Author’s Background: Author Alekhya Talapatra, a XLRI alumnus is a consultant in the technology industry and has been a professional for the last three decades. He is an avid reader and writer, apart from being an accomplished painter. He stays in Johannesburg, which is a beautiful city in South Africa. Questionnaires: Neel Preet: Firstly, Congratulations on your book, “The Art Of Plunder! Neel Preet: ” What responses are you getting from this book of yours? Please share your experience about this book. Alekhya Talapatra: The themes developed on their own momentum and got intertwined while writing this. Initial responses are encouraging. Neel Preet: The stories in your book comes under the category of tragic historical fiction so, what made you choose such a genre for this book of yours? Alekhya Talapatra:It is a crime thriller about art heists. Its an old theme and still relevant. Neel Preet: You’ve given a very interesting title to your book, which is very catchy too so, what made you go for this title for your book? Alekhya Talapatra: The art dealers have made ‘ Plunder’ to an art form and perfected it. Neel Preet: What was your mind-set, while working on this book? What was the impetus behind this work of yours? Alekhya Talapatra:My solitude gives me enough time to think, rethink, write and re-write. Love doing this. Neel Preet: Well, my next question to you is that what keeps you fuelled to carry on your writing journey? Alekhya Talapatra: My passion. Neel Preet: What are some of the learnings that you gained from writing this book of yours? Alekhya Talapatra:If this book can inculcate some serious reading habits then am successful. That’s the thought behind writing this. That itself will be a learning. Neel Preet: Your writing seemed to be impeccable & you were bold with the stories in your book, which I really appreciate. Therefore, I want you to tell us about some of those writers, who had inspired you and whom you follow! Alekhya Talapatra:I read a lot of thrillers, starting from Agatha Christie to Classics, Sidney Sheldon, David Baldacci to Keigo. Also in Bengali…All of them influence me. Neel Preet: Is there any message which you would like to convey to your readers? Or any piece of advice, which you would like to give to the readers out there! Alekhya Talapatra:Protect our art and artifacts . Be aware of sophisticated plunderers. Neel Preet: Are there any other books being worked by you? Please let us know about your future projects. Alekhya Talapatra:Short stories of thriller genre on themes of select Bengal artists. Neel Preet: Thank you so much for answering all my questions. All the very best to you for future and your book too! Alekhya Talapatra:
Book Review : The Art of Being Happy
This incredible book, “The Art of Being Happy” by Author Dr. Mukesh Jain is a ground breaking book that delves into the science behind true happiness. Drawing upon the latest research in positive psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, this enlightening work challenges traditional notions of happiness and provides readers with evidence-based strategies to cultivate lasting well-being.
Author Feature : Dr Pratima Vishwakarma
Pratima Vishwakarma holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University in Gorakhpur. She has an impressive academic and research background, with sixteen research articles and four book chapters published in reputed national and international journals.
Book: Symphony To Jazz – The Rise Insight
This book, “Symphony To Jazz” by Author Ankit Khemka is a business guide and comes under the category of ‘Business & Strategy!’ In this remarkable title, the author explores the powerful analogy of jazz music as a metaphor for teamwork, creativity, and innovation in the business world.
Book Review : Pilgrimage : Collection of Poetries
As a collection of poetry, every volume has the potential to engross the readers in a different world that gives them a momentary break from their routine. “Pilgrimage” by M. Timothée Bordenave is a collection of poems that takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and introspection. Bordenave has a unique style of writing that blends spirituality with everyday experiences, resulting in a poetic masterpiece that speaks to the soul. Each poem is a reflection of the author’s personal journey, and the reader is invited to join him on his pilgrimage towards a deeper understanding of life. Bordenave’s poetry is deeply introspective, and the reader can’t help but be drawn into his search for meaning.
Book Feature : 10X Your Focus to Achieve Career Success in a Competitive World
“10X Your Focus to Achieve Career Success in a Competitive World” by Dhritiman Chakraborty is a comprehensive and practical guide for corporate executives who aspire to enhance their focus and achieve long-term success in today’s fiercely competitive professional landscape. With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Chakraborty provides readers with actionable strategies, real-world examples, and valuable insights to help them develop a growth mindset, cultivate positive habits, leverage technology, and overcome setbacks.
