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Having heard a lot about the start-ups, their successes and failures, makes me wonder if we know what a startup is, in real terms? Is start up another name for a normal business? If not so, what differentiates a start-up from an ordinary business? In simple terms, a start-up is a business establishment with high growth especially disrupting the existing market and having low bootstrapping costs, higher risk and potential (return on investment) as its basics. A start-up ceases to be called so once it attains the stage of profitability or when it is publicly traded in IPO or when it ceases to exist as an independent entity by merger or acquisition. When did we start using this word “start-up”? It all started in 1957 in the silicon valley when a dispute arouses between the employees and one of the founders of Shockley semiconductor. The disputed employees departed and formed their own semi-conductor which eventually gained a formidable presence in the sector calling it a start-up. ...

The Awakening Kate Chopin Genre- Novella, literary fiction, Psychological fiction, feminist literature, Classic This is an uninhibited and beautifully written novella in 1899 about the women’s self-discovery- the awakening. This book talks about the spiritual, psychological, emotional and sexual awakening. Mrs Pontellier, a young married woman, though has so many social restrictions as a wife and the mother of two children, dreams to be independent. It is not that she was un happy with her husband. She didn’t love him the way she should have. Instead, She is in love with someone else. The story not only talks about the women’s passion but her struggle for independence from the curb of the society. It is a feminist novel, a daring one for that age. I personally enjoyed reading this book and the ending blew my mind. “An indescribable oppression, which seemed to generate in some unfamiliar part of her consciousness, filled her whole being with vague anguish.” “She had ap...

Sita-the warrior of mithila Amish Tripathi Genre- Mythological fiction I have read Amish tripathi’s Shiva Triology 6 years ago. I was quite mesmerised with the first two parts of the series – Meluha and Nagas. Long after, Amish comes up with this Ramachandra series, in which the book sita was hyped by the public as well as the celebrities. I wasn’t sure if I would love his books after 6 years. But the book cover and the title of Sita had attracted and coerced me to snatch the book, read it. The concept of portraying Sita as a warrior and powerful on par with Ram is the most appealing point in this book. The story line seems quite basic. Raavan had already defeated the great Kosala and the kingdom needs revival. The malayaputras and Vayuputras, two major clans should choose a leader and saviour, the ultimate protector of India. Ram and Sita, individually, had been trained for this purpose. I would say that this book doubtlessly, is not a page turner. Few parts of the book...

Will you still love me? Ravinder Singh Genre- Contemporary Romance I know it petrifies when you hear the name of this book. Not many of the indian romances clench your attention.  In defiance of this book being another version of two states, it has some good details. It is a considerable book for the beginners and teenagers. It doesn't agonize you with the shabby romance but helps you understand the ethics and ideals of love. The writing is straight forward and to the point. Altogether, if you want to read romance by indian writers, you can pick this book for a quick read.  PS - I bet every nature lover would yearn to visit Meghalaya after reading this book. Read to know why!

Circe Madeline Miller Historical Fiction Now who doesn't love Greek mythology? As an adolescent, Trojan War was everybody's favourite and the most striking character being Achilles. Oh Achilles is the hero of every youngster possible, now don't deny it. Anyways coming back to the book, the main character Circe is the daughter of helios( the god of Sun and the mightiest of the Titans). She is born with bizarre attributes physically and her family loathed her for her appearance and ignorance.  "When I was born, the word for what I was did not exist."  Of all the great, she was the weakest, ugliest and powerless. The innocence, rightfulness and love towards mortals paves a miserable way to her destiny. She steadily learns about her powers to witchcraft, which can transfigure gods to monsters. Threatened Zeus banishes her to a deserted island where she hones her skills all by herself. There she meets greatest figures of the Greek mythol...

FanGirl Rainbow Rowell YA Fiction "Real life is something happening in her peripheral vision." "She'd decide to prefer fictional world than the real world." "I'm the kind of girl who fantasizes about being trapped in a  library overnight." I really didn't know much about this book when I picked it up. To be honest, I didn't understand the beginning of it as I'm not much into fan fiction. As I proceeded into the book, I've understood the stand of each character and how well they're developed. Cath, wren, Reagan, Levi are the main characters. The story revolves around Cath and wren, the twins who deviate around their paths each choosing their kind of life in college. Cath is my favourite character. The innocence in her and the righteousness astounds the readers. Levi is an ideal boyfriend. I wish someone can buy me Levi😋 Raegan is a badass yet an understanding friend. The fan fiction written in this book reminds ...

Vampire Academy Richelle Mead Genre-YA Fiction, Urban fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Paranormal Romance One of the intriguing subjects in today's fantasy books is vampires. Having been a vampire society fanatic, I loved various movies and books about their life. Vampire academy is one that projects vampires as moroi, strigoi and dhampirs, a fascinating distinction among them takes us forward in the story. Lissa dragomir and rose Hathaway are the main characters, best friends- Lissa, the moroi queen princess and rose, her guardian. The deep and unending attacks on Lissa entwined with the scent of forbidden love entralls us. Though the beginning of the book was hard to understand and was purely subjective and boring, it gets lot better as it proceeds. The ending was not as thrilling as expected. But definitely it's a quick read. It keeps you hooked on until the end. It brings back the memories of your teen and college life. For that reason, I would like to move forward to the ne...