Book Review: I came to know about Abdulali like most young adults around that time, in 2012, because of the infamous gang rape of Nirbhaya, in New Delhi. Nirbhaya was out with a male friend and boarded a bus full of her rapists, one of whom was a minor. She was tortured and gang-raped on the bus, and a rod was pushed through her vagina damaging many of her organs. She … [Read more...] about ‘What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape’ by Sohaila Abdulali
Literature
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
I first read this powerful, haunting book in January last year. It was the second book I was reading in 2018, and it overpowered me. The Vegetarian by accomplished and award-winning writer Han Kang gave me a new understanding of presenting literature. I reread the book this January around the same time and was again mesmerized by it. Han Kang’s unique book has surpassed most … [Read more...] about The Vegetarian by Han Kang
100 Books of 2018
Hi, I guess now we are well into 2019 and have totally forgotten about making lists of the best and worst of 2018. That’s why I’ve chosen this moment in January to talk about the 100 books I read in 2018… yes only 100! I’ll try better next time. I had a very hectic 2018 with a lot of teaching, correction of tests, corrections in general, writing books, publishing … [Read more...] about 100 Books of 2018
CLASSICS: Why and how we can encourage children to read them wins the Gold Medal in the 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards
Fiza Pathan Publishing OPC Private Limited is proud to announce that CLASSICS: Why and how we can encourage children to read them has won the Gold Medal in the 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards. (Genre/Category: College - INSTRUCTIONAL / GUIDE BOOKS). The Press Release from CLC Awards is given below. Congratulations to all the winners. NEWS Literary Classics Announces Youth … [Read more...] about CLASSICS: Why and how we can encourage children to read them wins the Gold Medal in the 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards
CLASSICS a FINALIST in the 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards
Fiza Pathan Publishing OPC Private Limited and Fiza Pathan are proud to announce that CLASSICS: Why and how we can encourage children to read them has been named a FINALIST in the 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards. The final awards will be announced on July 1, 2017. The Press Release from CLC Awards is given below. Congratulations to all authors who made the FINALIST … [Read more...] about CLASSICS a FINALIST in the 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards