Review of "The Blockbuster Health Vol 2"

The Blockbuster Health Vol 2

By Dr Sharad Kulkarni

@dr_sharad_kulkarni 

The author has done an incredible work. His book is a guide to everyone out there who is willing to live a happy life. 

Lifestyle has a great effect on our health and it can lead to major diseases if it's not well maintained. 

The book highlights the importance of healthy lifestyle. Our eating habits, our sleeping routine and our digital involvement. 

Most of us are night owls but that is what his our health the most. Early to bed and early to rise are the ones to have a stronger immune system. Our digital detoxification is quite important as it effects are nervous system our thinking ability and more. We need to be more involved in outer world rather than social media as it increases the rate of depression, lonliness and confidence. 

The author has done a great research and the book is of great help for many. 

The words used are easy to understand and the title is 100% appropriate. The blockbuster health is for those who want to achieve it

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The Review of Ikigai

 Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Book by Albert Liebermann and Hector Garcia

Genre: Self Help Book

Ikigai (生き甲斐) (pronounced [ikiɡai]) is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being".

It gives you a reason to get up in the morning. Enjoying in your work, loving what you do, giving meaning to your existence. Combined with healthy eating and a nice living environment, your 'ikigai' is an important ingredient for healthy ageing.

“Our intuition and curiosity are very powerful internal compasses to help us connect with our ikigai,” Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles write.

 

The book does a decent job of relating the concept of Ikigai to modern day psychology (with Frankl's Logotherapy from Man's Search for Meaning among others) and a few scientific references in a simple manner. It talks about how purpose plays an important role in a man's life and the different ways in which it manifests itself. It also tackles some ways to 'find your flow' and ensure that what you do receives 100% of your attention and that you enjoy whatever you are creating.

The book also discusses certain other Japanese concepts like takumi (specialized workers) and moai (connections with community or friend-circle). The brief discussions have the benefit of being to the point and simple but also pose the risk of trivializing them into regular self-help advice. The book also delves into Japanese perspectives on living life and persevering without getting caught up in artificially-created urgency. But again, maybe the authors wished for the readers to research more or meditate more on the content given the concise treatment of the same.

Ikigai is about feeling your work makes a difference in people’s lives

 

The chapters on diet and exercises have more details and thus, may be more useful. Certain foods are dealt with in greater detail as is the concept of 'hara hachi bu' wherein one eats only 80% of what would actually assuage his hunger. The chapter on exercises includes illustrations and steps. While they may suffice for some of the purposes mentioned in the book - the philosophy behind them, progressive increments and other essential details are missing or insufficient.

I was interested in the concept of Ikigai and wanted to read more about it. Despite being well-written and presenting modern applications, the book did not fulfill my requirements at all. Some of the condensed content made me think that the extended research, including on-site interviews, done by the authors for writing this book was clearly lost in translation or presentation in certain parts.

The hardcover is pretty and soothing with its matte texture. Inner pages are smooth and heavy with a cream tinge. The font size is good. The spine as well as pages hold up well. Overall, the book is quite light and sturdy. 

 

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Review of "Madhuleena"

Book: Madhuleena

By: Dr. Govind Sharma

Set in the fictional town of Rajapur, this is a unique unputdownable read.

The more desperate the situation in life, the more one wants an escape into fantasy. Call it a desire of the moth for the star, or the longing of a tormented soul for the drop of honey. Aakash, a bank theft accused, is so smitten by the ravishing beauty of Madhuleena that he forgets that he has to run away from the law. Meanwhile, the police officials get over-worked investigating the complaints that some rich and influential persons are honey-trapped by young and ambitious girls.

The book is full of twists and turns. Beginning from suspense with suspense throughout, the book held me stuck with it!!

The story begins with Aakash being accused of theft. His life wasn't easy since the beginning and then how he meets Madhuleena.

The story has a lot of stories embedded in it. Madhuleena's, Akash's, the doctor's and many.

The book is well paced with such a beautiful and intriguing storyline that kept me engrossed in it.

The chapters are well set with no lapses and a beautiful plot.

The language used is easy to understand.

The cover and title are 💯 appropriate.

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Review of"The Blockbuster Health"

Book: The Blockbuster Health

By: Dr. Sharad Kulkarni

Ever thought why you get ill so frequently???

Or what is it that makes you tired so soon??

Do you feel that you are not energetic?

If yes, then this book this for you.

This book is an ultimate guide towards a healthy life.

It has all essential dietary plans for a good mind and heart.

If you want to know what your body needs -> the essential nutrients then the first chapter is your answer.

If you think what is it that can help you curr your disease then the 6th chapter - Disease - Specific Diet is for you. 

And so on the list will not end so will the answers too.

This books has all what you need to know about your food and health.

The book is written in simple language so that each one of us can learn about it. 

