The essence of poetry has always been found in nature with spirituality as a guiding partner through the unknown. Poems have been written not only as an expression of the unknown but also as a memory to that which has been experienced. They have the power to convey the unfathomable and the grace to glide the reader into the experience. Poetry has the power to turn intrigued into curiosity. It ...

We spend our lives craving it, searching for it, and talking about it. Its meaning is felt more than it is clearly expressed and it’s called the greatest virtue, it’s love. Love is fascinating and complex at the same time. It seems to be a beautiful mystery we find hard to explain. Although writers, poets and songwriters can put many of our romantic thoughts and feelings into words, it’s still not ...

Old parents, abandoned and left with memories of their children. A young independent, headstrong girl with a weight of expectations on her shoulders is betrayed by her love. A teenage girl tries hard to be the link between her estranged parents to get her childhood back. Friends who are drifted apart by deceit and broken expectations come together after a decade. Fighting age and lost stardom, a veteran actor desperately ...

"It's not that we need new ideas, but we need to stop having old  ideas." – Edwin Land, Creator – Polaroid  Whether you plan on launching a small startup or the next million-dollar business, you would need to acquire a set of appropriate resources to accomplish your goals; to either launch your business or take it to the next level of development. Resources available for business owners are in immense. There's ...

The funny thing about kids is that they are the reason we lose it. But they are also the reason we hold it all together.  There are a billion books out there with helpful tips and tricks, brimming with invaluable wisdom and advice, and teaching us how to do parenting right. However, as a mom and dad,  you hardly have the time to check your phones, eat peacefully, or even, take ...

Some books simply can't be put down once you start reading. Each chapter ends with some suspense or a twist, leaving us wanting more. These are the kind of books that we grew up reading. These are also the kind of books that our children ought to read. They open up a world of adventurous imagination that every young mind longs for, from stories and books. And we've got just ...

“A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as he  meant to be.”  Pop culture has always portrayed fathers as the bumbling parent. They can’t emotionally connect with their children, a magical trait that mothers were apparently blessed with.  However, this is far from the truth.   A father-son relationship is complicated; it’s beautiful and emotional, sometimes terrifying but most often, simply joyful and comforting, along ...

Speculative fiction is incredibly important in the world today, mainly because it helps us remember to look ahead at the consequences of our actions. It often draws on real-life events to project potential futures and the repercussions of the human spirit and our actions. Notion Press, India’s leading self-publishing platform presents, Illusions of Control by Mahesh Ratnam Rajan, a collection of short stories comprising episodes of beings with a hero ...

Male-dominated societies with specified gender roles are the sad reality of several developing countries even today. While the man is destined to be the breadwinner of the family, the woman is expected to be caretaker. This book acts as a reflection of the imbalance and injustice that prevails in the Indian society and also explores the bond between a father and son. Notion Press, India’s leading self-publishing platform presents- The ...

"Her strength comes from being tested by life's unpredictability" – Matt Lauer. Domestic violence is an unforgivable crime, let alone a heinous one. It not only cripples the victim in ways indescribable but also our society as a whole. Irrespective of one's culture, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds, and spread out across various timelines and time zones, domestic violence and abusive marriages largely comprise sexual, psychological, and/or physical violence. Given how this horrific ...

“God has no religion.” – Mahatma Gandhi.  The world has seen several messengers and prophets who chose to come to life along with us across various geographical locations and points in time in history. They gifted the world with different texts called scriptures in varying formats with messages unlike each other. What is more, they spoke in diverse languages and visually appeared to be unique.  Nevertheless, their purpose was the only aspect ...

“Life presents many choices, the choices we make determine our future.” – Catherine Pulsifer True to this quote, life presents us with several opportunities, choices, chances and several important decisions to make at varied stages. Most people don’t know the profound effects of making life decisions. Often times, we go through life oblivious to what thoughts we are thinking and what actions we are taking. But what happens when a decision ...

The cycle of life has the tendency to take you to the highest of highs and drop you to the lowest of lows when you least expect it. While all of us have big dreams, most of put great efforts to turn those dreams into reality. But what if, despite achieving it all, life decides to take you on a roller coaster? This is one such story, of a man ...

Human existence is a wondrous experience. However, it hides a lot more into the layers of its interior than what can be seen on the exterior, to a naked eye. Biologists and medical science are able to see and probe deeper, but that may not be enough as well. They probe things keeping on the outside. However, humans are not just bodies, but also minds. Philosophy probes both man and ...

Are you someone that loves to have a little fun in the kitchen and yet love your grandma’s traditional cooking? Do you often look at delicious and exotic food plates online and wonder how to recreate the same but with a twist? If you are on the lookout for some inspiration to cook up a storm in the kitchen, then this amazing yet handy collection of recipes is all you ...

Money rules the world, as they say. This is a common thought that is backed up by a plethora of sources and examples in today’s society. Money is not everything, but money is something very important. Beyond our basic needs, money helps us achieve our life's goals and supports such as the things we care about most deeply like family, education, health care, charity, adventure and fun. But, money has its ...

“She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Deliah. When it comes to contemporary fiction with strong female leads by women authors, there is a wealth of undiscovered treasures out there in the literary world. This is one that you would appreciate without a doubt. Notion Press, India’s leading self-publishing platform, presents The Litmus Test of God by Katherine Joseph, a captivating journey of a young woman who ...

Do you ever put life in the perspective of a puzzle to be solved or a maze to get through? With several obstacles through its course, we make the wrong moves, hit dead ends, lose time and meander in wrong directions, twisted and turned at unexpected places. But wouldn’t it be great if life was a neatly organised picture-perfect affair? Notion Press, India’s leading self-publishing platform presents Labyrinth by Mustafa ...

“What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice.” – Demosthenes. There is a romance novel for every kind of reader there possibly is. From Contemporary Romance for literature lovers to paranormal romances for sci-fi junkies, you can literally have it all in the world of books. There is everything you’d want: a riveting love story, an intriguing plot, and incredibly captivating characters ...

“No person was ever honoured for what he received. Honour has been the reward for what he gave.” – Calvin Coolidge. Science Fiction, commonly referred to as Sci-Fi, is a broad genre of fiction that involves speculations based on the science and technology of today or tomorrow. Being widely found in most forms of media and entertainment such as books, art, films, television, and games, it is unique to come across ...