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2023-12-31 12:13
Courtesy: Adoration of the Shepherds by Dutch painter Matthias Stomer, 1632He was wrapped in swaddling clothes in the manger. This is what the Gospels say about the birth scene of Jesus… Read More
2023-07-15 14:22
"Until I Find You" by Kanchana Banerjee is a captivating fiction thriller set in the charming town of Bannod in Rajasthan. The narrative revolves around two key characters, Jenny and Virat… Read More
2023-04-12 06:06
Postmodernism is a philosophical and artistic movement that emerged in the mid-20th century in response to the dominance of the modernist movement. It challenges the notion of objectiv… Read More
2023-04-02 09:38
The Holistic Pine: Independent Monthly Lifestyle Journal: Top Five Indian English Writers who Inspire in 2023: The Holistic Pine conducted a social media investigation trying to comprehend… Read More
2023-01-21 14:36
It's relatively easy to self-publish paperback books on Amazon in India using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). The basic steps are as follows:Create a profile: Create an account on… Read More
2023-01-21 01:14
The Roman occupation of Celtic England brought about many changes to the indigenous population, including the introduction of new religious beliefs and practices. One aspect of this cultural… Read More
2023-01-19 17:53
Wow! This was a fascinating first-time live session from the Writers' Kalam family. Special thanks to @_neharora12 and @ankush.bharti11 for being part of this live session. You gu… Read More
2023-01-15 07:38
When you are the owner of a sole proprietorship even Sundays are no off days. you have to work hard to make your visions a reality.Of course, it is important to have a vision. When writers K… Read More
2023-01-10 02:02
The Holistic Pine, an independent international monthly journal is creating ripples in India and abroad with its treatment of subject matter and audacity of presentation. The avid reader fou… Read More
2023-01-02 04:56
The God Impact is the gratitude I feel in my heart for the passage that I was granted to cross the tumultuous waters of the past year. The year was tough, in every sense. As the past year da… Read More
2022-02-03 14:54
Often we ponder the causes that drive a writer to give shape to his thoughts in the form of literary art. We seldom consider the reasons that motivate us readers towards literature and art i… Read More
2021-11-18 13:25
I have been mulling over a pestering question. The question is connected to a book that I have been working on. How would an inter-religious couple bring up their child? The answer is on the… Read More
2021-07-25 09:49
For any student of the tenth standard, the skill to write independently matters a lot. In many cases, this skill weighs more importantly upon the tenth standard student than the studen… Read More
2021-07-25 07:13
All thosewho walk on the Wayare unifiedthrough the sacrificeof the Lamb. ~~~~ Read More
2021-06-04 06:04
ബിരുദാനന്തര ബിരുദ മേഴ്സി ചാൻസ……Read More
2021-04-03 14:49
ERI by Pradeepan Pampirikkunnu Readings on KeralaReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)I Semester UG Common CourseComprehension Questions:Who is Eri?Eri, the character represents the historically… Read More
2021-04-03 05:15
Curing Caste by Sahodaran Ayyappan_ Comprehension QuestionsReadings on KeralaReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)I Semester UG Common Course Comprehension Questions:What, according to the autho… Read More
2021-02-01 03:30
Definition:Syllable StructureBased on the number of syllables in a word, they can be divided into monosyllabic, disyllabic, and trisyllabic words, etc. Word StressA very important… Read More
2021-01-30 02:10
2021-01-28 04:00
This morning, I stumbled upon a live signing session by one of the best selling authors of the fantasy genre, Brandon Sanderson. The American writer also dabbles in science fiction, an… Read More
2021-01-26 07:06
#VlogReviews: Episode 3To nictate while watching their videos is sacrilegious. Every second of their video content brims with clarity, energy, the spirit of adventure and foremost of all, po… Read More
2021-01-24 05:00
Sesquipedalian words in the English language are often difficult to pronounce neutrally, without the influence of the mother tongue. This is the real challenge, to make one’s spe… Read More
2021-01-22 03:30
The two primordial urges of man are to hunt for food and to show himself or herself to attract mates. These two urges are used by the modern man to find success and win elected contests in t… Read More
2021-01-20 03:30
Floccinaucinihilipilification means “the action or habit of estimating something as worthless”, according to the Oxford Dictionary. Turning a page in a dictionary might usu… Read More
2021-01-19 00:04
For the first time, for my tenth book, I broke my convention. My convention was to release the book in quiet solitude. No one probably realizes that a new book has been released into the vas… Read More
2021-01-16 04:00