The book is overall a must read for the moms who are looking for  a healthy life of their family, for all the kids who want to have a happy life ahead  and for all the oldies who wish to stay healthy.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Very informative book.

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Review of "The Secret in my Blood"

Book: The Secret in my Blood

By: Akanksha Agarwal

The secret in my blood is a lattice of emotions expressed by a woman through her being that is analogous to life.

As Every man or women on this earth loves being with someone in their journey.

The poetry conquers a stage where love mushrooms,

May it be

Happily in love ,Lost love ,Missing love or Dreaming love.

The book is a collection of poetries divided into 3 parts. 

The book is an amazing read for poetry lovers.

It is based on love.

The words are arranged well to form an amazing creation.

I loved few lines of the book which I have shared in the IGTV review.

The language used is beautiful with a deeper meaning to it's words.

Overall an amazing read!!!.

 

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Review of "One Rain Kissed Night"

Book: One rain kissed night

By: Chitrangda Mukherjee

A Saga of Love, Betrayal & Revenge

One rain kissed night, on the eve of their marriage, Arman disappears. Rimjhim looks for him everywhere but fails to find him. Disheartened and discarded at the altar, she returns to Mumbai. And her job.

Four years later, Rimjhim decides on marrying a man who has stood by her through her darkest times. Her manager Jimmy, who has now become the CEO of his company.

Within months of their marriage, Jimmy loses his position as the CEO, when a large percentage of the company's shares are bought by an unknown entity who goes by the name of AK.

AK is determined to ruin Jimmy's life. And steal his wife away.

Who is this mysterious AK? What does he want? Will Rimjhim finally find out why Arman disappeared that night?

Review:

What happens if the groom disappears on the eve of marriage??

What about the bride???

How would life be after all this??

The life of Rimjhim, the main character of the novel, takes such disastrous turn when his love Arman disappears on the eve of their marriage. Rimjhim fights with all the odds in her life and later on decides to marry Jimmy, the person who stood by her side in very situation. 

What next??

Will their life be a romantic one or it will face the shadows of the past??

*****

The story has emotional turns which are explained beautifully with proper description.

The saga of love and betrayal won my heart by it's beauty. 

The characterization is the core of the novel.

The words are so engaging that they made me imagine myself as Rimjhim.

The chapters are woven in an amazing way. 

The cover is beautifully designed with an appropriate title.

Overall, an amazing read. 

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Review of "The Paradise Conflict"

 Book: The Paradise Conflict 

By Abhishek Ghosh 

Ever thought how life would be if water became a property of few and you were restricted not to consume it??? 

Yes.... You read it right!!! 

The paradise conflict talks about the world where water is under the Imperial rule and if someone disobeys the rule of the governor he was tortured. 

The book is well developed with suspense, thrill, emotion all arranged in the best way possible. 

The characters are amazing especially Judy. 

The language used by the author is easy to understand. 

The cover and the title are 💯 appropriate. 

Overall A must read. 

For the detailed review of the book visit our IGTV review

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Book: The Paradise Conflict By Abhishek Ghosh Ever thought how life would be if water became a property of few and you were restricted not to consime it??? Yes.... You read it right!!! The paradise conflict talks about the world where water is under the Imperial rule and if someone disobeys the rule of the governor he was tortured. The book is well developed with suspense, thrill, emotion all arranged in the best way possible. The characters are amazing especially Judy. The language used by the author is easy to understand. The cover and the title are 💯 appropriate. Overall A must read. For the detailed review of the book visit our IGTV review❤️ #books #bookstagram #book #booklover #instabook #love #bookshelf #bookaholic #reader #libros #b #bookphotography #booklove #satweekend17oct20 #navratistartedzz #satsevn #sunnygorgsday #123satoct17 #weekendactivepro #felizhappysat #booksbooksbooks #art #readersofinstagram #instabooks #libri #literature #author #exoticreads

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Are you a writer?? Want to share your wrteups and get published for free.

 Yes you read it right.

I know in this world where you have talent but you lack financial support makes your talent go waste.  We all have seen if you want to publish your work in an anthology you are supposed to pay a good amount with no returns or just a certificate. But we are not going to charge to anything but we will share the earnings in proportion to what we earn.

But it won't happen again. We are here to create a team of writers who are talented and deserve to be praised. 

We, the people of Exotic Reads are organizing one month contest to test the response and filter out the best writers. 

Theme : Open

Rules:

• Must follow https://www.instagram.com/exoticreads/ and https://www.instagram.com/the_girl_who_scribbles_/
• Writeups can be in English/Hindi. 

• It can be poetry, short story or a quote. (Conversation that can be extended to 5-7 lines is valid)
• The submitted work should be your original work and not a copy paste work. We do not support any kind of plagiarism.
• No word limit as we think words are not limited to length but to it's power.

What you will earn:

• Your writeups will be published on our website and social accounts.
• A compiled anthology will be published on amazon. 
• We will be sharing the earnings with the authors too. (depending on the no. of copies sold)
• A certificate for sure.
• A permanent writer role will be offered to you by us. (if you are willing to).

