue reading Book Review: Eleven Stops to the Present – Stories from Bangalore

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Book Review: The Story of a Suicide by Sriram Ayer

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Review “The Story of a Suicide” by Sriram Ayer is one that perhaps reflects the state of society and how youth relate to and deal with different aspects of life – ranging from social media to substance abuse to sexuality. The book is centered around four characters – Hari, Mani, Sam and Charu. Starting innocuously… Continue reading Book Review: The Story of a Suicide by Sriram Ayer