For those who like poetry and quotes, you cannot go wrong with one of India's most famous "the Bard of Bengal"-Rabindranath Tagore. Not much about him For those who like poetry and quotes, you cannot go wrong with one of India's most famous "the Bard of Bengal"-Rabindranath Tagore. Not much about him but he became the first Non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 and wrote two nation's national anthems(India and Bangladesh).
A few quotes from him:
"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky."
"I slept and dreamt that life was a joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was a joy."
"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water."
"The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough."
"Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come."
"Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark."
"Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf."
"Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man."
"Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he was born in another time."
"Trees are the earth's endless effort to speak to the listening heaven."
Simple and short, such timeless meaning and a universal appeal to it!!!...more
Stung by the Queen Bee of Crime and Murder!!!Definitely one of her best works and now have to wait for the movie in November. Oui!Oui! Le livre est brStung by the Queen Bee of Crime and Murder!!!Definitely one of her best works and now have to wait for the movie in November. Oui!Oui! Le livre est brillant!!...more
Never judge a book by its shitty cover, just finish and then judge it.
Will give an updated review of how being a Gemini(have split personalities), makNever judge a book by its shitty cover, just finish and then judge it.
Will give an updated review of how being a Gemini(have split personalities), makes this book so relatable.
Gemini all have a split personality.People might say that then all of them should end up in a mental institution.It is very much part of our lives and the only way is to embrace it.So what are the crazy extremes that a Gemini can be: Donald Trump(His evil twin controls him) and then we have Bob Dylan(Embracing the creativity and Wordsmith of a Gemini).Gemini's are always looking for stories or creating new ones.Sociable, adventurous and just have natural spark to look for exciting things in life(Music, stories, Travel, Culture, Languages, people). If you do come across one, either by dating or friendship just expect an exciting person who sees's life in various perspectives.
Well, a true Gemini's drawback is his romantic side.The true bad boy of romance(does not believe in forever more), basically a reality check for romantics as Gemini's live for the moments.Flirtatious, fun, charming in conversations, how can this person not be romantic!! Well, the partner of a Gemini has got to embrace a person who is adventurous in real life and even in bedroom antics.Let us just say it is not about dominance but about the experiences, understanding and even listening(gives them an edge).Gemini's hate dominant people so do not expect to be respected just like that.Give him his/her freedom and you will be rewarded with adventure from time to time.You are either going to hate/love/get angry with this fun loving a spirited person.True Romantics will be definitely challenged by this person.But to meet a Gemini is an experience.So why live without one!!
Remember not every person is the same, but you will come across these traits in Gemini's for sure....more
Being My YA Romance Book Ever, this will be a tough cookie to take on. Not used to talking about Romance books at all. So here goes nothing!!
I looked Being My YA Romance Book Ever, this will be a tough cookie to take on. Not used to talking about Romance books at all. So here goes nothing!!
I looked at a lot of reviews and well some were pretty unhappy with Dimple as she was a real mean to Rishi. Throwing coffee in the first interaction is a sign that she can turn CRAZY anytime. You can expect books, stationary or even laptops are thrown if he read the signs. 95% of the guys her age would have just walked away from her as most of them run on EGO. Dimple is a Hurricane of emotions, lets us face she is entering college(One of the most confusing parts of life).
Culturally it got me hard. Well, I have three cultures in me. Born in Nigeria(Africa), raised in India and Dad is British born.That is right I am a 3 in 1 package in terms of cultural heritage. So I actually enjoyed the cultural aspect of things. It adds an X-factor to this love story. The American and Indian cultures are ridiculously different.
Differences between American culture and Indian Culture:-
1)An Indian bride has a lot to wear for her wedding days(3-4) like Mehndi(An ancient decorative temporary art designs on her hands),Bindhi on her forehead, Gold jewellery, and a colourful saree, an American bride would have to find her white dress.
2)India makes 1000 films every year,70% of them on Romance(as India has many languages), Hollywood makes 500 films and just one or two romance.
3)Hollywood romance allows SEX but an Indian romance film has no SeX(This 3 hr film will have drama,3-4 dances, colorful costumes and usually scenic locations).
4)Cows are treated like GOD in India, so if you see a herd of cows walking on a busy road or just laying on the road, it is NORMAL and avoid hitting them.In America, cows are just cows and you will find them in field and farms.
7 Interesting Facts about India:-
1)India is the largest Democracy in the World,1.3 Billion People live here.500 million youngsters below 35 yrs
2)4th Nation to have many languages(150 upwards)
3)The Himalayas is the largest peaks in the World(Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerburg, and The Beatles have all traveled to India to find themselves!!)
4)Christianity is a minority in this Hindu nation.
5)Hindus have many Gods(Ganesha, Kali, Hanuman, Rama and much more).Land of many Temples.Ramayana and Mahabharatha are famous stories from India.
6)Many festivals-Festival of Colour(Holi), Festival of Lights(Diwali), Raksha Bandhan(A girl ties a rakhi usually around the brothers arm-symbolizes the brother's obligation to protect/care his sister in her entire life)-Family oriented festivals.
7)Food: Will have a problem as most of the food is spicy, Have you ever had food on a banana leaf(as a plate).Indians love sweets like Julab Jamun,rasagulla, jalebi.
