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Book on Untold Stories of Unsung Heroes of India’s Nationalist Movement Released

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Kolkata, 17 August 2018: Hamare Azadi ki Ladai, a book containing untold heroic stories of unsung and unknown freedom fighters who fought for India’s freedom, was released at Oxford Bookstore, today. The book authored by renowned historian Govind Prasad Srivastava was formally inaugurated by filmmaker Aniket Chattopadhyay, author-social-activist Sumitra Padmanabhan and journalist-author Ritwik Mukherjee. The […]

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Gita for professionals By Anil Bhalla

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Book Review of  Gita for professionals by Anil Bhalla in IBNS (India Blooms News Service)

Gita for Professionals, a self-help style book written by Dr Anil Bhalla and published by Power Publishers, is a book that caught my attention recently.

In this book the author tries to explain the concepts of Bhagwat Gita in a very simplified way.

The author expects his explanations to be assimilated by professionals, young and old, in their everyday lives.

As a young woman who is just embarking on her career, who is learning the ropes of her trade, I find this subject and its treatment fascinating.

Gita has all the ingredients for becoming the guide for any human being.

But what with our rigorous schedules it isn’t always possible to go through that tome on a regular basis.

So I feel a ready-reckoner like this is just the need of the hour for people like us.

In each chapter of the Gita, Sri Krishna has elaborated on specific topics.

Dr Bhalla too has adopted this approach in the book.

I found the discussion on Karma Yoga to be very emphatic and timely.

Sri Krishna says it is our duty to execute our responsibilities without getting too attached to smaller goals. We should set our sight on the bigger picture, on our ultimate aim and work steadily towards it, without getting too affected by either smaller achievements or smaller deterrents.

I feel this concept is applicable for all stages of life, and not just for one’s career.

Another point that the author has highlighted in the book is the importance of health.

People can get so involved with their work, their responsibilities that they  often tend to overlook their own physical well being but as the author has rightly pointed out, our bodies are the drivers of our souls.

If we don’t have a fit body, how can we enjoy the fruits of our hard work?

Another lesson that is worth remembering is the importance of paying heed to our inner voice.

Our inner voice is the representative of our values and our morals. When some external factors start to contradict our values, that is when the conflict comes into play.

But as Sri Krishna told Arjuna, all individuals come to the earth with a specific role, with a specific responsibility.

During conflicting situations, we should keep that role in mind and then listen to what our values tell us.

Giving an outlet to our inner voice is the secret to success as an individual; it is the way to contentment and satisfaction.

The other lesson that I would like to keep in mind is that little knowledge leads to arrogance and arrogance leads to mistakes.

So it is important to amass as much knowledge as possible and then use that knowledge for the betterment of the society as a whole.

As our lives get overtaken by our work, we tend to lose sight of who we really are as individuals.

And I feel a book like this can guide us back to our original selves and help us become better versions of ourselves.

Reviewed by Priya Das

 

Author Nidra Naik’s Book Launch News in IBNS

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Power Publishers in association with Press Club launches Nidra Naik’s book ‘The Bestseller’

What could be more fitting than a discussion on the concept of ‘hope’ and its existence beyond literary fiction at the launch of Nidra Naik’s book ‘The Bestseller’, recently, at the Press Club in Kolkata.

‘The Bestseller’ is a collection of stories that portray ‘hope’ through various situations, such as how ‘hope’ can bridge distances, how it can win over hatred, how it can wither with too much expectations.

Arindam Basu, author of the book Millennium Memories and Riingo Banerjee, director of the movie Messi, were present at the book launch organised by Power Publishers in association with the Press Club.

Director Riingo Banerjee said, “I am glad to be a part of this event and sitting among lovers of literature and films as that has was been my inspiration to make movies that could be enjoyed by all. I wish Nidra all the best for ‘The Bestseller’ and her future literary ventures.”

Arindam Basu said, “We are in the middle of a century where book reading has become less common and I hope that with this book, book reading comes back into trend.”

When reason and heart unite, the story in her mind comes to live, said Naik while talking about her writing style.

Columnist for an English daily, a blogger by choice, and an extensive quote writer, Nidra Naik hit the popularity charts with her first novel, a romantic fiction, called ‘The Bhubaneswar Times’.

A rebel of sorts, Naik prefers to move beyond the age-old concept of right time, right place and right people. She is not afraid of making mistakes or embracing failure.

Naik believes that mistakes make a woman perfect.

The book is priced at Rs 399 and will be available at all the leading online stores.

 

Interview of Author Saket Chattopadhyay in IBNS

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It is the rebellious streak in him that compelled him to write My Guru Girls, says author Saket Chattopadhyay about his latest novel.

