We all know that Pune was once called ‘The Oxford of the East’ due to its large number of educational institutes. The city yielded the highest number of graduates and post graduates in the state and we still see that the majority of the population is students, many of whom are non-Pune residents. On a […]
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Written for the new and veteran entrepreneur, this book will help you make a transition from passion to success…
A chance meeting and a brief chat with Apurv Nagpal at Pune International Literary Festival intrigued me enough to want to interview him. Author, former corporate head honcho, die hard soccer fan, travel freak and an avid blogger, Apurv seemed to have done it all at just 40. What’s more intriguing is the fact […]
Heart to Heart with Kiran Joshi
Kiran Joshi, the author of Beyond Forever… In Love chatted with me about her book, her fears and being an eternal romantic at heart. Read up on! AB: How did you come up with the idea for the plot of your book? KJ: I have always been a highly dramatic and imaginative person. I always […]
Coffee, conversations and much more
Coffee has become a brand and there are various outlets of the famous cafe chains. However, the city has many other options to hangout and enjoy a sip of the beverage. We recommend a few cafes that are different and have more to offer than just a cup of coffee…
An interaction with Ashoak Upadhyay, author, journalist and satirist on his debut novel of Passions, Greed and the Comic in the turbulent city of Mumbai…
Online libraries operating in Pune
If you want books and toys on rent, you have online libraries where you can do that in the city. Read on to know…
Bold and beautiful
Apurv Nagpal’s latest book is an adult desi novel consisting of 18 titillating tales. He talks about writing a bold novel and about the Indian mentality when it comes to boldness…
Revere and Fear – My take on Adaptation
“I’ve made seventeen or eighteen films now, only two of which have been original screenplays, all the others have been based on short stories or novels, and I find the long short story ideal for adaptation.” Satyajit Ray Adaptation – a word which has always created two strong emotions in me as a writer […]
Book Review: Guardian Angels
We review the new book by accomplished writer Rohit Gore. Read on to know our thoughts…