Book Launch: "Birth of A Nation” by M. K. Gupta Ray

L-R  Lt Gen B T Pandit, (PVSM, Vr C (Retd)), Air Marshal B N Gokhale, (PVSM, AVSM, VM (Retd), Director, CASS) & Lt Col M K Gupta Ray at the book launch of the Book “ Birth of a Nation”

Pune: Stepping into Pakistan soil after breaking through the barriers on December 5, 1971 during the Indo-Pak Bangladesh liberation war, was the most thrilling moment of life, gallantry medal winner and senior Army veteran Lt Gen (retd) B T Pandit said here.

He was speaking during the launch of the book, 'Birth of a Nation', written by Lt Col (retd) M K Gupta Ray on the 1971 Indo-Pak war published by 

Also present on the occasion were Air Marshal (retd) B N Gokhale, director, Centre for Advanced Strategic Studies, Pune and former Vice Chief of Air Staff and and Maj Gen H S Bedi VSM from Headquarters Southern Command among others.

Sharing his experience of the 1971 Indo-Pak war Lt Gen Pandit said, "The 1971 war was the last full fledged war that India had although there have been many war like actions later but they were limited."

He added that during this war around 93,000 enemy soldiers surrendered which was a big record. Never before in the world military history post World War II, 93,000 enemy soldiers surrendered before another Army, in any war front. But this extraordinary feat was recorded by the Indian Army in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.

"Pakistan started the war on December 3 and in 10 days we strangulated the enemy in Dhaka and Bangladesh was born on December 14. Also Pakistan accepted ceasefire and surrendered with most of its forces intact. At that time we felt extremely confident of our leader, Indira Gandhi," said Pandit.

Speaking about the book, Lt Gen Pandit said that the book has been written in great detail in two parts with the first part more as an autobiography and the second part giving a detailed account of the war.

Air Marshal Gokhale too complimented the book for its research and detailed description. "It is very lucidly written book. Having migrated at the age of 4, leaving behind the rich Zamindaari estate, the author's family had to reestablish themselves in Calcutta," Air Marshal Gokhale said.

The initial half of the book though biographical reflects on this struggle, author's own ambition and efforts Lt Col Gupta Ray had put in to join the Army.

"The book later describes in detail with maps and photoraphs his own operational experience in the West and Sector wise action in then East Pakistan," the former IAF vice - chief said. 

On the occasion Lt Col (retd) M K Gupta Ray said that the main reason for writing the book was that very few people from current generation are aware of the country’s glorious military history.

He added that the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war was perhaps one of the few battles fought in the annals of human history where a neighbouring country sent its troops to save a country from their demoniac leaders and give them freedom.

“On 3 Dec 1971 India had sent her forces inside East Pakistan, part of a neighbouring state, to save the citizens (Bengali Muslims) from one of the most dreadful genocides, that was being perpetrated upon them by their by their own so called ruling class from West Pakistan (Non-Bengali Muslims),” Lt Col Gupta Ray said.

 “The young government and the Army accomplished this task with unprecedented efficiency. While the government under leadership of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with full political support and support of the millions of Indian stood like a rock against all world pressure and odds, India Army had accomplished its task with surgical precision,” the 1971 war veteran said.

“The book, in quest of the genesis of this war, has dug into the history of the subcontinent ad narrated development of the events as it unfolded. The warring countries were once part of the same country before cruel hands of politics dissected it into two,” said the retired officer, who fought in the Baramulla sector of Kashmir in 1971.

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InvestCare launches ‘A Tryst with Money’ by Samar Vijay

InvestCare launches ‘A Tryst with Money’ by Samar Vijay

• The book was launched by Dr Chandan Mitra, MP Rajya Sabha in a gala evening that saw a musical extravaganza by Indo-Norway Group
• Keeping the tech savvy readers in mind, the publisher has also launched digital version of the book, which is available at Amazon.in

New Delhi: An air of excitement was evident at Shri Sathya Sai International Centre where ‘A Tryst with Money’, much awaited book by acclaimed financial expert Mr Samar Vijay, was released amongst the renowned guests and respected dignitaries. The audience witnessed this book release by guest of honor Dr Chandan Mitra, who himself is a famous writer and honorable MP of Rajya Sabha and owner-editor of The Pioneer. The special guests that graced the occasion were Mr. Viresh Mathur, IRS (Retd), Ex-Director General of Income Tax, Mr Ajit Mishra, Managing Director, InvestCare, Mr. Ajit Sinha, InvestCare, along with other esteemed guests.