QUESTIONNARIRE – For Author Jitendra Dutt Sharma By Neel Preet
Authors’ Background: Author Jitendra Dutt Sharma is a thought leader, blog writer and keynote speaker at multiple technical forums and Institutions. With this rich experience, he wants to contribute to the future of the society where technology plays a pivotal role in defining the impact on the world. Through this work, he wants to help professionals who are struggling with leadership guidance! Questionnaires: Neel Preet: Firstly, Congratulations on your book, “Practicing Management In Corporates!” Well, can you please share your experience about making your work come into the form of book! Jitendra Dutt Sharma: Thanks for asking this question. The evolution of this book is also a journey. I was taking baby steps to improve thought leadership and promoting it. For that I have started analysing the incidents and writing blogs on those topics. Later I have realized that this can be preserved and used by wider audience. Obviously, book and e-book are better means of preserving the experience for longer period. This way this book is evolved. Neel Preet: I’ve read your book & I genuinely feel that it’s a “Saviour” for the management learners, so what inspired you to write this book? What was the impetus behind this work of yours? Jitendra Dutt Sharma: I had strong urge to share my experience with aspirant leaders. While handling multi culture big team, my observation is that transition from technical to managerial role is like walking in unknown terrain. Even seasoned leaders also need some point of reference at some cross roads. Therefore, my focus was to share the real-life experience in simpler word with examples. Neel Preet: Your book title definitely goes with the book’s content & is very catchy too! So, can you please explain the reason for going with this book title to the readers? Jitendra Dutt Sharma: My personal belief is that management is not an academic subject only. It is an art, science, acquired skills and inborn characteristic and to be used as per the situation demand. It doesn’t have set rule to manage the same situation by different leaders. Management is refined as you experiment and practice. My journey is at corporate only. So, I found Practicing Management in Corporate as appropriate name. Neel Preet: Can you please explain how this book is different from the other books of the same genre? In addition, is it based upon any particular experience of yours? Jitendra Dutt Sharma: This book is different as we are not explaining theory, rather sharing field experience. I tried to explain the different situation on shop floor and how that was handled. Practical aspect is taking precedence over theory or ideal solutions. Some of the topics are not debated enough example “Examining the role of HR?” or “organization politics and politics in the organization”. I am talking about it very openly. Neel Preet: Studying the subject matter of this book, I’m greatly impressed and I want you to explain us, in your version that, how this book is relevant in the present day scenario! Jitendra Dutt Sharma: In today’s context this book is very relevant due to multiple reasons. This book helps them to provide the answers. Neel Preet: Next, I want you to tell us about some of those writers or business personalities, who had inspired you! Jitendra Dutt Sharma: I am highly inspired with my few managers and named them in my acknowledgment sections. Personally, I feel there can not be one role model for your journey, individual needs to observe and learn different leaders and gain knowledge. Neel Preet: Is there any message, which you would like to convey to your readers? Or any piece of advice that you would like to give to the readers out there! Jitendra Dutt Sharma: Every sailor need some light house to follow in deep sea even if he is expert in sailing and equipped with modern equipment. Same true for professionals also, they need some reference time to time for adjusting the direction. My book may prove to be a light house to some. Neel Preet: Are there any other books being worked by you? Please let us know about your future projects. Jitendra Dutt Sharma: My next book will be on social and parenting the Gen Z. The name of book is “Ghar Ghar Dhritrastra”. Neel Preet: Thank you so much for answering all my questions. All the very best to you for future and your book too!