Seagull= a popular name for a gull.Gull= a long-winged web-footed seabird with a raucous call, typically having white plumage with a grey or black mantle.Plumage=a bird's feathers coll… Read More
2021-01-14 04:00
Answer the following questions:Why was the young seagull afraid to fly?The seagull was afraid to fly because below him was the vast sea and he thought his wings would never suppo… Read More
2021-01-12 04:00
Students of our time go through a plethora of concerns before joining courses for higher education. These concerns may include future career options, financial investment, the ease in the pr… Read More
2021-01-10 03:30
The Results of Roman Rule: Essay Question, Main PointsEstablishment of Roman institutions. Romanization of Britain.Under the Roman military rule, the Britons experienced the peace… Read More
2021-01-08 04:00
History of England I: Earliest Times to c.1600 CEUnit IRoman Conquest Paragraph question: Main points in Exam PerspectiveJulius Caesar crossed the English channel and came to Brit… Read More
2021-01-06 03:30
History of England I: Earliest Times to c.1600 CEUnit IIn this unit, you have three major areas to study: One is the Geography and early settlers. The second one is the Roman conquest… Read More
2021-01-04 04:30
Kannur UniversityB A English MainII SemesterCOMPLEMENTARY ELECTIVE 02VICTORIAN ENGLAND AND CHARLES DARWINPARAGRAPH QUESTION Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution Two theori… Read More
2021-01-02 14:56
പ്രൈവറ്റ് രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ- അപേക്ഷ……Read More
2020-12-30 01:57
Vlog Reviews: Episode 2The vlog is only fourteen minutes long, and after about six hours of posting, the video had gathered just above 30,000 views. This is a slow beginning for a vlog episo… Read More
2020-12-28 06:30
Vlog Reviews: Episode 1This is the first time in my career that I am reviewing a vlog, a Youtube vlog. I haven’t seen a written review of vlogs as a reader either. If cinema, mus… Read More
2020-12-26 04:15
Finding myself at the crossroads of transition not just in a personal space but also in the social space, the writer in me paused for a moment and reckoned with the question of my new identi… Read More
2020-11-17 09:26
Hi,Anu Lal here. I have news of great joy to share. My new book is released; an anthology titled The Notions of Healing. Renowned scholar Dr Arunlal Mokeri has written a… Read More
2020-09-28 05:43
Editing is perhaps the most challenging of all activities in the life of an author. Once the author realises that the story is complete, she is ready to set up a scaffold of indifferen… Read More
2020-09-16 06:52
When you are reading this title, you might even think that I am referring to my personal life. Those who know me personally are bound to think on those lines. If you are not thinking in thos… Read More
2020-09-08 15:06
Have you read all the other posts about my day out after Onam to do Three Tasks? These three tasks are included in four blog posts, which is a single long post that I broke into four parts f… Read More
2020-09-08 15:06
In Kerala, You Get Tons of Free Stuff and that Include Food The other day, I went out. It’s a pandemic situation. The good angel in my mind kept warning me that it was not safe… Read More
2020-09-08 15:02
Hi there, welcome back to the continuation of the previous post. If you have not subscribed to my blog, please do so by using your email id in the box to the right of the blog. You will get… Read More
2020-09-08 15:01
If you are reading the continuation of the previous post, you can subscribe to my blog right away- that is, if you haven't subscribed yet! See the box on the right side? I moved t… Read More
2020-09-07 04:01
Those who are familiar with the grand spectacle of Malayalam cinema celebrate this day for a particular reason. Before you read further, please subscribe to my blog by giving your email… Read More
2020-09-05 14:34
Hi there. I am here to tell you that life on earth as we know it has changed. Change is transformation. But every time something transforms, it is either for the best or the worst. The… Read More
2020-08-12 11:52
"Superstar Rajvir Kapoor is dead!" The beginning of the novel introduces us to gazillion possibilities with the death of the protagonist of a nation's biggest murder mystery. … Read More
2020-07-25 13:43
Call for Submission:Get Published in Collaboration with Author Lal! Send your short stories on the theme of Covid-19 days, corona virus outbreak, and life during the pandemic to storyantholo… Read More
2020-05-01 01:33
Prayer to Saint Joseph for Success in WorkGlorious St. Joseph,model of all those who are devoted to labour,obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously,putting the call of duty above my m… Read More
2020-04-29 10:10
A word on actor Irfan Khan's passing away:He is one of my favourite actors since childhood. I grew up watching such legendary series in Doordarshan those days like The Great Maratha. Irfan's… Read More
2020-04-16 10:08
Dr Kay Scarpetta works as a chief medical examiner in Virginia, USA. Her job is to inspect dead bodies. Bodies are brought to her for postmortem analysis. They arrive after a death sentence… Read More