The book launch was followed a concert by Indo-Norway Group. This celebration of music mesmerized the audience with amalgamation of Indian raga based melodies with the energetic spirit of Nordic Jazz.

Dr. Chandan Mitra was all praised for Mr. Samar Vijay and he shared his views as sharing his excitement and experiences, Mr. Samar Vijay, shared, “It’s a moment of pride for me that I am launching my first book and that too by Dr Chandan Mitra, who I respect a lot as an author. Finance is a complicated word for a common man, who find it difficult to understand and when I was confronted with this issue, I knew what I wanted to write for. I enjoy writing about Finance and through my findings and experiences I wanted readers also to enjoy and feel equally excited about it. Like how money has moved from one era to another and changed the whole experience of this world, which are expressed in my book with examples inspired from common incidents of life. I am sure that readers will feel the same connect and find my story as their Tryst with Money alongwith learning more about Money. Anyone from any background can read, understand and benefit from my book. I am sure my book will change the outlook of finance / money from now."


This book is an educative endeavor demonstrated with factual and fictional events of our journey with money which, according to the author, is leading us to an unknown destination. Mr Samar Vijay tracks historical events instrumental in transforming our society into a power – centric one. While offering insights on how wealth is made, the author cautions against the fallacies of money and its creators whose aim is to exploit our collective innocence. Because general populace is unprepared and unaware of the tricks used by the enlightened few, this book aims at ushering a whole new world to those who still believe money is a key to a better life.The book is available at all the leading book stores. The price of the book is INR 345 for print edition and digital version available on Amazon is competitively priced at INR 210.

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‘Staring at Infinity’: Scouring For Answers From Life

‘Staring at Infinity’ (SAI) is a touching account of series of life incidents with which people cutting across age can relate to effortlessly. The story that unfolds in fast-paced metropolis keeps going back to the past events in a nondescript village, entwining the two sides of lives to serve painstakingly to its readers various shades of human emotions, struggles and challenges.

The narrator, Radhey, who has retired after an illustrious corporate career is filled with guilt of not having spared enough time for his wife and children, thanks to his busy office schedules. To make up for it, he decides to spend some quality time with his wife – Sujata and three grandchildren, who have been called for a weekend stay with them.

It is during these two fun-filled days with his grandchildren that Radhey realizes he had not been able to give the most precious thing to his daughter, son and wife – his time, devoiding them of small pleasures of life like watching television together, playing hide and seek or even simply taking a family trip. Through his book, the author -- Vinnet Vaidya -- has touched upon various demands and responsibilities of life that have to be met while leading the family life.

After schooling from Shimla, Vineet did his B.Tech. from Delhi College of Engineering and then his Management course from SP Jain Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai. Vineet's career spans in Automobile and Education organisations. He has worked with Tata Motors, Hero Honda, Career Launcher and Pearson VUE. His inclination towards writing made him come up with his first work in the form of SAI.

The author –– has tried to find a connect between the acts of accusation made by children of favoritism by their grandfather with similar issues rampant in corporate houses; and children doing whatever possible to win a game with employees going off limits in their jobs to outdo others. By quoting an instance where Radhey is offered a bribe by his grandchild to flout rules during a game, Vaidya has tried to highlight the malaise that our country is grappling with and the negative impact it is creating on the minds of children.

Radhey keeps revisiting his past which has undying memories of his own late grandfather, who was fondly known as Masterji in his village. From shaping his childhood and making him able to not only start a life in a metropolitan city like Delhi but also survive there, he recounts that Masterji had played a crucial role. The values that Masterji inculcated in him made him tread the course of initial phase of life without any swaying. However, as life progressed in the hustle bustle of city life and with the fight to make ends meet, Radhey gradually moved away from the values and teachings that were given to him by Masterji. At this point, the author has hit the stark reality of values, handed down by our forefathers, losing relevance amidst the fast-paced and hectic lifestyles.

