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Book Name: Buildit - Building Blinkit In An Evolving India Author: Albinder Singh Dhindsa Publication: HarperCollins (Harper Business) Genre: Non-Fiction (Business) Build It: Building Blinkit in an Evolving India by Albinder Singh Dhindsa, the one behind this e-commerce giant, the one who made our lives easy and brought groceries to our phones delivered within minutes, is not a guide or a step-by-step structure to build a brand or become an entrepreneur. Rather, it is the making of the brand itself, Blinkit. How it transitioned from Grofers to Blinkit is what readers will explore in this book through the lens of the founder, who has not only been on the business side but also experienced the consumer front when he noticed one day how his mother had been using his own brand for her daily needs at her fingertips. Review “They left not because we were failing, but because they didn’t believe we could succeed.” This statement by Albinder shows how he tried to dig into the delivery par...

Book Name: Aali & The Avathars of Primordials Author: Manick Publication: Self-Published Genre: Mythological-Fantasy-Thriller Aali and the Avathars of Primordials by Manick is a mythological fantasy thriller that explores multiple themes across different worlds, where the primordials travel on a journey to master the five elements: air, water, fire, astral, and earth. Review Aali and the Avathars of Primordials follows the journey of six primordials as they move from the human world to the golden metropolis of Kumeru, where Bhagwan Parshuram and other teachers await them. They are trained in elemental bending and the four Vedhams. What begins as a transition, when teachers from Aali set out to find the incarnated primordials on Earth, soon turns into a gripping adventure. The incarnations not only learn different forms of bending but also prepare themselves to become protectors when evil rises. Much like a university, the Mystical Academy at Kumeru is structured into semesters,...

Book Name: A Tale of Two Kitchens Author: Lata Gwalani Publication: Amaryllis Publishing Genre: Non-Fiction/Memoir “In two households where the aroma of curry leaves mingled with the gleaming hue of pureed tomatoes, a Tamilian mother and a Sindhi mother embarked on a journey that transcended the boundaries of language, culture, and geography. It began with an exchange of recipes, a casual sharing of spices and techniques, but eventually blossomed into a profound friendship forged over simmering pots and sizzling pans.” A Tale of Two Kitchens by Lata Gwalani is a heartwarming memoir of two mothers and their legacies, passed on and shared through food and traditional dishes from Sindhi and Tamil kitchens. Review This book is a blend of anecdotes, illustrations, pictures, and recipes, brought together through the author’s storytelling about her mother and mother-in-law, and how the two came together through food. From trying to put their dishes above the other to eventually looking f...

  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I feel a little overwhelmed as this is the last letter of this series. It feels like there is still so much more I could have shared with you. Maybe I will return to this series someday, when I have grown a little more and can see the difference between who I am now and who I will become, just as I have been writing to you from your future. You know, life has never been easy for you, and even today it is not always easy for me to feel free. There are many trigger points. Sometimes, I feel like I am overreacting and that my anger is unnecessary. But at the same time, I also feel that it is justified. I had my own way of doing things, and when things do not go the way I expect, I react. Even now, I struggle to understand what is right and what is wrong. I question myself often, and it becomes difficult to find clarity. There is one thing I keep reminding myself of. I should not lose my fire while trying to fit i...

  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope you are doing well. Selflessness has always been a part of who you are, but it often led you into trouble without you even realising why. Instead of choosing yourself, you gave priority to others, even when it was not necessary. You know, you have been one of the best students of moral science. I say this because of how sincerely you learned and practiced every virtue taught in class. But while following those lessons, you forgot to choose yourself. There was never a direct lesson that told you to do so. The irony is that every value you learned started with you. Kindness begins with you. So does respect, care, and empathy. But somehow, we learn what we want to learn and miss the deeper meaning behind it. That is where we often go wrong, and the same happened with you. Instead of choosing yourself, you allowed others to take more than what was yours. I may sound repetitive, but I want you to remember th...

  You can read all A To Z Blogs  here    Dear younger me, I hope you are enjoying this series so far. It feels a little sad to know that it is going to come to an end very soon. Still, I will not break the rhythm and will share another important aspect of life with you. You know, everybody’s life is a story, and so is ours. From the moment we are born, to seeing the world through different lenses and growing up, we get a chance to unfold a unique story of our own. In this process of growing up, I have learned that being warm and friendly is important. The people around us are a part of our story, and we need to make sure that our story remains meaningful and is not shaped negatively by others. Being hospitable and accommodating are qualities you can carry with you. They help keep your mind calm and balanced. But always remember not to extend your giving nature at the cost of your own happiness. In the end, whatever you do is for yourself, and there will not always be...