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The much awaited #Baahubali2 was released yesterday in India with almost majority of the theatres in South India was booked only for this movie. In Chennai alone, there were some 60 shows in 5 multiplexes which shows how much the movie is in demand which has gone beyond our imagination and expectations. I received tickets for the 10:15PM show in Rohini Cinemas near Koyambedu,Chennai. When I went there, I was surprised to see the crowd even at that time. The theatre is undergoing renovation and still not complete. The theatre now has Dolby Atmos experience which I would talk about it in the coming lines. It also features 4K resolution screen which would give the viewer the ultimate experience. It has 7 screens in total and all the 7 screens were featuring #Baahubali2 movie. The interior of the theatre looks like this(captured inside Rohini - from the Balcony). Doesn't it look colorful and pleasant? I was suddenly startled by the ultimate sound experienc...

Title - Funds Ka Funda : An easy guide to invest in mutual funds Authors - Dr Uma Shashikant & Girija Gadre Genre - Self Help(Knowledge) Publisher -  Centre for Investment Education and Learning (CIEL) (2016) ISBN -  978-9385685064 The book is a ready reckoner nd would be certainly helpful even to a rookie. For investing the funds/money, one need not be an accountant or brainy. He/She needs to be smart, cautious and aware of what exactly is happening around us.  Though the contents of the book is limited to just 56 pages, it gives information which one may not get it even during their life time. Authors of this book has a great exposure and indisputable knowledge in the field with Dr Uma Shashikant holding a Doctorate in Finance and Girija Gadre in a CS and LLB holder. How does it differ from other books? Unlike other books, the book gives the concepts in a simple and understandable way without any complicated definitions. It teaches you...

Title - The Three Wise Monkeys Author - Jeet Gian Genre - Fiction Publisher - Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd ISBN -  978-9352016181 Where and how do I start about this book? I haven't read a book which is as hilarious and as sarcastic as this book.Full credits to the author. I initially felt bit bored but as soon as the introduction of Pawar brothers, things took a different turn and I was reading the book with my body position turned upside down. I am trying to write this review in line with the author, The story is about three clueless CA's - Chartered Accountants (not anything else) who clears after so many attempts and were still struggling to make money through their profession. One should appreciate that they remained dumb and honest despite becoming a CA who usually makes all the twists and turns in the account - may be they were not tuned to do that.Who knows? They accidentally stumble upon the Pawar brothers who owned Kohinoor and Shalimar Group...

Title - She:She heals everything Author - Deepak Gupta Genre - Self Help Publisher - Createspace Independent Publishing ISBN - 978-1545451915 The book She:She heals everything talks about one major character or creation - SHE. The author talks about in great detail as to how and what troubles are being faced by a woman right from her birth. It begins with the formation inside the womb - Thankfully, due to the strict prohibitions on scanning to ascertain the gender is in place, she gets a life but again, she comes to this world to face more trouble since she has been in the "Hate List" already. The book also talks about various aspects in her life right from her dressing, her freedom to select her partner, social evils lie dowry, harassment which includes murder, acid attack which is the common scenario in our country. We boast that we are modernised and civilised but why do we still come across incidents like Nirbhaya(which has become a known name nation...

Title - A Season for Dying Author - Sharmishtha Shenoy Genre - Suspense Thriller When I got this book, I never realised that the author has already penned few novels. I was made aware of this fact due to the presence of abstract of couple of stories in the end of the novel which seemed equally interesting and intriguing.  Coming to the actual novel - A Season for Dying is a perfect title for the novel since the death occurs eliminating one character or the other throughout the novel. It all begins with a murder of a housewife and it continues with the killing of few more including doctors. The killer wantedly leaves behind a note mentioning the date for his next hunt. The cops get into action and they get more annoyed when the killer challenges their talent and wanted to teach him/her a lesson. ACP Gopi Reddy gets in touch with his ex-colleague and friend Vikas Rana who is now the famous detective. Did they manage to unfold the mystery is the story. What I...

