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Book : Honey, I Lost All Our Money! Author : Anil Rego Publication: CNBC TV 18 In today’s time, we believe in earning money (and a lot of it) and spending it (most of all) lavishly, unlike our parents’ generation which believed in saving for the rainy day. Most of us today are either unaware of various saving schemes and the tax benefits they provide or disinterested in pursuing it at early stages in life. When we eventually realize the importance of saving, we do so hastily by investing in schemes that we don’t understand. There is a lot of information on the internet with respect to saving money through debt and equity related instruments. Almost all the information are represented in a monotonous manner and evokes little interest among the readers.

Book : Dark Luxe Author : Mahul Brahma Publication: Srishti Publishers & Distributors “There’s more than what meets the eye” We yearn for luxury, crave for riches and strive hard to reach out to the sky and touch the stars. But do we know what goes on in the lives of those rich and famous, whom we aspire to be like? Do we really know what luxury is all about? It is dark! At least that is what the book Dark Luxe authored by Mahul Brahma suggests.

Amazon:  https://amzn.to/2R6rpQH About the Book 2 of the Kalki  trilogy: After a defeat at the hands of Lord Kali, Kalki Hari must journey towards the Mahendragiri mountains with his companions to finally become the avatar he is destined to be.  But the road ahead is not without peril . . . Not only is he trapped by the cannibalistic armies of the Pisach, he is also embroiled in the civil war of the Vanars. And in midst of all this, he meets a face from the legends. Meanwhile, Manasa, the sister of the late Vasuki, plots to overthrow Lord Kali by bringing a massive war to his kingdom. But Naagpuri, her homeland, has been infiltrated by their sworn enemy, the Suparns. Not only does she need to protect her kingdom from the Suparns, she must also protect her close ones from the league of conspirators at her own home. Who can she really trust? And will she be able to put an end to Lord Kali’s rule?

This happened  on January 5th, 2018 when my  perspective on the subject was featured along with the industry experts. Source : http://www.vikypedia.in/50-pr-professionals-will-not-choose-pr-career-option/ Why am I featuring this  on my blog???  The idea here is to revisit the perspective we believed in at the beginning of the year and analyse how true are we to it. Are we really working towards solving the issues that persist in the industry? Do we still stand strong with our opinion, as we near the end of the year? Industry Leaders share thoughts on career and growth opportunities for PR professionals  A recently conducted Twitter Poll for PR professionals has brought to light a very pertinent issue that is being faced by the PR industry the talent conundrum. The poll has received  over 250 responses  out of which a whopping 50% of the professionals have responded stating that if given a choice, they would like to choose a career other than ...

Pic Credit:  Varun N Rao Book : Sniper’s Eye Author : Mainak Dhar Publication: 4 Hour Press “Are you sure the one whom you trust the most is worthy of it?” In midst of umpteen thrillers based on terrorism, Indo-Pak issue etc. Sniper’s Eye is a fast-paced, high on adrenaline, short and a refreshing action thriller.   I have always been a fan of this genre and never feel like putting a book down at the end of the day.   The adrenaline rush it pumps is worth missing out on your sleep for few hours. Well known writers such as Tom Clancy, Robert Ludlum etc. fuelled my thirst for fast-paced, action thrillers before and Mainak Dhar is topping my list with Sniper’s Eye.

HarperCollins India is delighted to announce that  Shweta Bachchan-Nanda’s  debut,  Paradise Towers,  will release on 10 th  October 2018, with a book launch event in Mumbai. A heart-warming slice-of-life novel set in an apartment building in Mumbai, Paradise Towers ,  is a riveting read brimming with the drama and intrigue of everyday lives. The book is now available for pre-order on major online retail sites. About Paradise Towers :  Dinesh opens the door to the Kapoor flat to find Lata, the enchantress who works at Mrs Aly Khan’s, carrying a hot case with freshly made gaajar ka halwa. On the first floor, the inquisitive Mrs Mody wipes the dust off her precious binoculars to spy on the building’s security guard. The Singhs open the doors of their SUV, their four boys creating a ruckus – they are the newcomers, the outsiders. Through the peephole, the ever-watchful Mrs Ranganekar observes their arrival. Welcome to Paradise Towe...

