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From the Blurb Indian women are taught to put others before themselves from an early age. This book aims to change that. Boundless is a powerfully honest collection of poems that encourage a young India to find its own identity. The last ten years for the poet, Natasha Malpani Oswal, have been a journey in experimentation and self-discovery. Natasha has tried to capture her exploration of the idea of home and identity over this time frame through these poems. In the recent times, poetry as a medium of expression has been widely celebrated which only means more to love for poetry lovers like me. With poets like Rupi Kaur, Harnidh Kaur, Rochelle Potkar we have been introduced to new forms of poetry which is poignant and relatable at the same time. They seem to pick up extremely relevant themes from what is happening around us and weave the emotions around it to create poems which leave a deep mark on the psyche of the reader. Natasha Malpani Oswal is a big believer in the...

Introduction Image (C) Privy Trifles ISBN:978-93-87944-89-3 Genre:  Non-Fiction/ Self-help Publishers: Jaico Publishing House Price: Rs. 350/- (I got the book for review from the publisher)

Today in this segment we have with us Mr. Anurag Anand , the author of the recently released " To Hell and Back " by Readomania Books. If you have been living under the rock till now and have not heard about him there here's a brief intro about him. Anurag Anand is a prolific author, a corporate professional and a devout family man, who finds himself shuttling between Pennsylvania, where his family is settled and Gurugram. Two of his works the Legend of Amrapali and the Quest for Nothing have made it to the final shortlist in the past editions of the Crossword Book Awards. His other books are Love on 3 Wheels, Where the Rainbow Ends, Birth of the Bastard Prince, of Tattoos and Taboos. and Reality Bites.

Introduction Source: Amazon.in ISBN:  9788129148452 Genre:   Non-Fiction / Self Help Publishers:  Rupa Publishing House Price:  Rs. 295/-  ( I got the book for review from the publishe r )

Introduction Source: Goodreads.com Genre: Non-Fiction/Self-help Publishers: Leadstart Publications Price:  Rs. 299/-  ( I got the book for review from the  publishe r )

Introduction Source:Amazon.in ISBN:  978-9384067489 Genre: Non-Fiction/Self-help Publishers: Aleph Book Company Price:  Rs. 299/- ( I got the book for review from the publisher ) 

I am sure there is nobody who hates travelling. But recently I came across a guy who gave me serious travel goals. Now it is one thing to keep wishing and sighing looking at the various road trips people take and another thing to actually experience one. So, this man went on a 30 days trip travelling across India from tip to top recording his experiences with the people he met on the way. Just the idea itself sounds so thrilling on paper but it is much more than just that. So much hard work, meticulous planning, unplanned roadblocks, language barriers, extreme weather climates and all that can be considered a road block is also a part of this trip. But as they say, all's well that ends well. The trip is a lesson waiting to be learnt for all of us in the form of these videos. 

Introduction ISBN:  9788184959932 Genre:  Non-fiction / Inspirational Publishers:  Jaico Publishing House Price:  Rs. 350/-  ( I got the book for review from the  publisher ) 99 stories of incredible women from India. Featuring Zia Mody, Chanda Kochhar, Mary Kom, Neerja Bhanot, Anita Dongre and others 99 daughters of India who dared to be different From Rani Lakshmibai and Indira Gandhi to Chanda Kocchar and Mary Kom, The Double-X Factor explores the lives and times of 99 exceptional achievers who challenged the gender barrier and rose to fame. Indian history is replete with instances of women’s valour, fortitude, courage, self-sacrifice and leadership in times of crisis. Some of them have turned into folklore and many of them have been immortalized in movies. Most of all, these women have left a great and indelible impact on several generations. Be it politics, arts, entertainment, sports or business, they carved a niche in every sphere t...

Introduction ISBN: 978-819-3391-204 Genre: Non-Fiction/Self Help Publishers: Books that Inspire Price: Rs. 299/-  ( I got the book for review from the author ) Sammy is an 80 year old billionaire, who finds himself at the peak of his success built on a mountain of sacrifices. He decides to participate in a life he missed to live. Eleven months in a year he leaves behind his identity and money and allows his curiosity and his willingness to experience anything - death even, to take him on life changing adventures and experiences across the world. Loaded with wisdom, surprise, humor and an eagerness to embrace life, The Wise Man Said is a collection of twelve such adventures of Sammy, where his journey becomes his greatest achievement - a life well lived. Behind the Book Source: Goodreads.com

Introduction ISBN: 978-81-7599-4454 Genre: Non-Fiction/Self Help Publishers: Fingerprint Publishing Price: Rs. 250/-  ( I got the book for review from the publisher ) ‘Ignore the Heart and Listen to Your Mind’ is the popular belief. Easier said than done! Man is a social and emotional creature. Be it the professional or the personal sphere, emotions are the driving force behind all our thinking, behavior and actions. The problem is that we are the product of a dysfunctional society that teaches us to be ashamed and afraid of our feelings and trains us to suppress not express. Emotions that are not felt and dealt with, use a lot of our vital energy and create a sea of unhappiness in our lives. The more we ignore and run away from them, the bigger they get and take us further away from happiness. In fact, our happiness quotient depends on how well we understand our emotions and how effectively we deal with them. Not being afraid of our feelings and taking re...

