Pitfalls of Writing
When I started writing, that was ages ago, I made no secret of my ambition to be a known, recognised writer. Perhaps this was considered… Read More »Pitfalls of Writing
John P. Matthew
Johntext Author John P. Matthew is a famous blogger and author from Mumbai. He is Country Manager Johntext India.
Vacation in Kerala
The vacation in Kerala was eventful, a revelation of sorts, as it always is. So, here I am with a bag of tales from God’s… Read More »Vacation in Kerala
Melissa Studdard’s Novel “Six Weeks to Yehida”
Elmore Leonard advised writers not to open with the weather. However, Melissa Studdard, author of Six Weeks to Yehida goes and does just that. However,… Read More »Melissa Studdard’s Novel “Six Weeks to Yehida”
Book Review: Orfeo by Richard Powers
Orfeo by Richard Powers is a novel that combines sci-fi with sheer mundane things like a hobby turning into an ordeal. Els is a chemistry… Read More »Book Review: Orfeo by Richard Powers
Why Are Indian Men Bad Mannered?
Indians can’t be lauded for their good manners. I will vouch for that any day. But there are common decencies they can adhere to, like… Read More »Why Are Indian Men Bad Mannered?
Jeet Thayil’s Novel Narcopolis
For a long time I have been wanting to read Jeet Thayil’s novel Narcopolis. No, this isn’t a case of hero-worship (Jeet is actually younger… Read More »Jeet Thayil’s Novel Narcopolis
The First Hundred Days of the New Government
A few thoughts that go out from India in the monsoon season. Well, the monsoon season is about to end and it has been an… Read More »The First Hundred Days of the New Government
The Monsoon Is Here!
After all, the rain did come. It was destined to. Thundering over the hills, sweeping aside the heat, turning the earth green, dripping down the… Read More »The Monsoon Is Here!
What happens if the rains don’t come?
It’s June and the rains have not come. The wait has been long. The stifling heat sears the skin and we find ourselves sweating more… Read More »What happens if the rains don’t come?
Modi Takes over as New Prime Minister
As I had written earlier (see previous post), Narendra Modi has taken over as the new Prime Minister of India. Congrats! It’s a story of… Read More »Modi Takes over as New Prime Minister
Indian Elections
India is now undergoing a massive election to its 16th parliament. The facts look humungous, when compared to other nations. India is the world’s largest… Read More »Indian Elections
Two New Authors From India
Shweta Kesari lives in Indore / Madhya Pradesh. Shweta Kesari is a 2nd year engineering student. She will write for Johntext – literature with purpose to… Read More »Two New Authors From India
India’s Political Crisis after Delhi Elections
India is going through a phase which can only be described as a transition period. Politically, the uncertainty has been heightened by the victory of… Read More »India’s Political Crisis after Delhi Elections
Celebrity Author and Editor Accused of Rape by Journalist
In my days of working in corporations, before facebook and twitter, and, even before the banking crash of 2008, I used to encounter many cases… Read More »Celebrity Author and Editor Accused of Rape by Journalist
Among my friends in the business world Henry is one who has done reasonably well in field of freight forwarding, which is really a big… Read More »
26 School Children Die in Poisoned Food Case
In the northern state of Bihar, India, 26 school-going children died when the government-provided food they consumed were later found to be contaminated with pesticides.… Read More »26 School Children Die in Poisoned Food Case
Why Can’t Our Streets Be Free?
We sometimes wonder how India manages to survive one blow and goes on to the next. You say this is part of life? No. we… Read More »Why Can’t Our Streets Be Free?
Disaster Strikes Northern State of Uttarakhand, India
There’s an environmental tragedy that taken around 1000 lives in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India. Heavy rains led to landslides and big boulders and… Read More »Disaster Strikes Northern State of Uttarakhand, India
It’s Apocalypse Now! A Financial Meltdown Would be Apocalypse.
This is a solution to the banking crisis in Cyprus. However, it might be termed as daylight robbery by some. What else can a bankrupt… Read More »It’s Apocalypse Now! A Financial Meltdown Would be Apocalypse.
Kerala, a Green Tropical Paradise
Kerala is a tropical paradise that lies to the south of Indian peninsula. It has green vegetation, plenty of sandy beaches, natural beauty, and an… Read More »Kerala, a Green Tropical Paradise