My Guru Girls’ is a completely different genre. What made you write this erotic novel?

Creativity is probably the only protocol that cannot be automated. The story flashed in my mind during a dream. The next morning I started writing the novel on my cellular phone. I finished writing the entire manuscript within 30 days. So, coming back to your question, I really did not intend to write an erotica. It is, as if, that the main protagonist of the story, Nandu Joseph, wanted me to remove the curtains from his personal life and tell it to the world. Almost all brilliant young guys suffer from a mild form of restlessness. That restlessness, I think, is the key to overcome all obstacles coming their way. That restlessness has both positive and negative sides to it. I have touched upon those aspects as honestly as possible. A few funny incidents in the story are inspired from my college days.

I wanted to write something without inhibitions, without hypocrisy. I hate to hide the truth from anyone. Perhaps that rebellious nature inside me found a vent through this writing process. What came out as a product might be called an erotica, but my intention was to give a realistic picture of a passionate young man. Nandu Joseph, is a complex character. He loves his best friends Ana, Ramona and Dew but at the same time he wishes to achieve dizzying heights of success. Then, his raging hormones have an enslaving effect on him. All this needed a realistic description. I believe that the readers will appreciate my honesty.

Your previous book ‘Transfer Protocol’  was very popular among the audience. So, what do you think about the popularity of  your newly launched book, which is completely different from  your previous book?

Yes, ‘The Transfer Protocol: A scientist’s search for truth’ is a science fiction thriller. I wanted to tell the whole world that science and religion are just two sides of the same coin. Human brain is an enigma even to the best researchers. I based my plot around that theme, the powers and possibilities of the human mind. There is action, thrills, chases and deep philosophy described in the novel. What makes me happy is that I have got good reviews for the novel from everywhere around the globe. The novel is doing well in the US and Europe.

‘My Guru Girls’ is a different story. It is all about passion, desire and dreams. As I explained earlier, my inner self compelled me to write this story. I had to write it! If you read, even the first chapter of this novel, you will realize the intensity of Nandu Joseph’s emotions. The story is now a part of me. Whenever someone reads it, subconsciously, I will be with them for that short time period. Isn’t that a great feeling?  This book should entertain the readers and inspire them to achieve more in their lives. The book is getting good reviews on various social networking sites.

Who is your inspiration as an author?

That’s a tough one! It might sound strange but my likes keep changing according to the weather conditions. During summers I like books written by Michio Kaku, Stephen Hawking and Neil Degrasse Tyson. Winters are reserved for books by Michael Crichton, Paulo Coelho, George Orwell, Ursula K. Le Guin. I like the unpublished poems written by my father as well.

Now that your book is available on all  websites, what do you think? Will it acquire the bestseller title?

It is a special feeling! Words cannot explain it. Your question made me recall a saying, which goes something like this, ‘Never talk about the labor pains, just show the world your beautiful baby’. So my publishers and I have done our best to bring to the readers a complete entertainment package. Yes, I want the book to become a bestseller. I have put my sweat, tears and some amount of blood to finish this novel. The blood was involuntarily donated to the mischievous mosquitoes as I finished writing the novel. This book is straight from my heart and it should touch all those who love and care for their friends.

What is your favorite genre?

Any novel that is written straight from heart without censorship. Such books have a magnetic pull. That is the only way truth can propagate. Human race cannot survive another 1000 years without developing the good habit of speaking the truth. I like novels that inspire and force the readers to think. Is that a new genre!

If  you get a chance, will you try your hand in writing a Bengali novel?

Yes! I can read and write in Bengali at a professional level. I attended a school in Delhi where Bengali was a compulsory subject. I love the writings of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. May be I will write a Bengali crime thriller in the coming months!

 

Baby Boo

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Baby Boo

Again that baby’s laughter echoed clearly in my house, disturbing the tranquility that was only possible in the dead of the night. I took a huge gulp of my whiskey and grumbled…..“Shut up, you evil spawn.”

It did not stop even after I showed my anger and it kept laughing at me.

Today her laughter felt even more sharp and sarcastic. I disclosed about it to a friend. He laughed saying, “Who doesn’t like the sound of a baby’s laughter?”

Well I don’t. Since the time my wife gave birth to that rascal. My father told me never to believe a woman. He said, “Son never believe any daughters of Lilith,” and then he had emptied the entire frustration on that bitch of mother, when she tried to run away from him. So, I like my father as he always wanted a son but alas!! That demon ruined my life. So, I did what my father taught me, got rid of them.

The clock struck 3, ding ding ding. And this time the laughter does not end, it keeps going on and on and I feel a pair of ice cold hands clamped around my neck.

by Manali Dey

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