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Murder in Amaravati (Book Review)

Murder in Amaravati is a Murder Mystery written by Sharath Komarraju. The book is set in a small Indian village located in Andhra Pradesh – India.

Gist: Padmavati, the village hostess (prostitute), is found murdered inside the village Temple. The priest discovers the body of the woman who is later diagnosed to have been killed due to drowning in fresh water. Is he, the only person who is supposed to have the Temple key, the murderer? Or did the village Sarpanch, the most powerful man in the village and a regular customer of the woman, kill her? There are two more families who have enough motivation to kill her: the postman and a couple who settled in the village recently. The head constable investigating the murder is perplexed: Who killed her and why?

The book starts slowly, developing the characters and unfolding the history of the involved people one by one. Each time the constable determines a solid evidence against someone, he is deterred by circumstances. In the end, he is so sure of the killer and summons all of them to explain his finding, but has he drawn the right conclusion? Will he be outsmarted by the accused?

The author keeps us guessing until the last chapter. Along with the constable, the reader feels sure of having solved the mystery at each level, only to go back to ground zero! I loved this mystery book and I think Sharath should stick to writing in this genre, which he is so good at. It’s a solid, unguessable mystery.

However, Indira’s exposition in the last page is too good to be true. Also, the motive of the killer is not satisfactory. The author introduces situations (money crunch, unnatural death of a loved one) that could have been better motives, but doesn’t use them. I also think the author needs to pick up pace in the beginning and the middle. But mature readers who like to read literary fiction novels written around solid characters will like this.

The mystery is, as I said before, exceptional. Just make sure you read until the end – have some patience and you’ll get the reward. Just try guessing the killer before the last chapter! Actually I guessed, but I changed my mind several times as I neared the end

Good book that deserves more exposure. Do read and spread the word.

You can buy Murder in Amaravati from Flipkart. 

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Why go Vegan? Why avoid Milk & Diary Products?

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Below are some pointers I gathered from last week’s World Veg Fest ’14 @ Anna Univ on why we should avoid milk/diary products (butter, curd, ghee, cheese, ice cream, etc.) and become a Vegan.

1. Cow’s milk is optimized for calf, by nature. Not for human consumption.

2. Centralized milk production (unlike cows reared in rural homes that were almost part of the family) results in unethical treatment, and even torture, for cows.

3. Except India, no other Asian country uses milk predominantly in their diet.

4. One glass of milk contains: 300 calories, 51 mg cholesterol, 16 grams of fat.

5. Casein, found in milk is mildly toxic and is difficult to digest. It’s a carcinogen and it’s addictive.

6. Milk contains acidic protein which leaches calcium from bones. Besides, adults do not need excessive calcium from milk as their bones are fully grown. Even for kids, calcium can be obtained from plant sources.

7. Vitamin D can be obtained abundantly from sunlight in sunnier regions. No need to depend on milk for it.

8. Centralized rearing of cows results in destruction of forests to clear land to grow food for cows. A lot of water is needed over the entire life cycle of milk production: 1L of milk requires 800L of water.

9. Drugs, antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. maybe fed to cows for higher yield. These eventually reach humans as we are in the top of the food chain.

10. Soy milk, millet milk, nuts milk, rice milk, etc. are good alternatives to diary milk.

11. Vitamin B12 is the only thing that cannot be obtained from plant sources, for vegans. They can take supplements/pills for the same.

12. Milk, like oats and wheat, contains gluten.

13. Vegans are leaner, have lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure.

All this is just food for thought. Avoiding/reducing milk and diary products is purely an individual’s choice and there is nothing ‘wrong’ about food habits.

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A Business Idea for Government: Address Proof

If you look at the number of people who have cried their hearts out in this post (including me), you’ll realize how difficult it is to get a proper address proof and identity proof from the Government, in India. Instead of making so many people suffer, why can’t the Government take this as an opportunity to generate some revenue, and speedily verify and provide an identity cum address proof?

Take Voter ID card (for instance). Why not have an express service where the Government sends officers for verification and provides the Voter ID card quickly (like within one or two weeks from the date of application)? They can charge some money for people who require it immediately, like how Railways has Tatkal and Passport Office has express service. The regular process of issuing the ID cards should stay as such, and be free of cost. Of course, they should speed up this too.