Title - Echoes Of The Heart Author - Farzana Zahid Genre - Poems Publisher - Raindrops Company ISBN - 978-93-86163-25-7 This is a collection of 51 beautiful poems written by Farzana Zahid which captures the essence of human emotions lucidly. It talks about love, melancholy, loneliness, fate, dreams, memories, hopes among others. Why is this book special? The book will connect with you in each and every moment of your life. The emotions are more or less common for all of us but they way it gets put forward makes the difference. If you are a poet or desire to become one, this would surely help you out as you would get an idea of the structure and the way to go forward. I myself would wanted to review it with a simple poem composed by me to make this review look different and unique. Here it goes: There came the parcel Which had the book - I expected It was a lean book But not a mean one - in anyway The idea was clear To read and grasp - the...

The club meeting was conducted this evening as informed. The secretary welcomed the members and outlined the salient features of Lionism and noted with satisfaction that our club is functioning well. He also praised the President for his dedicated work.  The Treasurer read out the accounts and it was passed unanimously. The President in his speech touched on the various aspects of the club like subscription of members, Dues to District , projects and our standing in the District. The President took pride in the fact that our club is now a well recognised club in the District. The President also clarified on the issues recently raised.  The meeting resolved to strengthen the club with more effective measures. I thank on behalf of the Club Lion Asokan and his wife Lion Bama who hosted the meeting. Nice snacks were provided and the members felt at home. A meeting well conducted which helped review the progress of the club, take corrective measures and lay the pa...

Title - The Wrong Turn Authors -  Sanjay Chopra & Namita Roy Ghose Genre - Fiction Publishers - Om Books International ISBN - 978-93-86316-96-7 Did you ever get a chance to know what probably would have happened during the pre-independence era? You might have watched some war documentary but nothing would come closer to this. Though this book is a fiction, it still makes you feel that you were very much present in the battle field yourself. The 488 page story is a perfect novel for enthusiasts who would appreciate its quality over the length of the story. It covers lot of aspects - majorly about Indian Independence and Freedom Struggle carried out by eminent coupled with love and is a perfect movie material and no wonder this story is being made into a motion picture. The story begins with the introduction of Debraj Mookerji who was born in a healthy family and his Dad was Knighted by the British Empire. Things did not go well despite their riches sinc...

Title - Communication & Civilization Authors - Jayraj Jayant Salgaokar & Amit Chatterjee Genre - Information Publisher - Kautilya Books ISBN - 978-81-929987-4-9 A classic is here. The book talk in great detail about how communication has begun and evolved which in turn helped the Civilisation. Human, as we now used signs and symbols before the alphabets were introduced. Similarly from recording the writing in rock edicts as scriptures, the development saw the writings in palm leaves until it was replaced by papyrus which led to the introduction of paper. Communication is a process that keeps evolving and if we look at how it has grown and people who has contributed to it, you will be astounded. The book as mentioned above has captured all the major aspects and presented the facts supported by pictures in a crisp format. The book has a good essence of history in it as it takes us back to Bolshevik, Industrial and American Revolution and at the s...

India or Bharat is known worldwide for various reasons, be it with inventions or innovations. We can take pride in lot of things but most importantly our Culture and Tradition. We have an Unique Culture which cannot be found elsewhere in the world. We have the joint family system which is still prevailing in many parts of the country. We give respect to the elders and would always seek their permission and blessings prior to venturing into anything be it with business, studies, travelling overseas and to some extent, marriage as well. What did I do inline with my culture and tradition which has made me as to what I am today? I have always believed and practised few things religiously.I believe in God and since I come from the country which appreciates all the religion, I do not confine myself worshipping a single GOD. I believe GOD is ONE and is UNIQUE and I have got friends from all the religion and I have always taken part in their festive celebrations and invited them ...

