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The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben MacintyreMy rating: 5 of 5 stars10 x (James Bond movies) = This one book.James Bond is a fictional British spy. But Oleg Gordievsky is real. His story is way more entertaining, eventful and fascinating.The book references several events in the… Continue reading Book Review: The Spy and the Traitor →

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Eric JorgensonMy rating: 2 of 5 stars I don’t know what to make of this book 😦 I don’t even know whether I am supposed to be entertained or educated. Maybe both. Is this supposed to be a business book or a philosophy… Continue reading Book Review: The Almanack →

Blood and Oil: Mohammed bin Salman's Ruthless Quest for Global Power by Bradley HopeMy rating: 3 of 5 stars “No dynasty lasts more than 3 generations” – Arabic saying. This is exactly what MBS (Mohammad Bin Salman) is out to change. There are two things that Saudi Sheikhs can’t resist. Wallowing in the opulence afforded… Continue reading Book Review: Blood and Oil →

Note 1: If you are not a Malayalam movie buff, I recommend you skip this post. Malayalam cinema is undergoing a radical change and Pothan team is its harbinger.  What amazes me about Pothan is obsession with making movies revolving around seemingly ordinary, everyday things.Maheshinte Prathikaram  starts with a classic "blue chappal"! Something every Malayali… Continue reading Pothan’s Obsession with Everyday Things →

I saw this interesting image circulated on the social media. Mostly on LinkedIn, Facebook and WhatApp. Certainly, food for thought! I dont know why this is so complicated 🙂 I created an oversimplified version of the same thing.

Greenlights by Matthew McConaugheyMy rating: 3 of 5 stars They say everything is bigger in Texas. I say even Texas is not big enough for McConaughey and his ideals. This is the story of a Southern boy pouring out 35 years of his view of life into what he calls as an “approach book”.This is… Continue reading Book Review: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey →

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerMy rating: 4 of 5 starsWhen I was grappling with a new idea, my manager told me “Just, sleep on it’.When I was sick, my mother told me “Get some sleep, you ll be fine tomorrow”.When I had an important presentation the next… Continue reading Book Review: Why We Sleep →

The Kite Runner by Khaled HosseiniMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is such a great novel on so many levels. It is fast paced, intimate, engaging and well written. It is deeply moving and will make you stop at many places to sort out your emotions. It talks about a person’s moral dilemma and internal… Continue reading Book Review: The Kite Runner →

The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life by J.L. CollinsMy rating: 4 of 5 starsThe reason why this book so great is because 1) It is simple 2) It is prescriptive 3) and the author shows courage to take a stand on achieving financial independence through… Continue reading Book Review: The Simple Path to Wealth →