Book Review - Kindling
Kindling is the prequel to the book “Rage of The
Immortals” by Kanika Singhal. Those who have read the sequel already would be
surely glad about the release. When I started reading this book, I honestly felt
that this book is India’s answer to “Thor” where The Gods (read it as
siblings) fight with each other. The story has traces of it but the plot and
the narration are completely different. Hence you need not have to be skeptical
about reading this beautifully written novel.
I loved the cover, to start with. The novel
also kind of rekindled my memories of watching the Amazon series “Supernatural”.
What I am trying to emphasize here is, that if you are a lover of Supernatural
stuff, you would surely love it.
Cifer and Atom are the protagonists of the
novel who the story revolves around. Atom, the younger brother of Cifer was
also the “King of Heaven”. Dave and Davie were the Parents.
Cifer was always protective of Atom being the
younger sibling. He liked Ivprith, “Lady of the Wild”.
Then there are characters like Vishaad,
the leader of the Queen’s guard, Asmi among others.
Ivprith gets startled by the sight of the
figure emerging from the shadows. Who was it?
There are references like Shadow, Nightmare,
Aurora as well.
The references to these mystical characters
which are tied with present-day emotions/feelings make the novel more
enjoyable.
The connection between Atom and Nightmare is the
ultimate because though Nightmare is feared by all, Atom did not even bother as
to what she is capable of. In fact, this helps him to realize his potential and
helps him come out of the barrier to which he was bound.
Like in the movies, even in this story, God
gets angry and banishes Cifer to the Underworld. Why did HE do that?
Ivprith intimidates Nightmare. How could she
manage to do it?
I must say that this is a perfectly knitted
mythical character that is not only engaging but also entertaining. Can be a perfect
one for the book reading session in the café or elsewhere. Do give it a read
and find out what caused enmity between the brothers and what this had led to
in the end. Not the usual novel which you would read….
Book Review - Kavi Kurripedu
Like I have mentioned, each and every poems makes you to think as it conveys the deep meaning of those aspects which are connected to the objects/emotions that were mentioned above making it a perfect one to read and to present it your family and friends and to all those who love reading poems.
Book Review - The Smiles Behind The Mask: Heartwarming Stories from Apollo Hospitals
Kolkata - Kavita Saraf hoisted the flag in the morning when her operation was scheduled for noon.
Nashik - Baby Anushka. The orphaned baby got operated on after the Apollo team - Rashmi, Yamini & Sandeep Shinde(PRO) arranged for funds. ₹2.5L came from CM’s Relief Fund & the rest of ₹1.7L was waived off by Dr. Sanjay Vekhande & the Apollo team.
Vanagaram, Chennai - Dr. Ananth Natarajan. Covid -19. Had multiple complications but the team rescued him.
Vinita’s final wishes were fulfilled before her demise.
Apollo BGS Mysore - Ganesh. Patient with hearing disability. How he was treated is a story in itself.
Kamini - despite being involved in an accident, delivered a healthy Baby boy. The baby shower happened inside the hospital - at Ganapathi temple. First to get the privilege. The management has decided to do it for all 8-month pregnant women
Anupama Ramesh - visiting Chamundeswari temple despite being operated.
Mahesh Mohite - Guitarist. Missed it during his covid times and how this was determined and he gets the help.
Chennai Apollo, OMR - Mr. Rajan Pillai was Overdue of covid-19 dose by two days. The team made a visit and administered it without charging extra for the home visit. They do this to terminally ill & elderly patients on non-crowded weekdays without affecting other patients.
Chinthan - gets help from Sister Pushpalatha, Director of Nursing(Apollo Children’s Hospital, Chennai). Arranged the critical Remdesivir.
Book Review - 5000 Years Back : A timeless conversation
Bobby - Impulsive
Aarj - Fighter at Heart but with full compassion
Nick & Dave - Youngest brothers
Maternal cousin brother Kris supported them - when they wanted to claim their share of property from their uncle. Duro, the eldest brother was not happy when Kris, a well-known personality was involved in this process.