Title - Algorithm Of The Future Author - Sandeep Sharma Genre - Fiction Thriller Publisher - Authors Paradise Publishers(2017) ISBN - 8944571547484 Those who missed reading this exceptionally fast thriller fiction back in 2013 when it was first published, can rejoice since the second imprint is published now with an attractive cover that very much complements this story. The story revolves around a mathematician named Rakesh Sharma who devices an algorithm to predict the future. Even before he could shot to fame, he gets a threat from Akash Singh Rathore, a famed but a banished Magician. He could not believe any one since he gets deceived by few and gets help from Rahul but it did not last long. Akash takes Rakesh's family into his custody and wanted to something unimaginable. Did Rakesh with the help of algorithm managed to stop the calamity? What did Akash wanted in the first place? The story even though runs about 174 pages would make you feel reall...

Title - Vertical Living Author - Vidyangi Genre - Self Help Publisher - Partridge India ISBN - Hardcover - 978-1-4828-7549-2              Softcover -  978-1-4828-7548-5              eBook      -  978-1-4828-7547-8 Vertical Living is a Self-Help book with a unique proposition.Any one prior to start reading this book may come to a conclusion that there is nothing much this book could offer as there are hundreds and thousands of self help books out there but you would be proved wrong. The main reason is the concept - Vertical Living ,where the author brings out in a subtle way as to how one can achieve this.This is a unique concept and the way the facts were given makes it an interesting read.The book may be just 200 pages but the information it would give you is equivalent to few thousands of pages. The book is divided into 10 chapters with each chapter emphasising on...

Title - Minds@Work5 Author - Various Genre - Poems Publisher - FirstStep Publishing ISBN - 938330641-6 An high five to this book. I have read few anthologies of story books but for the first time, I have come across an anthology of poems and when it has some 15 poets, do I need to mention the fun it brings out? Coming from various backgrounds, these poets has put forth their thoughts in a beautifully scripted poem with each of them are unique from the others. They carry a mixed feeling which one can connect as soon as they have finished reading this book. The idea to bring an anthology is a unique one.While few of them have written only 2 poems, most have written 5 with the highest being 6 by Daman Singh. The message is clear. Go and grab the book and show your support towards these awesome poets who had brought out their best through this anthology. You can also get to know about these poets which would clearly show their passion despite having different ...

Title - Iridescence Author - Abhishek Gupta Genre - Travel Photo Poetry Book Publisher - Half Baked Beans ISBN - 978-9384315290 This is one of its kind book. It is not your usual poem book but a book with a difference. You would certainly agree to it when you finish reading this book. The book is divided into 2 parts with 30+ poems in total. This is a Photo Poem book which means each poem is supported by a beautiful pic or vice-versa. Both complement each other is what I would say because be it the pic or the poem, it brings out the nuances that surround us. It would surely given you an eccentric feeling especially if you appreciate nature. There are lot of things happening around us which we hardly fail to notice or give much importance. Abhishek has noticed it in minute detail and brought it beautifully through words. They say a Picture would speak 1000 words worth of content and imagine this concept - a Picture+Words which speaks more than what a pi...

Title - The Flame Of Anahata Author - Saranya Umakanthan Genre - Fiction Publisher - General Press ISBN - 9788180320248 What would happen when a astra with unimaginable powers fall in the hands of wrong people? The book is a story which was beautifully written by the author with characters that would take you to the past and bring it back to the present before you could realise you have read 200 odd pages. Suraj, a superstar from Bollywood falls in love with Diya. Diya rejects his proposal in front of all making Suraj feel real sad but somewhere Suraj knew that Diya loved her and it is during one of his trip, he realises his past and he was none other than Indrajith and Diya was none other than her lover Deepali. Indrajith gets deceived by his own brother. Why and how? He joins hands with dark force who comes back again to haunt this love birds. Did they succeed in their attempt or did the love prevail over the evil? Read this interesting plot which is as ...