Teachings from Dimple:- 1)She is focused on her on having a career and wants to get away from her conservative parents, a lot of women in such societies want that kind of freedom. 2)She was never looking for LoVE.And hated that her parents thought she only went to college to find it. 3)Actually looked into Rishi's real interests(Most guys would love to see this from there girlfriend's, an absolute brownie point here)
Rishi can be a Template on how to treat your women:- 1)His nature is a MYTHICAL to most guys his age.They run on the phrase "As faithful as our OPTIONS".In college way too many options. 2)When a guy usually sees CRAZY, he runs to the hills.Rishi is so patient with Dimple and sees a CALM after most of her STORMS. 3)He just says the right thing without knowing it. 4)This guy's eye for detail is brilliant, he takes interest in what makes her tick.
PS: I do not care if you are a romantic or not, a visit to the Taj Mahal should be on your Bucket list!!!...more
A slow burner with a relevant message to many generations who read it,just a wicked sense of imagination from the writer. You just wished he got a chaA slow burner with a relevant message to many generations who read it,just a wicked sense of imagination from the writer. You just wished he got a chance to write more!!...more
Since I am a slow reader this book is the fastest I am able to finish a book but hate finishing it. So it made me buy 1984, The Alchemist for when I fiSince I am a slow reader this book is the fastest I am able to finish a book but hate finishing it. So it made me buy 1984, The Alchemist for when I finish.I like the story, so refusing to finish.
Call me crazy, I am looking at pigs, horses,dogs and calling them Napolean, Snowball, Boxer etc.
Yes, I admit I have "Animal Farm" syndrome!!!
"Some writers can write good stories and other's just create a revolution with them"
I just love writers who just make you THINK.George Orwell is one of those writers that can take something as strong as a Stalin regime and make it look absolutely clear what is all about.Orwell blends the simplicity of animals and imagination to just make a point. I would love him to write on our modern world leaders in the world(Trump, Kim Jong Un). These leaders have the same thought process(In the guise of patriotism, people are blinded not to see through the veil of such men built on ego). Orwell just wants to remind us that only PEOPLE give these men power and should be removed if the power goes to their head.History has shown so many so called leaders(Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin) have fallen under their own power, and their own people have been affected by it.
George also reminded me of Robert Frost(An American writer who had his family members die of unfortunate reasons) who wrote such imaginative work through such tough times in their lives.Adversity became their friend instead of foe.Both kept their work short, imaginative and most importantly IMPACTFUL for many generations to come....more
I thought Bill Hader(Richie), Bill Skarsgard(Pennywise) and Stephen King himself stole the show in the movie.
A friend of mine who just got interested I thought Bill Hader(Richie), Bill Skarsgard(Pennywise) and Stephen King himself stole the show in the movie.
A friend of mine who just got interested with Stephen King's books, Who is this Stephen King guy? Why do they call him the Master of Horror!! I was taken aback, but a dark gleam came across my eyes, and a broad smile too. So what are the kind of books you were interested in, a lot of romance novels, crime and fantasy!!! Looks like you haven't dwelled into horror before. I calmly looked into her eyes, she could see was going to get the low-down on Stephen King, in a non-threating, casual way.
Being A Stephen King fan, I didn't want to blow his trumpet, his books do it!! No one gives you a title for nothing!!! So you got to understand he creates amazing worlds, likable characters and asks you to immerse yourself into those worlds. He wants you to realize that not every monster should be pre-conceived but has a story to why the monster is so.
Stephen plays a psychological game with his readers, it is not what you perceive is horror, but flips it around and says what makes you happy!!! A dog(Cujo), Happy clown(IT), a family vacation at a lonely resort(The Shining) and the question he asks you is. "What if" they turned against you. It is wicked smart to take something that makes you smile and scare the living daylights out of you. Stephen is asking you not to stereotype horror to one thing, it is just dormant waiting for the right time to surface....more
Not many books to movie adaptations do justice, but this is definitely how you go about it.Love the slow build up of characters and although saw movieNot many books to movie adaptations do justice, but this is definitely how you go about it.Love the slow build up of characters and although saw movie first. I am just going slow as I marvel at a well-written book.When a book asks you to take your time, you are absolutely thrilled. Not many books can command that kind of respect.The book is daring me to read another book, it quite confident that I will come back and remember it!!! Alright so I finished the thriller and it just made me so happy.Now I am a tough cookie when it comes to movie adaptions and so many have failed either bookwise or as a movie.You have to give credit to the author for creating a villain you actually rooting for Hannibal Lector is half beauty(Intelligence, civility, his cussing doesn't irk you) and half beast(Cannibalistic in nature, psychopath).Clarisse Starling is strong female character yet Hannibal plays with her emotions and compliments him.
I did not want to give any spoilers, rather you enjoy the thriller for yourself.But what makes a really good book-Well if it has the ability to make the movie in your head right!!So the book is asking me to rather than stay happy with the book.Who in your opinion can match this amazing individual?Well someone who can take him on an emotional ride.Well, none other than Sherlock Holmes. Now some people might disagree with me, but I will state my points.Sherlock(Loves a challenge, takes his opponent head on, not emotionally involved, mostly solves crimes and has a keen eye for detail).So an author who creates on these two characters would have a tough task.Both are strong characters in their respective fields of expertise!!!...more
This book puts Fredrik Blackman on the literary map for sure. This is like an all season,just pick it up kind of book. A likable character in Mr Ove(uThis book puts Fredrik Blackman on the literary map for sure. This is like an all season,just pick it up kind of book. A likable character in Mr Ove(used book as an slump-buster). The simplicity makes it a real good classic. Now will have no choice but to try his other books(Bear town).I am sure he will not disappoint:)...more
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