There are days when nothing feels right—when things seem a little too much or even overwhelming, when we need a gentle nudge to remind us that hope and joy still exist. In those moments, we either want to be left alone, waiting for the feeling to pass, occasionally going for long, brisk walks to shake off the gloom, or we talk to close family and friends. And sometimes, we turn to books, movies and music. Books aside, movies can be like friends who step in with vivid characte

Happiness means different things to different people. Some see it as contentment and inner peace, others as intense joy and exuberance. Whatever the name, everyone wants happiness or a sense of joy in their lives. Yet, the irony is that those who could be happy if they chose to, often don’t; whereas those who chase happiness desperately find it elusive. And then there are those who simply don’t know how to be happy.   That’s where books, among other things, can help us lif

Whenever I’m out and about in Mumbai, or travelling to another city, I always look for a bookstore first. It doesn’t matter if it’s new, secondhand or a thrift store as long as it’s a place selling books where I can spend a couple of hours browsing and buying them. Books, and especially comic-books , bring me joy.   Sometimes, these literary excursions make me dream about owing a bookstore. But that doesn’t stop me from exploring other people’s bookshops. Luckily, Mumbai has

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