I am sure the Government can make good money with this scheme especially since people keep shifting their residence frequently nowadays. Using the revenue generated, maybe they could reduce some taxes for the rest of the population.

Time to wake up and do something about this, Government. People cannot wait endlessly for an identity and address proof once they shift and move to a new location. Luckily, there was an election and I got a Voter ID card. But there are many others who haven’t got anything and don’t know what to do. Wake up and address this issue immediately.

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The Mouse Charmers by Anuradha Goyal (Book Review)

The Mouse Charmers – Digital Pioneers of India by Anuradha Goyal is a non fiction book that gives an introduction to a few successful Internet start-up businesses from India. Internet has enabled e-commerce to flourish, and it’s no different in India. What have web businesses created, what differentiates them, how successful have they been, are the questions dealt with by this book. 

There are three parts to this book: Commerce, Content & Connectors. I liked the second one – Content – the most maybe because I am involved in something similar. Connectors part was fine too. But the initial Commerce part disappointed me as most of the info was familiar to me.

When I read a book like this, I expect a lot of information (that cannot be found on the net, magazines, etc.) condensed in as few words as possible. With Non Fiction, I am on the lookout for content that will benefit me in someway, teach me something, or inspire me to do something, or just introduce me to interesting/challenging things done by others.

On the last criterion, this book excels. It introduced me to popular websites/portals/services that I can put to use. Take for example, Imagesbazaar.com, a site where they sell high quality Indian photos and videos; Games2Win.in, a site that allows us to play free Online games; Zomato.com, a site that not only allows us to locate interesting nearby restaurants, but can also enable us to find out which items are good there (user reviews). 

But I felt the book lacks depth. The interviews and research should have been more in-depth, and the author could have tried to avoid giving suggestions on what else business people should do with their businesses. As a reader, I am looking for insights, the business secrets that companies don’t reveal, what went wrong, what could have been done better, and of course, what went right. These things are there but not sufficiently covered. At times, the author gives more importance to style than substance.

I still think it’s a good effort that introduced interesting and varied Online business models (with statistics and charts) to me. A bit more in-depth interviews and analysis could make this book better.

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My Airbnb Travel Accomodation Wishlist

Airbnb is a website that enables you to book any property (like rooms, homes, guest houses, villas, etc.) on a temporary basis (for one day, one week, etc.) when you travel to a new city in India or anywhere in the world. This is an option for people who want to stay in homes/guest houses among families in a quiet residential locality, instead of commercial locations (where hotels are located).

In addition to being quiet, booking through Airbnb might enable you to enjoy unique services and amenities that may not be available in hotels/lodges. Also, if you are not able to get a hotel booking on your next travel, don’t forget to check for options in Airbnb.  Who knows, your stay/experience maybe better!

Anyone with a vacant house/room can also list their property (to be availed by travelers on a rental basis) in this site. So if you have an unoccupied house, why not list it and generate some additional revenue through Airbnb.

Here are five properties on Airbnb I have shortlisted (My Wishlist):

1. FixNix in Vellore:

This is a technology start-up company located in Vellore and they host guests in a spare room. I’d love to interact with the team there and know what they are doing and how things work in a start up. Instead of staying in a hotel, if I stay here, I can also learn something.

2. Village Villa, Sholingur:

This is a village-style 1BHK house with a swimming pool and garden. That should be an experience! Good to see affordable properties from small towns around my area being listed on this site. There are a good number of rental options for larger cities, towns.

3. Music Room, Pondicherry: 

Beat that, you expensive hotels Music-themed room is one among various other themed rooms maintained by this host. In this room, there are musical props (like statues) and music-themed wall painting and there is music anywhere you see. Imagine spending the whole night listening to music in such a room. Ha!

