Book Reviews
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What books do you want to read? This question feels both easy and difficult to answer. Easy because I know exactly what my TBR looks like, and difficult because if I were to list everything, this blog would never end! So, I’ll take the liberty of narrowing it down to the top 5 books I’m…
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Discover Mrutyunjay, Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi classic on Karna’s journey of loyalty, morality, and dharma – a must-read literary masterpiece.
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What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time? There are many things I love doing in my leisure time. 1. Using Instagram: I admit that using Instagram has become a bit of a habit lately. My screen time has increased, especially after opening my Bookstagram account, and I’ve found myself using social media…
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Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. I was born and raised in Pune, a city celebrated as the maternal home of education (Vidyeche Maherghar). Pune is also surrounded by numerous historic forts that reflect a rich heritage, most of which were built by Chhatrapati Shivaji…
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List five things you do for fun. 1. Reading Books: This is my all-time favorite activity. Whenever I find a few spare minutes, you’ll always catch me opening a book or Kindle, getting lost in its pages. 2. Traveling: I’m not much of a solo traveler; I prefer planning trips with friends. Beaches and sunsets…
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Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. This question takes me down memory lane to the moment I discovered who had named me. To my surprise, it wasn’t any of my family members but a group of lady farm helpers who chose my name. I had never thought much about the meaning…
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What makes a good leader? A good leader is a blend of several essential skills.Foremost among these is emotional intelligence, which includes empathy, compassion, and the ability to understand and address people’s needs and visions. A great leader leads by example, as their actions often serve as a model for their team. He/she is someone…
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Princess by Jean Sasson unveils the harsh realities of Saudi women’s lives behind the veil,our detailed book review explores courage and oppression.
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If you could un-invent something, what would it be? If I could uninvent one thing, it would be plastic. While it adds convenience to daily life, its long-term impact, including contributing to global warming and environmental degradation, outweighs the benefits. Un-inventing plastic would drastically reduce pollution, especially in oceans and landfills, where plastic waste takes…
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What is your mission? The word mission carries profound significance. I believe a mission should have a meaningful and positive impact on the world. While I haven’t yet discovered my mission, I do have few short- and long-term goals and am on a journey to find my mission that truly resonates with me. After thinking…