Book Review : Practicing Management In Corporates by Jitendra Dutt Sharma
This remarkable book, “Practicing Management In Corporates” by Author Jitendra Dutt Sharma is written with the aim of simplifying the understanding of management for professionals starting their career as Non-Managers in various areas like IT, Marketing, HR, Customer Relations or Manufacturing. In addition, the author tends to share his experiences that will benefit college graduates entering corporate life through their initial years through this book. The book also highlights the challenges, which may occur in the management process and the manner in which the Author has provided the solutions to most of the management related challenges is truly incredible! Author Jitendra Dutt Sharma, has spent more than 41 years in the corporate world. He has worked in Indian manufacturing and large multinational IT companies. He transformed from a technology person to a leadership role and successfully managed thousands of people across multiple countries. His role includes strategy, operational excellence, bringing value to customers and employee engagement to facilitate their professional development. He has a vast experience of managing multiple green field projects during the time when computerization of the industry was still evolving. Author Jitendra Dutt Sharma has also witnessed the software industry from the perspective of a small EDP department in a manufacturing organization to that of an enormous organization whose core business mission is critical IT applications of today’s era. In his last job, he held the position of Vice President Global offshore centre in an MNC. Jitendra Dutt Sharma is a thought leader, blog writer and keynote speaker at multiple technical forums and Institutions. With this rich experience, he wants to contribute to the future of the society where technology plays a pivotal role in defining the impact on the world. Through this work, he wants to help professionals who are struggling with leadership guidance! The book, “Practicing Management In Corporates” by Author Jitendra Dutt Sharma is basically a business guide, coming under the category of “Business Strategy & Management!” Through this book, the author has explained the various vital managerial terms with examples and has also provided a very effective explanation of the management practices that can be applied at the shop floor or in an office. In this book, the readers will also find the various management theories supported with real-life examples in order to reduce the gap between the theory & the practicality. A phenomenal attempt has been made through this book in order to help the individuals in becoming good leaders of the management field. Moreover, this book is not a managerial thesis rather, it is a practical extract derived from working in different organizations, with different managers, handling thousands of people across the globe with different aspirations, skill sets, mind-sets and ambitions. The book is based upon the rich experiences of the author and his corporate journey. This book shares some great corporate management insights and through the, ‘46 Reading Worthy Chapters’ presented in this book, the readers are bound to know the entire Do’s and Don’ts about practicing management in corporates! Now coming to the Readers’ Connect part for this title, “Practicing Management In Corporates” I must mention that this book is way too effective. As the book lays down a whole set of the practical guides for those readers, who are looking forward to learn about corporate management and overcoming the various challenges, which occurs while practicing management in corporates. This book begins where many ends, since you will find the same theories and formulas elsewhere, while through this book, the Author is making an incredible attempt to bring the change in the readers’ mindset. So that the ones, who are following the guides provided by the authors can reach out to something that has no limitations. Finally, coming to the Book’s Verdict part, let me begin by mentioning that this title, “Practicing Management In Corporates” is for sure a MUST READ one. Through this book, the readers not only get the answers of their long unanswered questions, but they also achieve a mindset to create solutions for themselves. Through this book, the Author had also provided some real simple and yet impactful approaches to deal with the challenges of corporate management and move ahead with an open mind and an approach to do the things the right way! In addition, the Author of this book indeed deserves appreciation for introducing such beneficial knowledge about practicing management in corporates. This ‘Business Strategy & Management’ book does not simply serves the readers with all sorts of management theories, but also explains the necessities and requirements of applying those management principles in practical stages and then measure the proceeding towards any kinds of actions. Each chapter in this book is written in a clear & concise style, with practical examples to illustrate the key concepts. One of the key strengths of the book is its focus on the practical aspects of management.
