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  Dwandv: The Battle for the Gate Author: Dinkar Goswami Pages: 314                   ‘Dwandv: The Battle for the Gate’ by Dinkar Goswami is a mythological thriller and revolves around two friends Gerua and Kally who wanted to learn yoga and they arrive in India in search of a guru who can teach them. During their journey they meet Tony who tells them that he has a friend who know a yoga guru and would introduce them to him. During all this time there are weird visions that Gerua is experiencing but she doesn’t understand them and ignores them thinking that she is thinking too much. Soon, Tony introduces Gerua and Kally to his friend KK and after meeting him Gerua doesn’t get good vibes but again she feels that she is thinking too much. And hence, the journey to learn yoga from KK’s Guru starts. Why is Gerua experiencing these dreams? Are these dreams trying to convey a message to Gerua? To know more about this thrilling journey of Gerua and Kally read ‘Dwandv: The Battle for the

  A Little Try Author: Soulitaire Pages: 77                   ‘A Little Try’ is an anthology of poems, paintings and short stories written by 12 kids. I must say that these kids are really talented and it’s really nice to see that such an initiative is taken by Booksclinic Publishing and Soulitaire wherein the kids and explore of their talents. I also loved the artwork especially the colour combination used by the kids is really amazing.                 Overall, this is a beautiful book and children will surely like to read it. Rating: 5/5  

  Principles of Management: Essentials you always wanted to Know Author: Vibrant Publishers & Callie Daum Pages: 208   ‘Principles of Management: Essentials you always wanted to Know’ will be a book that will be very helpful to new managers and also to management students. The book efficiently helps us to understand the main elements/functions of managements in a simple manner. Principles of management are an essential part for the managers as it helps them to work efficiently and also handle the situation to its best.   What I liked about this book: ·          Chapters are short and crisp to the topic ·          Authors have inculcated illustrations wherever necessary which makes the topic easy to understand and will also help visual learners ·          Chapter Summary given at the end of each chapter which will helps the learner to revise the topics learnt Overall, I would say that this will be a very useful book for all the learners who are looking forward to see

  I Found You Author: Sri Nandhini Ganesan & Praneeth Chandra Pages: 240                   ‘I Found You’ by Sri Nandhini Ganesan & Praneeth Chandra is a collection of beautiful poems. The poems revolve around love, betrayal, hope, pain, etc. Love is a powerful feeling which makes a person makes complete but also has the power to break a person. There are times when we trust a person with all our heart but then there might be times when we get to know that they have betrayed us which completely breaks the opposite person.                 We get to see the feelings that the authors have poured in through these poems and readers will surely relate to them. I liked that the poems are short and depicts the feelings/emotions aptly.                 Language is simple and lucid. The cover page is simple yet very beautiful and is apt to the theme of the book. The title of the book is also apt.                 Overall, I really enjoyed reading this collection of poems and wou

 In Pursuit of Mi Amor Author: Sujata Parashar Pages: 190 ‘In Pursuit of Mi Amor’ by Sujata Parashar is a story that revolves around Suhana and Amar. Suhana an independent and ambitious woman working with a business consulting agency but there is something about her past which haunts her till date. Amar is a successful entrepreneur but has a genetic disorder due to which his own dad disowns him and his mother which had a very deep impact on him. He also had bitter experiences during his school and college days due to this genetic disorder due to which he keeps his distance from woman. When Suhana meets Amar for the first time there seems to be a little misunderstanding which leads to both making their own beliefs about each other. Both start having feelings for each other but the misunderstanding is a great obstacle for both. Will they be able to overcome these misunderstandings? What is that haunts Suhana till date? What does destiny have in store for Suhana and Amar? To know read ‘

One Day, Life Will Change Author: Saranya Umakanthan Pages: 221                   ‘One Day, Life Will Change’ by Saranya Umakanthan is a story that revolves around Samaira and Vivian. Samaira was once a lively girl working with an organization but had to sacrifice her job to satisfy the unreasonable demand/s made by her husband and her in-laws. Little did she know that these unreasonable demands and rude behavior from her better half will be never ending and will turn her life upside down. On the other hand we have Vivian a successful entrepreneur who believes that every problem has a solution and does not like losers. Samaira was at her lowest point in life when destiny plays her role and Samaira and Vivian cross each other’s path. How will be their first encounter with each other? What does destiny has in store for Samaira and Vivian? To know read ‘One Day, Life Will Change’. My Thoughts:                 Plot is beautiful which will make the readers emotional at certain poi

