Book Review – Brilliant Minds, Missing Giants: Why India hasn’t built a Google or Apple by Manojit Majumdar: The Psychology of Scale and Executive Governance

To observe modern corporate leadership is to witness a profound geographic and institutional puzzle: Indian executives regularly ascend to the highest echelons of global industry, steering multi-billion-dollar conglomerates in Silicon Valley and beyond, yet home-grown Indian institutions rarely achieve global market hegemony. In his provocative book, Brilliant Minds, Missing Giants: Why India hasn’t built a…

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Book Review – IX B: The Fragile Heart of an Achiever by Piyush Mahiskey: Navigating Academic Rivalry, Bullying, and the Healing Power of Brotherhood

Adolescence is frequently remembered through a romanticized filter, yet for many, it is a period marked by silent psychological strain, social pressures, and intense personal rivalries. In IX B: The Fragile Heart of an Achiever, the opening installment of The Schoolboy Saga, author Piyush Mahiskey delivers a realistic exploration of schoolboy culture in mid-2000s India….

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Book Review – The Flute That Never Stopped Playing by Darsh Chandak: Reinterpreting Ancient Lore as a Contemporary Meditation on Selfless Devotion

In a contemporary literary landscape often dominated by fast-paced narratives and transactional relationship dynamics, debut author Darsh Chandak brings a refreshing, deeply contemplative voice with The Flute That Never Stopped Playing. Drawing inspiration from the timeless, sacred stories of Lord Krishna, this work is far more than a simple retelling of ancient mythology. It stands…

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Book Review – Humsafar by Pooja Sawariya: A Soulful Poetic Symphony Mapping the Inner Topography of Emotion

In contemporary Hindi literature, poetry often acts as an intimate mirror to the human condition, yet few collections manage to resonate with the quiet intensity found in Humsafar by Pooja Sawariya. Building upon the emotional foundations laid in her previous celebrated works—Samarpan, Aatm Saransh, Sparsh Ek Ehsaas, and E Jindagi—Sawariya presents what is undoubtedly her…

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Book Review – A Long Wait to Freedom-Hindus’ Fight to Reclaim Their Civilization by Anand: An Unapologetic Manifesto for Civilizational Awakening

In contemporary discourse surrounding history, heritage, and national memory, few works arrive with the raw intellectual force and uncompromising clarity of A Long Wait to Freedom: Hindus’ Fight to Reclaim Their Civilization. Authored by Anand, an MBA professional and debut writer, this remarkable treatise departs sharply from standard historical surveys. Rather than offering an impartial,…

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Book Review: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is a timely and practical guide to one of the most important regulatory frameworks governing India’s automotive and transport ecosystem. With the automobile industry undergoing rapid changes through electric mobility, advanced vehicle technologies, evolving safety standards, environmental regulations, and increasingly complex transport operations, a clear understanding of motor vehicle…

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Book Review: I Just Don’t Get It: Stories from My Travels to 195 Countries of the World by Walty Ladder

What compels a person to visit every country in the world? For most readers, the answer may remain elusive even after finishing I Just Don’t Get It and that is precisely what makes Walty Ladder’s memoir so captivating. Rather than presenting himself as a fearless adventurer or travel expert, Ladder invites readers into the often…

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Book Review: The Web of Twisted Paths by Gyan Prakash

The Web of Twisted Paths by Gyan Prakash is a compelling and socially conscious coming-of-age novel that explores the complex realities of marginalization, gender inequality, caste oppression, poverty, and the struggle for self-determination in contemporary India. Through the life of Yeni, the author presents an emotionally resonant story of a young woman who refuses to…

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Author Spotlight: Dr. Rakesh PS, Giving Public Health a Human Face

Some journeys are defined by destinations, while others are shaped by the people, communities, and experiences encountered along the way. For Dr. Rakesh PS, a public health physician, researcher, and health systems specialist, his professional journey has been deeply connected with communities and their everyday realities. His work across India and other Southeast Asian countries…

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