Merry Brains

The Art of Writing From Nothing

Ever stared at a blank page with no idea where to begin? This personal take on spontaneous writing explores how starting without a plan can lead to creative breakthroughs—and why the journey always matters more than the outcome.

Prakhyath Rai July 4, 2025

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🌿Poetry That Heals: Exploring the Soulful Books of Madhumita Sinha🌿

When poetry speaks, it whispers to the soul. And in the case of Madhumita Sinha, it doesn’t just…

Prakhyath Rai June 12, 2025

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The Enigmatic World of Surbhi Islam’s Writings

Step into the captivating world of Surbhi Islam, where poetry and prose intertwine to explore themes of love, solitude, and self-discovery. From the heartfelt verses of The Bliss of Solitude to the empowering narrative of She Fell to Rise in Love, her writings offer a profound literary journey.

Prakhyath Rai January 6, 2025

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Break: A Thriller Romance Novel – Book Review

Riveting and emotionally intense, Break by Priya Nayak-Gole is a powerful Indian thriller romance about love, loss, investigation and resilience. Read the full honest review.

Prakhyath Rai February 28, 2026

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Book Review: The Sales Room by R.T. Manu Ramesh

Author: R.T. Manu RameshPublisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.My Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)Genre: Corporate Fiction | Workplace Humor | Indian…

Prakhyath Rai February 23, 2026

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Book Review- I am in Love with a Shudh Desi Firangi

Author: Dipnanda Bhaduri Roy Publisher: Raindrops Publishers (28 November 2019) Goodreads Genre: Contemporary Indian Romance / Mythology-infused Fiction…

Prakhyath Rai February 23, 2026

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Mindful Musings & Peaceful Ponderings by Manali Manan Desai | Merrybrains Book Review

Author: Manali Manan Desai Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing Publication Date: July 15, 2023 Pages: 86 ISBN: 9789360168421 Genre: Poetry…

Prakhyath Rai February 23, 2026

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Book Review All the Missing Words

Author: Monica Singh Publisher: Kindle Direct Publishing (Self-Published) Publication Date: December 26, 2023 Format: Kindle eBook Genre: Contemporary…

Prakhyath Rai February 23, 2026

Movies Reviews

Chomana Dudi – 1975

This is a beautiful film, especially because I wanted to know more about Panjurli worship and how it…

Prakhyath Rai October 2, 2025

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Friendship, Memory, and Murakami’s Quiet Masterpiece: A Review of Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage

On last Friendship Day, I found myself drawn back to the quiet depths of Haruki Murakami’s words. As…

Prakhyath Rai August 28, 2025

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Reflections on Mindful Musings & Peaceful Ponderings By Manali Manan Desai -Simple Words, Profound Emotions

During a coffee break, I picked up this book and it instantly drew me in. From the very…

Prakhyath Rai August 28, 2025

Movies Recommendations Reviews

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

The Seed of the Sacred Fig- Movie ReviewAvailable in Amazon Prime Video.The courage to make this film is…

Prakhyath Rai August 27, 2025

Books Reading Lists Recommendations

𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: 2024

I read 34 books and over 6,000 pages in 2024! From thought-provoking essays to cultural tales, here’s a reflection on my reading journey and why you should read more too.

Prakhyath Rai July 7, 2025