On the Genius of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Gobierno CDMX, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons I had never heard of Gabriel Garcia Marquez until I began reading fiction in earnest. And that too, it took me a long time to...
Biography
On Nigerian Literature: The Significance of Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka
Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash I must confess, my initial intention was to write an essay on African literature in general, not on Nigerian literature in particular. But then, I checked myself. I...
Walt Disney Biography – American Entrepreneur, Animator, Film Producer, Legacy
Walt Disney Statue. Photo by Juniper Journal on Unsplash Walt Disney Biography and Legacy Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, film producer, voice actor, writer, and animator, who is regarded as one of the...
On Finding One’s Purpose in Life
Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash I wonder (and I am sure I am not alone) if we all have a purpose in life. Are we all destined for the life we lead? Is...
What is the Purpose of a Writer?
What really is the purpose of a writer? I have wondered on many occasions. Is there a purpose at all? Or is it just fun and games, wherein one does it simply because one...
On Indian Literature
Photo by Prateek Katyal on Unsplash Few countries can claim to have such a rich and diverse history in literature as India is fortunate to have. Now, although it may seem so, let me...
On What is Considered Literature?
Image by Dariusz Sankowski from Pixabay Many great writers have written and spoken about literature and its importance, they have spoken about their love and admiration for it and their need for it. Many...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Biography – Basketball Legend, Athlete, Activist, Legacy
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Frank Bryan, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Biography and Legacy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American former professional basketball player, who is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all...
On Music: The Universal Language of Mankind
Image by M. H. from Pixabay People say music is the universal language. The universal language of mankind. A language that has no boundaries, no borders, no class or caste. A beautiful language for...
On Adolf Hitler: A Good or a Bad Leader?
National Archives at College Park – Still Pictures, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Many-a-times my friends and I have discussed Adolf Hitler. And many-a-times I have surprised them with my perspective. These conversations usually...