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   You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope you are having a good time, just as I am, with all the traits I have developed over time while growing up. Today, this letter is dedicated to courage. I am glad that all the fears of losing someone, being left alone, losing a contest, and whatever else bothered you once are no longer a problem. You have learned to take one step ahead every time you feel pulled back in your journey. You know, it wasn’t a one-day task or an easy feat to be courageous in this journey where everyone is schooling you about one thing or another. But now you know it is okay to step out of the rooms where you are less required. Three things that I want to tell you about what courage has taught you: Loneliness is a choice, not a crime or punishment. Self-worth is primary, not the last thing on your list. Boundaries matter more than ever before.    I feel proud to say that you win hearts not by pleasing people, bu...

   You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear 15-year-old me, I wish you had known this earlier, but better late than never. After all, you were a teenager who knew how to be the best version of yourself. I am writing this to let you know that we have learned to set boundaries, boundaries for people, things, our environment, and even for society. I am in my late twenties and still not forced into marriage, not because the people around me did not want it, but because I chose not to. You know, you had been there for as many people as you could help or support, even after feeling that everyone was only taking you for granted. But as you grow up, you will understand how it feels to be alone when it is much needed, and that will teach you life, a life where you enjoy your own company. You know, I celebrated our last birthday alone, where “a day out” did not mean being with twenty others, but just me and the strangers around, existing in the same environment. Most o...

  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear little Me, I hope you are doing well. It’s been a long time since we last spoke, so I decided to make it a monthly activity, and here I am with my first letter to you. I don’t know how it is going to turn out, but I am starting with a letter that talks about acceptance. You know, growing up taught me one thing: nobody is going to love you entirely. When I say entirely, I mean one mistake is enough to invite hatred. You will only have yourself to look after, to love yourself the way you want, and to treat yourself in the best possible ways, be it by doing fun activities, sitting idle, dancing, or whatever you like. You mostly spill it out in your writing 😉. I remember how, in childhood, you used to do things because you were supposed to and had to behave in a certain manner to be liked by all. After all, you were that cute, all-rounder kid who had to do everything. I want to tell you that, growing up, you have understood ...

Book Name: When Sakura Blooms Author: Nikhil Sampath Publication: Literaire Milestone Book House  Genre: Romance “Love can happen multiple times, in different ways. But life? Life happens only once. Make use of the one real life you’ve got - instead of chasing ghosts of what could’ve been.” When Sakura Blooms by Nikhil Sampath is a cross-border contemporary romance that not only explores love but also grief, pain, longing, and healing. Review The story follows a love that took fifteen years to bring the protagonists together, a love that was overshadowed by a misunderstanding, leading to loss, grief, and numerous questions about why Sakura did not show up at the airport that day. It is the story of Sakura and Vikaas, who met in Japan when Vikaas was on his expedition exploring the country. Sakura is a woman whom anyone would fall in love with for her beauty and innocence, and the same happened with Vikaas. He found a way to spend time with her, as he was swooning in love and wa...

Book Name: Mahagauri Author: Nitya Neelakantan Publication: Rupa Publications Genre: Myths , Legends & Sagas Mahagauri by Nitya Neelakantan is a blend of mytho-fiction and a fast-paced   thriller exploring the journey of an ordinary woman who time-travels across centuries in the kingdom of Saptapuri. Review Mahagauri follows the story of Gauri Vishwanathan, a senior scientist at a top defense lab who ends up time-traveling due to a mishap in a lab experiment that randomly throws her from the present to centuries ago, bringing her recurring nightmares or dreams to life. She lands in an unknown world out of thin air, and nobody knows where she comes from when she appears in the middle of a battleground. Due to a written prophecy, her savior knows she has a divine role in their world and takes her to a safer location to help her heal, with the help of his sister Vidushi, who is a renowned doctor and the chief Vaidya of that time. Gauri is puzzled when she regains conscious...

Book Name: Delhi Disco Author: Shikhar Goyal Publication: Ebury Press (imprints of Penguin)   Genre: Crime Thriller, Mystery & Suspense Delhi Disco by Shikhar Goyal is a fast-paced Indian crime thriller and murder mystery that keeps readers engaged and surprises them with twists and turns. Review Delhi Disco follows the story of Neil Ramamurthy, an Indian-origin American DJ who is on a mission to win back his ex-girlfriend. He travels from America to India for the first time for some local gigs in New Delhi, as his ex-girlfriend Sameera lives there, so that he can stay close to her and put in all efforts to convince her to get married. The story is not merely about their love story, but more than that, it is about a successful woman entrepreneur who wants to thrive in the market by reviving her parents’ dream project, Kapital, the club they curated together before they met tragic deaths. Readers will discover the truth in the book and will be surprised to know how differe...