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Of all the habits I had during childhood, I learnt on growing that reading books was the best. I remember so well that my father presented me with Harry Potter books. Harry Potter was my first love and not only he but books ruled my heart. All this changed when I read Adolf Hitler's autobiography, Mein Kampf . I found it to be an extremely motivational story , no matter what he brought the world to in the mid-twentieth century; he was a man of clear vision. Were there any other than he and Charlie Chaplin who ruled the world then? As I read more and more, I realised that the more you read a motivational true story of any person, you are charged up with optimism. Everything in the world seems easy and it feels as if you are nothing less than a king. In my case, I was a queen though! I ended up writing blogs about the people I read and review the books I enjoyed. For a school student, it was not bad when I read the comments of people that there were a lot of people w

India is a land of great people. From great scientists to freedom fighters to scholars to sport stars to leaders, we have them all in abundance. Along with being an Indian, they have become global personalities of prominence now. All these legends have lived in the folktales and books. Many of us still remember the Amar Chitra Katha. And who can ever forget the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, the biggest examples! If you look for the best coffee table books anywhere, you will find many on the Indian legends. While earlier there were the characters like Shiva, Rama, Sita, Ravana, Krishna or Arjuna, some later years had Swami Vivekanand, Gandhi, Bose, and now the heroes in the books are Kalam, Modi, SRK, Tata, Tendulkar, etc. Yet, there are some heroes whom no one has recognised till date. Millions of books have been written on these great personalities. One of the self-publishers, Maneesh Media, in fact, releases coffee table books on an average annually on successful Indians

Books are your best friends. They do not ask for anything in return yet share all the knowledge they have stored in them. Since time immemorial, over millions and billions of books have been written and published. But there are a very few interesting books to read , the ones that live in your hearts for eternity. In this list, we are going to share the 10 best books for reading before you breathe your last; of course, to make your life worth remembering even after you are gone. 1. 1984 (George Orwell) It is a warning for the human race. It highlights the importance of resisting mass control and oppression. 2. The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho) This tells you how important is it to follow your dreams and what is the true meaning of life. 3. Beloved (Toni Morrison) It is a novel about haunting, about the human inability to move on from the past and how easily it can resurface. 4. The Iliad (Homer) Want to know which was the world's longest battle? It was the battle

Of all Indian states, Rajasthan is the one you can only draw inspiration from. It has such an amazing architecture, immortal tales of love, inspiring stories of valour and a harsh desert in the background that people from around the world come to visit it. The magnificence of this land of Rajas and Maharajas and their royal way of life has always attracted the world. Jaipur, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaiselmer, Udaipur, Pushkar and Mount Abu world renowned for their heritage. This glory of Rajasthan has been showcased in many movies, articles and books. And how can we ever forget the jewels of Rajasthan , finding its own space in many Bollywood and Hollywood movies! While global Rajasthanis are famous for their keen sense of business and taking it to success, there are a lot of famous books too showcasing the attractive and busy markets of the Pink City, watching the sun setting over the dunes in Jaisalmer, tasting the savouries of Bikaner, having fun of the great Pushkar fair and enjo

Jaipur has become a hub for book lovers. It has always been known for the heritage monuments like Hawa Mahal and Amer Fort, but recently, especially since Jaipur Literature Festival began in 2006, the city has become favourites of many around the world. Since then fourteen editions of the festivals have taken place, where writers, thinkers, social activists, filmmakers and various people from the fields of art have spoken to inspire the world and promote reading. Not only people, but many book publishing houses in Jaipur too have played a vital role in making the city a reading hub. Where five out of a hundred people in the city read before, now the number has reached twenty, making not only the city read but entire country. Many book printing houses have come in the Pink City, bringing out books on various topics. These books are not only sold in the stores but also online. Although there are not many traditional publishers, the ones that handle the marketing, distribution a

Of all the places in India, Rajasthan is visited maximum by people from around the world. This state of the Rajas and Maharajas has a rich heritage that people love to see. While its forts, wildlife, palaces, museums, lakes, temples, fairs and festivals are world renowned for a unique experience, art and culture which includes coffee table books printing is another thing gaining tourist affluence now. This fortified city of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan in India’s northwestern state of Rajasthan was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II. Unlike other cities in the region located in hilly terrain, Jaipur was established on the plain and built according to a grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture. Markets, stalls, residences and temples built along the main streets have uniform facades. Somewhere in these bylanes are the hidden gems: book publishers . The city's urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as