Book : Chanakya – The Legend Begins Author : Ashok K. Banker Sold by : Westland Books Chanakya – The Legend Beings by Ashok K. Banker is the first of the trilogy. Chanakya, the pig-tailed genius, we all know him as a brahman with unmatchable brilliance. However, the author in the first installment of this historical fiction portrays the 7-year boy who is unaware of the working and operations of this cruel world. This 7-year old Chanakya struggles with the people around who can simple not match up to his level of intelligence. This book introduces us to a Chanakya who is clever and intelligent and yet to get wise.

Book : The Bodyguard (Kindle edition) Author : Ruchi Singh Sold by : Amazon Asia-Pacific Holdings Private Limited The Bodyguard is a modern-day fairy tale which has a good blend of suspense and romance. The plot though not very unusual is that of a rich and handsome guy falling for a not-so-rich and strong girl. What adds to this simple plot is the suspense that starts building right from the beginning.

Book : Mango People in Banana Republic Author : Vishak Shakti Publication : The Write Place The plot of the book Mango People in Banana Republic (MPBR) authored by Vishak Shakti is similar to ‘life’, you do not know where the story is headed to. The protagonist working in MNC with awesome career prospects to kill for and in a jiffy quits the same. Leaving the urban life, he has toiled hard for, behind he heads towards the rural region – to his ancestral property. Destiny turns out to be in jesty mood, as Ravi realises that one thing he can do here is starve. Such is life!

Book: Dev Saab - A journey with the legend Dev Anand Author: Vijay Kumar Publication: Notion Press   In his wonderfully articulated book, 'Dev Saab', Actor/TV Presenter/Author Vijay Kumar has chronicled his entire experience and cherishable moments with the legendary actor, Dev Anand. Vijay makes us look at Dev Anand through his eyes and takes us through his upbringing and circumstances that led him to dream of becoming an actor in Bollywood. Like million other die-hard fans of Dev Anand, he too is mesmerized by his mannerisms, charisma, style and his unparalleled acting skills that in turn fuels his acting dream.

Book: Hush a Bye Baby: The Cradle Will Fall Author: Deepanjana Pal Publication: Juggernaut  Hush a Bye Baby is a crime fiction authored by Deepanjana Pal. This is the author’s debut novel and it’s Wow!   The story starts with the poplar socialite gynecologist Dr. Nandita Rai, getting arrested for interrogation of female feticide. The team of police working on this case, under several pressures, have to prove their point and get the culprit to accept the crime and bring her to justice.  Whether Dr. Rai commits the gender-selective abortions or not is no secret. The thrill is built when the Team of police – Hadpude, Lad and Reshma begin hunting for clues and work along their way through strenuous interrogation.

Book: Letters To My Ex Author: Nikita Singh Publication: HarperCollins (India) As the title of the book explains it is about conversation between two lovers turned exes just that it is in form of letters (mostly).   The story is about Nidhi and Abhay who break off their relationship at a very unexpected moment – their engagement. The entire storytelling is in the form of the letters; which tells the reader about their love, relationship, thought process, confusions. Some parts of the story took m e back to my teenage years.

Book: The Woman Who Saw the Future Author: Amit Sharma Publication: Readomania Have you ever abused your key capabilities or manipulated people by misusing it? Can you own the consequences it would have resulted into? This was the first thought that crossed my mind after I finished the reading it…and it stayed for some time. Such is the impact of ‘The Woman Who Saw The Future’ (TWWSTF) authored by Amit Sharma. I guess that’s the thing about good (fiction) stories, it get you back to real life but not empty handed. You return with a thought in head that inspires you to be good, do good.