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, help lift our s

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

Who wouldn’t love receiving a book as a gift for special occasions like Christmas or birthdays? Anyone who enjoys reading would agree that books are among the best gifts ever. I definitely do. My family often gifts me books, and even comic-books . And sometimes, I gift them to myself. It’s the one indulgence I allow myself freely, almost without a second thought.   Festive seasons like Christmas are perfect for gifting books, including timeless classics like A Christmas Caro

Sukhakarta Dukhaharta, harbinger of light and dispeller of darkness, is one of the most popular aratis, or devotional songs and hymns, in...