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From Fiction to Feminism: The Impact of Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

Bindika Pandey February 19, 2025

When I first heard the title Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, I initially thought it might be a Korean movie. After coming across some intriguing clips from the film, I became curious. Later, I discovered that the movie was actually an adaptation of this novel, which made me eager to read it. Written in simple yet impactful language, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 is a comp…

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Lessons Beyond the Classroom in "Tuesdays with Morrie"

Bindika Pandey December 13, 2024

Back when my grandfather passed away three years ago, I often thought about the unpleasant bed rest he endured due to a brain haemorrhage. How does it feel to suddenly become bedridden after living a normal life for seventy-eight years? Having to depend on others for your basic needs—it’s a terrifying thought. I feared ending up in the same situation, so I …

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Almond: A Journey into the Silent World of Emotion and Understanding

Bindika Pandey July 15, 2024

A year ago, Agust D, also known as Suga of BTS, released a song called "Amygdala" along with its music video. In this song, the singer revisits some of his most traumatic moments. Agust D has been one of my favourite rappers ever since he released "Nevermind." The term "Amygdala" was new to me, and as I researched, I found that…

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Exploring the Library of Lost Possibilities in The Midnight Library

Bindika Pandey September 24, 2023

Book Cover "The only way to learn is to live." - Matt Haig, The Midnight Library Matt Haig's "The Midnight Library" is a spellbinding journey of self-discovery and profound exploration of life's choices and the power of embracing the present. As I was watching YouTube shorts I found a channel where they were always discussing …

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Between Reality and Illusion: Decoding Karodau Kasturi

Bindika Pandey November 18, 2021

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” -Albert Einstein As Einstein says, Karodau Kasturi, the literary art of Amar Neupane, makes a sense that everybody has a purpose in his…