The Groundbreaker: Risks, Rewards, and Lessons from a Legendary Entrepreneur by Kanwal Rekhi

 The Groundbreaker: Risks, Rewards, and Lessons from a Legendary Entrepreneur by Kanwal Rekhi

"The Groundbreaker" is business oriented, inspiring memoir of 'Kanwal Rekhi' who became the Groundbreaker of Indian innovation & leadership in USA.

His story not only was filled with inspiring ups & downs that fueled my inner story-lover self but it also had various entrepreneurship tips, how he started, navigated company landscape, crossroads of various choices he'd encountered in the journey.

Mr. Rekhi’s story, from his early days to becoming a key figure in Silicon Valley, is full of moments that feel real and relatable and I am sure that you will be able to live through his journey if you read this astonishing book. He shares openly about risks that didn’t always pay off right away, tough decisions that had consequences, and the resilience needed to keep going when things don’t work out as planned. His straightforward voice makes you trust what he says. I myself have had my fair part of failures, but this book taught me to move ahead when things don't really go your way.

Through this book, we understand Rekhi’s core philosophy of entrepreneurship in a clear, value-driven framework. He presents entrepreneurship not merely as a pursuit of success, but as a disciplined way of thinking and working. Failure, through his lens, is a source of learning and leadership is rooted in service, ethical clarity rather than ego and technical expertise gains real meaning only when it is aligned with market awareness and human connection. Together, these ideas underline his belief that enduring innovation comes from resilience, integrity, and a deep understanding of the world one is trying to serve.

Ultimately, "The Groundbreaker" is not just about building a successful company. It is about building character, confidence and community. It reminds readers that success is not defined by where one begins, but by how consistently one moves forward.

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Golden Sportspersons by Tanushree Podder | Book review

Book review:

"Golden Sportspersons" is a compilation of the inspiring tales of India's legendary sportspersons. The author has covered sports like archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, chess, cricket, football, gymnastics, hockey, shooting,  weightlifting and wrestling. Introducing the basics of each game and sharing a true story of one of the selective sportsperson from each game makes this a captivating and engrossing read.

I was pretty aware of these games but few details shared startled me and gave a fresh perspective. I enjoyed reading brief and crisp stories of these legendary sportspersons and narrated the added details to my kids and students.

I liked the story of Eldhose Paul, the first Indian to win a gold medal in the man's triple jump event at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. Despite his small height compared to other atheletes, his determination to jump and consistent efforts made him a star. His journey guides others to be focused and continue with their efforts and never give up.

One of the perspectives that I appreciate about this book is the degree of detail: it lists the account of every individual, except makes sense of it with regards to mental cycles, feelings, and actual activities. The author doesn't avoid investigating the hazier parts of their ways, including the disappointments, the snapshots of uncertainty, and the reactions they confronted, which just makes their triumphs all the more motivating.

 The book's investigation of sportsmanship and discipline across different disciplines—from toxophilism to wrestling—portrays the assorted, at this point interconnected nature of brandishing greatness. The consideration of less popular games.

All in all, it isn't simply a bunch of examples of overcoming adversity; however, the definite examination of endeavours it takes to be a hero. Any avid supporter and any individual who needs to learn about motivation will find this book exceptionally helpful, as well as every one of the people who need to fathom the connection between ability, work, and steadiness, which makes legends in sport. This book is a distinctive, genuine story of win and soul that every decoration addresses and represents.
Highly recommended! 

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Something at First Sight by Rishabh Kandari | Book review

 

Book review:

"Something at First Sight" is an engaging, emotional, and beautifully written novel that will hook the readers from the very start till the end. The story strikes the right balance between heartwarming romance and the challenges faced by modern-day relationships.

This book takes you through a journey of college crushes and infatuations. Set in the backdrop of a degree college in Mumbai, Anup happens to see a girl at the bus stop. His interest in her is something more than usual that takes the reader on a journey of knowing each other gradually. The uncertainty of whether it was love, friendship, or just a random feeling added a layer of realism to the story that made it all the more relatable.

The book beautifully delves into the dynamics of college friendships and the bittersweet experience of falling for someone amidst the hustle and bustle of campus life. The storytelling was engaging, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages to see how Ayush's journey would unfold.

