Personal development

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of The Startups of Bharat: Stories of India’s Million-Dollar Founders under Thirty By Aditya Arora and Surya Pasricha

What happens when you mix India’s startup dreams, small-town hustle, and a desi sense of humour? You get a book that feels less like a business lecture and more like a late-night chai chat with your ambitious friend who’s already cracked the code. The Startups of Bharat by Aditya Arora and Surya Pasricha isn’t your regular startup manual—it’s raw, relatable, and full of heart.For those unfamiliar,...

Lingual Bonds

Lately, the language politics in our country have been disturbing. But in the midst of it all, there are still people who live across states, languages, and cultures — happily and harmoniously.The hosts are warm and welcoming.The guests are curious, open to learning new languages, ideas, and customs — without burden or resistance. 🌍💛 Today’s story is about how she found connection beyond words w...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of An Unlikely Chemistry by S. Krishnaswamy

You know how sometimes you pick up a book, expecting just another life story, and then it gently surprises you—like a quiet conversation with an old soul who has seen it all and still believes in love, resilience, and purpose? That’s exactly what happened when I read An Unlikely Chemistry by S. Krishnaswamy.For those unfamiliar, Krishnaswamy is not your average memoirist. He’s a filmmaker known fo...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Bullets to Betrayals by V.B. Bonny

Have you ever found yourself so entangled in a book that it feels like you’re living a parallel life—gritty, unpredictable, and emotionally raw? That was me with Bullets to Betrayals. Crime thrillers with a romantic undertone aren’t new, especially in Indian fiction, but V.B. Bonny doesn’t just dip her toes into the genre—she dives headfirst, bringing back something rare: substance wrapped in styl...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Remnants: A Journey through Grief, Love and Becoming by Aarti Upadhyay

Have you ever sat in silence, scrolling through your thoughts at 2 AM, trying to make sense of everything you’ve lost, loved, and outgrown? That’s the space Remnants lives in—those quiet, aching, deeply human corners of our lives. It doesn’t shout for your attention. It gently walks in, sits beside you, and says, “Me too.”Aarti Upadhyay’s Remnants isn’t just a collection of poems—it’s an experienc...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of Sachi – Finding the Truth Within By Chitkala Mulye

There are books that entertain, books that educate, and then there are books that quietly walk into your life, hold up a mirror, and ask you softly, “Are you ready to look within?” Sachi – Finding the Truth Within is one such book. Penned by Chitkala Mulye, a writer who wears her spiritual depth like a second skin, this novel offers not just a story but a soul-stirring experience.I hadn’t heard of...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of 30 Women in Power by Naina Lal Kidwai

You know those moments when you pick up a book hoping it will stir something deep within you? That’s exactly how I felt when I reached for 30 Women in Power. With a title so bold and a curator like Naina Lal Kidwai—India’s trailblazing banker and a woman who shattered more than a few glass ceilings—I expected to be blown away.The idea is noble: tell the stories of women who’ve climbed the highest ...

Sameer Gudhate presents the Book Review of She Storms the Norms by Anisha Motwani & Priyadarshini Narendra

Have you ever found yourself stuck between what society expects of you and what your heart truly desires? I know I have. And that’s why She Storms the Norms felt less like a book and more like a series of heart-to-heart conversations with women who’ve lived through that very conflict—and come out victorious.Written by powerhouse authors Anisha Motwani and Priyadarshini Narendra, this book is a fol...

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