Tushar Mangl Media

Epic. Visceral. Hauntingly beautiful. Suryavamshi by Abanindranath Tagore, translated by Sandipan Deb, resurrects the forgotten flames of Rajput glory and sacrifice. With blood-soaked tales wrapped in myth and memory, this retelling connects India’s medieval heroism to today’s search for cultural identity. This review breaks it all down—characters, strengths, flaws, relevance, and everything in between. What is Suryavamshi  all about? Imagine a book that opens with a trembling earth and a sky ablaze. That’s exactly how Suryavamshi greets you—with Suryadev himself, blazing across the sky on emerald horses, summoned by a desperate prayer. At its heart, Suryavamshi: The Sun Kings of Rajasthan is not just a collection of stories. It is a mythic reconstruction of the glorious Rajput dynasty of Mewar, woven by one of India’s greatest literary and artistic minds—Abanindranath Tagore. For those unfamiliar, this book is a modern retelling of his early 20th-century Bengali masterpiec...

Sandra Brown's Standoff is a romantic thriller that intertwines suspense, ethical quandaries, and a poignant love story. Set against the backdrop of a hostage situation near a small Texas town, the novel explores the complexities of human emotions and the choices that define us. What is the central premise of 'Standoff'? Standoff centers on Tiel McCoy, a determined TV reporter en route to New Mexico for a much-needed vacation. Her plans are derailed when she learns of the alleged kidnapping of Sabra Dendy, the teenage daughter of a wealthy Texas tycoon. Sensing a major scoop, Tiel abandons her holiday to chase the story. However, a routine stop at a convenience store in Rojo Flats thrusts her into the heart of the unfolding drama. Inside, she becomes a hostage to two desperate teenagers —Sabra and her boyfriend, Ronnie—who have taken refuge in the store. As tensions escalate, Tiel must navigate the volatile situation, balancing her journalistic instincts with eme...

Twinkle Khanna’s Welcome to Paradise isn’t just another short story collection. It’s a hilariously heart-wrenching journey into human eccentricity, familial absurdities, and unspoken grief. This 3,300+ word review unpacks each story, scrutinizes Khanna’s narrative mastery, highlights the imperfections, and gives you a witty, original human insight into why this book might just belong on your summer 2025 reading list. Is 'Welcome to Paradise' by Twinkle Khanna her most compelling work yet? Twinkle Khanna is often boxed into that breezy, witty columnist persona—yes, the one who zings and zaps her way through society columns with sarcasm sharper than a sushi chef’s knife. But Welcome to Paradise refuses to be defined by genre expectations. It’s not just funny. It’s reflective. It doesn’t simply entertain. It stirs. Across 213 pages, Khanna takes us on a journey that’s equal parts absurd and astute. Published by Juggernaut Books in 2023, this anthology doesn’t follow a predi...