The author meticulously depicted college life and the friendships that blossom in the initial years of college. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with their flaws and vulnerabilities adding depth to the narrative.

Overall, "Something at First Sight" is a light-hearted story that will rekindle some of your feelings of first love. It leaves readers pondering the complexities of love and the importance of second chances.

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RUSSIA - UKRAINE UNVEILED by Dr Joseph K. Thomas | Book review

Book review:

"Russia-Ukraine Unveiled" offers a convincing excursion through the wild history and contemporary intricacies of the connection between Russia and Ukraine. Through its rich narrating and savvy investigation, it not only reveals insight into the authentic foundations of the Russia-Ukraine struggle yet in addition offers important examples for understanding the more extensive elements moulding the cutting-edge world.

This book has the whole subtleties and the historical backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine contention. In this read, I witnessed the political, financial, history, and justification for Russia-Ukraine's new conflict everything in engaging subtlety. The book begins with its intricate presentation and it covers every one of the essential insights concerning Russia-Ukraine.

The book centres around the historical backdrop of Russia and Ukraine, their political aftermath, the wrecked commitments experienced toward the finish of the Cold War, the battle for autonomy by Ukraine all through the years from different controlling powers and so on. The book is told in a straightforward language. The international information and different occasions of years are summed up in a concise read suitably making it capable for even a typical individual to figure out the complexities.

With fastidious examination and drawing in the story, the author gives a nuanced viewpoint on the continuous clash, unwinding the perplexing snare of elements impacting the connection between the two nations. The author looks at how verifiable occasions, personality legislative issues, and financial interests have added to the strains between Russia and Ukraine. The author's composing style is connecting with and open, making the book reasonable for researchers and general readers.

Generally, this book is a must-read for those anxious to unwind the intricacies of the Russia-Ukraine struggle and its significant ramifications on the worldwide stage. It is a magnificent asset for anyone hoping to acquire a more profound comprehension of quite possibly the main tie in present-day world governmental issues thanks to its rich story and discerning examination. A wonderful work merits a put on the shelf of anybody with an interest in worldwide issues. 

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Warlord of Ayodhya, Resurrection by Shatrujeet Nath | Book review

Book review:

In the second portion of the Warlord of Ayodhya series, named Resurrection, readers are taken on a fantastical odyssey loaded up with components of retribution, disloyalty, evil thought processes, love, and, definitely, a significant feeling of obligation. This book is an unputdownable, tornado experience that inundates you totally and leaves you longing for more.

Ayodhya ends up in a condition of complete confusion, wrestling with numerous emergencies. The once lively enchantment that saturated the city is presently lessening, creating a shaded area over its once-flourishing substance. In this disturbance, Lord Lavanyasurya of Madhupura harbours dismal aims, plotting something accursed that adds to the approaching feeling of turmoil. At the same time, a blending overthrow compromises the delicate soundness of the realm.

As the sorcery is vanishing, Kekeya's yuvraja and Bharat's uncle, Yuddhajeet is with the Bahlikas looking for help to fight off Nagnajit of Gandhara and save the Waterway Realms of his fury. And meanwhile, what is Simhika really arranging? For what reason are such countless individuals vanishing in Kosala?

The author's proficient treatment of plot configuration is obvious all through the book, winding around a story that is both complicated and locked in. The story dives into the profundities of character inspirations and connections, introducing a more nuanced investigation of the fantastical world made by the creator. Each character's viewpoint adds to the wealth of the general story, furnishing readers with a more profound comprehension of the unfurling occasions.

In outline, "Warlord of Ayodhya: Resurrection" is a brilliant continuation of a series that has previously secured itself as a benchmark in the mythic dream space. For people who revel in the mix of fantasy, sorcery, and magnificent narrating, this book is an outright must-read. Highly recommended!

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These Corridors by Sudha Sikrawar | Book review

 

Book review:

It is a compelling tale that delves into the themes of bravery, resilience, and the dangers of cybercrime. Set in Lucknow, the story follows Vedikaa, who becomes a victim of a disturbing cybercrime scheme that preys on her genuine emotions and trust in social media.

