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  When dealing with mental health, one of the best things you can do is talk to someone about it. It can be your friends, family or a therapist .   Another modality that can help is books. Here are a few to get you started.   1.  Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr Julie Smith Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, this is  a must-have handbook for optimiz ing your mental health. Dr Julie's simple but expert advice and powerful coping techniques will help you stay resilient no matter what life throws your way.   Addresses everyday issues facing us all and offers practical solutions to change your life.   2.  Unf *ck Yourself  by Gary John Bishop Helps you to break free from societal expectations and discover your authentic self, offering actionable strategies to live a more fulfilling and genuine life.  It’ s designed to  give you an authentic leg up,  one that feels genuine and right for you, and can propel you t...

  Extracts from IN GOD’S COUNTRY, KARWAR.   HE told his wife a lie. There was nothing unusual about this for Satish Verma lied often. He usually said he was working late and that he might spend the night at the office. Her reaction was the same, an indifference, a lack of care. The marriage had failed in so many ways, and after nearly twenty years, it was time to make a clean break. He drove out of Karwar and headed north towards Goa. The journey would take over an hour, but he was looking forward to meeting the other woman.    THE Ocean sound is what you hear first, loud  all-encompassing  waves rolling in from the Arabian Sea. The wind blows and sways the palm trees on the beach, broad leaves rustling to a peaceful rhythm. Birds flock and fight, each one more  exotic than the next. Fishermen throw nets from colourful wooden boats. The perfect idle however was brutally disturbed. Life has the cruel capacity to cause pain when least expected.   Te...

  Title - The Doer Author - Rekha Nair Genre - Spirituality Publisher - Olympia Publishers ISBN -  978-1804394953 The book begins with a powerful note - " Everything we do is Spiritual ". I couldn't agree more since most of us believe in GOD who is called by different names under different religions. We also believe that there is " Unseen Power " above us which decides our fate and Karma. The book is divided into 12 chapters namely: 1. Have we forgotten?   2. What have we forgotten?   3. What is Love?   4. What is the nature of the soul?   5. God is?   6. Why is freedom important?   7. What is the relevance of cyclic events and things that exist in pairs?   8. What is the toughest thing to overcome? 9. What is a choice, and does it exist?   10. What does connecting mean?   11. What do you value the most?   12. You rather experience and know or do you want to know and then experience. Also, why? Each of these has a powerful mess...

Madras Kitchen Company at Westin, Chennai has revamped its menu. Right from the interiors to menu card to dishes, everything wears a new look. I had been there today with my family and had a good time with regards to food. Staffs were courteous, as always. Ambiance was perfect with LIVE Music. Newspaper themed Blinds and Menu Card Variety of options for Veg & Non-Veg In-House Bar Must try dishes: Starters: Millet Salad Paanagam Veg Jackfruit Cornetto Skewers of Thai Red Curry flavoured Baby Corn 🌽  Dakshin Combo - Podi Idli, Sambar Vada served in tiff in box with coconut chutney and ghee Non-Veg Crab Cornetto Malaysian Sambal Chicken Wings Manathakkali mutton Varuval, Coin Parotta & Appalapoo Sindha Mani Kari Kattu Soru, Chinna Vengaya Pachadi, More Milagai & Vadam Kari Satti Soru, Mutta Thokku, Mutton Varuval & Era Perattal  Drinks: Cold Pressed Juicery - Orange  Inji Malli Martini (alcohol) Annaci, Pineapple (alcohol) Desserts: Gulkhand Kunafe with Vani...

  Where should I begin? It still looks like a dream for me that I was there. Yes. I'm speaking about the #NationalCreatorsAward which is the first of its kind in the world. This is an initiative by @mygovin which is doing lot of innovative things in various fields. I had applied and completely forgotten about it. Few days ago, I received a call from the landline wherein the caller says he is calling from the office of Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, MEITY & Communications checking for my availability of the program which was due on Friday & I needed to be present on Thursday in New Delhi. I immediately agreed. That same day, I received an official communication from IRCTC asking for my details. I had filled it up. Applied for off in my office and on Wednesday, I received ex my flight ticket details. Flight was on Thu noon from Chennai Domestic Airport. I reached airport well before the designated time and met my friend who is an IB officer there. After having a...

  Title - The Ideal Entrepreneur : An Idiot's Guide to Building a 300 Crore Company! Author - Rahul Agarwal Genre - Autobiogaphy Publisher - Future ISBN -  978-9351201311 A truly inspiring autobiography whch would ignite the aprk in the minds of the entrepreneurs in the making. Rahul Agarwal had seen the ups and downs before he went on to establish himself as a force to reckon with in the insurance industry. To start with, what I liked the most is this mention " Story more relatable, more believable and more doable ". You could find out where this was used and in what context once you read the book. The book emphasize on  1. Team Building 2. Fund Raising 3. Focus 4. Networking  5. Standrad Operating Procedures aka SOP and 6. Brand Building There is no surprise that Rahul himself was the Founder of Kokata Chapter of BNI since he believes in Networking and is the pioneer in hosting the launch party in the Insurance sector which saw the presence of many industry ...