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Book Review: Written on the Wind
Written on the WindAuthor: Anuradha Kumar-JainPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 4/5 Written on the Wind is a poignant tale of desires, love, hope and courage. Revolving around the lives of two women who are very different from each other yet a victim of somewhat similar circumstances, this work of Literature is set in the pre-partition era when women were merely meant to cater to the needs of the menfolk in their family. Whether it was their husband or father or brother, the job of women was to listen and follow their instructions like a dutiful child. They knew that their life was a compromise with destiny and they seldom had the thought…
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Book Review: Brand New Start by Mainak Dhar
Brand New StartAuthor: Mainak DharPublisher: Bloomsbury, IndiaRating: 4/5 Personal branding is a technique that plays a very important role in the success of any individual. This technique involves a conscious and intentional effort to create or influence public opinion about an individual. Sadly, not everyone knows the ways of the world. That’s where this book comes into play. Brand New Start by Mainak Dhar is a non-fiction book that will help one realize the power of personal branding. Written with absolute precision and target audience in mind, this book is a self-help book that takes the reader through the process of making oneself ready to achieve success. Neatly structured, this…
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Book Review: Beyond the Blinding Sun by Jayanta G. Borpujari
Beyond the Blinding SunAuthor: Jayanta G. BorpujariPublisher: Rumour Books IndiaRating: 3/5 Beyond the Blinding Sun seemed like a perfect allegory of the tumultuous journey of the immigrants into the foreign lands. With just enough number of characters, this story about love, betrayal, pretence and revenge is going to leave the readers thirsty for more. I would especially like to mention that the large font and the standard printing quality further urged me to give this book a try! Beyond the Blinding Sun is a story of three people from different walks of life who end up together in Oman. Their quest to eke out a living by burning the midnight…
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Book Review: Yashasvi Bharat by Mohan Bhagwat
Yashasvi BharatAuthor: Mohan BhagwatPublisher: Prabhat PrakashanRating: 3.5/5 India is a nation that exemplifies the concept of unity in diversity owing to its culture, heritage, values and rich wisdom. Yashasvi Bharat offers a comprehensive insight into the attributes of our constitution. With a vision of bringing together people from different spheres of life, it is imperative to understand the common goal/agenda of our country. This book highlights some of the very relevant topics like non-violence, place of women in the society, Ambedkar’s vision for India, the spiritual angle that connects us all and the relevance and importance of Hinduism. Before jumping the gun and reaching a conclusion, one should know that…
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Book Review: Moonlight in a Desert by R. Sethumadhavi
Moonlight in a DesertAuthor: R. SethumadhaviPublisher: Leadstart Publishing Pvt. Ltd.Rating: 2.5/5 Moonlight in a Desert is a short autobiography that narrates the experiences of the author and aims to inspire all those who dare to dream and have the courage to take a stand for themselves. This story has been divided into 4 parts, each part signifying the stage of life during which a twist/ turning point was there. The journey from school to becoming a successful banker was tumultuous for Ms. Sethumadhavi. Yet she turned the tide in her favour by remaining persistent and determined to snatch success even from the jaws of death. Whether it is the demise…
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Book Review: Myths and Legends by Sowmya Rajendran
Myths and LegendsAuthor: Sowmya RajendranPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 5/5 Myths and legends act as a foundation for learning and understanding modern Literature. While many don’t believe in knowing about the myths, I feel they are important as they narrate the ancient tales about the world and the experiences of mankind. This, in return, rekindles our curiosity to know more about the past that eventually acts as the compass for our future. Therefore, Myths and Legends is just the book that will re-tell every legend and help the readers take a plunge into folk Literature. A compilation of 22 stories from across the world, Myths and Legends comprises the stories on creation,…
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Book Review: The Curious Case of the Boarding School by Mahnaz Mir
The Curious Case of the Boarding SchoolAuthor: Mahanaz MirPublisher: Rupa PublicationsRating: 3/5 When children are sent to the boarding school, they become more independent and lead a life on their own terms. Even though the rules and regulations bind them a little, the choices experience freedom, for the parents are not there to keep an eye on them. That’s why they say that the best friends are found in the hostel. The Curious Case of the Boarding School is a story of a young boy, Sameer, who struggles to come to grips with the new reality- his life in Kingston High Boarding School. After an elaborate affair of trying to…
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Book Review: Love Alive by Rijuta Gupta
Love AliveAuthor: Rijuta GuptaPublisher: Redgrab Books Pvt. Ltd.Rating: 3/5 A woman’s silence shouldn’t be taken lightly. It is like a roar that echoes through the empty hearts of those who feel their words are enough to make their heart content. Love Alive is a story of Udita who makes her way through the shackles of life. As life throws a curveball in her path, she doesn’t give up that easily. Instead, she gives her life a second chance and starts afresh. But life is all about those roadblocks that reduce your speed and offers breaks. And that’s what happens in her life too. Love Alive is a decent story about…
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Book Review: Lucid Dreams by Mehul Krishna
Lucid DreamsAuthor: Mehul Krishna KumarPublisher: Rumour BooksRating: 3/5 Love, in all its forms, should be devoid of lust, greed and obligation. Love is pious and if it doesn’t happen naturally, nobody can force this feeling upon anyone. Lucid Dreams touches upon the complexities of love and relationships. The story pans around the two characters Aman and Reshmi and their quest to reach a safe haven, an abode when love and warmth would fill their hearts. But alas! Aman, a distinguished rockstar, gets hit by cupid and falls for Reshmi in the college. Sadly, Reshmi refuses to give his love a chance and moves on with her life. It wouldn’t take…
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Book Review: 26/11 Braveheart by Praveen Teotia
26/11 BraveheartAuthor: Praveen K. TeotiaPublisher: Rupa PublishersRating: 4/5 Brave men rejoice in adversity just like the brave soldiers triumph in war. One of the deadliest attacks on India is still the 26/11 attack in Mumbai. The eerie silence of the night was penetrated by some ear-piercing sounds that not only left the listeners aghast but also made them bleed. Who could be better at narrating the minute-by-minute experience of what went into getting the situation under control meanwhile putting so many lives at stake than the person who witnessed this massacre up close? 26/11 Braveheart is a heart-wrenching account by the ex-MARCOS Praveen K. Teotia. He shares how a soldier…
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