Vedika is a normal teacher leading a normal life. Usually, she used to receive letters from her father during her childhood where he used to illustrate everything in a detailed manner which used to be baffling for her in the initial days. But later in her life when she grew up she understood the hidden meaning of sending those lengthy letters to her.

That day when she was full of thoughts she felt like sharing her story with her father and lessening her weight of guilt or sadness by conveying to her father all the details. So she begins by writing letters where she describes to him how her life went upside down.

Her life takes a turn when she accepts an Instagram friend request from a man named 'John Rose'. How will accepting a friend request from a stranger and having a casual conversation alter her life?

Through Vedikaa's story, the creator actually features the unavoidable danger of cybercrime in the present innovation-driven world. The book fills in as a powerful sign of the significance of online well-being and watchfulness, encouraging readers to be mindful and doubtful of tricky web-based communications.

While at first sluggish-paced, the book bit by bit unfurls into a grasping spine chiller that keeps readers snared until the end. Vedikaa's process fills in as a wake-up call, provoking reflection on the weaknesses inborn in web-based connections and the requirement for carefulness.

I appreciate Sudha Sikrawar for her astute narration and for focusing on this significant issue. This book isn't just captivating but additionally fills in as a significant asset for exploring the intricacies of our computerized world.

All in all, this is a thought-provoking read. Though a bit monotonous it evokes a need to be vigilant in using the internet and sharing your personal photos or videos on social media.

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Garuda: The Dark Secrets of Lord Indra by Lekha Varma | Book review

 Garuda: The Dark Secrets of Lord Indra

 Lekha Varma

Genre: Mythological Fiction

Pages: 226 

Ratings: 5/5

Book review:

 "Garuda: The Dark Secrets of Lord Indra" by Lekha Varma embarks readers on a thrilling excursion through Indian folklore, winding around together an enthralling story that investigates the mind-boggling connection between divine beings, humans, and the immortal fight among great and fiendishness.

It presents an arresting excursion of the story of Garuda and how his birth became the cause of fear for Lord Indra. Garuda, who arose out of an egg, started his life's process by liberating his mom from bondage and overcoming his strong foes, the Nagas. I was intrigued to read about the depressing story of his mother and how Kadru showers terror in people by ruthlessly killing the fetuses. Kadru even imprisoned Garud's mother for many years.

Garuda's journey to liberate his mom from servitude and his experiences with considerable enemies, the Nagas, reverberate with widespread subjects of opportunity, mental fortitude, and the battle against persecution.

I was completely hooked on finding the answers to How did Garuda unwind the secret mysteries of Master Indra? How is Garuda associated with the hereafter? How did Garuda's activities make Master Yama embarrassed before the Trimurtis? furthermore, how did the Trimurtis bring haughty Garuda's unharnessed powers equipped for annihilating the whole universe to its genuine reason? 

The author's narrating is improved by her tender loving care, bringing the time of Garuda and the encompassing characters to existence with clear portrayals and a substantial feeling of old persona!

The author's narrating and creative mind made Garuda, a strong person, who had the power to destroy the whole Universe even at the time of his birth... The language is spellbinding, making a clear image of the legendary world and making it drawing in readers. 

The jargon utilized was rich and vivid, laying out striking pictures of antiquated times and legendary creatures. It's uncommon to track down a book that so consistently consolidates perplexing ideas with a holding storyline.

The writer's profound comprehension of Hindu folklore is obvious all through the book, as she flawlessly incorporates antiquated stories and legends into the primary storyline. Readers acquainted with Indian folklore will see the value in the unpretentious subtleties and references, while those new to the class will wind up drenched in a world loaded with wizardry and marvels.

Overall, this book is a convincing read that rises above the limits of existence. With its unpredictable plot, clear symbolism, and significant experiences in the human condition, this book is certain to have an enduring effect on any individual who considers leaving on this incredible experience.

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Namaste: An Illustrated Guide to the Hindu Way of Life by Jay Narayan

 Book review:

Whenever we greet another person with  Namaste, we never ponder the reason behind saying this. I was so used to using this word from my childhood that I never gave a second thought about saying Namaste or why it is said so by most of the Hindu fraternity. Today when I get a chance to explore the Hindu way of life, I grabbed this book and it helped me to understand Hinduism better.