2020-03-24 12:01
Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University.Name of Course: Academic Writing, Methodology and Research ProjectCode: 2B02 ENGPrescribed Text: Methodology of Humaniti… Read More
2020-03-24 12:00
Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University.Name of Course: Academic Writing, Methodology and Research ProjectCode: 2B02 ENGPrescribed Text: Methodology of Humaniti… Read More
2020-03-21 06:20
Notes to Core Course II Semester, B A English, Kannur University.Name of Course: Academic Writing, Methodology and Research ProjectCode: 2B02 ENGPrescribed Text: Methodology of Humaniti… Read More
2020-02-10 14:38
With Ash on Their Faces is a work of nonfiction. Journalist Cathy Otten is the author of the book. Otten's work in the Middle East, especially around Syria, Iraq, and the Kurd areas form a s… Read More
2020-01-05 11:40
When the first time I heard the term Mega Floods, I was in the middle of packing my breakfast. The television set was blaring news about the nonstop raining in Kerala and the water that was… Read More
2019-12-13 13:26
The title of this novel would surely remind of you Tony Morrison's classic, the Bluest Eye. The themes discussed in the novel are entirely within the Indian context. The book does not have a… Read More
2019-11-28 04:15
Writing a review of a book one has loved deeply is difficult. This is one of the matters, which the unsung heroes of book reviewers often unite upon. Sapiens is one such book. I co… Read More
2019-11-23 18:25
English Common Course (ECC)2A03 ENGIt is important to understand the following concepts before reading the prescribed text. The prescribed text for Readings on Life and Nature is Nature Matt… Read More
2019-11-22 17:52
KANNUR UNIVERSITYEnglish Common Course (ECC)Readings on Life and NaturePrescribed Textbook: Nature Matters by MainSpring Publishers2A03 ENGWelcomeDear students welcome to the second-semester… Read More
2019-11-22 01:25
On 20 November 2019, I received the privilege to visit Government College, Thalassery at Chokli as a resource person to teach students how to read and review an academic book. The class was… Read More
2019-11-15 06:59
It is known from reliable sources that the classes for second semester UG students shall start on 20 November 2019.The date is subject to change as per the decision of the University.Hopeful… Read More
2019-11-10 08:30
The Name of God is Mercy is an exploration into the heart of Christianity in general and the Catholic faith in particular. This volume offers a reading experience like none other to any… Read More
2019-11-08 11:00
Origin is a novel written by Dan Brown whose character Robert Langdon is also the protagonist of The Da Vinci Code, which is more popular than any other novel on the earth.&nb&hell…Read More
2019-11-07 15:00
Narasimha is the first book in 'The Mahaavatar Trilogy' by Kevin Missal. This book comfortably bridges the subtle gap between mythology and fantasy. I could suggest this book to anyone… Read More
2019-11-06 14:51
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)Module 11. A Conversation that Spreads Light: Sree Narayana Guru by M K SanuVallabhassery Govindan Vaidyar and T K Kittan Write… Read More
2019-11-06 09:17
Hi friends, here are a few useful tips that will help you score great marks for your upcoming examination. 1. Confidence: you must remember that you have already studied most of the cha… Read More
2019-11-06 07:14
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)3. “Vaikom Satyagraha saw the coming together of great personalities.” Explain.T K Madhavan met Gandhi at Tirunelveli in… Read More
2019-11-06 07:12
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. Describe the commencement of the Vaikom Satyagraha.Three men namely Kunjappy, Bahuleyan, and Govinda Panicker walked hand in hand… Read More
2019-11-06 06:46
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)2. “The appeal of the satyagraha went beyond religious and regional parameters.” Elucidate. Prof. K N Panikkar, in his e… Read More
2019-11-06 06:46
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. “The Vaikom Satyagraha is a good example of the mutual relationship between the local and national movements during the lib… Read More
2019-11-06 03:18
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)Before you go to the examination, please go through this model question paper and try to answer as many questions as you can. Many q… Read More
2019-11-05 17:14
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. Why are the songs sung by Yesudas appealing to all Malayalis, old and young, alike? Bring out the difference between how Yesudas… Read More
2019-11-05 17:13
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)2. It is argued in "The Voice" that Yesudas faced religious barriers in the early days of his career. In this context, critically co… Read More
2019-11-05 12:46
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. Explain how Malayalis make Yesudas a part and parcel of their life.Yesudas is the common currency wherever Malayalis live. Malaya… Read More
