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Doing the Right Thing

Ratan Tata was an iconic leader who shaped the Indian industry. He inspired an entire generation. When he passed away in 2024, millions of Indians felt a sense of deep personal loss.

In this unique and engaging book, Harish Bhat, bestselling author and a Tata veteran, explores what lay at the heart of Ratan Tata’s extraordinary leadership. His steadfast desire to always ‘do the right thing’ appears to have shaped his thinking and actions. But what exactly does this mean?

In these pages, through inspiring real-life stories drawn from Ratan Tata’s long career, this strong belief comes to life vividly. Why did he decide to create the Tata Indica? Why did he say: ‘A promise is a promise’? What led him to walk away from a large business opportunity for Tata Chemicals? Why did he telephone the managing director of Tata Steel a second time? How did he ensure fairness to everyone during a process of divestment? Why and how did he lead the fight against cancer? How did he respond to the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai?

This book is full of such fascinating and many untold Ratan Tata stories. Through these compelling narratives and the lessons they hold, this powerful book will guide you towards ‘doing the right thing’ in your own life.

Designed to Win

Tata Elxsi may not be the first company you think of when you think of the Tata group. However, as the highest valued Tata company, Tata Elxsi has been revolutionizing the world of electric vehicles by offering innovative solution in the area of electric energy and embedded product design.

And it’s not just automakers — Elxsi helps broadcast and communication companies design new-age set-top boxes, app frameworks and cloud services for Smart TV and OTT platforms. With a client base that includes the likes of Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Mahindra, Motorola, Comcast, Echostar, Panasonic and many more, Tata Elxsi has dramatically transformed itself from a company on the brink of bankruptcy to one of the most valued companies delivering consistent growth.

What drives Tata Elxsi’s success? What has it done differently to transform itself from a highly debt-ridden company to an immensely successful organization benefitting shareholders, investors and consumers alike?

What lessons can readers learn from Tata Elxsi in entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, strategy and many other management areas? This book is an attempt to answer these and many such questions to enlighten readers about a little-known but unique Tata group company.

Self-Help Hindi / सेल्फ़ हेल्प

इस पुस्तक में 4-चरणीय प्रक्रिया है जो आपको अपनी देखभाल करने, आंतरिक संघर्षों को सुलझाने और आत्म-धारणा को बदलने में मदद करती है। यह पुस्तक आपको अपने व्यवहार, विचारों और विश्वासों को जिज्ञासा, प्रेम और समझ के साथ देखना सिखाती है, जिससे जीवन में चमत्कारी बदलाव होते हैं।

Rituals of a Happy Soul Hindi / Khush Man Ke Sanskar / ख़ुश मन के संस्कार

लेखक दीपांशु गिरी की एक प्रेरणादायक पुस्तक है, जो आपको अपनी छुपी हुई ऊर्जा को जगाने और जीवन में सकारात्मक बदलाव लाने के लिए व्यावहारिक उपाय सिखाती है। यह किताब धार्मिक नियमों से परे रहकर आत्मबल, आत्म-सम्मान और स्वतंत्र सोच को बढ़ावा देती है। यहाँ बता। गए अनुष्ठान आपके विश्वासों को सुदृढ़ करते हैं और पुरानी सीमित मान्यताओं को दूर करके व्यक्तिगत विकास को गति देते हैं। पुस्तक आत्म-साक्षात्कार, ऊर्जा और सफलता पाने की दिशा में आपको सरल तरीकों से मार्गदर्शन प्रदान करती है।

The Essence of Life: A Memoir by Viju Jacob | Foreword by Shashi Tharoor

From a small town in Kerala to the helm of a global enterprise, Dr Viju Jacob has lived a story of vision, resilience, and faith. In The Essence of Life, he recounts how, inspired by his father C.V. Jacob’s pioneering spirit, he helped transform Synthite Industries into a global leader the production of spice extracts, essential oils, and various herbal extracts.

In this moving memoir, Jacob reveals the turning points that defined his path—the leap into oleoresin extraction when few believed in its future, the struggles of entering international markets, the discipline of running a family-led company, and the commitment to sustainable sourcing that uplifted thousands of farmers.

With a foreword by Dr Shashi Tharoor, The Essence of Life is a timeless guide for entrepreneurs, professionals, and dreamers alike.