Book Review : JARATKARU – An Untold Story
Title: JaratkaruLanguage: EnglishGenre Specifics–Mythological Fiction-Novel.Publisher: Evincepub Publishing (2023)ISBN: 9789356731356Formats : Kindle Edition-150/-, Paperback-375/-, Hardcover-455/-Style : Narrative (Contemporary, Informal) The Author: Dr Priya Dandage is a doctor by profession and a writer by passion. She has a BHMS, DCJ, and CCCT. She has been writing since her teenage and has won numerous writing contests. She has also contributed essays and stories in Marathi to top publications. She is a gifted speaker and a devout zoophilist and works for the rural women’s NGO Swayamsidha. The Title: Jaratkaru: Central character. The Book Cover: Pivotal and has a hands-on woman-centric theme. The Theme: The women from Mahabharata praised and written about were either Brahmins or Kshatriyas. Jaratkaru, despite her sacrifice and devotion, remained unknown to many people. The author has picked up her inspiration from her character. When King Janmejaya announced Sarpa Satra-a sacrifice that would destroy all living serpents, nobody came forward to help the Nagas. A genocide, the first of its kind in the kingdom of Aryawarta. The storyline is engagingly woven around princess Jaratkaru. Her awe-inspiring courage, selfless determination, and how she sets out to save her clan from the inevitable doom. It takes on from the back story—Arujuna burning Khandav Vana to build Indraprastha. In that inferno, the King of Nagas, Takshaka, lost his kingdom, people and beloved wife, Ikshumati. He vowed to take revenge. After years, Takshaka succeeded in poisoning king Parikshita, grandson of Arjuna. Janmejaya, Parikshita’s son, vowed to wipe out the Naga clan. He attempted this by performing a great Sarpa Satra. The inevitable looming large, Takshaka, the Nagaraja, went to Indra’s kingdom to save his life and to prevent an attack on his new kingdom Takshasheela. Vasuki, king of nagas, went to Brahmdeva to consult about the looming calamity upon the Naga kingdom. Brahmdeva suggested Vasuki get his sister, princess Jaratkaru married to two hundred years old sage Jaratkaru. Brahmdeva told Vasuki that king Janmejaya was in debt to sage Jaratkaru and that sage’s son from this marriage will end Sarpsatra. Following Brahmdeva’s advice, Vasuki proposed this marriage to his darling sister, who was just seventeen. Jaratkaru initially refused the proposal but later came forward with the proposal to save her clan. The Narration and Style: The author has told the story in the limited third-person POV. The language is simple and told in a narrative style that seems conversational. Whose read: With its simplistic approach, the book can be enjoyed across age groups. However, anyone looking for Mythological Fiction must go for it. Not as much: There is nothing left out in the book as it has some in-depth research and a meticulous ensemble of events. A well-balanced mix of dialogue and narration leaves no room for comment. My appraisal: The review is based on the specific genre to match it evenly. Narrated in the third-person POV. Written in a contemporary Narrative style built on a mythological framework. The book revolves around the female protagonist Jaratkaru and deserves to be read by bibliophiles across genres and niches. Having read and enjoyed the book, I don’t hesitate to recommend it to my mythological fiction aficionados, and neither would you. Must grab your copy and check it out, folks! End Note: Many man hours, hard work, emotions, love, care and in-depth musing have been put into writing the book; kudos! Thank you, Dr Priya, for giving us a fantastic book. Keep up the excellent work. Cheers! Drop in your comments on this review. Ciao! – Bobby George
Book Review: The Zen Heart by Aditi Pant
Matters of the heart are best known to the heart. However, as it pulsates through the ups and downs of life it ought to align with the ongoings of the body and mind. It is not always easy to find this agreement and this is where The Zen Heart comes in. From the author of A Turning of Seasons and Zen On The Go, The Zen Heart is a rather contemporary and clean take on the modes and means that best ally the heart and the mind. One highlight of this book is the romanticised take on the relationship between man and nature, where nature becomes solace, support and sanctuary. The author gently persuades readers to reignite their connection with nature to bring harmony into their lives. Although we’ve perhaps read or heard these before, the author’s take and writing style makes them new again. Sometimes candid and sometimes ambiguous, these stories find a way to move you as they are laced with empathy, simplicity and truth. The author gives us glimpses of her life which mirrors our own and we know that the connection we feel with the author and the stories is real. This is no ordinary self-help book as it gently exposes life to you in its myriad forms without being didactic. It urges you to draw your own conclusions and make of the stories what you will. The author’s eye for detail, philosophical outlook, sense of gratitude and deep connection to the essence of her being and the world at large resonates with us as we move from one story to the other. Deep and cosmic concepts are explained using a simple writing style that makes it easy for the reader to grasp and imbibe these ideas. Each story is a gem, or lets say a pearl perhaps, as it empowers us by throwing light upon the fact that happiness is not just within our reach but actually a by-product of our thoughts and actions and a life lived well. The author displays a fantastic ability to be conversational, lucid, reflective, profound and sententious at the same time which makes The Zen Heart a refreshing, enjoyable and informative read. To Buy This Book: https://www.amazon.in/ZEN-HEART-ADITI-PANT/dp/9356731543