Radhey himself is aware of the fact and his constant juggle to scour for answers turns out to be an endless journey. Aptly goes the title – ‘Staring at Infinity’. SAI, written in simple and lucid language, will stir the readers to take a relook at their own lives and make corrective changes before it is too late to find answers.

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How A Good Person Can Really Win - A Book by Pavan Choudary

How A Good Person Can Really Win

In the world of power, there are broadly two kinds of people - one, the Immoral, for whom only ends matter, and two, the good people, for whom means are as important as the ends. The journey of a moral man towards success has always been hindered by the immoral tactics of the evil men. To help the good man win, we now have well known author Pavan Choudary's latest master piece 'How A Good Person Can Really Win' which explains the games played by the immoral people and provide ways for the good person to cope with them without compromising his principles.

The book opens with introduction of two kinds of people in the world of power - 'Vile', the cunning immoral person and 'Naïve', the moral man. Where Vile is the manipulative and bully person who has sedated his conscience to achieve his goals, Naïve is the virtuous believer in the power of good and the justice of providence. The book outlines the characteristics of people who resort to vile-like tactics giving an account of numerous strokes used by them to put down Naïve's spirits and also details down various advices for the naïve with respect to specific situations. At the same time he doesn't forsake the 'vile' and holds out the promise of hope through pertinent advice at the end of each chapter. Divided into three parts, the book has an assemblage of thought provoking narratives and learnings with examples from Aristotle to Hillary Clinton, from Osho to Nikita Khruschev, all strung together brilliantly in different chapters.

According to The Tribune, "Pavan Choudary's How A Good Person Can Really Win is like a well-researched argument that would take one on a voyage to success through the route of anecdotes, real-life examples and logical explanations."

The Times of India dubs him as "Amongst the foremost thinkers of the country."

The book that took Pavan ten years of intense research draws attention to the fact that in the real world the good person often loses to the immoral man because of three primary reasons. Firstly, he cannot comprehend how the immoral man thinks, works or makes his moves. Secondly, he lacks fighting skills and does not know how to brawl back. Lastly, he is often egoistic about his honesty and obsessed with his image, whereas the immoral man subjugates his ego to his greed, and teams up with others. This book pledges to prepare the moral man to comprehend evil moves, execute powerful antidotes, convert his virtues into competitive tools and build powerful collaborations with moral men and win decisively.

The relevance of How A Good Person Can Really Win extends to all walks of life. It challenges the Machiavellian belief that a good man hasn't got a chance in the real world and elucidates how goodness coupled with creativity and wisdom can forge the path to an enduring victory.

The book is now available on stands and in all the leading book stores across India for Rs. 195.

About the Author

Pavan Choudary is the author of best selling motivational and inspirational books and ebooks like How a Good Person can Really Win, When You Are Sinking Become A Submarine, Machiavelli for Moral People, The Rx Factor and Broom & Groom (co-author Kiran Bedi). Pavan has also authored The Trilogy of Wisdom ─ A set of three books on Chanakya's Political Wisdom, Confucius' Social Wisdom and Kabir's Spiritual Wisdom. He writes in the genres of Wisdom, Power, Leadership, Realpolitik, Management, Success, Social Reforms, Psychology, Moral Psychology and Professional Ethics & Morals and stands out for his original and practical ideas.

He is the Managing Director of Vygon, a leading French Multinational and sits on some of the most respected advisory boards of India. He is the Chairman of CII's Medical Equipment Division and is a much sought after Management Expert & Motivational Speaker. A truly versatile personality, he also hosts the nation building TV show Hum Aisey Kyun Hain on Doordarshan and has written columns for The Times of India (Gurgaon) and Financial Chronicle.

Source- Business Wire India/www.pavanchoudary.in 

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Zyro Wellness Magazine: A Review

Zyro is a wellness magazine, catering to the need of all age groups. Zyro aims at giving information about wellness and shows the ways to adapt healthier habits that help us live long with best quality of life and least medical problems.

