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 The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath by  Amish Tripathi The book really shines in its portrayal of retribution, showing how the Chola Tigers systematically destroy the forces of devastation out of grief and rage. Amish skilfully depicts a multifaceted mission of vengeance that goes beyond simple military triumph to include honour restoration and the symbolic reaffirmation of a civilization's might. The book opens with one of the worst moments in Indian history—the brutal devastation of the Somnath temple by Mahmud of Ghazni. Even if many are killed and the Shiva Linga is broken, a pledge is made in the middle of the devastation. a promise of retribution. A Dharma vow. From the Chola capital of Gangaikonda Cholapuram to the snow-covered summits of the Hindu Kush, Amish weaves a daring revenge story that combines historical vision and emotional intensity. The premise is compelling: five people, driven by grief and spiritual obligation, set out to retrieve what was lost: not o...

 Wai Bangkok: Stories of Culture, Faces and Self-Discovery by Bhuban Patra "Wai Bangkok " is a collection of short stories for a person who gets transformed personality-wise after facing so many challenges from a change in place. Written in simple English, it enhances the flow of readers in reading these thought-provoking and impactful stories. It is a collection of 7 stories that explore the hidden corners of the city where expatriates, locals and wanderers intersect. I was overwhelmed with the narrative and how the author explored varied places. The best part was the prose: 🔥 "What we seek is not an end, But a beginning, rising quietly, Like a song in the heart of silence. The struggles we bear are seeds, And today, they break into blossoms of resolve." I was intrigued by the story from his onset in Bangkok, where he gets a place where the author tried pad Thai, a tangy and fiery Som Tam and much more. His indulgence in the workplace and exploration of the city m...