A dual was decided wherein the winner gets to take the property of the loser and the loser may not live at all. While Aarj was initially excited as he saw this as revenge against his hateful-minded brother Duro, things take a turn at the ring. This is when Kris comes into the picture again.
The characters may sound modern but this is how they are rechristened:
Yudi - Yudhishthira
Aarj - Arjun
Bobby - Bheem
Nick - Nakul &
Dave - Sahadev
Duro - Duryodhan
Kris - Lord Krishna
After the initial first part, there are 18 chapters where Kris speaks to Aarj who was in the dilemma of fighting against Duro. Do I need to say that he succeeds in convincing Aarj to take up the dual and the outcome of it?
If you have read Bhagavad Gita, you can relate to each & every chapter precisely. If not, do give this a read and you will get the gist of it in a precisely packed nutshell. The way how Mahabharata was explained with a completely new set of characters from the present age makes it really interesting to read. Kids of the present age may not show interest in reading the actual epic but for sure would be glued to this novel. So, without letting them know that this is Mahabharat(assuming they have not heard or read the epic earlier), one can go ahead and present it because the information that this novel consists is applicable to all ages irrespective of place, religion, caste, and creed.

Author Interview - Shibu Nair of "Why Should I Worry When I Can Face The World"
1. What motivates you to write?
Inspired by my fellow writers whose comforting and reassuring words have brought peace to my depressed mind. I wanted to do the same for others who live in the scary world of anxiety, worry, and overthinking.
2. How did you feel after publishing your books?
Felt happy that finally, I could do something which can contribute to the happiness of my fellow
beings.
3. What are some of your favorite books and authors?
The secret by Rhonda Byrne, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, and The power of positive thinking by Norman Vincent.
4. Is there a specific reason
for naming your book?
Most of us run away from problems in our life without being aware of the fact that we have the
power to face and overcome the
setbacks in life. When we are confident that we
can face the world and its numerous twists and turns then why should we worry ?
5. What inspired you to write the books(in general)? Any tales to tell…
The dark and depressive world I was in after my son’s untimely death and my successful battle to
come out of it. Felt sharing my
journey with people who suffer from similar
painful experiences can bring happiness and peace back to their depressing lives.
6. What was your biggest learning experience throughout the writing process?
The more simple and straight from your heart you communicate with your readers, the easier
they understand and appreciate your thoughts.
7. Looking back, what did you do right that helped you break in as a writer?
I spoke from my heart with an immense desire to help my readers walk through the path of happiness and peace by giving them anecdotes they can easily relate to.
8. Any best piece of writing advice that you would like to share with new or struggling writers?
Talk to your readers through
your writing in a way they can relate
to what you are talking about and take away some positives which can make their lives better
and happier.
9.
Something
personal about you people may be surprised to know?
I have been teaching literature for the last 27 years and I love doing it for
many more years to come.
10. Any future books that you would like to discuss now?
My next book will be a collection of poems and a series of real-life inspirational journeys of some extraordinary students I was fortunate to teach.
11. What other profession excites you the most?
The teaching of course.
12. Any special mention about your
reader (be it with reviews/feedback or anything else)
One person who was suffering from severe anxiety and depression told me that the book has been
a lifeline to her. She sincerely
follows the suggestions and tasks given in the
book and now is
back to work after two years.
13. Do you write the story at a stretch or do you take your time to complete it?
If you take a longer time, wouldn’t you be
forgetting the story? How do you tackle it?
I take a long time mostly because of the busy lecture schedule I have for students as well as
government departments. Since the book
is basically about my own experiences, it was easy
for me to recollect.
14. Traditional or Self-Publishing? Why?
Since it’s my first book, I took the help of a publisher and I was fortunate to have Walnut
publications to help me in the process.
15. How is the response so far for the book?
Very humbling.Excellent sales and reviews. Most important the book
is helping many depressed souls to walk back towards the happiness and peace they once had in abundance.
