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Title - INKREDIA - Luwan of Brida Author - Sarang Mahajan Genre - Fiction(Thriller) Publisher - Gloryburg ISBN - 978-81-933658-0-9 The story is an Indian equivalent of "Lord of the Rings". I usually do not compare the books/story but as  was reading this book, I felt that it was really well written and closely resembled that of the story penned by J.R.R.Tolkien though each and different - be it with the plot or otherwise. It begins with a map. I wondered what these Town/Village/Noble City/Imperial City/Kingdom was all about but as and when I started reading it, I could make the connect. This is Book 1 and when it ended, I was glad that I read the book and the story is yet to be complete since Book 2 INKREDIA - The Castle of Tashkrum will be released soon. I wouldn't go deep into the story since it a simple plot weaved with complex structure of events that makes the story incredible. It all begins with Luwan who refuses to pay tax to Lord Gruwak which fo...

Title - Asian Herbs Author - Sudhir Ahluwalia Genre - Non Fiction(Wellness) Publisher - Pothi.com ISBN - 978-9387480889 The author - Sudhir Ahluwalia has written few books. As he was an IFS officer, the details that had gone into his books were stunning and would make even a novice to become an expert, if he/she has grasped all the information which was given in minute detail in the book. I had the opportunity to read his other book as well - Holy Herbs and has already written my review about it on my blog, earlier, today. This book surprisingly was a self published one though  felt that books of these genre/nature should be picked up by renowned publishing houses which would act as a bridge between the author and the end reader as they would have much higher and better reach. The book has pictures of various plants and trees. It begins with an ancient historical overview and then proceed further with Aromatic Herbs of India. Then the book touch base up...

Aji-No-Moto is a Japanese brand which is been in the market for more than 7 decades. The product is exported to more than 120 countries. The product is based on one of the five tastes, our tongue receptor can recognize. It is called UMAMI . Professor Kikunae Ikeda discovered this taste which came from Glutamate. Now Stop! Have you heard about this somewhere? Yes. There was lot of hue and cry about this a while ago. If you could not recollect it instantly, you would now do it when I say MSG which is the short form on Mono Sodium Glutamate. While few brands suffered because of wrong propaganda raised against it, I was surprised when I was cleared of all my doubts in one of the awareness meet organised by the brand. The meet saw the presence of renowned dietician Dr Dharini Krishnan, Dr Divya Purushotham and Guinness World Record Holder Chef M S Rajmohan.  What surprised me the most was the mention of the product's presence in Mother's milk. Yes. The ...

Title - Holy Herbs Author - Sudhir Ahluwalia Genre - Non Fiction(Healthy Living/Wellness) Publisher - Fingerprint ISBN - 978-81-7599-446-1 Gone are the days where we use to get the treatment for our ailments at home from our grandmother or great grandmother. These days, the families have become nuclear(mostly) and joint families have become a rarity. We have also started neglecting the natural products which would do no harm but bring home only the goodness and started running behind packed food items which are nothing but processed and preserved. Though we are now going back to the (g)olden days to bring back the organic food, we lost the track of various herbs and plants which has been effectively used by out forefathers/ancestors to address various concerns. When I saw this book and most importantly the author's profile, I knew for sure that this is going to be one awesome read and my expectations were not proved wrong. The book is divided into 5 chapters name...

Title - The Last Attractor Of Chaos Author - Abhinav Singh Genre - Fiction(Thriller) Publisher - Notion Press ISBN - 978-1-64249-203-3 A fast paced thriller that would keep you hooked from the beginning till the end. The story, I would say would not only come under Thriller but it also has a pinch of Sci-Fi attached to it making it a great read for those who loves these two genres. When I was reading the story, I was feeling that I was seeing Dr Strange and Underworld Evolution together(in a different concept). No where you would feel bored when you were reading the story which is the success element for this novel. When Scientist Ashwin Rathore gets killed instead of his wife Shruti, he hardly knew that she had greater secrets hidden with her. She belonged to the task force which was assigned to protect a weapon which would bring massive destruction, if it had fallen in the wrong hands. However she herself gets vindicated despite her best attempts to prove her i...

Title - A Turbulent Tale Of Love Author - Shalu Thakur Dhillon Genre - Fiction(Romance) Publisher - Invincible Publishers ISBN - 978-93-87328-77-8 A beautiful romance fiction by the author which is ably supported by the cover pic and most importantly, the title. Is Love smooth? Love is full of emotions with ups and downs. It is irrespective of who it is between, even if it is among the known circle. Nihal, a pilot by profession falls in love with Rabani at first sight. Rabani was initially skeptical sine she thought that Nihal was stalking her but she soon realized it wasn't the case. Nihal was from a well to do family and so as Rabani. Fortunately, Nihal's bet friend Neil gets engaged to Mannat who was none other than Rabani's Sister but unfortunately Mannat has had a bad image about Nihal since she studied with him. Nihal on the other hand also had some dark past which kept haunting him and his parents. His mother wanted him to get married to her best f...