"NAMASTE" is a summary that presents the charming otherworldly insight of Hindu customs in a consolidated, simple-to-read design with many entrancing pictures and representations. It is a visual and profound magnum opus that effortlessly catches the embodiment of Hinduism.

From its smooth clarification of the significant importance behind the hello "Namaste" to its investigation of the Hindu way of thinking, folklore, and culture, this book offers readers a complete and edifying excursion into the core of one of the world's most established religions.

"Namaste" goes past being simply a manual, it's a demonstration of the immortal insight and widespread insights found inside Hinduism. By underlining the significance of embracing all parts of Hindu culture and driving a moral way of life, the book offers important bits of knowledge that rise above strict limits and address the human experience all in all.

Every section investigates various subjects like Brahman Vidya, Devas, the set of experiences, the magnificence of Sanskrit and a lot more related points, all embellished with staggering outlines that revive the old stories.

This wonderful book isn't just an assortment of data but an excursion of disclosure, welcoming us to dive into the pith of the Hindu way of thinking and religious philosophy. Through definite exploration, the author features the complicated idea of Brahman Vidya, a definitive information that rises above the limits of the material world.

Generally speaking, This book is an astonishing friend that will move, illuminate, and captivate you with its insight and magnificence. It resembles a bright embroidery woven with profound thoughts, accounts of divine beings and goddesses, and legends that make us wonder. The photos are so lovely, they appear to wake up and contact our hearts. The book invites everybody to find out about Hinduism, regardless of where they're from.

"Namaste" assists us with understanding Hinduism better. It's loaded with shrewd thoughts, and inspiring stories and it causes us to feel confident. Worth reading, do grab it.

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Leapfrog: Six Practices to Thrive by Mukesh Sud, Priyank Narayan | Book review

Book review :

"Leap Frog" uses robust research to provide practical advice to anyone who wishes to grow and thrive. It provides a toolkit for envisioning possible futures and identifying promising moves by which one can navigate one's future.

The book has merely six chapters that pour the reader with meticulously woven or real-life stories along with practical measures to imbibe for a big change. The tables, flowcharts, and little representation of content make it more engrossing and kicks off the speed to read the book.

Each chapter of the book is designed to facilitate understanding, incorporating helpful tools such as pointers, charts, graphs, and illustrations. These visual aids assist readers in comprehending the concepts and processes discussed. The book offers invaluable advice and practical tips for thriving in the workplace, with the added benefit of sharing success stories from the author's own students.

This book is a great source of inspiration and guidance for people looking for motivation and direction in pursuing their aspirations because it offers helpful tips on boosting confidence, accepting failure, and converting ideas into profitable ventures.

The author has developed a framework called Personal Journey Map which helps in imbibing and implementing the six principles or practices by capturing one's current repertoire, scanning the landscape ahead, and curating a path to a career in which one can prosper.

Their book includes so many live examples. From all of these, I preferred the example of the Magazine Reader's Digest which has maintained its quality and made it a big brand by using its hallmark called Curation.  The author focuses on three pillars of Curation:

📌 Narrow your choices with simple rules

📌 Focus on the essential

📌 Detect and debunk bullshit

The book is well-written and engaging, and the authors do a good job of providing real-world examples to illustrate their points. The six practices are all valuable, and the book provides a comprehensive framework for achieving success in the workplace.

Overall, Leapfrog is highly relatable,  entertaining and a powerful read for every lawyer or professional who cares about their career. Simple or vivid explanation with diagrams makes it a compelling, engrossing read.

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Food Labels: Need to Check it before purchase of any food item

 

Food Labels

Are you going out to purchase something? What is the first thing that comes in your mind before you buy any item? Do you ever check Food Labels? If you are among those who simply go to a shop or mall or any grocery store and just fill up the cart without checking the details or food labels of the items then you are at the right place.

Understand the Food Labels

The data on food marks is planned to assist customers with becoming clever about their food decisions. The front, back, and sides of a bundle are loaded up with data to illuminate what the food contains and to give direction in making better choices of handled food varieties. In any case, every one of the numbers, rates, and once in a while complex-sounding fixings can prompt more disarray than lucidity.

