Writings
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Where and When Nestled in the heart of the Deccan Plateau, the Vijayanagara Empire stands as a testament to the resilience and cultural vibrancy of medieval South India. Spanning from 1336 to 1646 CE, this Hindu kingdom rose from the ashes of invasions to become a powerhouse of art, architecture, and administration. Everyone has read…
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The Hindus – a brief history. Summary: This is a brief introduction to my forthcoming book, The Hindus. I have tried to summarise the history fo Hindu religion – birth and development to present day status of the faith or religion. Is it a religion or a faith? I will let the reader decide for…
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This is an extract from my book – Musings of a Romantic where you can learn everything you wanted to know about poetry.
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Ballad has been there for several centuries (around 13th century) and started off as folk songs, accompanied by musical instruments. Earliest ballads were transmitted orally in song form and mainly dealt with religious and folk lyrics. The ballad’s lyrical rhythm and rhyme owe to the fact that this poetic form is rooted in song telling…
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5 Common Writing Blunders that Can Annoy or Bore Our Readers. This is a must read for all aspiring authors. I wish some of the “established” authors had read this before producing some awful “classics”. This is probably useful read for those book addicts as well. Have you ever come across a book that you…
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