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Posts published by “Vidya Sury”

Hi! I’m Vidya Sury. I am a writer, editor, and the voice behind Collecting Smiles. Here, I share practical mindfulness guides, personal essays, and book reviews designed to bring calm and joy to your everyday life. Brand collaborations and creative partnerships are always welcome—let's connect!

This Too, Shall Pass

Somehow, I get the feeling this year is whizzing by a little faster than it should. Do you ever feel that way? That you sometimes have to keep up with the pace of life? I do. But then, luckily, I found myself just propelled along in a “just react” kind of…

Book Review: The Shadow Throne

Title: The Shadow Throne  Author: Aroon Raman  Publisher: Pan Macmillan India ISBN: 978-81-923-9800-6 Language: English Genre: Thriller Pages: 332  Aroon Raman’s debut novel ‘The Shadow Throne’ is an excellent read. The writing is good, the plot intriguing and the pace, fast enough to keep me reading to the end.  I love…