Understanding the Sustenance Realities name on food things can assist you with settling on better decisions. The mark separates how many calories, carbs, fat, fiber, protein, and nutrients per serving of the food, making it more straightforward to analyze the sustenance of comparable items. Make certain to take a gander at various brands of similar food sources — sustenance data can vary a great deal. For instance, one brand of pureed tomatoes might have a larger number of calories and sugar than one more brand for a similar serving size.

Serving Size and Calories are bolded and in bigger text style. Calories are a significant number to numerous buyers. The name records the calorie sum for one serving of food. The serving size, additionally significant but frequently inconspicuous, is effectively multiplied or significantly increased while not focusing on the serving size, rapidly blowing up the calories. Featuring both of these qualities stresses their significance and relationship. Serving sizes have additionally been refreshed to list sums that all the more precisely reflect what purchasers sensibly eat.

Keep in mind that the % Daily Value of each nutrient, such as total fat of 10% in the example below, is based on eating 2,000 calories a day. You may eat fewer or more calories a day depending on your age, gender, activity level, current weight, and whether you’re trying to lose or maintain your weight.

1. Check the Serving size first. All the numbers on this label are for a 2/3 cup serving.
2. This package has 8 servings. If you eat the whole thing, you are eating 8 times the amount of calories, carbs, fat, etc., shown on the label.
3. Total Carbohydrate shows you the types of carbs in the food, including sugar and fibre.
4. Choose foods with more fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
5. Choose foods with lower calories, saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. Avoid trans fat. 

Conclusion

💧Best-before date shows how long food will survive from great quality - food is as yet protected to eat after this date.

💧Try not to eat food after the utilization-by date since it could be perilous to eat.

💧Fixings are recorded on items in plunging request by weight with the goal that the primary fixing recorded is consistently present in the biggest sum and can be valuable while looking at items. Fats, sugars and salt might be recorded under a few unique names.

💧Utilizing the 'per 100g' or 'per 100mL' segment of the sustenance data board on food bundles is the ideal way to analyze comparative items.

💧A few terms and images utilized by makers can be deluding yet nourishment cases and well-being claims on food marks should meet severe rules.

💧Rate Day to day Admission (%DI) and Wellbeing Star Rating (HSR) images on marks can be valuable to quantify supplement measures of certain items, if they are utilized accurately, and their restrictions are perceived.

Your health should be your priority. So before purchasing any item or eating anything do check the food label properly. Avoid risking your life by eating or drinking expired things. Do take care of yourself.

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 Empathy: A social requirement to boost relationships

What is Empathy?

Empathy is the capacity to comprehend and talk about the thoughts of someone else. It's a significant feeling since it assists us in assembling, entrusting and significant associations with others. It goes past just identifying with somebody; it's tied in with having the option to see the world according to their point of view and feeling what they feel.

Empathy permits us to step into the shoes of others, submerging ourselves in their points of view, and associating with them on a more profound close-to-home level.

The Significance of Empathy in Personal and Relational Development:

Empathy is a basic part of self-improvement, as it assists us with fostering a more prominent identity mindfulness and the capacity to understand individuals on a profound level. At the point when we practice empathy, we become more receptive to our sentiments and better prepared to successfully oversee pressure and clashes.

In connections, empathy goes about as a scaffold, cultivating open correspondence and trust between accomplices, companions, and relatives. By feeling for other people, we make a place of refuge for them to put themselves out there really, reinforcing the close-to-home connections between us.

For instance, envision a couple going through a difficult period in their relationship. One accomplice, rehearsing sympathy, effectively pays attention to different interests without judgment. By understanding their life partner's sentiments, they can cooperatively deal with arrangements and settle on some mutual interest, at last fortifying their relationship.

In connections, sympathy is significant for two reasons: 1) It permits us to figure out our accomplices on a more profound level, and 2) It assists us in fabricating a more grounded association with them. Understanding our accomplices improves our preparedness to deal with struggle, backing, and show love.

