I still fondly recall my mother telling me stories before I went to sleep. For us, this had become a bedtime ritual of sorts. Even my father used to get me books from wherever he went. Growing up, reading became more than just a pastime; it became part of my personality. While my retention power Read more…

What could be better than getting to spend your two-month-long summer vacations with your grandparents? Nothing, right? As a small-town girl born in the 90s, I have grown up watching renowned TV programs such as Ramayan, Shaktiman, Aladin and DuckTales. I have danced to the tune of cassette music and have relied on comics for Read more…

I am Swati and I hail from Nizamabad, which is a small town in the state of Telangana. I wasn’t really into books in my early years. It was probably because I hadn’t grown up listening to bedtime stories or found any inspiration within my family. I was in eighth grade when I read my Read more…