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  Meet our Inspiring Awardees and their curated Masterpieces.  Special and Exclusive Feature  Dr. Romila Chitturi is hailed as a star storyteller by many writing clubs and is known for crafting narratives that transcend time and culture, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Romila's work is celebrated for its unique blend of depth, originality, and profound impact. Born, raised, and educated in Delhi, Romila now lives in Hyderabad. Her writing portfolio is extensive and diverse, including fiction, poetry, micro-fiction, and non-fiction. Beyond her books, her pieces have been featured in major publications, including Femina, Elle, Outlook, The Times of India, and Deccan Chronicle. Genre: Fiction & Poetry Publisher: Ukiyoto Year: 2021 Pages: 219 Available on: Amazon India / UkiyotoIndia Book store “A Bowl of Soul Curry” is a collection of stories and poems written by me over a decade. My characters are flawed, imperfect, and fully human. You will find my...

  Here we have our Guest Author, Pinki Bakshi ma'am. Giving us insights about her book, The Song of Our Bond, a testament to true friendship. Let's give you a little sneak peek from the interview.  Q1.  The title itself feels deeply emotional. What does “The Song of Our Bond” mean to you personally, and how did it come to you? Ans 1 - For me, The Song of Our Bond represents a single, fragile thread of connection that keeps relationships alive across time and distance. That thread could be anything: a memory, a message, a photograph, a melody. For Meena and Kasturi, it was their shared love for music and the song they created together—something that quietly held them together even decades later. Once the story was complete, I wanted the title to reflect that lingering emotion. The shared tune became symbolic of their bond, and that is how The Song of Our Bond came to life. Q2. At its heart, what kind of bond does the book explore—love, friendship, family, or something be...

  https://www.amazon.in/Chronicles-Silent-Ones-Autobiographies-Inanimates/dp/B0FPRJ86LZ This is not a book but a work of art. It is very rare to see such a book written by an 11-year-old girl. This book is a beautiful reminder that stories exist everywhere - even in the quietest corners of our lives, objects that we overlook every single day, they also have a voice, a soul, and a story which they are willing to share with us.  What makes this book truly special is its innocence yet profound imagination through simple, child - friendly narratives. Sanvi gives life to inanimate objects and allows them to share their joys, fears, and silent observations.  As readers, we are gently drawn towards how this book looks at the world we live in. Have you ever wondered? A clock is no longer a clock. A pencil is no longer just a tool used for writing; each object becomes a quiet witness to human emotions, time, and memories.  The perspective not only sparks creativity but also n...

   We have with us a special guest, Dr. Neha Tekwani,  holder of a Doctorate in Marketing Management, a Master's in HR and Marketing, and an Honoris Causa Doctorate in Creative Writing, who is an International Literary Laureate. Author of multi-Genre books, scripts (long and short form), poetry, lyrics, informative and deep columns, she combines a world of imagination, wisdom, and strategic storytelling.  Pursuing a creative and business-minded approach, she has built her Author Personal Brand with 32 original titles for digital and traditional publications and has co-authored 20 worldwide anthologies.  Neha has won many international and national literary awards for her inspiring, engaging, and innovative contemporary writing. Her kit includes the prestigious Wattpad Wordsmith, Royalist, Oscar Award, Tagore Ratna and Rabindranath Tagore Literature Award, Young Woman Achiever Award, Rising Ink Literary Award, Certificates of excellence, and a change-maker in her...

  Thought Lantern organized a Poem Marathon from 1st to 5th Feb, and we congratulate our winners -  Under English Category -  Dr. Romila Chitturi  Day 1 - Rainbow  The heavy clouds begin to drift away, As sunlight pierces through the silver rain, To chase the shadows from the weary day, And wash the colours over the hill and plain. A sudden arc of liquid light appears, Emerging from the vapour and the cold, To soothe away the storm's remaining fears, In bands of violet, green, and burnished gold. It stands as a bridge between the earth and sky, A fleeting miracle for all to see, Before the shifting winds begin to sigh, And fade the rainbow into memory. Day 2 - Moon  A ghostly orb adrift in seas of ink, The world grows still upon the evening's brink. She pulls the ocean with a heavy hand, And scatters pearls across the darkened sand. A lantern hung within the empty height, To guide the lonely travellers of the night. She hides her face behind a veil of grey,...