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Anuja Chauhan Visits Gargi, St. Stephen’s, and Miranda House for ‘Baaz’...

The Indian writer Anuja Chauhan visited the University of Delhi campus to endorse her new publication, Baaz, on 25th August, 2017. Her three-tier book tour encompassed stops at Gargi College, St....

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Book Review: Mapping the new realities in Exit West

This latest book by Mohsin Hamid, the author of Moth Smoke and The Reluctant Fundamentalist joins dreams, principles, identities and realities to create one of the best reads of this year. A story can...

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Book Review: Man, Woman and Child

Why are Erich Segal’s stories such classics when it comes to tugging at the heartstrings? We explore why you should check him up, with this review of Man, Woman and Child.  Man, Woman and Child was...

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Book Review: Who Me, Poor?

Economics constantly looks to the view that man’s primary response to economic necessity will be rational. But what if economics needs to expand its boundaries on what’s actually rational behavior...

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Why Know About Principal Thampu’s “Stormy Course”?

Why should students read Principal Thampu’s memoir as titled above? Well, because they are at the center of it! The book is all about them! They’d agree; if they believe, as I do, that education is...

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Difficult Daughters: A daughter’s quest to uncover her mother’s past

Written by Manju Kapur, a former professor of Miranda House,  Difficult Daughters, published in 1998, is a story of Virmati narrated by her daughter Ida. The book initially promises to be a feminist...

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Book Review: Remember Me by Mary Higgins Clark

If you are spending this Christmas or New Year snuggled up in the warmth of your home or PG and thinking of some suspense thriller to get you through those party hours then Remember Me can serve the...

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10 Books Recommended to All Students of Humanities

As is rightly said, books are a person’s best friends. Books help you evolve, shape your thought process, argues with your limitations and finally, conquers your ignorance. There are certain books that...

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Four Must Read Science Books

Science has always been about quenching the curiosity and putting the derived knowledge into applications. This dynamic field of study has limitless boundaries. The more knowledge we get, the more...

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Book Review: I am Divine, So are You

Many would argue that our gender-equality oriented culture is prominently an on-going matter. It is very off-setting for the youth who openly recognise themselves as LGBTQ, and difficult for the people...

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Gabriel García Márquez- The Enchanter of Emotions

Today, we celebrate the 91st birthday of the Gabo- the famous colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, and quite certainly, the most accomplished  author of the 20th...

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Classics to Read This Summer

Classics are a great way to do go back in time for an escape and introspection. Take yourself on a great getaway this summer with our ultimate list of must-read classics.  As the summer is dawning upon...

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Review: Pragati Maidan Delhi Book and Stationery Fair 2018

Pragati Maidan hosts it’s Delhi edition of the book and stationery fair in the months of August and September every year. The book fair boasts of a footfall of a large number of people who flock to...

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The Good, the Bad, and the Truth in Saadat Hasan Manto

What makes the works of Saadat Hasan Manto, from over 60 years ago, a significance for the education of an Indian, of a human today?  From the morning newspaper to the prime-time debates, the average...

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Akhil Katyal’s Poetry Session in Hindu College

Akhil Katyal came to Hindu College on 5 November and did a reading of his different poems among which were his famous pieces that have captured the youth through social media. It wouldn’t be wise to...

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Of Writing and Reading: Ravinder Singh Visits Miranda House

On Monday, 29th August 2019, a book discussion with the bestselling writer Ravinder Singh was organised by the English Literary Society of Miranda House. The English Literary Society of Miranda House...

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Five Unique Bookstores in Delhi You Can’t Miss

Awaiting the joy of holding, leafing through, sniffing and probably even dog-earing a new book? Look no further! Here is a list of few bookstores for ever student to check out. The Bookshop, Jorbagh...

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Anuja Chauhan Visits Gargi, St. Stephen’s, and Miranda House for ‘Baaz’...

The Indian writer Anuja Chauhan visited the University of Delhi campus to endorse her new publication, Baaz, on 25th August, 2017. Her three-tier book tour encompassed stops at Gargi College, St....

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Book Review: Mapping the new realities in Exit West

This latest book by Mohsin Hamid, the author of Moth Smoke and The Reluctant Fundamentalist joins dreams, principles, identities and realities to create one of the best reads of this year. A story can...

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Book Review: Man, Woman and Child

Why are Erich Segal’s stories such classics when it comes to tugging at the heartstrings? We explore why you should check him up, with this review of Man, Woman and Child.  Man, Woman and Child was...

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