Few motivations behind why empathy is significant for building solid connections:

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1. Empathy permits us to comprehend our accomplice profoundly

If we have any desire to make serious areas of strength for a relationship with somebody, we should have the option to figure out them on a profound level. Furthermore, to do that, we want sympathy. At the point when we sympathize with our accomplices, we can see things according to their viewpoint and better figure out their viewpoints, sentiments, and necessities. We understand what makes them blissful and what harms them. Subsequently, we can answer such that addresses their issues rather than simply responding inwardly.

2. Empathy assists us in fabricating a more grounded association with our accomplice

By identifying with our accomplices, we show that we treasure them and need to understand more about their internal thought processes and sentiments. Research has found that couples with a serious level of sympathy for each other will generally feel nearer sincerely and report feeling more associated by and large. So whenever you're in contention with your accomplice, have a go at seeing things according to their viewpoint!

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3. Sympathy increments relationship fulfillment

Couples who are more sympathetic towards each other will generally be more happy with their relationship by and large. Research has shown that sympathy is one of the critical indicators of fulfilment in close connections. Why? When we carve out an opportunity to comprehend how our accomplice feels and what they need from us, it prompts fewer contentions and struggles generally speaking. What's more, when struggle emerges, couples who are great at feeling for each other are better prepared to successfully determine it.

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4. Compassion decreases struggle in connections

By its actual nature, empathy decreases struggle since it permits us to see the two sides of every issue. At the point when we can step outside ourselves and view what is going on through our accomplice's eyes, it's simpler to settle on some mutual interest and split the difference — two fundamental elements for any sound relationship. Besides, research has shown that couples with elevated degrees of sympathy for each other experience less successive and less extreme struggle than people who don't.

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5. Sympathy makes connections stronger

As well as decreasing incessant contentions and struggle, sympathy makes connections stronger, important as they're better prepared to endure troublesome times like disease, employment misfortune, or monetary difficulties. This is because couples who are great at relating to each other have more comprehension of one another's necessities during difficult stretches and more noteworthy relational abilities in general. Subsequently, they're better prepared to deal with anything that life tosses in their direction collectively as opposed to allowing troublesome times to destroy them.

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‍Conclusion‍

Empathy is a significant fixing in any relationship — heartfelt etc. By finding an opportunity to comprehend how our accomplice feels and what they need from us, we can make areas of strength for an association that will face any hardship. So next time you can't help contradicting your life partner (or any other individual so far as that is concerned), have a go at making a stride back and seeing things according to their viewpoint — you may very well be shocked at how much simpler it is to figure out something worth agreeing on when you do.

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Dumbness is a boon ? | A2Z Challenge 2024

 Dumbness is a boon?

Are you dumb or naive? How it feels if someone calls you by this? Irritating know? Some are really stupid and some pretend to be. Depicting dumb works a million times better when you are manipulating a task or someone. 

No one likes to provide extra work to a dumb person because he is not expected to be capable enough. Only active and hardworking persons are provided with extra responsibilities. One such person who gained a lot with her dumbness is Manisha.

Manisha is a hardworking, sincere and reliable worker in a school. Her day begins with all household chores and getting ready to go for duty. As she reaches in hustle and bustle to school, she had to clean all the rooms before the children arrive. She usually finished her work before time.

Due to her introvert nature, she didn't mingle up with her colleagues. Others used to gossip behind her back about her ego and secretive nature. They felt she is of no use to approach as she usually sat alone during lunch time or spoke to the limit.

One day the Principal decided to choose the best worker for Labour day prize. All started guessing who the person can be. Days passed, on labour day the prize was announced to Manisha giving a layer of shock to everyone. No one could ever think she reaches this height of appreciation in limited period of time frame.

Her sole focus on work during work hours led her to the next ladder of happiness and prosperity. She gives a heart touching speech that tears roll down all the audience.

Benefits of dumb need:

1. No one over exerts you.

2. Half the work is shifted to active participating person. 

3. Allowing for stupidity in some areas also liberates space for genius in other areas. This is a well-known benefit of unlearning.

4. Genius is not dictated by how much we know, but rather by how much power knows us.

5. Making ourselves available to power requires us to let down our guard, our skepticism, our evaluation, and to trust like never before.