The emphasis of the magazine is on sensible life style, fitness, safety and wellbeing. The magazine gives updates on the latest in the field of food supplements.

The magazine also shares, testimonials from the readers themselves who have recovered from illness / have come out of a health problem by reading the magazine and following the advice of Kamayani Naresh, founders of Zyropathy and the Author of the book ‘Healthy Living with Food Supplements’.

Over all, this magazine is quiet informative and practically very useful to the readers, and provides practical and well proven solutions in the matters of health, fitness and wellbeing.

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Healthy Living with Food Supplements (Fourth Edition) By Kamayani Naresh: A Book Review

Healthy Living with Food Supplements

‘Healthy Living with Food Supplements’ (Fourth Edition) came out in the year 2012. In this book, Author Kamayani Naresh, explains the relationship of the human body, with nature and suggests the use of Food Supplements.

This book also discusses very important aspects such as. Why we need Food Supplements? And how using these food supplements helps us lead a healthy life.

The latest edition includes all the new Food Supplements that are launched recently, along with the previous ones.

And it also includes, in hand experience gained from the usage of Food supplements, on people suffering with various incurable diseases. This book acts as an eye opener, regarding various aspects of wellbeing, health, and fitness.

The Author Kamayani Naresh has acquired knowledge and expertise, to advice on Food Supplements. And number of people have benefited by reading the book and by following the advice of the Author, in the matter of Food Supplements.

This book is a must read for everyone. As it throws light on various kinds of diseases associated with today’s lifestyle and gives practical solution to aspects relating to health, fitness and well being. The Supplements suggested in this book are 100% natural, and have practically proven to be very effective and useful.

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Book Review: Men Are from Mars Women Are from Venus

Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, is a book written by famous American author and Relationship Counselor, John Gray. This book has spent 121 weeks on the bestseller list and has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.

This Book deals with the most common relationship problems between men and women. The author states that these differences are because of the fundamental differences between the male and the female genders.

In this book John provides a unique and practical way to both, men and women, to communicate with each other better and to relate with each other better, by understanding the fundamental differences between them.

This book will help you to interpret your partner’s behavior; will help you to understand the differences in communication styles, modes of behavior and emotional needs. In my opinion this book plays the role of a good counselor, and helps in clearing most the common misunderstandings, in a marital relationship. And will help the couple to understand each other and improves the overall relationship.

If some one’s marital relationship is not that good this book will help in stabilizing the relationship and shows ways to increase the bonding and love between both. If you are already enjoying the fruits of a good relationship, reading this book will help you to strengthen your bond even more.

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Healthy Living with Food Supplements: A Book Review

The well known writer, Kamayani Naresh authored the book 'Healthy Living with Food Supplements', which we believe would be very useful for the people aiming living a healthy life with food supplements.

The use of food supplements of late are being on rise, as few want good life style, and other healthy life style. And the intake of such supplements are too helping may over years. Some brands are available in the market, and those are fully approved might not post any side affect.

In this book the author explains the relationship of human body with nature, and suggests the use of food supplements (which are not medicines). Naresh has also narrated the need for food supplements, keeping the readers health in mind. 

The food supplements recommended in this book are best of nature and science, as the constituents are pure extracts of plants/herbs grown in 100% organic and natural environment.

The Author Kamayani Naresh has acquired knowledge and expertise to advice on the usage of food supplements. The author also gives details on the herbs/plants that are used in food supplements, and explains their effect on body and usage directions.

We may be healthy without any illnesses but still do we need Food supplements? We may suffer from illness, and may be on medication; how supplements will help you to overcome illness? You will find answers to all such questions in this book, to state the fact; many people have seen significant improvement of health and fitness across the world, after opting to take food supplements. Now it’s your turn to get benefited, so go get your copy and lead a healthy and fit life.

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Death by Prescription – A Book Review

Many of us take medicines on the prescription of doctors and some on our own. But we never know the effect of the pills on our body. And the book 'Death by Prescription', we believe that this book will help to understand those adverse effects.