 How to submit:

Form

Let's begin !!!!!!!!!!

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People are pouring love to the Delhi - "BABA KA DHABA"

Lately, when we all are working towards Vocal for Local;a young food blogger shares a video of an old couple who are struggling for their livelihood in their 80s. The video which was shared on multiple social media platforms was recorded at a small eatery called ‘Baba Ka Dhaba’ in Malviya Nagar. In the video, the stall’s owner, 80-year-old Kanta Prasad, shows vessels containing dal, soya curry, and other dishes that are ready to serve.

 

 

The old couple is seen to get emotional when the blogger asked them about their earnings. The pain of fighting for life amid corona was reflected in their eyes. He showed few 10 rupee notes expressing that he could hardly earn 70 to 80 rupees per day which is very less than the amount he spends on cooking and vegetables. He told the blogger that it is hard to earn since the lockdown and we are struggling hard for life.

The young blogger is heard to promise them some help and not just this; his video has made a great impact on the people that the localites of Delhi are visiting the place and sharing the images with the stall owners, the Prasad’s. Not just them many influential people too came forward to help him and shared images with him.

 

Harsh Beniwal, a YouTuber, is seen at the ‘Baba ka Dhaba’ with his colleagues. He has asked his fans to help them. His fans call him – true inspiration after his great action.

 

The well known, the placard boy, Madhur is seen with the owner holding a placard that read,

“Roses are Red,

Violets are blue,

We are at ‘Baba ka Dhaba’

Where are you?”

 

 

Many more people came forward to lend out help to the elderly couple and not just this the bug names of Bollywood like Sonam Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Sonu Sood, Swara Bhaskar, Randeep Hooda and many came forward to promise them help and ask the same from their fans.

Not just this, netizens have been requesting everyone to help all the baba ka dhaba look alike eatery around them and help them in this hard time.

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Review of "Sunshine Town"

Book: Sunshine Town

By: Manish Arora

Sunshine Town is a contemporary fiction book which revolves around the life of the protagonist, Shlok. The setting of the story is in Varanasi. Shlok is just like another young boy who aims to make his parent's proud someday. The struggle of life, love and friendship is well narrated by the author.

The moment when one drowns due to lack of confidence for life's failure one just needs a helping hand who would pull him out of the darkness and build some confidence. The same happens with Shlok. The support of parent's is what one needs the most and especially when it's in teenage. The author portrays the love twist of Shlok is an amazing manner and the way.

The love life as well as the struggles of the life of a teenager are well explained and in such a manner that it keeps the reader engaged.

The cover is beautiful.

The story is not just a romance centered novel but a beautiful story of a teenager's life.

The pace of the book is well maintained with easy to grasp language.

Overall a beautiful read for me.

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Review of "The Last Meal"

Book The Last Meal

By Yuno Imai

The story is about four inmates and their last meal. Though we all have heard about the last wish and the execution of prisoners but this story develops a strong emotion about the last meal and how the four characters; Chase, Fred, James and Peter.

The last meal is not mere meal but it a beautiful way to enjoy the last moment.

Each character has a different story and their wish about their last meal is different.

Chase was from a poor family and the last meal made him the happiest. On the other hand, one refused to fill the last meal form. And one does it for his child.

The story is having an emotional ending where a prisoner wishes to have Mother's made pie. And the effort by the jail authorities made me love the concept of the book.

Coming to the overall view of the book, the language used is easy and the illustrations in it will attract the young readers.

The cover is beautiful.

And overall the theme of the book is worth reading.

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Black Lives Matter - Guest Post

 

Sadly, the colour of the skin don't just define a person's beauty. But also, it won't let you be treated equally. Hashtag-Black lives matter, Justice for George Floyd, All lives matter and what not, Internet is filled with all of this because, No one deserves to die by getting choked up till suffocation and breathlessness. No! Not when you're innocent. People coming on the streets, Burning buildings, Risking their lives, Because the people in authority, are white. The people in charge, Care more about their pride. Putting guns of people's heads, Beating them, And locking them inside, And still, no one will shut up. That means you need to learn what's right. Asking for equality, Speaking up for rights, As we're the citizens of the country. But it seems like, Government don't care about it's duty. All they wanna do is, Shut people up who fight . We also got to see a lot of hypocrisy in this fight of equality and living of black people. People bullies black kids at school, Public beating up a kind black man, assuming that he's stealing, Treating co-workers like shit because of the colour of their skin, Making fun of the black lady walking down the street. So many stories unheard, Justice un-served. I don't understand what's more messed up ? The system or the mentality ? So, I stand up today and ask, What's the point of destroying innocent people's lives, When all they ask for is ,basic human rights . 

-Muskan Image by @poetic.tinge 

Words by @_writing.freak_

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