Add A Zero: A Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Freedom and Getting to Your First Million

YouTube powerhouse and self-made millionaire Rose Han shares the practical tools to overcome financial struggle and watch your net worth grow—one zero at a time

There’s no doubt about it: the financial struggle is real, especially in a world that isn’t designed to help you get ahead. But whether you’re in debt or simply feel like your paychecks vanish as soon as you get them, you can learn to take control of your money. Financial freedom isn’t the mystery we’re taught to believe it is. You just need a plan to get there that actually works.

On her self-made journey going from $100K in debt to millionaire, money expert Rose Han learned the simple set of strategies it takes to achieve lasting wealth and financial freedom. With her detailed and doable road map, you will learn:

• The mindset shifts you need to break through the emotional barriers keeping you stuck
• A proven system to eliminate debt and take control of your spending
• The exact strategy to exponentially grow your wealth from $0 to $10,000, then to $100,000, and finally to $1,000,000
• Simple investment plans and income streams that make money while you sleep

If you missed the memo on getting rich, now is the time to turn your goals into a reality—one zero at a time!

Rise to the 1%

What separates the 1% isn’t luck, timing, or inheritance.
It’s mindset, planning, and execution.

In Rise to the 1%, Sharan Hegde, one of India’s most trusted voices in personal finance, pulls back the curtain on the money myths we inherit, the mistakes we repeat, and the mindset shifts that quietly create wealth over time. This isn’t just a book about saving or investing. It’s a full rewire.
From early retirement and health planning to insurance, loans, credit cards, cars, taxes, and even giving back, Sharan breaks down life’s biggest financial decisions with clarity, honesty, and real-world examples you’ll actually relate to.
With a voice that is equal parts expert and friend, he dismantles toxic money beliefs, simplifies complex ideas, and most importantly, shows you that financial freedom isn’t reserved for the ultra-rich. It’s for the intentional.
This book won’t just change how you handle money. It’ll change how you see yourself.

Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar

The impact of Mughal rule on India remains a hotly contested topic of debate. Some see the regime as a benign entity, others as one harmful to India’s long-term development. But by fixating on the king’s actions rather than those of his subjects, have we been looking at the issue the wrong way round?

Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar turns conventional wisdom on its head to examine what has long been taken for granted. Through the eyes of numerous real-life characters, it demonstrates the power of bankers, moneylenders, merchants, middlemen, artisans and all manner of ordinary folk in making – and eventually breaking – the might of the Mughal Empire.
Globalisation and the spread of market relations was intensifying meanwhile, transforming everyday life in ways that were often subtle, and sometimes dramatic. With exotic and enticing goods for purchase, and ever more artful ways to make money, came a new ethos – and a new set of anxieties – towards business which was so potent that it shaped preaching by Sikh gurus and Sufi sayyids alike.

Breathing new life and a fresh perspective into the history of the Mughal Empire, Badshah, Bandar, Bazaar takes us on a fabulous journey from the empire’s rich and fertile countryside, to the hustle and bustle of its great cities and ports; and from religious debates in Delhi’s fairgrounds and public squares and legal battles over property in Surat, to princely wars of succession and the dynasty’s tumultuous yet protracted overthrow.

Jhumri Telaiya to Kentucky: Leadership and Life Lessons from the Bloodstock Industry

‘Horses, as natural empaths and keen observers of human behaviour, provide a powerful mirror reflecting our true presence.’

Jhumri Telaiya to Kentucky is a compelling journey of personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the bloodstock industry. At the heart of the narrative is The Horseman Way—a unique leadership and self-awareness programme that uses experiential learning with horses to foster emotional intelligence and authentic connection.

In an age driven by speed and technology, this book offers a refreshing call to slow down, look inward, and lead with compassion and integrity. It’s an inspiring read for anyone seeking meaningful transformation—personally or professionally.

Who the F**k are You

The kick in the ass we all need at some point.

If you’ve ever felt confused, ignored, or passed over…
If you’ve been waiting for your hard work to get noticed, and it hasn’t…
If you’ve wanted to put yourself out there without becoming a cringe-fluencer…

This is your way out.

This book helps you uncover your strengths, sharpen your dreams, and present your value to the world. With the Minimum Viable Self framework, you’ll learn how to do it, without ever dancing awkwardly in Reels.

Whether you’re a professional, founder, chef, fitness trainer, or real estate agent, this is your escape from the shadows. Through a 5-step transformation, you’ll go from invisible to unignorable.

The only question left is: Are you ready to grab the opportunities waiting for you?

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