Samuel Taylor Coleridge divides readers into four categories: I. Sponges II. Sand-glasses III. Strain-bags IV. Mogul diamonds His classification is valid and relevant even today. Have you learnt about it? Read the thread to know the details of different kinds of readers. 1/n

What Makes a Good Reader? Alok Mishra dissects the qualities of a serious reader in this editorial for the Indian Book Critics platform. Read this editorial now to understand how reading contributes to global consciousness. Alok Mishra, PhD indianbookcritics.in/editorials/wha…

दैवी ह्येषा गुणमयी मम माया दुरत्यया | मामेव ये प्रपद्यन्ते मायामेतां तरन्ति ते || 14|| Bhagavad Gita: C7, V14. Simple Translation: Surrender to Sri Krishna, and you can overcome the worldly illusion created by him. #Sanskrit #Poetry #Wisdom #Verse #Vedic #Indian

Lucifer was Innocent: The Red Pill by Tirth Raj Parsana, a critical review indianbookcritics.in/non-fiction/lu…

International #YogaDay ॥ ते प्रतिप्रसवहेयाः सूक्ष्माः ॥ ॥ ध्यानहेयास्तद्वृत्तयः ॥ Yoga is not only about swaying your body according to your wish. It is a science of spiritual contentment, a rigorous, religiously charged practice of understanding your existence. #Hinduism #Life

The Malabari Who Loved His Ferrari by Dileep Heilbronn, detailed book review Read about the journey from Kerala to Mumbai, Mumbai to Dubai, rickshaw to Ferrari, dreaming of fast cars to having a fleet in the garage, labour camps to Dubai High Rises... readbycritics.com/reviews/non-fi…

THE COLOR PURPLE BY ALICE WALKER BOOK REVIEW thoughtfulcritic.com/reviews/novel/…

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde A book review you will enjoy reading... on the Thoughtful Critic's platform – Thoughtful Critic #Novel #Fiction #Classic thoughtfulcritic.com/reviews/novel/…

Just Thoughts you cannot ignore... “Questions you cannot answer are usually far better for you than answers you cannot question.” from 21 Lessons for the 21st Century ~ Yuval Noah Harari Military Historian

Life in Quotes by English Literature Education “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche #Philosophy #Life #Meaning

#HumourWithIBC “In heaven, all the interesting people are missing.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche #QuoteOfTheDay #LifeQuotes #Wisdom

THE DUEL BY ANTON CHEKHOV, A DETAILED BOOK REVIEW thoughtfulcritic.com/reviews/novel/…

Aravind Adiga – author profile, analysis and assessment as an author. Read this article on The Indian Author’s platform now. theindianauthors.in/novelists/arav…

#BookReview Moving for Moksha, a poetry collection by Alok Mishra. Read the review of this spiritual and philosophical collection of poems by Alok, known for his layered imagery and cultural metaphors drawn from the heart of Sanatana Dharma, Hinduism. thoughtfulcritic.com/reviews/poetry…

#MondayMotivation #Books #Dubai What can you do with $10 once you land in Dubai? Well, Dileep Heilbronn built a real estate company, bought luxury cars, leads a rich lifestyle, all with that humble beginning. Wonder how? Read his Memoir today! Get a copy readbycritics.com/reviews/non-fi…

Random Quotes You’ll love... “Do I dare Disturb the universe? In a minute there is time For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.” ~ T. S. Eliot from The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock #EnglishLiterature #LiteraryAnalysis #Poem #Poetry #Life

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How to start reading classics in literature? Tune into the second episode of English Literature: The Deep Talks with Dr Alok Mishra now and learn the art of being a patient reader and finish reading the books you start with. #Books #Classics #Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/0KjZJV…

“The penance of words gradually fruits in a realisation that there is nothing to be sung or mourned in this world. Poetry is often one’s reaction to the destiny unfolding in the vicinity of one’s intellectual and emotional periphery.” ~ Dr Alok Mishra (Poet & Literary Critic)