Title - Hope and Sunshine Author - Debasmita Nath Ghosh Genre- Fiction Publisher - Power Publishers ISBN - 978-93-84334-73-4 A beautiful love story that I have read in the recent days. Author has penned it real well in a great style. I liked the language used for writing this story which was literally flawless and appealing.  It portrayed the life of the protagonist Naina Grover who was stuck between two people - Ved and Aditya. While Ved and Naina were seeing each other, distance between them proved to be an hindrance. On the other hand, Aditya who was her colleague and also came from an affluent family always tried his best to keep Naina happy. There were other troubles like caste, status etc., Naina was trying her best on one hand to keep the relationship afloat and Ved has been facing a major issue - ailing mother. Would they able to unite? Read this simple yet gripping story which would keep you hooked until the end. The book is available on Amazo...

Title - Leader Of Millions Author - B P Senapati & Durgesh Nandini Das Genre - Fiction Publisher - Blackeyes Publication ISBN - 9789353005313 A story which takes a twist from a student life to a political life. Vijay and Priya studies together. Priya was much brighter when it comes to studies compared to Vijay. Vijay on the other hand was a practical person. They had a group of friends Ishita, Rashmi and the narrator of the story. The story revolves around these students. Interestingly, Priya and Vijay fall in love with each other which gets the approval of their parents. When things were going well, a major disaster struck in Priya's family. On top of this, there was another incident which leaves a scar in the lives of Vijay and Priya. Though Vijay was equally brilliant as Priya, he suffers in the interviews, failing to clear them. After the second incident, Vijay asks Priya who is now his wife to pursue IAS and Vijay turns his attention towards Politics. ...

Title - Baby Care and Child Care Author - Kshama Rao Genre - Self Help/DIY Publisher - Blue Rose ISBN - 978-93-87923-68-3 While giving birth is a second life for a mother, raising the baby is a daunting task especially with the first kid. Those who stay real far away from their parents may not be able to receive their help and advice on time to take care of the baby. The book comes handy to those. It is easier said than done in upbringing the baby. There are lot of things which needs to be taken into consideration. This includes giving bath, massaging, remedies for itchy nipples and increasing breast milk production to name a few. While for massaging and bathing, we may hire a servant maid(who is usually old and an expert in this), we cannot rely on them always. When the baby falls sick or affected by cough and cold, you may not know as to what needs to be done. This book helps you as a perfect guide. Just like the other books, this book is also written in a sim...

Title - Pregnancy Guide - Home Remedies For Pregnancy Author - Kshama Rao Genre - Self Help/DIY Publisher - MyBooks Publication ISBN - 978-93-86474-32-2 Pregnancy is the sweetest thing for a Woman who would transform into a Mother. It is the much expected event after marriage. The time taken for this differs from person to person. The book is essentially for those who are already pregnant or planning to get into the next important stage in their life. While we get to hear lot of information in bits and pieces from various sources, the book is a one stop shop for all the pregnancy needs. Being a mother herself, author has written lot about it which is now available in the form of a book. It starts with the basics where intake of folic acid and what are the other things to be done and what not shouldn't be done.  The book further spans into 27 more chapters which includes remedies for infertility, best time to conceive, morning sickness, high blood pressure during ...

Title - DIY Cosmetics & Cleaners Author - Kshama Rao Genre - DIY Publisher - RIGI Publication ISBN - 978-93-86447-12-8 This book may not only make you become self reliant on various products that you(we) would use it on a day to day basis but could also turn you into a small time entrepreneur. You might have seen various ads asking you to pay a certain sum to learn the aspects/secrets of making products like Shampoo, Soap etc., but here, all you need to do is to buy this book and it would help you learn the manufacturing process of: 1. Shampoo 2. Body lotion 3. Diaper Rash Cream 4. Natural wax for leg hair removal 5. Toothpaste 6. Hand sanitizer 7. Body wach 8. Mosquito repellents 9. Facewash 10. Sunscreen 11. Eyeliner 12. Soap 13. Perfume 14. Deodorizing candles 15. Talcum Powder 16. Cold Cream 17. Liquid Dish Wash Soap 18. Bath Bombs 19. Air Freshners 20. Toilet Bomb Fizzies 21. Vapor Rub 22. Rose Water 23. Eye Cream 2...

Title - Homemade Facials, Masks & Beauty Tips Author - Kshama Rao Genre - DIY Publisher - Quills Ink ISBN - 978-93-86367-16-7 The book is a easy to go one for the women who wants to enhance their beauty without having to spend much on the beauty parlour. While we know that there are lot of things available, how to make the composition work has been clearly explained in this book. The simplicity of the language along with pics(B&W) makes it more appealing. There are about 25 tips given in this book. Each of them differ from each other and is unique in their own aspect. An average cost for any of these beauty process in a parlour would cost anywhere between Rs.300 to Rs.3,000 or even higher but here, you can get it done all by yourself in a natural way without having to worry about any side effects. Skin care is very delicate and due care must be taken. This has been clearly explained in the book, step by step. You have solution for dark eyes, eye wrink...