The book Death by Prescription is written by Dr. Ray D. Strand, M. D., a graduate from the University of Colorado Medical School.

Dr. Ray finished his post-graduate training at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California.

The author Dr. Ray is an experienced family doctor for the past thirty years, and has focused his practice on nutritional medicine over the past seven years apart from lecturing internationally on the subject.

The author believes that prescribing medicines or drugs should be the last resort but not the first.

In this book,  he has given simple guidelines so that readers may protect themselves and their known ones from the adverse effects of the prescribed medication.

This book is a must read for everyone concerned about their own health and of their loved ones. What could be the best way to learn more about the adverse effects of medicine other than from a book, which was authored by Dr. Ray. 

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The Art of Persuasion – A Book Review

The Art of Persuasion is a book written by Bob Burg, who speaks for International corporations and organizations, including the fortune 500 companies. 

Through this book Bob, empowers us with the ability to get, what we want, when we want and from whom we want.

All this without intimidating others, there are many successful people in the society but most of them have some common traits. 

One of them is they are able to get things done from others as and when they want that too with the willingness and positive attitude of the other person. 

Our lives will be really blissful if we are empowered with such ability. Bob, just does this with his book, he empowers us with this skill, using which we can come close to other people and make our life easy.

The important principles that we learn in this book include, the skill of making people feel important, art of dealing with difficult people, how to negotiate and the art of persuasion. 

This book is highly recommendable for executives and professionals, for those in marketing and sales. In general, any person, who has a necessity of dealing with people and getting things done from them, should read this book.

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How to Win Friends and Influence People A Book Review

We live in an age of communication, and your communication skills, and relationship with people, are the factors that will dictate the way of your life.

Whether it is a student, or an employee or an entrepreneur, every one’s success ration depends upon the way he influences people and maintains relations.

How to Win Friends and Influence People is one of the all time best books. This book was written by Dale Carnegie, and was first published in 1936, since then, it has sold 15 million copies world-wide.

A new revised edition was released in 1981, containing updated language and anecdotes. This edition has only four sections, in comparison to the earlier one, that had six sections.

In the revised edition two sections, one on, effective business letters, and the other on, improving marital satisfaction, are removed.

Well, coming to the point, this book empowers you with the techniques that you need in handling people. This book shows you the ways to make people like you, and make people think the way you think.

It throws light on how to change people without any offense from them, and gives you the rules to make your family life happier. In short this book will help you make friends easily and in a short span of time.

This book will make you stand apart from the crowd and will help you to win new clients. This book will definitely make you a better sales person or even a better executive and will increase your earning capacity.

This book will also give you the help that you need, to handle complaints, teaches you how to avoid arguments, and maintain good relations with everyone. This book will also make you, a better, and sought after conversationalist, who is entertaining and liked by everyone.

If your dream is, to influence people, be liked and sought after by people. Then you must read this book, because, it holds the capability, to turn to dreams to reality. So, go grab your copy.

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Book Review: The Secret by Rhonda Byrnes

The Secret is a book written by Rhonda Byrnes. The important point discussed in the book is The Law of Attraction, its prominence and how to use it in our life.

The book, The Secret, was in the best sellers list, and was a must in every book library. To describe this book in word, you can say it is an all rounder.

This book describes how to use 'The Law of Attraction' and apply it in various areas of your life such as studies, health, financial improvement, anything.


Any one who wants to improve his life in all the areas or in any specific area, can read this book and get immense benefits, it has nothing to do with age, place, or anything.


If you understand the book in the right perspective, it has the capability of changing your life forever.

It shifts your thinking perspective, entirely to the positive side of life. It emphasizes the importance of Gratitude, and thought power.

After studying this book you will shift your focus in life, from what you don’t want to what you want.

This book will help you to get the clarity in your goals, whether personal or professional, will help you lead a stress free, and tension free life, and will change your outlook towards life.

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100 Things Every Online Student Ought to Know

Book Review : 100 Things Every Online Student Ought to Know



In the recent years, the entire scenario of studies has changed. Right from sitting in the class room to sitting in front of the computer. In this age, computer has replaced traditional methods of studies. The age is also not the constraint in this age.

