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Arts

Bedtime stories and bookworms: The art of Indian storytelling

Ananya Thirumalai -
  I recall late nights, pleading with my dad to let me stay up just an hour longer to hear another story. These weren’t tales...
Books

Romance bookstores are booming in Australia and worldwide

Indian Link -
  Once, if you wanted to buy romance novels, you had to know where to look. Some small outlets stocked paperback romances, as well as department stores like...
Education

Maya Thiruchelvam: Spelling her way to victory

Rajni Anand Luthra -
  Ask nine-year-old Maya Thiruchelvam, winner of the NSW 2023 Junior Spelling Bee, for a difficult word she has come across lately, and she’ll reply,...
Books

Embracing global culture: Jamel Kaur Singh’s book

Prutha Chakraborty -
  Growing up, Jamel Kaur Singh travelled the world with her family as ambassadors of Australia and Sikhism. Her father Dya Singh is well-known as...
Arts

Three new books by Sydney Srinivas

Anu Shivaram -
  In a wonderful hattrick, Sydney-based writer Dr Karkenahalli (Sydney) Srinivas launched three books this month. These include Charles Darwin, a biography in English (Prism Book...
Parenting

Using the holidays to teach your child critical thinking

Mohan Dhall -
  It is very important for parents to use the time during the holidays wisely. The extended break is an opportunity to provide time, structure...
Parenting

How to raise a reader

Neha Jain -
  The love for reading was instilled in me at a young age. Even now, a book has the power to truly envelop me in...