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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...

Are you wondering how to publish a book in India? Has no one guided you the right way to being a bestseller author? Or are you still wondering how to begin? This article may help you. Harry Potter fame JK Rowling says her manuscript was rejected by over 30 publishers, Chetan Bhagat says his was rejected over 20 and Amish Tripathi says his was some 20 times. It was so that Amish decided to self-publish his book, for just himself is what he had thought. Who knew he would be one of the most widely read authors in the second most populous country in the world? They now believe looking for best self publishing companies can lead to your destination. He has often spoken how self-publishing has helped him and, following him, many debut authors have chosen this path. New sensation Savi Sharma is a result of self-publishing. She says when she was looking for a publisher for her first book, none entertained her and she decided to self-publish. She published her book and became a...

Some years ago when reading technology was still being upgraded, new devices were being launched for the book lovers who found it tough to carry 5-6 books at a time, I read somewhere, “ Get free Ebooks .”, Wait! What? Free? What could have been better! I too thought it to be the time to try the Kindle reading device, after all, who doesn’t like a few extra bucks saved? The changes the world has witnessed in the last 200 years have been vital in the field of technology. It so happened when the people around the world met each other and exchanged cultures. With these exchanged ideas have come exceptional inventions – and these inventions are no doubt from the read people from around the world. When we say ‘read’, it means most of these celebrated geniuses are well-read. Free ebooks today are an additional motivation to read more, however, books, not only today or a century ago but even millennia ago, were a motivational tool for a change. Free ebooks are now an added motiv...

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...

What the world needs in this 21st century but peace! It needs the peace of mind and the heart, though there are some who seek war. While almost the entire world wants to live happily in harmony and brotherhood, out of the blue come a few countries that neither are happy themselves nor like seeing their neighbours happy. If you are an art lover, look for the movies on war and you will learn a lot. Not only the whys and hows of wars but also how-not-to. Two countries engage in war over few selfish political tactics and thousands and lakhs of lives end up being at stake. A lot of documentaries have been made and innumerable books have been written on the subject. You can easily find books for reading in any of the public libraries. The best books to read ever on war are The Art of War, The Campaigns of Alexander, The Book of Five Rings and many more. Also interesting was a blog on a war-veteran, Purshotam Lal Nayyar, who had shared how after his retirement he misses his days in the I...

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 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 he...

Of all the ways of entertainment, cinema is no doubt the best. Film is a language that the cinema-maker uses to express his emotions to the world. Cinemas started in the mid-19th century and spread throughout the world by the 20th century in Charlie Chaplin era of black and white silent films. In India too, the cinema began with silent film during the British Raj in the early 20th century. The first Indian film released in India was Shree Pundalik , a silent film in Marathi by Dadasaheb Torne on 18 May 1912 at Coronation Cinematograph, Bombay. And then there was no looking back. Today, the number of films produced and watched in India are far more than any other part of the world. That in India movies are made in over 20 languages is another milestone! People who have influenced the Indian film industry are mostly the Khans and Punjabi personalities . And with changing times, the Indian cinema has set its feet in many other parts of the world. As migration took place f...

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...

Of so many things in the world, what had had a great impact on the world are words! Pen, after all, is mightier than the sword. If we today know what had happened thousands of years ago, it is through stories, the written stories those have long lasted all these years. Books for ages have taught the world and made humans wide through the knowledge contained in them. But where books earlier were simply black ink on white paper, with the changing times, books also have changed. New in the market is coffee table books . Best coffee table books are the ones that speak of their own. These are some pieces of splendid creativity, with more pictures than text; so many pictures that if you do not read anything, they still tell you something about the content. The best part in coffee table book ideas is, even if you do not understand the language in the book, you can make the meaning out through pictures. It is, in fact, a pleasure to flip through the pages of the book.  These ...