Press Release : Westinghouse Launches 32 inch, 42 inch and 50 Inch premium TV on Amazon
Westinghouse Launches 32-inch, 43 inch and 50-inch premium TVs on Amazon
● US brand Westinghouse TV, carries 40-Watt sound output in both 43 and 50-inch UHD models
● The newly launched models come with the latest advancements in Picture Quality, sound technology, and smart features
● The products, 32-inch tv, 43-inch Smart TV, and 50- inch Smart TVs, are available on Amazon from 13h June onwards
10th June, New Delhi/NCR, 2022: After the successful debut of Westinghouse Non-Smart and Smart TVs last year in India, the US brand is thrilled to add three new models 32-inch non-Smart TV, 43-inch UHD, and the 50 inch UHD Smart TVs, to their portfolio in India which starts from Rs 7999. The newly launched models come with the latest advancements in Picture Quality, sound technology, and smart features designed & manufactured by SPPL, One of India's largest TV manufacturers, and will be available to the customers on amazon from 13TH June onwards.
The 32 - inch non-Smart TV model is priced at 7999 and comes with an LED screen, HD resolution, 2 HDMI, and 2 USB ports. The model has 2 speakers with a sound output of 20W, a digital noise filter, an automatic volume level, audio equalizer that supports mp3/WMA audio formats to assure a seamless sound experience. With a brightness of 350 nits and a static contrast ratio that provides phenomenal visuals.
The 43 inches UHD/4K model is priced at Rs 20,999, and the 50-inch UHD/4K TV which is priced at Rs 27,999 supports 2 GB of RAM, and 8 GB of ROM, 3 HDMI ports, and 2 USB ports, which is on par with high-end TVs in the market. These models come with HDR10, and Chromecast, to ensure that users enjoy every visual in sharp details and vivid colors. With an aim of providing an immersive aural experience with deep surround sound, both the models have 2 speakers, a digital noise filter, and a 40-watt speaker output that supports Surround sound technologies. Smart TVs are powered by the Android operating system, and users will have access to multiple apps and games through the Google Play Store. To top it all off, users can access Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Sony Liv with a single touch of the remote.
Going by the features and specifications, customers will receive a one-of-a-kind high audio-visual cinematic experience on 43-inch and 50-inch TVs having 500 nits of brightness, bezel-less design, 4K resolution, Google Assistant, IPS panel, dual-band wi-fi, 6000+ apps & games available, sleek design with alloy stands.
Model ID | Segment Launch | Price |
WH43UD10 | 43 inches | 20999 |
WH50UD82 | 50 inches | 27999 |
WH32PL09 | 32 inches | 7999 |
Commenting on the launch, Pallavi Singh Marwah, Vice President, Super Plastronics PVT LTD (SPPL), an exclusive brand licensee of Westinghouse TVs in India, said, “With the launch of five models in India, last year, we are receiving a phenomenal response from the Indian customers as they are getting premium benefits under affordable price. To enhance our portfolio list, we are thrilled to launch three new Competitive yet premium non-smart and smart TVs which will be exclusively available on Amazon”
“We are expecting to pave our way to become India’s top affordable online TV brand as our first range of Smart TVs was a hit amongst the consumers, especially from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities who have long admired our affordable products. To provide the customers with great sound quality, image experience & affordable TVs has been a priority for us, we trust these three premium affordable TVs with high-end offers will be the best fit for every Indian household”, she further added.
Last year, the brand introduced five “Made in India” Westinghouse TVs in an array of sizes ranging from 24 Inch non-smart LED TV, 32-inch HD Ready, 40- inch FHD smart Android TV, 43-inch FHD TV, to UHD 55-inch models in the Indian market through an exclusive collaboration with (SPPL).
About Westinghouse: Westinghouse is built upon a tradition of dependability and innovation. Today, we strive to make everyday life a little better by offering a wide range of quality products and services you can trust. For more than 130 years, Westinghouse has stood for innovative, reliable, high-quality products and customer service. A combination of ground-breaking technology and rock-solid dependability has made Westinghouse one of the world’s most trusted brands. Since 1886, Westinghouse has brought the best to life. For further information https://westinghousetv.in/