In Law # 21 -”Play a sucker to catch a sucker — seem dumber than your mark.”

“Always make people believe they are smarter and more sophisticated than you are. They will keep you around because you make them feel better about themselves, and the longer you are around, the more opportunities you will have to deceive them.” Pg 161 -The 48 Laws of Power.

Overall, playing a dumb card is not easy enough for persons who don't have patience.

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Bombay Review & Other Stories by Ravi Valluri | Book review

 Book review: 

"Bombay Review and Other Stories" isn't simply a book; it's an excursion through the maze of human feelings and moral scenes. Traversing different classifications from show, secret, sentiment to even way of thinking, the narratives in this book are propelled by genuine occasions and look at the changes of life through an assorted arrangement of characters.

Notwithstanding the quickness, these 22 stories sneak up all of a sudden, digging into multifaceted subjects around profound quality, sexuality, and unfulfilled yearnings and that's just the beginning. The book merits acknowledgement for igniting interesting reflections through its basic yet smart accounts.

The story "Bombay Review" depicts about the reality of Bombay daily where the editor himself gets his senior removed by ill facts and later starts a campaign of writing letters to the editor to save his job. Harsh but true facts of life that one undergoes to sustain or let only himself sustain in this selfish world. 

Valluri takes us on a rollercoaster of affection, selling out, desire, and moral problems. His accounts resemble a kaleidoscope of life, continually moving and giving new viewpoints on natural subjects, making this collection hang out in its type.

Valluri's exposition moves across the page - it's straightforward, yet significant; clear, yet profound. His account voice is enthrals, winding around stories that vibe both new and ageless. The book's striking symbolism and inventive scholarly methods, through its compact stories like effective drabbles, make each story enjoyable to read.

More profound reflections on karma, destiny, the interconnectedness of lives and the temporariness of common characters underline the tales' philosophical profundity inside their smaller sizes. Valluri slyly carries antiquated society and scriptural insights to present-day engaging accounts and settings.

Generally speaking, "Bombay Review and Other Stories" stands apart for its nuanced yet pleasant approach to resolving significant inquiries concerning human instinct and society through short, vivid stories. The assortment definitely leaves readers thinking about significant reflections on mankind long after they have gotten done with reading.

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Accidents: A Life Changer | A2Z Challenge 2024

 

Accidents: A Life Changer

Is life a bed of roses or thorns? I have seen a lot of people getting affected by accidents. If I cross-check the reports then the numbers are quite high who become victims of accidents. I remember a story of one such girl who was jovial by nature but one incident changed her life forever.

Dhruvi and her brother, Harshit are twins. They possess a deep bond that could reflect their deep love and care for all. Her parents were proud of their kids who were no less than anyone and had a calibre to conquer the world. After completing their college, they studied in different cities to complete their masters.

Every Saturday when Dhruvi used to come back home for her weekends Harshit made sure that he came to pick her up from the railway station. It was her care that fostered him to ride on his bike to the railway station and get her home safely. 

On one such day when Harshit went to pick her up, he met with a tragic accident. As he was crossing the bridge a car hit him hard making him headless within a fraction of seconds. He was deeply bleeding and died in no time. The people who witnessed the scene could not trust their eyes and were looking for some aid to clear the body.

On the other side, Harshita was looking for her brother who was about to come to pick her up. After waiting for a long time, she called home asking who was going to come to pick her up. She was startled to know that Harshit had left a long time before to pick her but he didn't reach the railway station. Her intuition said something was wrong. When she came out looking for a cab or autorickshaw, she was dumb shocked to see a crowd surrounding an accident.

Her heart started thumping when she went near the crowd. Her pain knew no bounds on watching the dead body of her beloved brother. She called up her parents and sought help from the people over there to take the body. Her life got into shatters and she became mature in no time.

She had the responsibility of taking care of her parents and becoming emotional support of her parents. Now she had the urge to be a beacon of hope and be strong enough to handle the family and be a boy also of her parents.

Harshita becomes the strong pillar of support for her parents. She developed into a mature person who could handle all the hurdles and strife of life with ease. Life taught her a lesson that despite all odds she could handle any situation and be a support pillar for her family.

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