Jul 142026
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Review: Down by the Mangroves

Moyna and her family lead a peaceful life in a small village nestled beside the Sundarbans mangroves. She struggles to cope with the loss of her father.
The book is a tender, heartfelt story that beautifully reminds us that grief doesn’t erase joy.

Jul 022026
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The Naturalist-Sleuth Mongoose Strikes Again [Review]

Carri-On, Ruddy!: The Continued Adventures of the Naturalist-Sleuth Mongoose written and illustrated by Rohan Chakravarty, follows Ruddy, Kanha Tiger Reserve’s resident nature detective, as he solves weird wildlife “crime scenes” across India.

Jun 082026
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Review: On AiR with RJ Rini

This is the story of Rini Rao, a lively girl who lives in Mumbai’s Sunshine Colony. One day, captivated by an RJ’s voice and the way she connects with her listeners, Rini discovers a dream of her own—to become a radio jockey.

May 082026
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Not a Teen Vibe Check. An Ikigai Check. [Review]

This version of their book has been adapted for teens and youngsters. The book doesn’t dumb down any of the concepts; in fact, it does not make the concept too complicated or too simplistic. It makes the concept a little bit easier but more fun to understand for a teen in the middle of an existential fog.

Jul 252021

Pickle Yolk Books have award winning and incredibly beautiful picture books for 3-7yrs. Each one of them is unique – from the topic/issue the author chooses to address, to the unparalleled illustrations, to the directness and candidness, to the subtle nuances. We strongly feel that every parent who is raising a sensitive and kind child must ensure at least a few (if not all!) of these enchanting books are included in the home library.

Jul 262026

Be Happy Go Funny! [Review]

Happy Go Funny: The Lighter Moments of Life, is a compilation of articles that appeared in her column ‘Inside View’, published in the Hindu Metro Plus. 

Jul 212026

Review: The District Cup

The story follows the Under-13 Maulsari Eagles football team as they navigate corruption, age fraud, and personal struggles to compete in the District Cup after a two-year pandemic gap.