  Orange City Author: Lee Mathew Goldberg Pages: 231                   ‘Orange City’ by Lee Mathew Goldberg is a story set in a dystopian city called ‘The City’. The City is a place where the felons, deformed outcasts are selected and given a second chance. But what if you are being continuously watched and accountable for all the work? What happens if a particular person doesn’t or couldn’t complete the allocated task? Is this actually a second chance or a boon or is it moving from one prison to another? To know read ‘Orange City’. My Thoughts:                 The plot is really interesting and shows us the darker side of the technological revolution taking place. Characters are written in such a manner that we get to see a glimpse of the real world where we get to see extreme emotions, addictions, autocracy, blackmail and fight for freedom. Language is simple and lucid and the narration is done nicely.                     Overall, it was a very engaging read and I can’t w

  GMAT Analytical Writing: Solutions to the Real Argument Topics Author/Publisher: Vibrant Publishers Pages: 198   This is the latest updated version of GMAT Analytical Writing: Solutions to The Real Argument Topics. The book offers the following: ·          Strategies to write effectively for the essays ·          Rubrics/Scoring Guide which will help the students to know they can score maximum marks ·          And finally, Solved Argument Tasks with Strategies. What I liked the most about this book is that ·          Instead of giving direct solutions or essays the book gives you an argument and suggests the strategies that can be followed to write the essay. Also, it provides us with a sample essay which we can refer to. ·          Sufficient Arguments are provided which can provide the students with enough practice. ·          Language used is simple which will bring a clarity on the topic Overall, I would say that this book with its simplified methods and str

  The Unusual Bond: A Grave doesn’t Judge. It just listens Author: Vijay Kakwani Pages: 23                   ‘The Unusual Bond: A Grave doesn’t Judge. It just listens’ by Vijay Kakwani is a book that revolves around Vaidehi who has no one to listen to her and to help her in this phase of loneliness. One day Vaidehi discovers a graveyard during one of her walks and there she finds the grave of Norma D’Costa. She finally starts sharing her feelings and what she has been through with this grave and visits her regularly. To know more about Vaidehi’s story and why is lonely and what is it that she cannot share with anyone read ‘The Unusual Bond: A Grave Never Judges. It Just Listens’. My Thoughts:                 The plot is interesting and somewhat can be related to real life. At times we really need someone or that one person on whom we can put our trust and listen to us without judging us. But is it easy to find such a person in whom we can confide in. We get to see this expres

 Finding Your Way: How to Navigate Yourself Back from Depression, Personal Crisis, & Life's Mistakes Author: Drake Taylor ‘Finding Your Way: How to Navigate Yourself Back from Depression, Personal Crisis & Life’s Mistakes’ by Drake Taylor is a self help book that he has written through his own personal experiences when he was going through his darkest phase. The book is divided into 7 chapters beginning the authors tells us about his darkest days and how one should accept the situations and contemplate why he or she is in the current situation. For any person to come out of a situation it is very important to think with a clear mindset and for that we need to deal with stressful situations and seek help if needed.  Things I liked about the book: • Inspirational quotes  • Worksheet to accomplish your goals • Tips and workouts given to handle stressful situations • Activities which help us to contemplate on what or who we are • Reading Suggestions which might boos

Misplaced Heads Author: Jayanthi Sankar Pages: 489                   ‘Misplaced Heads’ by Jayanthi Sankar is a well researched historical fiction which gives us a glimpse of our rich cultural heritage. The book talks about the Devadasi system once highly revered position where parents used to donate girls to the temple who used to serve to the temple deity all their lives. We also get to see the plight of the Devadasis during the medieval era as they were only familiar to one thing and that was their pure dedication and devotion towards their deity. The book moves back and forth through various timelines such as the 100 BC, Early Medieval Era, and to the present day.                 We also get to see how unbiased systems used to be followed while appointment of various temple vacancies wherein no preferences were given and appointment used to be done on pure talent of a person.   We also get to see the history of the dance and how it was introduced to the masses and renamed as