As the month of love is upon us, we decided to talk about a love story less celebrated – one between a reader falling in love with a book.
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Flashback 2016: 5 Kickass Moments from JLF ’16
“Novels can take you into the reality of the times it is recording for a much longer time into the future than any TV show could.” – Margaret Atwood
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6 Ways The Jungle Book Gave us the Ultimate Relationship Goals
“Look for the bare necessities. The simple bare necessities. Forget about your worries and your strife.”
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When Readers Played Santa!
We asked the readers if they had to give the perfect gift to their favourite literary characters, who would it be and what will be the gift!
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How publishing spurred on India’s freedom struggle
In the age of repression and terror, gems were few and far between. The lack here was not of nationalist agenda, but of leaders. In an era before films, books and publishing were the only real ways of promulgating any kind of news or propaganda. Here we list some of the most influential efforts in […]
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What can we learn from the great parents of literature?
As parents we often question ourselves as to where we are going wrong, and what more can we do for our children. It’s not easy being a parent. Without any helping hand guiding you through the trials and tribulations of raising children, it becomes downright difficult. Fear not. We are here to help. Literature has, […]
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Did you know these kickass facts about the widest read July-Born Authors?
A good novel supersedes reality and takes us into a different world. One which is not always positive, but when finished gives us a new outlook on life. This world is more often not a product of the circumstances, but the situations that the author has found himself in. Thus, a look into a book […]
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Classic readers’ excuses to stay indoors on Holi
Amongst the many festivals that this country absolutely adores and celebrates, Holi is one that stands out in particular. The festival of colours is long awaited by the young and old alike. The gaiety and joy with which this colourful festival is celebrated makes it hard for anyone to dislike this event let alone stay […]
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#RandomChristmas Twitter contest: Terms and Conditions
Ho ho ho! It’s Christmas! And we’ve decided to make the occasion special for you and your loved ones, by becoming your Book Santa! This Christmas, we will make your wish of gifting books to your dear ones, come true! Entering the contest is simple, just follow these steps: 1. Follow @RHIndia on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/RHIndia 2. Just tag your […]
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Chanda Kochhar writes a letter to her daughter Aarti – An excerpt from Legacy
Dear Aarti, It makes me feel so proud today to see you standing in front of me as a confident young woman right on the threshold of an exciting journey through life. I am looking forward to seeing you grow and flourish in the years ahead. This moment has also brought back memories of my […]
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