The best way to express yourself is through an autobiography . Great people express themselves in words and those words become greatest inspiration for the world. Books by Charlie Chaplin, Adolf Hitler, Benjamin Franklin, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam have sold millions of copies, few have been adapted into movies and the generations to follow have learnt life-changing lessons from them. And why not! These are some of the most honestly written books! The list of the best autobiography books can be found online. But not every book can make you go WOW. One that I read recently – which actually WOWed me – was of a Kenyan politician, David Musila. The name of the book is Seasons of Hope and truly, the book has various seasons, various feelings and the reader learns so many facts about life. This senator from the beautiful Kenya has put his heart in the book. Everything has been written with utmost honesty. The book takes the reader deep down into Musila’s extraordinary life from colon

Of all the things in the world, what every human loves is birthdays. Children are always excited and overjoyed about this beautiful celebration. When I was a child, I remember always looking forward to my birthday. And it was just for the gifts that I would ask my parents to organise a birthday party and invite all of my school friends and neighbors, even the ones who were new. A thought that they would come with presents for me had been a great pleasure for me! I secretly loved real life story books and loved receiving them as gifts from friends and relatives.   I also remember when once one of my best friends from school came at my birthday, he was holding a big carton. Wow! I was so happy to see such a big present in his hands, but when it was opened, it had nothing except a ball. Rest of that carton was filled with thermocol. I never invited that friend of mine ever again! Years gone by now, a couple of days ago my daughter came to me and asked if she could invite her sc

Life comes just once so live it to the fullest! You must have heard it a lot in many movies or read in books. But have you lived this philosophy? The one community that breathes this is Punjabis. Originally from Punjab in south Asia, these people are known for living life as it comes. Warm blooded, great physique and highly intelligent, Punjabi community is ahead in every walk of life. From business to art to warfare, they have made a name to reckon. Shaeed Bhagat Singh, a man who gave his life for his nation at a tender age is a big example of the courage and the devotion they have for the betterment of their nation. And by nation, I clearly state, any part of the world they live in, not only India! Open-minded and always looking for greater opportunities, they have migrated to the various parts of the world and now have accepted the countries they live in as theirs. Africa, America, Australia or Europe, Indian diaspora has given its part of service to every continent

So well said the Nobel laureate Ernest Hemingway that there is no friend as loyal as a book. Books are those good friends that not only are loyal but also inspire you to become a better person. Reading books increases your vocabulary, command over the language, improves thinking power and gives you enormous ideas and emotions. It is so that the publishing industry has taken a big shift in the last decade. While fiction ruled the literary world earlier, recently writers and publishers have shown interest in publishing inspirational books for readers. Be it America, Europe, Asia or Africa, inspiring books are being published all over the world much more than before. Like the rest of the world, India too has seen a big change in the publishing industry. A lot of biographies and autobiographies are being published to inspire people. Good is that many of these books are being adapted into movies to reach to a wider audience, which further increases the reach of such ins

Ever since I was a small child, I have had loved stories. Where in the initial days I loved folktales told by my grandmother and mother, with time, my interest moved to the real stories of great people. Autobiographies , as people call them. Since then, I have read many books on people who have changed the world. Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs, Nelson Mandela, Adolf Hitler and many sports stars as well. But what I have loved the most are the books written by people themselves. What would be more interesting – someone telling you what good or bad happened in someone else’s life or someone telling you what drastic happened in their own life? To me, frankly speaking, the latter one is more appealing, so I buy autobiography every weekend. Every Sunday, I wake up with a thrill to start a new autobiography and don’t put it down till I finish it. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, nothing matters when I have a refreshing book in my hands. Like this Sunday, I was reading Seasons of Hope: Memoi

Are you a bookworm? Or do you at least love reading books? Here we have a few suggestions for you if you are a book lover. With over millions of books on the rack of libraries around the world, you really must you confused which book to go ahead with. We are here to tell you which books are in trend. Let us make this choice easy for you. From new novels by world-renowned writers to impeccably crafted personalised books from various publishers, 2019 has already seen many excellent reads. While the 20th century was a great platform for novel lovers, this century has come up with personalised coffee table books . Personalised books are a category of books people these days prefer reading. They are informative, entertaining and can serve your purpose of inspiring many others. Autobiography and biography are sub-categories of these books as a story in them concentrates on one personality, the protagonist of the book. In such personalised story books , people love looking back in tim

Many people wonder if the genre of a book, especially coffee table book, is required. Why can’t there be simply books? Well, if you are not much into books, then better let go of this. But if you are a book lover, then genres are vital. And if you want to read the greatest coffee table books , then genres become more vital. Every person is not the same so the books need to be divided into various genres, then why not a coffee table book. The name itself gives an imagination of chilling out with a cup of coffee on a comfortable coffee-table, reading a book at leisure… Romance for love birds, science fiction for science lovers, voyage for travellers and biographies and autobiographies for inspiration seekers. When you get into a bookstore, it helps you holding the book of your interest in your hands. Because, if you have no interest in romance and in your hand comes a famous love story, we are pretty sure that your love for the books could start flickering that very moment. Same w