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We find people of all ages studying and gaining knowledge on various aspects. So, for those, who are taking online course or doing on line studies, studying this book will be very useful.

This 224 pages book of 100 things contains 102 tips and facts about online degree programmes and courses. For those students who are new to online experience or have less knowledge, there are certain sections that address online access and communication.

Apart from these the book also addresses aspects such as online study skills and strategies. The book also shows ways to benefit from online student support.

To conclude, this book will serve as a good guide, for those people, who are new to online education and courses.

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The Power of Your Sub-Conscious Mind: A Review

This life changing book ‘The Power of Your Sub-Conscious Mind’ is written by Dr. Joseph Murphy D. R. S., D. D., Ph. D., LL. D. Fellow of The Andhra Research University of India. In this book Dr. Joseph Murphy unfolds the power of our sub-conscious mind and how to understand and apply the hidden power of our sub-conscious mind, in all areas of our life. The reason Dr. Joseph Murphy gives about why most of us fail to achieve our dreams and desired goals in life is, because of one main reason, and that is, we have imprinted this thought, in our sub-conscious mind that, we are not capable of achieving our desired goals and dreams.

The Power of Your Sub-Conscious Mind - the book empowers us with the knowledge, as to how we can use the power of our sub-conscious mind and apply it in our life, for betterment in Prosperity, Relationships, Happiness and Success in personal and professional life. This book also reveals, real life stories of people, who applied the techniques mentioned in this book, to change their own life, and have experienced miracles happening in their life. The techniques mentioned in this book are very practical, and can be applied by any one. This book really gives a new direction to our life, direction towards prosperity and progress in all areas of our life.

When we read this book - The Power of Your Sub-Conscious Mind, we come to know the treasure house within us; know the power of our sub-conscious mind, and how we can use it, and apply it to our life, to mould our life the way we want it to, and achieve the desired results. In fact, when we go through this book, we can recall various instances and incidents in life where in we have felt the power of sub-conscious mind. In fact, each moment of our life, our sub-conscious is guiding us in many ways, whether we accept it or not. When we recognize its power and use it properly for our and others betterment our life itself becomes a miracle.

Surely and definitely, this book is a one stop solution, for all the problems of life.

Thank You, Dr. Joseph Murphy, for this life changing revelation.

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The Leader Who Had No Title: A Review

By G. Gayathri

Robin Sharma is a world renowned writer of the book ‘Monk Who Sold his Ferrari’. He is also a person who has been sharing his thoughts and success formulas to run business effectively and successfully. He has been sharing his thoughts and guiding fortune 500 companies in the aspects of leadership.

The writer Robin’s latest work ‘The Leader Who Had No Title’ is one of the Gems, in this book he clearly mentions that, leadership is not meant for a few bunch of people, up there, sitting in the cabin. On the contrary, each and every human no point at what age, profession, place, position in the organization, etc., all that are not necessary for you to be a leader, and it is not necessary to have a title attached to you, for you to become a leader.

When an individual transforms himself into a leader, and when each one in the organization does this, the entire organization gets itself transformed into place filled with leaders and excellence. Likewise when each individual out there in the world becomes a leader without title, the whole world becomes a better place to live.

When you go through this book - The Leader Who Had No Title, you will know exactly as to where you are lacking in your life and in business, and doing and living like what will make you lead a life of success and fulfillment.

The other important aspect that is pretty much impressive about this book ‘The Leader Who Had No Title’ is that, you may belong to any profession; not only in business, but in your personal life also you become better as a person when you apply these thoughts into practice. The strong point that he mentions in this book is that when you are better only as person, then only you can be better at whatever you are doing. Personal development is very important before you plan to develop your organization.

Reading this book will give you an insight into as to what and how you can lead your life like ‘The Leader who had No Title’ and I am sure no person will be the same after reading this book, either in person or in business. He will surely become a person exemplary.

Thank you, Robin, for such a life changing work.

Editor’s Note: The book ‘The Leader Who Had No Title’ is reviewed by the author G. Gayathri, a freelance writer, thoughts expressed in the review are of the author.

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