Critics Corner

Some books entertain you. Some challenge you. And then there are books like Swathwa Viprasthitha: The Voyage of the Soul that completely transport you, blurring the delicate line between the world we know and a world that exists just beyond the edge of consciousness. Jijesh V. Saseendran’s fantasy drama offers exactly this kind of immersive journey, creating an experience that lingers long after the last page is turned. At its heart, Swathwa Viprasthitha is a story about the mysteries of the mind and the uncharted territories of the soul. The novel begins in a modern-day setting, with strange events unfolding around a mysterious old book. But what seems like a medical puzzle slowly transforms into something far more profound and a multi-layered narrative begins that bridges centuries, realities, and spiritual dimensions. Rather than following a conventional fantasy structure, the book takes readers on a voyage where the psychological and the mystical are inseparably intertwined. The au...

  Dear Rookie, Don’t Panic is a must read for anyone entering the corporate world for the first time. As job markets become more competitive, many fresh graduates look for career guidance and workplace readiness tips that are real and practical. This book fills exactly that need. It serves as a career handbook for beginners, offering easy to follow advice on communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving, which are essential skills for professional growth. The author, Pawan, brings over two decades of strategic, sales, and marketing experience from Unilever, where he worked across India, Africa, and now the United Kingdom. Having studied at IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta, he combines world class education with rich global exposure. His writing reflects a genuine desire to mentor young professionals and help them adapt to the dynamic corporate ecosystem. The book highlights several important themes that readers search for online, including how to prepare for your first job...

 The Silk Route Spy  1. Reading The Silk Route Spy, one senses it’s more than a historical retelling — it feels like a conversation between generations. What moment or emotion first convinced you that this family story deserved to be shared with the world? Ans: It was a lazy, nothing much to do afternoon. I was leafing through our family album and suddenly I felt that Nandlal Kapur was staring back at me, with my one-year-old chubby father-in-law on his lap, a photograph taken in 1932 in Japan. My sister had been asking me to write something and not waste my time twiddling my thumbs. It suddenly dawned on me, why not the story of Nandlal Kapur’s life?  The journey had been so exciting. Some I knew, and some I had to rely on research and put the pieces together. 2. The title The Silk Route Spy beautifully fuses trade, travel, and espionage. At what stage of writing did the title come to you — was it early inspiration or a later realization? Ans: Actually, I had given the t...

Life often feels like a chain of “what ifs.” What if I fail? What if I am not good enough? What if circumstances don’t work out? These questions weigh heavily on our decisions, often pushing us into hesitation and doubt. The book Life Without IF by Sudipto Chowdhury and Joyking Birje takes this familiar word: IF, and turns it into something powerful. Rather than seeing it as a barrier, the authors show how it can become a catalyst for courage, action, and transformation. Unlike the average self-help book, this isn’t about short bursts of inspiration that fade the next day. Motivation may push us temporarily, but it rarely tells us exactly what to do next. This book is different. It not only provides a roadmap but acts like a GPS for transformation, guiding readers step by step toward intentional living. Why This Book Stands Out Most motivational books rely on lofty ideas. Life Without IF is firmly grounded in science, especially neuroscience, and written in a way that anyone: a student...

  In an era where noise often drowns out nuance, Echoes of Love, Footsteps to Glory by Ratish Ravindran offers a refreshing, deeply moving narrative that doesn’t shout to be heard, but instead resonates. It is the story of Rohan, a 15-year-old boy whose quiet journey toward greatness is shaped not by accolades or ambition, but by humility, presence, and timeless values. From the opening pages itself, Ravindran positions Rohan as a stark contrast to the hyper-connected, yet often emotionally distant generation he belongs to. While his peers are caught in a constant scroll of distractions, Rohan listens — genuinely and with intention. He listens to his parents, to his grandparents, and more importantly, to the silence between their words. That silence becomes his sanctuary, a space where seeds of wisdom take root. The story gains momentum not through dramatic twists, but through soulful shifts. A modest birthday gift from his father proves to be the spark that lights a cosmic fire wi...

In Dogisthaan: Kingdom of the Dogs, debut author Shayon Moitra has crafted a riveting tale that transcends the boundaries of myth, morality, and modernity. Set in a world where ancient pacts and sacred responsibilities are forgotten amid the chaos of urban decay and human apathy, Dogisthaan is both an epic fantasy and a sobering, almost humbling, reflection on the cruelty often meted out to voiceless creatures. Through richly imagined and coherently constructed lore and characters that resonate on a deep emotional level. Shayon has explored a unique concept of what happens when humanity breaks a promise it barely remembers making. At the heart of the story is a powerful legend – the ancient pact between Kram, the Dog Lord, and humankind. This pact, centuries ago, guaranteed harmony with humans entrusted to care for and respect canine life. But in the industrialized present, where stray dogs are seen as nuisances and are frequently subjected to neglect and abuse, this sacred covenant li...