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Astitva (अस्तित्व )
सुधा मूर्ती यांच्या विवेचक लेखणीतून साकारलेली, वाचकाला शेवटपर्यंत खिळवून ठेवणारी कादंबरी. एका श्रीमंत,सुखवस्तू घरातल्या मुकेशची, त्याच्या अस्तित्वाची ही कहाणी. सुखी समाधानी मुकेशच्या जीवनात अचानक एक वादळ उठतं. तो कोण, कोणाचा मुलगा अशा कधीच न पडलेल्या प्रश्नांनी तो वेढला जातो. त्याचं आयुष्य पार बदलून जातं. एक बळकट कौटुंबिक बंध अचानक तुटून जातो. मानलेली नाती खरी की, रक्ताची नाती श्रेष्ठ? स्वत:च्या जन्माचा शोध घेता घेता मानवी जीवनातल्या कितीतरी अनोख्या वाटावळणांवरून त्याला जावे लागते. मुकेशच्या स्वत:च्या अस्तित्वाच्या शोधाने मानवी नातेसंबंधांवर, भारतीय कुटुंबसंस्थेच्या, संस्कारांच्या शाश्वततेवर प्रकाशझोत टाकलेला आहे. एका कुटुंबात घडलेली ही घटना भारतातल्या कुठल्याही भागात घडू शकणारी आहे. आपण भारतीय लोक वेगवेगळ्या भाषा बोलतो, वेगवेगळे रितीरिवाज पाळतो, परंतु कुटुंबातील व्यक्तींचे एकमेकांशी असलेले नाते अत्यंत प्रेमाचे, जिव्हाळ्याचे असल्याचे सर्वच ठिकाणी दिसून येते. भारतीयांच्या या समृद्धीची झलक या कहाणीतून दिसून येते.
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Don't Lose Your Mind Lose Your Weight (डोण्ट लूज य
‘Lose your weight: Vajan Kami Karaa, Manahshanti navhe’ by Rujuta Divekar. Is it really possible to lose those kilos without starving and by snacking every two hours? The answer is yes, if done with scientific study. This is what the author tries to do. By stressing on the importance of proper diet, correct exercise and recreation, she advises readers on the tricks behind having a balanced and healthy body. The book is a first in many ways. By going to little details that one rarely thinks of, she shows that losing weight is a cumulative process of many small but important things. For example, she recommends the use of an Indian style toilet rather than the western one. She also stresses on aspects like visiting the dentist once a month, something we rarely do. To a society and generation obsessed with stick thin bodies and dieting, this book is nothing short of a revelation. Told by a specialist by citing examples and studies, the book also gives valuable guidance on good eating habits. Rujuta Divekar needs no introduction; as the personal trainer and dietary advisor to people like Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Lisa, Sonali and others, she has also been voted as the Best Personal Trainer. From guiding Anil Ambani’s marathon effort to writing this book, her experience and knowledge is invaluable particular in this hectic lifestyle that we all have to follow. The Marathi version has been authored by Ujjwala Barve.
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To The Last Bullet
This is the extraordinay story of Ashok Kamte, Additional Commissioner of Police, East Region, Mumbai who died fighting terrorists in the 2611 attack on Mumbai, The inspiring story of one of the most courageous and promising Indian police Service (IPS) Officers comes straight from the hear of his wif, Vinita.In traces the life and career of this fearless officer who showed exemplay valour at his postings - be it the naxal affected bhandara District, Satara, Sangli, Solapur or Mumbai, It also brings out details of his life which would inspire many a youngster.