Coming of age, I often notice many youngsters clicking pictures. Being a photographer is almost a trend, isn’t it! While many of them, there are some who are almost the perfect photographers, but they have no way to promote themselves other than by playing on social media… a place that tends to remember just the newer ones, while some of the older clicks are simply forgotten. This is a clear shoutout to all those young or old photographers, who know the skill but have no platform other than social media to play on. Thin premium coffee table books a whole book to yourself or probably be a part of one of the best coffee table books 2019 . Think of those glazed seamless papers with beautiful photographs spread across. Maneesh Media, the experts of making coffee table books are here to preserve to your memories forever. Well, it’s not just that simple but yeah, not even that tough! You start with contacting Maneesh Media sharing your concept of photographs and then sit down with them an

The release of our coffee-table book Jewels of Gujarat – Leading Global Gujarati Personalities: Vol. II is now a fortnight old, and we yet are not out of the beauty displayed at the event. Watching so many among the Indian diaspora, all together, was a sight as they discussed, talked, smiled and laughed, all towards a new India! With the lead guests being Dr. Kiran Patel, the leading cardiologist and businessman and an international philanthropist; Dr. Vimal Shah, successfully mentoring many into agribusiness leading the entire Africa to growth with Bidco Africa ; Mr. Rizwan Adatia, giving work opportunities to several across the world, and creating better lives for the aged especially those left behind at old-age homes; Mr. Vinod Patel, a leading politician, an activist, a youth-enthusiast; Mr. M.P. Rama, the hotelier whose main focus is on his country's education and health; Mr. Manhar Manu Shah, the leader of international stone industry, empowering women, the atmosphere buz

While today there hardly are people who love to read handheld books, all thanks to the many gadgets we can read on, coffee table books are still something that grab our attention. We buy them or not, we are sure to flip a few pages and admire these head-turners, quite many of which come from book publishers in India . Although coffee table book is a name buzzing around for more than a decade now, there's a something in these beauties that attract us. What could be it? The hidden child loves it! Remember how we loved flipping throughout picture books, even when we had no clue of alphabets? Well, it still is that same child within us that loves coffee table books. Simply flipping through those smooth pages, with beautiful pictures, those classic fonts is a soothe. What more! These books give some additional information too. Now can we deny it? Class interiors! When the first coffee table book came out in the early 20th century, only the rich could afford it. Though buying pow

Coffee Table Books are the talk of the year. Something latest! Trendy, these books can be found covering almost all the genres and versatile topics. But few books are found on the diaspora… the Indian diaspora ! Indians are the descendants of the most ancient civilisation with the greatest and oldest history. People from across the world have come here and people from this land have travelled miles, going far away from their land of birth—their motherland. What they have taken along with them are values, practices and uniqueness. Such is the Indian diaspora—wide and acclaimed. To add to this treasure of people can be books, rather coffee table books , on Indian diaspora . Today, people of Indian origin can be easily found everywhere from the under-developing country to the most developed, south of the globe to the north, deepest into the seas to the top of the greatest mountains. Tenzing Norgay, who reached the highest peak in the world, Ashoka, who spread Buddhis

Diwali is close, Christmas is trailing and New Year is peeping from behind the summer. What more can one desire of in festivities but—fun, harmony and gifts, not to forget, the good food! Edibles are also a thing that we generally opt as gifts, however, with the health-conscious people, let’s make these d ays lively, filled with love and laughter and gift books, for it is said there is no friend as loyal as a book, and knowledge-gifting too! Here we bring you some of the best coffee table books , in no particular order, that we think can make smart gifts: • In the Company of Women A must book, close to every woman’s heart... this book is a reminder to what women in this era can achieve. It inspires you to become your aspiration every time you turn a page. This is a book for the ones looking for some solid substance. • Remembering Diana Is there anyone who doesn’t know Diana? Or anyone who still loves her? If yes, this book is for them, to introduce to them an icon—

When beauty and practicality blend, they give rise to coffee-table books . Sometimes slender, sometimes heavy as a brick, these tomes are the true definitions of the coffee table sprucing every living room. Speaking of coffee-table books, inspirational anecdotes are less likely to be missed as they are the impressions of hard work, commitment, determination, and everything sterling wrapped in graceful covers that not only inspire readers but grab the eyeballs of visitors too. To so many, the odysseys of the Indian diaspora are worth keeping. Our coffee-table books are the collections of the journeys of successful Indians around the world. These exclusive publications display the unknown about the lives of the unheard achievers; their sagas of struggle, tales of success and narrations of accomplishments. A few big names that manifest the authenticity of these books include Mukesh Ambani, Yusuff Ali MA , Indra Nooyi, Ajay Banga, among several other top-notch personalities. Not