Author: Tamanna

  • Book Review: The Perfection of Fish by J.S. Morrison

    When facts are left aside, truth becomes subjective. Humanity does not live in a common reality, but every person experiences reality through their lens of understanding. A boon in one’s life can be a bane in another’s. There is a struggle not just to survive but to thrive, to impact the world. Modern technology stands…

  • Book Review: Some Truths Lie Beneath by Rebecca Colt Aslan

    Revisiting the past demands courage; when done with sensibility, the life experiences can provide a better understanding of ourselves. The book denotes that accepting unpleasant times is an act of healing, and we have the power to decide the course of our lives. ‘Some Truths Lie Beneath’ is a bundle of twists and turns life…

  • Book Review: Yes, Again: (Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker

    A resilient and joyful life story of love, grief, and hope, this memoir is a remarkable piece of writing. Sallie’s adventurous search for a companion is a bumpy ride. The potential matches, failed dates, and everything else are an attempt at finding a near-perfect man. As the pages turn, the words bring humor, shock, buzz,…

  • Sociological Analysis of Competitive Exams in India

    “If meritocracy is an aspiration, those who fall short can always blame the system;but if meritocracy is a fact, those who fall short are invited to blame themselves” – Michael Sandel, Professor of Political Philosophy at Harvard University(famous for his work and course on Justice) From UPSC to NEET to JEE, the competitive exams are…

  • The limitations and Relevance of Karl Marx’s Theory of Stratification 

    Karl Marx views stratification in society from an economic perspective and according to him, struggle between classes is on the basis of economic factors and the differences arising from them. The relevance of his theory can be realized by the fact that even after more than hundred years of his death, his work is crucial to…

  • Marx and Durkheim: Exploring Their Conceptions of ‘Human’ and Analyzing Contemporary Capitalist Social Formation

    Karl Marx (1818-83), German philosopher and Émile Durkheim (1858-1917), French sociologist are among the classical thinkers of sociology. Both of them, being the product of their own times, were influenced by the French Revolution and Industrial Revolution. While Marx is called the father of the conflict school of thought, Durkheim’s work forms the basis for…

  • Cliff House by Nora Weirich – Book Review

    The story of Madison Danaher in the ‘Cliff House’ is a testament to a person’s ability to rebuild life after the harshest battles. From being a victim of violence to being the head of a national company, Madison’s journey is valiant, emotional and inspirational. She has built a successful career, but the past has left…