Zoravar
By Maharsh Shah Have a look at the cover, doesn't it look like a attractive film poster?😍 Impressed by the book's cover and blurb i kept my other reads aside and started with this book. The storyline was so interesting that i completed the whole book in one sitting. It was truly an amazing book. The storyline is set in 1945, Lahore, India. This book is about Zoravar Cheema. At the age of sixteen he fell in love with the big screen and dreamt of becoming a movie star. By the time india got independence and got divided in two nations, he had made an important decision of his life. He decided to leave his family and go to Bombay. He started his journey without maps, passed his nights on the streets. To know how he struggled in the cinematic world and how he make his dream come true, grab your copy now. The language is simple and the book keeps us hooked till the very end!
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‘BELIEVE IN YOURSELF’: LIFE LESSONS FROM VIVEKANANDA
Edited by Nanditha Krishna Starting with a beautiful quote, " You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself. " - Swami Vivekananda. From the time i got to know about the book, i was super excited to read this book. So as soon as i got time i started with this book. I took almost a week to read the book as i was going through each and everyword in deep. I got a immense knowledge from this book. Swami Vivekananda was a monk, nationalist, philosopher of nineteenth century. This book is collection of his main teachings. The book is amazingly edited. I loved the way how this series is designed to give the reader essential teachings from the India's most famous spiritual teachers. A very informative read! Looking forward to read more books from this series🤓 The Night of Fear
by Abha Sharma “We are not always what we think we are, but we can become what we choose to become.” Our protagonist is Pritha, she is an 19 years girl fighting with dark forces within her. The story starts with the Pritha searching for residence of Babulal, she met his wife there. The truth she knows was eating her from inside. She could not share it with anyone neither with any friend nor with her parents. The name of chapters are in single word such as Trouble, Danger, Fear, Disgust, Woman, Lonely, Love?, Hope etc. and the way those chapters are written which follows the concept of the title is amazing. Book brings out many topics ignored in today's society such as how teenagers take a wrong decision just in the name of love and end up being used. It is perfect blend of drama, suspense, emotional roller coaster and psychological thriller. And this story is about girl discovering a truth regarding Temple on mountaintop. She can neither reveal it nor she can live with it. Excess Baggage
By Richa S Mukherjee The backstory of the friction unveils slowly, and it was quite interesting to see that each of the characters has their own baggage of the past, and hence the title perfectly coordinate with content. Our main protagonist of this story is Anviksha Punjabi. She is thirty years old and is successful in every field of her life except her love life. She got divorced twice. She wanted to escape from this situation and to provide peace to her soul, she decided to have break - a Bollywood - style solo - trip - across - Europe kind of break. So decides to go for a solo trip to London, inspired by Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. But what she doesn't expect is that her mother Smita Punjabi, will insist on coming along. Finally Smita Punjabi convinces Anviksha and they go to London together, explore different places. In the end, they(mother and daughter) confess everything and sort out their differences.The different places of London were Beautifully described. The plot of the story is intriguing which keeps the reader hooked.The story is simple yet unique and well-paced. FINDING MEANING IN LIFE WITH THE BHAGAVAD GITA
By Neema Majumdar, Nandini Mirani and Saloni Jhaveri "The body and mind are subject to destruction, but Awareness is not. We are one constant Awareness in which an infinite continuum of forms come and go. " - Bhagavad Gita. Finding Meaning in Life with the Bhagavad Gita will enable us to address the larger challenges of life that we have little control over, such as pandemics, wars, and economic crises, as well as concerns that are unique to each one of us—the search for meaning in our daily existence, success in our careers, happiness in our personal lives, as well as our longing for personal fulfilment. The Bhagavad Gita is one of the world's oldest and most influential spiritual texts with practical and empowering lessons. The Gita has eighteen chapters Comprising 700 verses and is a part of the great Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The core teachings of the Bhagavad Gita on how to lead a fulfilling and meaningful existence. Book is divided into five parts that are - Vision, Action, Cause, Growth and Knowledge. They then are further divided into chapters. The verses are in the format of a conversation on a battlefield between the accomplished warrior prince Arjuna, representing the typical human condition of helplessness and disenchantment, and his charioteer Lord Krishna, representing insight, clarity, and wisdom. Demystifies the Bhagavad Gita for the contemporary reader. Book has easy language so it is more easy to grasp the knowledge from it. THE BHAGAVAD GITA FOR MILLENNIALS
By Bibek Debroy A millennial’s guide to the Bhagavad Gita, the foundational text on dharma. The book answers various questions as a typical reader may have about the Mahabharata and the Bhagavad Gita. This book combines Bibek Debroy's knowledge of Sanskrit, encyclopedic knowledge of Hindu texts, and woven together with fine felicity. Author recasts the Bhagavad Gita in a simple and cohesive form for millennials, so that its content and deeper meaning are not lost with the generations of our grandparents and parents. I liked the translation and meaning done by the author. It’s simple, near to perfect and easily understandable. Author has divided the book into ten chapters so we can understand it easily. Definitely Recommended! 50 Desi Super Drinks
By Lovneet Batra Delicious, simple and nourishing, these super drinks serve as natural remedies for more than 100 conditions ranging from anaemia, excess weight, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndromes, headaches and so much more. The book contains 50 perfectly balanced, delicious drink recipes that can be made in minutes. So, find the perfect drink and SIP your stress and those extra pounds away!. These quick recipes are packed with the goodness of natural and dedication ingredients whether an immunity booster or a detoxifier or an anti aging solution. All recipes are good. But some of my favorite were masala chai, besan Sheera, Ajwain gud kadha and buttermilk because I tried them before reading in this book. Author is a nutritionist who believes good food and good health are best buddies. It's a must read for anyone looking for simple, long term Solutions to nutrition, diet and healthy living. |
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