Book Reviews
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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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“Tradition is a chain that binds us. Yet, it is a chain we must break to truly live.” “Even in the darkest corners of oppression, hope is the light that keeps us alive.” “A society that values its women thrives; a society that oppresses them withers.” “True love is born from respect and equality, not
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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
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What could you do differently? Uff, what could I do differently? It’s not a hard question to answer, but if I start listing things, it might go on and on. So, I’ll focus on one thing I believe I should change: my time management. I often feel like our time on Earth is limited, yet
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What is the greatest gift someone could give you? If someone were to ask me today about the greatest gift one could give, my answer would undoubtedly be ‘Books.’ Books are the most meaningful gift anyone could receive. However, this wasn’t always the case for me. A few years ago, I would have struggled to