It is not very often that get to interview someone you can proudly call your mentor and also as someone you look up to in more than one ways! For me its none other than author Salil Desai. To let you know more about him,   Salil Desai is an author, columnist and film-maker.

Introduction ISBN: 978-8175-9943-31 Genre: Non-Fiction Publishers: Finger Print Publishing Price:  Rs.250/-  ( I got the book for review from the publisher ) Who are we? What is our life meant for? What happens to us after death? Demystifying Reincarnation explores questions of our identity and destiny scientifically, historically and philosophically. Scientifically, pioneering researchers have documented fascinating cases of: Children who recollect past lives, giving details that they had no normal way of knowing. People who, despite being medically unconscious, were conscious of their vicinity and beyond. Historically, the principle of reincarnation has enjoyed acceptance in most parts of the globe throughout the ages—a list of its advocates looks like an intellectual who’s who of world history. Philosophically, reincarnation is the bedrock of a profound world view that reflects our intuitive sense of justice, our innate need for hope and our universal lon...

Introduction ISBN:  978-9384067571 Genre: Non-Fiction /Spirituality Publishers: Rupa Price:  Rs.195/-  ( I got the book for review from the publisher ) Autobiography of a Yogi is the story of the life of Paramahansa Yogananda (January 5, 1893–March 7, 1952) first published in 1946. Born as Mukunda Lal Ghosh in Gorakhpur, India, into a Bengali family, this book takes the reader on a journey into the life of Paramahansa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures of both the East and West. Beginning from his childhood, his family life, to finding his guru and becoming a monk and establishing his teachings of Kriya Yoga meditation, this book allows the reader to see the spiritual yearning of the man and how he realizes that over the years. It draws on both his personal experiences—anecdotes and meetings with eminent spiritual personalities, his association with nineteenth-century master Lahiri Mahasaya who had prophesied the writing of this book—as well a...

Today we have Aniesha Brahma with us talking about her love for the written word and all other things close to her heart. Aniesha Brahma is an author who realized her passion for writing at the tender age of six. She also happens to be the social media manager for BEE Books. Her debut novel, The Secret Proposal (2012) was published by General Press and was followed by When Our Worlds Collide (2015) by the same. She blogs at: www.anieshabrahma.com and runs an online magazine, BUZZ Magazine . She can be contacted at: aniesha.brahma@gmail.com . She lives in Kolkata with her family and her five super adorable cats! Twitter  *  Instagram  *  Facebook P.S: Do read about my reviews her works and her story behind becoming a writer HERE

Introduction ISIN:  9788175993907 Genre: Non-Fiction / Self help Publishers: Fingerprint Publishing House Price:  Rs. 250/- ( I got this book from the author for a review ) Open-eyed Meditations is a beautiful compilation of thoughts wherein each meditation takes you on a journey to the past, bringing a secret herb to heal a problem of the present. A true distillation of ancient wisdom tips for modern lives, this unique self-help book uses the wisdom of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata to solve your everyday problems. Beyond the story-line, something deeper is waiting to be discovered from these ancient texts. This book is an attempt to uncover the hidden layer of wealth that is cleverly packaged within the commonly known story lines. Behind the book Source: Goodreads.com

Introduction ISIN:  9789352589708 Genre: Non-Fiction / Self help Publishers: Books that Inspire Price:  Rs. 125/- ( I got this book from the author for a review ) The Calling is a spiritual adventure. It is an encounter with the truth, the wisdom and the force that is innate to us all. At the brink of a divorce and personal breakdown, Arjun took a trip into the heart of the Himalayas, on the insistence of a sadhu, who predicted that the journey up to Hemkund Sahib would align him to his purpose and change his life forever. At every turn the mountains holds secrets and tests that urge Arjun to evolve into the person he had denied to be - himself. Pretenses, falsities, confusions and untruths fall apart as Arjun is forced to confront the mess he had created in his life. What started off as an opportunity to escape reality, turned out to be an opportunity to escape from the dwindling spiral of self-created misery. Filled with spiritual insights and sprinkled with ligh...