Dewdrop and Banyan Tree is a beautiful collection that reflects the simplest of joys, the beauty of experiences, memories, and nostalgia, and rich life that doesn’t have to depend on money to be successful. It is a deeply insightful and profound collection, that I would certainly recommend to all lovers of poetry.
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Have you ever wondered why the Srimad Bhagavad Gita is so revered? Why it is said to contain the essence of life? Ever wondered how its message is still relevant to today’s time, even after thousands of years? How its stories are symbolic representations of many philosophical and spiritual concepts?
Love Science is a book that takes a necessary step in the right direction. At the core of the book, lies the attempt to study love relationships and understand the science of love. So that we as humans, value and nurture our most beautiful relationship/emotion.
One would be wrong to assume that the book is just about Landour and Bond’s life in Landour. It is not, for it has much more to offer. It is about his day-to-day life, and also about his love for nature, his long walks to the hills, and his interactions with the locals and with others of his own kind (writers). It tells of his rendezvous with people, some charming, some not so welcome.
Everyone is seeking something. Everyone has something they wish to obtain in life. It doesn’t matter if it’s educational, material, financial, emotional, personal, or professional. We all want something in life that we are constantly working towards. This is exactly what Rajesh Vairapandian’s The Art of Attracting Abundance teaches us.
In Vision: An Insightful Way Towards Life, author Shyna brings a book that attempts to break the illusion of ‘forged time’ and ‘forced affirmative ambiances’ that have become the new normal in our world. It is a book that helps you break through the clutter of useless stimulations, and never-ending provocations, by emphasizing the importance of having a vision.
Sulk or Seize is an inspiring read that will benefit every type of reader whether beginner, voracious, or regular. Loaded with exemplary stories of great leaders, the book is the perfect combination of ideal and practical.
This is a memoir of Samra’s survival through domestic violence. She was married off at 17 on the promise that she can pursue her higher studies in Canada at renowned universities. Excellent in academics and sports, she agreed to the marriage with the hope of a better education. Pregnant soon after, she realized that her family only wanted a caretaker for the kids.
The child prodigy Nachiketa was the son of Rishi Vajashravas. He is known for his tunnel-focused dedication towards the pursuit of self-realization or Moksha. Nachiketa’s story finds mention in the Katha Upanishad (believed to have been written around 9th century BCE).
Haunted India talks about real places, buildings, and incidents of horror from all over India. In addition to this, the book also covers many mysterious places in India. Expect a book that has bite-size chapters which are easy and quick to read. Expect a short read of just under 100 pages.
Travel Diaries: The Pilgrimage is a short travel journal that documents the author’s many journeys to the majestic and inspiring temples and mountains of the Kumaon and Garhwal Himalayas. Written informally, the book is an effortless read.
Retirement or Service Menopause as addressed by the author, the term which means the time when one departs the workforce they were engaged with. It represents the end of something, right? But here the author turned the very symbolism of this word and grabbed it as an inspiration for starting the making of this book.
Even for those readers who look for perspective and outlook, Zeest-e-Zubaani has a lot to offer. It doesn’t shy from the ugly realities of life. For what is life, if not a journey rife with joy as well as pain. And if and when we learn to accept sorrows as part and parcel of it, life becomes much easier.
Rising Petals is a collection that is deeply profound, emotional, and yet also pragmatic. It is a book that makes you ponder, wonder, and reflect not just on the realities of today but also where we are headed as a society and as individuals.
Flowers in the Sunshine is a collection of 54 poems that all talk of different things and have varied themes. It is a collection that predominantly explores nature and its many wonders. Written lucidly, using rich and eloquent language, the poems are emotionally expressive.
Episodic poetry is a collection of 49 short poems and one thought, all of which are infused with much emotions and creativity. The poems in Episodic Poetry teach you a thing or two about life, love, legacy, dreams, aspirations, humility, and the world that we inhabit. They also make us aware of our own insignificant existence in the larger scheme of things.
MATH GOLD PTE is a book that serves as a complementary guide to teachers, students, as well as students for their preparations for the SATs and ACTs. Written in a crisp, concise, and simple manner, the book includes both subject knowledge as well as practical tips, tactics, strategies, and suggestions.
At the core of the book lies the concept – everything starts from zero. As the author takes us through the all-important steps of planning, building, sustaining, and growing a startup, we get to know the dos and don’ts, the struggles and challenges, the opportunities and strengths that a business experiences.