2019-11-03 14:36
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG) 1. Discuss the various impediments that Ayisha faced in her career as an actress.&2. Discuss the role and influence of the… Read More
2019-11-02 11:44
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. How did Ayamu's play Ijju Nalloru Manushyan Aavan Nokku get its name? &n&hell…Read More
2019-11-01 14:54
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. 'Edasseri's poem "The Kuttippuram Bridge" is a critique of mindless urbanisation.' Explain.&2. 'Edasseri's poem "The Kuttippu… Read More
2019-11-01 14:51
Kannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. How does the narrator contrast the river and the newly constructed bridge?The narrator contrasts the river and the newly construc… Read More
2019-11-01 09:57
UpdatedKannur UniversityCommon CourseReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. Poykayil Appachan's poem "About my Race: A Song" is a criticism of written histories. Elucidate. &2. Poykayil Appachan… Read More
2019-10-31 17:22
Readings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. What is the nature of "histories" according to Poykayil Appachan? According… Read More
2019-10-24 07:36
Paragraph QuestionsReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. What were the explanations given by Kunjammaman for not sending his nephew to school? Are those the real reasons behind his decision? Justif… Read More
2019-10-24 07:34
1. Based on the events described in “Parting from the Path of Life” give a brief description of Kunjammaman’s character and his role in the narrator’s life. &2. W… Read More
2019-10-22 10:08
Essay Questions: (Answer in not more than 200-250 words)1. Critically comment on the different attitudes towards Art that the conversation between Kelu and the Poet reveals. &2. The &ldq&hell…Read More
2019-10-19 10:35
Paragraph Questions Readings on KeralaReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)1. What are K Madhavan’s reasons for suggesting that a play on Vidwan P Kelu Nair be written and enacted?Accordin… Read More
2019-10-18 13:33
The date of starting of the examination is on 6 November 2019 Read More
2019-10-17 04:49
Readings on KeralaReadings on Kerala (1A02ENG)I Semester UG Common CourseEssay Questions:1. How does Eri question mainstream notions of scholarship and knowledge? &2. Why is the narrator… Read More
2019-10-01 05:19
Readings on Kerala (1A02ENG)I Semester UG Common CourseParagraph questions1. Why is the recovery of the history of Eri important to the narrator? Eri, the charac… Read More
2019-09-26 04:41
Essay QuestionsHow does Sahodaran Ayyappan’s poem “Curing Caste” criticize casteism? &  &hell…Read More
2019-09-23 00:41
A sleuth story gets a unique treatment in The Secrets of the Palamu Fort. Razi creates his super-efficient detective mastermind, Detective Robin Horo… Read More
2019-09-18 13:28
Curing CasteSahodaran AyyappanParagraph questions:1. Explain Sahodaran Ayyappan’s coinage “Caste Disease”.“Curing Caste” is a poem… Read More
2019-08-23 16:23
The opening line of The Art of the Novela nonfiction discourse on the titular subject by Milan Kunder invokes the brilliant lecture given by Edmund Husserl in 1935 about a crisis that grippe… Read More
2019-08-22 10:14
Readings on Kerala (1A02ENG)I Semester UG Common Course1. Describe the origin of the pilgrimage to Sivagiri.Sivagiri is located in Thiruvananthapuram district. It’s a pilgrimage centre… Read More
2019-08-20 06:13
Readings on Kerala (1A02ENG)I Semester UG Common CourseThis section is dedicated to the Under Graduate students of Kannur University. The discussion topic here is the common course text for… Read More
2019-08-19 16:54
The millennial generation in India, of which I am a part, is well aware of the Tata Group. We consume everything, from cars to tea supplied to us by this business empire. Every Indian must h… Read More
2019-07-30 00:58
In a major newspaper, I read an article about the new Hrithik Roshan movie Super 30. The article celebrated the fact that the film had reached one hundred crore club in just ten days. Howeve… Read More
2019-07-21 01:48
The art of the novel, in its serious and most fruitful form, deals with the questions of existence. This is one of the features of a good novel, I think. A novel should discuss in its unique… Read More
2019-06-13 14:35
Consider this not a book review but a suggestion or an advice article. Read The Mind Game by Devika Das, a passionate writer, theatre artist, and poet. and learn the strategies to master the… Read More
2019-06-03 08:56
We say several years when it comes to testing our ability to remember accurately when a particular event had transpired. I too have to submit to the urge to say sweeping several years. Nothi… Read More
2019-06-02 09:38
Narasimha is the first book in The Mahaavatar Trilogy by Kevin Missal, soon to be released by Harper Collins Publishers. He surprised the Indian readers wit… Read More
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