BOOKS AMEYA

It took a thoughtful advice from his best friend to convince Amitabh Kumar to give books a chance

Amitabh Kumar | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #151

There are two ways you can explore the world: either by traveling or by reading a lot of books. These were not the words of some famous person, but rather my best friend. He had said this when I asked him how I could learn to write. You see, I was not really fond of Read more…

A timely advice from his mother helped Shivam Singh Chauhan take control of his destiny

Shivam Singh Chauhan | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #150

Hey everyone! I am Shivam Singh Chauhan and I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering. This is the story of my journey. Well, my story is rather simple. I am a normal guy who never really had any special interest in anything. That said, I always wanted to stand out Read more…

The Roaring Lambs: A Fable about Finding the Leader in You is a leadership and self-help book by Sreedhar Bevara

The Roaring Lambs | Motivation & Leadership | Sreedhar Bevara

Synopsis: ‘How many were killed in the attack today?’ asked Fursa, the senior sheep. He was surveying the bloodstained East African grassland where the lions had gone on a rampage, now scattered with the shattered bones of his friends and families. Despair hung thick in the air.’ Welcome to the jungle, where the survival of Read more…

What became as a casual way to kill time went on to became a lifelong habit for Sushma Odugoudar

Sushma Odugoudar | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #148

First experiences are always special and remain close to the heart. Ever wondered what it would be like to have many such first experiences all happening at the same time? Well, they simply get etched in your memory forever. I would have been seven or eight years old when I experienced one such set of Read more…

Sanghi who never went to a Shakha is a book about the reasons that have led to the rise of Hindutva in India

Sanghi who never went to a Shakha | Rahul Roushan

Synopsis: Sanghi who never went to a Shakha is the story of a person who detested the word Sanghi, but ended up proudly adopting it as a label. Rahul Roushan was the founder of Faking News, a satirical news website. Back then, Roushan had no special interest in politics. Roushan felt rather offended when he Read more…

Born in the pre-Independence era, Shashanka Ranjan Dhar did well to maintain his reading habits for over six decades

Shashanka Ranjan Dhar | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #146

This is a story from many decades back. I grew up in a village (a real one, not a weekend getaway), around the time India got its independence. For a kid growing up in circumstances like mine, books were almost things of luxury. Anything other than textbooks was hard to come by. In fact, the Read more…

Once she confided in books, there was no looking back for Nishtha Saniyawala

Nishtha Saniyawala | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #143

Books were my first friends ever. They have been a true soulmate for me, having healed my soul in more ways than one. There are times when I am still transported back to the old days, when I was a rather shy, timid girl. Picture a seven-year-old girl who cannot so much as say hi Read more…

A chance meeting with her school crush turned into an embarrassment of sorts for Saylee More

Saylee More | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #141

I was surprised to run into a familiar face at the café I used to frequent. And before I knew it, I had butterflies. It was, after all, my school-time crush. I still remembered him as a complete bookworm. On the other hand, I… well, I was just the opposite. It took a wave of Read more…

Meenakshi Bisht fought off a string of troubles to emerge triumphant in the end

Meenakshi Bisht | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #139

Sacrificed dreams – this will probably how my autobiography will be titled, if I ever decide to write one. My story began as a very calm, simple and yes, sacrificing girl. Right from my schooling in an MCD school, I followed the path decided upon by my parents at every stage in my life. I Read more…

Initially disappointed, a fifth-grade present eventually went one to become the best birthday gift Shreya had ever received

Shreya | Readers’ Story of the Week | Story #137

Have you ever anxiously waited to open a new book, feel the serenity of those crisp pages and smell the freshness of a new journey? No? Just me? As strange as it might sound to you, I am sure most book lovers would relate to my story. The beginning of my wholesome adventure goes back Read more…