Google Power Search Book Review written By Stephan Spencer

Google Power Search Book

One of my recent reads is the Google Power Search by Stephen Spencer. This is the perfect book that exposes the immense power for competitive research. We all are aware that fundamental searches are forthright, while complex searches require more concentration and perhaps a better understanding of the search engine features. This book by Stephen Spencer allows you to explore just that.

It also delves into simple but important techniques like simple Boolean Logic and other URL parameters. That is not all; the book also talks about other advanced tools and the best way to apply them to the real world research and analytics. If you are keen on knowing the best way to explore Google, the Google Power Search is a must read. Having read this book, I am more confident with my analytical research; it takes less time and not to mention, am proud of the diligence in my reports.

Healing with Homeopathy Book Review written By Dr Mukesh Batra

Healing with Homeopathy Book

Healing with Homeopathy by Dr. Mukesh Batra is a must for every household. The book is an eye opener, particularly in recent times as Homeopathy is better accepted, both socially and medically. What I liked most in this book is that it deals with over 100 illnesses, arranged in the alphabetic order. Hence it is easy to comprehend. Besides, the writing is simple and lucid.

Homeopathy is known for its holistic approach. Dr. Batra, India`s famous homeopath with the largest chain of Homeopathy clinics spread across India, shares his professional expertise. I will vouch for it as the perfect family guide, to understand common and uncommon ailments and the best ways to treat them.

I also like the way Dr. Batra explains each condition with its symptoms and the variations along with remedies that work best for the ailment. The book also includes useful dos and don`ts along with insightful case studies. I highly recommend this book.

Unusual People Do Things Differently Book Review Written By TGC Prasad

Unsual People Do Things Differently

This book by T.G.C. Prasad outlines that one important factor that alienates winners from the mediocre. Mediocrity is not always acceptable and what makes winners achieve extra ordinary feats is something very well explored in this book. This is not only an insightful read but it also makes you think what is it that these unusual people do?

Are winners more prone to accepting challenges or rectifying their mistakes, or are they more sensitive to nuances and are on the look out for lateral solutions? The book delves into these details in the most lucid way. Yes, so if you are someone who has, time and again, dared to think out of the box and are in pursuit of excellence this book will appeal to you.

Ruchita Misras The Ineligible Bachelors Must Read

The Ineligible Bachelors Must Read

The book is written as diary entry of Kasturi Shukla....fresh out of one of India's top b school who finds herself at the centre of her mother's attraction soon after graduation. The mother wants to get the girl married to the first decent guy she comes across as she is saddened by the fact that her daughter hasnt found anyone herself yet...The girl, like all of our age, is horrified at the thought and tries all to get out of it but to no avail and eventually gives to the societal pressures.

The book clearly captures the story that is so common with so many guys/girls my age these days. Parents having only marriage on their mind,unrelenting children who tither under emotional blackmail from the parents. The story captures the nice details about the things my generation hates about the concept of arranged marriage and why parents need to take a second look at the process.

The book is clearly written from a girl's point of view and serves as a good lesson for guys into what-not-to-do when meeting a girl for the first time and also a little bit on what-girls-expect-from-their-guys!!

The arranged marriage part takes up only 20-25% of the book's time, rest of the time is how things change in the life of the young Kasturi with her new job, her first Boss - Rajeev Mehrotra and her new best friends at work - Varun and Ananya.

While reading the book, you dont feel like you are reading a book. Its more like someone's telling you a story and makes the book unputdownable. The laughs you get are genuine, the situations real(apart from the mafia involvement - mafia in a book on marriages!!! Read book for more details ;)) and the characters immensely likeable esp the calm and silent Dr.Purva.

The book showcases the power of friendship. how people change when in love, how people overlook the obvious when in love and how things they think they know are not there anymore.

Read the book if you have a special friend, one who would do anything for you, one who wouldnt hesitate to tell you anything, even if meant hurting you for your own good and if you want to relive the moments with those friends.

The ending, even though expected halfway through the book, was the best part. The emotional depth and maturity in the end made it like a sweet dessert at the end of a sumptuous meal.There was a apricot in the dessert which I dont think quite fitted with the dessert but I think I can let that pass.(For those who dont know me : I dont like the taste of apricot in my food)

Final Verdict : Definitely a must read, not too much about arranged marriages but definitely a lot about friendship, love and how life must move on!!!

Review by :- Somil Agarwal

Book Review Noon Good Read By Aatish Taseer

Noon Good Read By Aatish Taseer

Noon by Aatish Taseer is a novel exploring complicated relationships, uncertainty and confusion under the garb of turbulent times in India and Pakistan. Owing to complicated circumstances of his life, Rehan Tabassum, the protagonist of the book grows up to be a vulnerable character.

Noon by Aatish Taseer is a must read to understand how turbulent times lead to a raging change. A change that is not gradual but it is a byproduct of upheaval circumstances and all it has to offer is a blurring future. Written in a lucid language and a gripping story line, Noon depicts stark reality of turbulent time and threat posed by devastating political circumstances.

What future has in store for Rehan? What will happen when Rehan will try to bring together puzzled pieces of his past? Will he be able to reconcile with his past? With his mother and her affluent new husband, how will Rehan’s life shape up? Read the book to find out more.

In the Shadow of The Buddha Book Review by Matteo Pistono

In the Shadow of The Buddha: Secret Journeys And Spiritual Discovery In Tibet by Matteo Pistono is a work of nonfiction having all ingredients of mystic thriller. Book is an honest account of Matteo Pistono's experience and stay in Tibet. He essentially begins his journey as a Buddhist pilgrim but ends up fighting for social justice. He begins with a hope to follow Terton Sogyal’s footstep and in the process meets diverse group of people that include monks, nomads and Tibetan people. It is a gripping story about the atrocities and injustice done by Chinese Government on Tibetan people, especially those following Buddhist Religion. Following one’s religion is never easy and at times people end up paying a huge price for it.

Matteo Pistono exposes human right abuses and atrocities of Chinese government, interwoven with his own journey of self-discovery. The language is lucid, incidents are gripping, here is an American Buddhist who encounters and reports firsthand accounts of the torture and injustice meted out on Tibetan people. This book is must read, a nonfiction work that reads like thrilling adventure novel.

Few Things Left Unsaid Book Review

Few Things Left Unsaid Book

Few things Left Unsaid by Sudeep Nargkar is a story about love birds, Aditya and Riya. Aditya hates Engineering but ends up studying it. He is in quest for true love, but has no idea what true love is all about. Aditya finds what he seeks but he doesn’t know what to do with it. When he figures it out that Riya is the one for him, it’s too late.

Aditya epitomizes the chaos faced by youngsters. His lack of clarity and playing with his career is depicted beautifully. How his vague ideas end up screwing his and Riya’s life is worth observing. Will Riya and Aditya end up being together? Read the book and find it out yourself. The book is an interesting read that will please youngsters. Author is in final year Engineering and did his schooling from ST John’s high school, Mumbai.