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The book is a series of images, narratives, and reflections. Most of them are seen through the eyes of a solitary child gazing at and understanding life and men, by moving from a cocoon of comfort into the wider world of complex relationships. The book is partly autobiographical: the author's own experiences help her to view the world by understanding herself better. The last part is a set of beliefs on the inner self, on what makes life tick within her.

I was born on 15th August 1966 in a humble family in a small town of Dehradun India. Having parents from diverse religious background lent a cosmopolitan culture within the family. Parents were employed in essential services with variable working hours which required adjustment from all family members. Conscious adjustments created space to muse and observe. Life became a process in the initial years itself. The journey within, lent tenacity of mind, yet the sensitivity of a child seeking outlet from the complexities of social fabric, ran parallel. Wondered how people discover reasons to squabble over trivial things while we hardly have time to share amongst loves ones. Personal views hardly mattered. As the society outpaced me, I tried to outgrow it alongwith its rudimentary beliefs. Maneuvering through childhood, I discovered some profound friends who are there since. Pride of my life, they shape my belief in humanity, over & above caste, creed or religions. The innate desire to share pains, concerns, take up social causes opened an avenue for taking hands-on healing, driving me to leave the bank. Sharing helped to relate, observe, feel, write and express what is more of human, and lesser of beliefs, in search of finding a God beyond religions. To view with compassion the future of parents, aged, children and fellow brethren.

Between 2012 and 2014, the authors of this book met regularly on weekends to discuss the entrepreneurship scene in India and Kerala in particular. We swapped stories of the budding entrepreneurs, their struggles and successes. We worried about the disappointments, cheered the excitements and patiently waited for the turnarounds of the young men and women who had taken the plunge into the exhilarating environment of entrepreneurship. Over the course of several months, from what we saw firsthand, from what we heard and from what we read, it dawned on us that there is a pattern among the success stories. We began a more structured analysis to see if our hunch was correct. This book is the product of that investigation. We share our realization that more than luck or genius, it is the presence of certain habits that consistently lead to sustained success in the turbulent world of business startup. If you are already on the path to business success, the content will help you fine tune some of the habits. You can look at your own progress from a new perspective. If you have been thinking for a while to get going, let this book be the guide that assists you to acquire the right habits for Startup success. If you are student looking for a safe, salaried job upon graduating, we urge you to read through in order to understand how the business world operates and is fundamentally guided by the entrepreneurial spirit. If you have never thought of being an entrepreneur but have been merely curious, we hope to inspire you to give it a shot, again and again...

Through this book, the Author strives to reach an understanding of the development of the city of Bangalore, focusing on the architecture and settlement pattern of its earliest urban area, the P¿t¿ and the oval Fort. The book attempts to identify the nature of the cultures underlying the architecture of the city by tracing the development chronologically from its establishment in the 16th century to its fortification and expansion during the rule of Hyder Ali (r. 1761-1782 AD) and Tipu Sultan (r. 1782 - 1799 AD), explaining various functional aspects affecting the form of the city, notably the shift in the character of the P¿t¿ from a largely mercantile settlement to a military one. The city can be described as a melting pot of cultures and resultant built forms, growing from a small town to a city in a short span of time. The analysis, set within a framework of urban design theory, is built upon original documentation based on archival documents, including maps and drawings, and on fieldwork involving sketches, a photographic survey, and discussions with relevant authorities. A historical survey (Chapter 1) based largely on secondary sources provides the context for the discussion of urban and architectural developments. The early urban development of Bangalore is treated in Chapter 2, which shows the importance of zones or 'sub-P¿t¿s', apparently from as early as the 16th century, and certainly apparent in 18th century maps. Finally, Chapter 3 focuses on the architecture of significant buildings from the period in question in and around the P¿t¿ area. The changing built form of the city from that of a primarily Hindu architectural language to one that incorporates Islamic influences has been discussed through the documentation of the surviving structures, temples, Palace and oval Fort. That the principal axiality of the P¿t¿ continues to influence the layout of the city is noteworthy.

Like the aroma of hot coffee, love is always in the air! It could be destiny that brings two people together, but it's in their hands to stick together or fall apart. Sarah and Aditya are no exceptions!

A culture of start-ups has disrupted the way businesses are run, and the need for rigorous study of dynamic business scenarios has become paramount in Business Schools.

The 5,000 years old ancient wisdom of Bhagavad Gita comprising of 700 verses was given by God-incarnate Sri Krishna many centuries before the emergence of Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism and other religions. Gita explains the characteristics of body and soul, Moksha, Nirvana, Self-realization and Karma.Everything said in Bhagavad Gita is of universal nature and applies to all human beings, irrespective of one's caste, religion, age, gender or beliefs. Great spiritual texts like Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads do not belong to one particular culture only; but they belong to the whole world.Every human being has this fundamental question, as to why I am here on this earth? What is the purpose of my life? Is my destiny inextricably linked with the will of God? An in depth study of Gita verses provides the answers to these questions. Dr. Arogyaswami Paulraj, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, United States wrote, "This book is a commendable work of illuminating the universal values of Bhagavad Gita with illustrations of interesting spiritual stories. An absorbing book and a great read,"RS Vasan, Director Chennai Centre for Asia Studies wrote in a review, "Ajay Gupta has brought out the profound and eternal teaching of Bhagavad Gita as a thoroughly enjoyable book. A must read book of surpassing excellence for both young and old."

This book is a bouquet of poems reflecting diverse emotions, days, and celebrations. Some are going to transcend your soul; some are going to ignite your mood.

Sri Shirdi Sai Baba (1838-1918), the first one in the trinity of Sai Baba Avatars (incarnations), was the incarnation of Lord Shiva. He led the life of an ideal Sufi saint-begging for alms; helping all, teaching the basics of morality and spirituality in his typical rural, rustic, simple, and lively manner, telling true stories of many births of his devotees and other creatures, and by his very brief and heart-penetrating comments and pieces of advice. He taught all to believe in God, who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, and the One Malik (Master) of all and who is present in every creature. God's grace can be achieved by anyone by earnestly remembering Him; by being moral, kind, and loving to all creatures, and by doing one's duties honestly and sincerely. Sai Baba always gave genuine assurances to those who called upon him for his miraculous grace and helped the distressed ones instantly. It is a well-known fact that Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's grace is being experienced by countless people throughout the world, but only a few of such incidents are published in Sai journals and on the Internet. This book is a collection of invaluable articles on Sri Shirdi Sai Baba's legendary grace and thrilling record of over two hundred testimonies of post-Samadhi period (after 1918 till now) beneficiaries of his grace. His temples are in India, USA, UK, Canada, China, South Africa, Mauritius, and many countries. Thousands of pilgrims visit daily his Dwarka Mai Masjid and Samadhi Mandir in Shirdi (India) and Sai temples in their countries daily to obtain his gracious help. All those who are eager to receive Sri Shirdi Baba's divine grace for getting instant solution of and relief in their problems and seek proper guidance shall find this book a boon.