Behind the Scenes: What Authors Really Think During Lit Fest Panels
Ever wondered what’s going through an author’s mind while they smile, nod, and look deeply contemplative on a lit fest panel? As an author gearing up for my session at the Apeejay Kolkata Lit Fest, let me spill some of the thoughts that might (or might not) cross my mind. Warning: This is where the […]
Plot Breakdown: The Most Shocking Twists That Made These Indian Suspense Thriller Novels Unforgettable
When a Twist Leaves You Stunned Have you ever turned a page only to realize that everything you believed about the story was completely wrong? The best Indian suspense thriller novels are those that lead readers down a predictable path – only to rip the rug out from under them with jaw-dropping twists. Unlike their […]
Why Write a Mystery Thriller?
This is another question I get asked very frequently. Why did you choose mystery novel as the genre for your writing? It is exciting to write a thriller. It is tough to write a thriller. If written well, it keeps the reader hooked. In fact, if thought well, it keeps even the writer hooked, with […]
Three Frustrated Men – The Sequel to 12 Angry Men
In a hot jury room in New York City, 12 men discuss the innocence or guilt of a teenager accused of murdering his father. As time passes, they begin to question their own values and morals. Yup you got it right, it is about the heading of this blog. 12 Angry Men was a movie […]
Happy Birthday, Smoke Your Worries Away
So why isn’t there a sad sunglass emoji? To show that I am unhappy and yet I am cool! Imagine being at a place where you feel at equal peace between happiness and sadness. Where is that place? is such a place eve possible? And would you want to be there? Is that even the […]
You Pray for Rain, You’re Gonna Deal With the Mud Too!
Gurgaon Roads are amazing! On the same road sometimes you see a pig, sometimes a Bentley, and sometimes, a pig in the Bentley! So said a famous stand-up comedian. This time I won’t give his name. You want to guess it? But you don’t have to guess this one – I am sure you remember […]
Bharat’s Big Fat G20 Wedding
How many of us have attended at least one big fat wedding? Chances are most of us have. Those who have attended Punjabi weddings, or weddings in India inspired by Punjabi weddings, would know the ‘big fat’ about these weddings. Some of the important functions that take place are as follows. A little bit of […]