Title - Islands In Flux Author - Pankaj Sekhsaria Genre - Environment Publisher - Harper Litmus, an Imprint of Harper Collins Publishers ISBN - 978-93-5264-398-1 We admire beauty but do we appreciate it? We go as a tourist to some of the exotic places in the World but do we know how much of damage we are inflicting on that particular place? You may argue that you did nothing. I am not trying to fault over here because I was also one till I read this book. I haven't been to Andaman and Nicobar Islands but always wanted to go there but after I finished reading this book, I may think twice before setting my foot over there. When the pleasure comes at the cause of extinction of native species and inhabitants, do we really need it? Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the largest archipelago system in the Bay of Bengal which has a group of 06 islands and 206 rocks and rocky outcrops covering the total area of 8,200 sq.km. Only 38 of these islands are inhabited with ...

Title - Shot, Down Author - Vivek Rao Genre - Fiction Publisher - Hachette India ISBN - 978-93-5195-119-3 A perfect thriller novel that will make you to keep guessing from the beginning till the end. I was thoroughly impressed with the way the story was written which has taken off right from the start and maintained the same pace till the end. Ajay comes to know about the demise of his brother Vishal Deshmukh and he senses something amiss when he saw his corpse. Though they were not in good terms prior, Ajay could not forget his little brother. He starts his investigation and stumbles upon one clue after the another. He gets ably assisted by Richa, Saif, Ashraf, Roy among others. He also learns about his brother and regretted for not being there when he needed him the most. Ajay thought he was initially fighting against Vishal's employee Dr Nihal Kapoor aka NK but then he came to know that he was fighting a much bigger outfit. What happens next is the ...

Title - The Death Story Author - Amay Saxena Genre - Fiction (Thriller/Horror) Publisher - Partridge ISBN - 978-1-4828-8633-7 A chilling story with a good twist. The story line would have been better and I felt the editing would have been better as there were few many corrections through out the story. Neha and Ashish were happily married and comes to a bungalow - which was built on the land that was given to Neha's grandfather Alok Rajput. She starts feeling some surreal incidents and the same has been confirmed by Suresh,Riya and Mukesh who were their neighbours. Ashish rubbished the claims until he gets murdered by his own wife. Why would Neha kill Ashish? The story leads to a flashback which involves Alok Rajput and his friend Vikrant who were detectives and cracks a famous psychopath case. This leads to all the trouble.  Who was the trouble maker? Did Neha come out of the tragedy? Read this story to find out the ultimate climax. The book i...

Title - Rafflesia Author - Gautam Genre - Fiction ISBN - 978-93-52017-16-4 When I first saw the cover book, I was of the opinion that the story may be a fairy tale or a historic fiction. I was proved wrong. The story is a fiction but not on the lines of any of them mentioned above. Who is this banished princess? What role does she have to play on the life of Apurva alias Appu who is the protagonist of the story? Appu was born in a poor family though his parents always had kept him happy. His father Aabir was employed in a job which hardly made him to earn the money to make the ends meet while his mother Trina was a house wife. He had a grandma named Mrinalini. Aabir had a friend named Vikram who held a top position in the Indian Air Force. He once viited his house with his wife and son Rahul. Ever since Appu and Rahul became close friends. Days rolled by. Rahul faced lot of turmoils in his life and so as Appu. While Rahul lived in the US and cimpleted his hi...

Title - People Called Ahmedabad Curator - Nisha Nair-Gupta Publisher - authors UPFRONT ISBN - 978-1-63587-346-7 The book is a compilation of 55 stories written by 17 authors. As they say, if you need to know about a place, you should not go there as a traveller but as a localite/wanderer. When I finished reading this book, I felt like that I have watched a complete documentary of Ahmedabad in Discovery Channel. The book is a detailed description of the city Ahmedabad and unlike the other books, the book gives you a more perfect description of lot of things as this was penned by 17 different people. The book stands as a testimony that the collective presentation would never fade. As a typical South Indian, my knowledge about Ahmedabad was very much limited except the fact that it housed some great educational institutes like IIM. When I completed this book, I got to know about lot of interesting things and characters which formed the essence of the book making me feel ...