by Susan Jagannath | Jun 17, 2025 | Bestsellers, Books, Self-publishing, Women, Writing
What I Expected I was as excited as a child at Christmas when Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp won the Booker Prize. Yeah, I was one of those kids who only looked for book-shaped presents from Santa. Having lived in Bangalore, the bustling heart of Karnataka, I thought —...
by Susan Jagannath | May 23, 2025 | Bestsellers, Books, Self-publishing, Women, Writing
I was thrilled when “Heart lamp” snagged the International Booker Prize—what an achievement for Banu Mushtak and a huge win for Kannada literature! I went looking for the International Booker Prize 2025 Heart Lamp a Kannada book now beautifully translated into...
by Susan Jagannath | Mar 19, 2025 | Adventures, Places, Travel
How did I end up driving from Goa to Bangalore by road? I mostly write about walks and hikes – so this journey was a change. I just got furious with the irrationally high airfares – the luxury car with a/c and a driver was less than half the cost of the...
by Susan Jagannath | Jan 31, 2025 | Adventures, Faith, Places, Travel, Walking, Walks, Women, Writing
The tragic stampede prompted this guide on How to Stay Safe in a Crowd like the Kumbh Mela. The stampede at the Kumbh Mela is a stark reminder that while faith moves us, safety must guide us. Having been at the Kumbh just weeks ago, I felt the energy of the crowd, the...
by Susan Jagannath | Jan 31, 2025 | Adventures, Places, Travel, Women, Writing
They say there are no coincidences, but during my time at the Kumbh Mela, I encountered a series of events so serendipitous, they felt like something greater was at play. These moments reminded me of the interconnectedness of life and the quiet ways the divine seems...
