Book Reviews

    Who would you choose to meet if you had the chance to travel back in time but couldn't alter the present? In his book "Before the coffee goes cold" , Toshikazu Kawaguchi walks us through many scenarios in which one might use such an offer. A little café in Japan claims to be able to transport customers back in time . However, there are a few requirements that must be met before accepting this offer. No matter how hard you try, the present won't alter if you go back in time. You can't meet people who haven’t visited this café. You can only move to the past from one seat, and that seat is fixed. But a ghost woman is occupying that one seat in particular. If you try to push her too much, she will curse you. When the seat is available, you can sit in it, when the ghost woman uses the restroom. The most crucial guideline is, "There is a time limit". You will be handed a coffee, and you must drink it and return to the present before it becomes cold. If no...

     Weary of facing challenges in life? Feeling impatient with life? Do you feel bitter towards God because your life is so difficult? Not able to make a relationship work? Unable to experience happiness in life? The book "Life's Amazing Secrets" by Gaur Gopal Das will provide you with the answers to all your problems if you deal with any of these or similar issues. Whether one is rich or not, most people struggle to live peacefully, regardless of their financial situation. The main reason is that we don't know how to live a balanced and meaningful life.      Harry, one of the author's wealthy friends, was very bewildered as the author began to explain the ideas. He uses the example of a car to illustrate his points. All cars have four wheels that bear the same amount of weight on the axle. Any one of these wheels could lose air, which would reduce the car's speed. A loss of any of the wheels is fatal. The four wheels must be constantly inspected and maint...

     LOVE - What a wonderful word! When we hear this word, it evokes a variety of emotions in us. It might be one of our most beautiful moments, one of our unfulfilled recollections, or something else entirely. It varies from one person to the next. Consider a circumstance in which you adore someone and devote all of your time and affection to them. However, the same person is unconcerned about you. Any effort you make goes in vain. How does it feel? Being rejected by love is one of the most painful feelings a person can experience. As a result, it causes a slew of mental issues such as despair, rage, stress, and more. This applies to many parts of our lives, not just relationships. What can be done about it? How can we increase our happiness? Is there any solution?      Yes. There are various options, and Shwetabh Gangwar discusses them all in detail in his book "The Rudest Book Ever". As the title suggests, this book is rude where the author addresses e...

What is the most crucial factor for everyone? It could be love for some, food for others, or family for others, and it varies from person to person. However, in the vast majority of cases, the ultimate goal is to have enough money when it is needed. We'd like to have enough money to avoid having to look at the price card while eating our favorite cuisine in a restaurant. Even though we all work hard, not everyone has a steady stream of income. Not everyone is financially self-sufficient. So, what exactly is the issue? Where are we falling short? And how do we get around it? Robert T. Kiyosaki provides good answers to all of these questions in his book “Rich dad Poor dad”. Robert's story begins in his boyhood. Robert and his childhood friend Mike were not invited to his classmate's beach house when they were 9 years old since they were poor kids. This was the most painful to them. When Robert told his father, who he refers to as a poor dad, he simply said, "Go make mone...

     A great warrior, a people's leader, an adoring spouse, a beloved father, a fantastic dancer, a beautiful vocalist, and so much more. All of these are the attributes of Shiva, a Tibetan exile.  Shiva came to India from Tibet  with his people, the Gunas, to the Meluha Kingdom, led by Nandi, in search of peace and tranquility. They used a drug called  Somaras  in Meluha to keep them young and living for a longer period. When Shiva and his tribe arrived in Meluha, they were given Somaras as well. Shiva's neck went blue because of this. The residents of Meluha and Nandi were taken aback when they saw this. Because they believe that a person whose neck goes blue after consuming Somaras will be their protector. The Meluhians dubbed Shiva as  "Neelkanth"  after this incident. Siva was puzzled by all these actions and didn't know how to respond.      Daksha, the King of Meluha, called Shiva to his palace. He was greeted with open...

     What do we all admire about India? A country having a wide range of cultural influences. Unity in Diversity? There's a lot more. All of these quotations are from textbooks. When it comes to reality, an individual tradition has a significant impact on one’s life. Even today, the thought of a bride/groom coming from a different caste or culture is frowned upon. This is clear from the numerous matrimony websites available today, one for each caste. The book "2 States" is about Krish and Ananya's story of love and how they turned their love into a marriage. However, in their case, it's little spicier. Ananya is from Tamil Nadu and Krish is from Punjab.      Krish meets Ananya in the college canteen at IIM Ahmedabad. The beginning of their love life starts in college cuisine. Krish seems like a safe companion to Ananya. They became friends and began to study together. Ananya believed Krish could assist her with economics formulas and case studies because ...

     Human beings' ultimate goal is to live. Isn't it? Whatever we do, from exercise, employment, accumulating income to eating well, etc, our ultimate goal is to live a long and happy life. There are numerous theories, methodologies, and literature on the subject. But are they really true? Is that even possible? Yes, it is possible for anyone to accomplish it. That is demonstrated in the book Ikigai. It reveals the secret of a long and happy life in Japan. The book is all about the way of life in Okinawa, a Japanese island where the world's oldest generation lives.      Everyone, according to the Japanese, has an ikigai. Some people have discovered their ikigai, while others are still on the lookout, despite the fact that they have it within themselves. Our ikigai is buried deep within each of us, and finding it takes a lot of time and patience. According to Okinawans, our ikigai is the reason we get up in the morning. So, what exactly does ikigai imply? ...