4. Eco-Lodge, Portugal:

Since this is only a wishlist, I thought I could list some international properties too. So the Eco-Lodge is a luxurious hut situated at the bottom of a small hill. I love staying in the nature’s lap without missing my modern amenities

5. Net-Zero Home, Oregon, US:

How cool is that! A Net-Zero Passive house is one that is constructed in a way that results in net-zero energy consumption in spite of the occupants using energy. They use natural lighting, natural ventilation, renewable energy (solar panels, etc.) and other innovative techniques to bring down  the energy consumption (and carbon footprint) to zero. Wow, that’s a house I want to build someday and staying in one can be inspiring and educational!

Go explore Airbnb for yourself and consider booking rooms, guest houses/villas from this site on your next travel. If you register in the site using the above link (using Email, FB or G+), you’ll get a credit for Rs. 1,544/- that you can use to book properties for rent, across the world. If  you are planning to travel shortly, I am sure that extra money would come in handy!

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This post was written for an indiBlogger Happy Hour contest. 

So, would you prefer to stay in a hotel/lodge or rooms/guest houses leased by individuals? What are the problems you face with travel accommodation? Let know in the comments.

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The Puppeteers of Palem (Book Review) & Giveaway

The Puppeteers of Palem is a Paranormal Horror Mystery novel written by Sharath Komarraju and published by Westland. The story is set in a small village along Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Five people return to their childhood village after receiving a mysterious letter from an old man who doesn’t remember sending it to them. Who/what made them come, and what does it want from them? Will any of them make out of the village alive, as sins from the past catch up with them in the present? Are people in this village even free to think by themselves? 

The Puppeteers of Palem is a very different book. If the mystery keeps you hooked, the vibrant imagery helps you visualize and feel the people and situations, and provides a sensory experience that is memorable. Except for the mind-controlling aspect of this novel (whose logic was incomprehensible at places), I liked it very much.

The author hooks the readers with the upcoming gloom right in the beginning. While the hook worked, I just thought the details of who died and who lived need not have been mentioned right in the beginning. But that would have come at the cost of sacrificing the powerful hook. So it’s a dilemma, actually.

The book starts at a slow pace and continues at a faster pace. But the end, even though we know what’s coming, the story is fast paced and mind blowing. Though we know what is going to happen, we don’t know who is going to do it and why. Some scenes near the end sent a shiver down my spine!

The imagery created by the author is another plus. The detailed scene and character description transport us right into the village. I was able to feel the parched earth and it felt as if I was standing right next to the characters when the events were unfolding.

This book is also a pure (and well-written) mystery that keeps us guessing till the end. If the paranormal aspect of it was omitted (I like to read realistic stories nowadays, not ghost stories!) the book could still have been a solid stand-alone mystery.

Nevertheless, it’s an excellent attempt and I was glad to read something different. Actually, I ‘listened’ to this book using a Text-to-Speech (TTS) app on my Android Tablet called FBReader, as Sharath had sent me the eBook. 

You can download the first three chapters of this book from here (pdf) and you can buy the book from Flipkart.

If you read this post before December 12, you are eligible for the giveaway if you comment below. One lucky winner will be selected by Sharath and he’ll send the book to you. Sharath has his own blog and runs writing contests from time to time. Click here to have a look and follow. 

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‘Warrior’ Author Olivier Lafont (Interview)

Olivier Sanjay Lafont is the author of the book ‘Warrior’. He is also script writer, theater artist, model & actor (movies and commercials). You may be familiar with Suhas Tandon, the groom from whom Kareena Kapoor runs away in Three Idiots. It’s him.

His book ‘Warrior’ is an Epic Fantasy Thriller and has been published by Penguin India. Here’s the video trailer of the book:

Here is a short interview with author Olivier Sanjay Lafont:

Why did you want to write a novel?

I’ve always wanted to be an author, from a really young age. I wanted to create a really epic modern Indian fantasy story, and that’s why I wrote ‘Warrior’.

How different was writing novels compared to script-writing for movies?

Writing novels is an open-ended, limitless endeavour where you can really get from the microscopic to the macroscopic scale of story and humanity. In comparison script-writing is an extremely structured craft, you have to fit your story and characters and events in about two hours, along with production considerations.

Which one of your roles do you cherish the most: Model, Actor, Scriptwriter, Novelist? Anything else?

I don’t cherish one in particular over the other, they’re all very different and give me completely different thrills.

How long did it take to complete your first novel?

I actually don’t have a figure in mind. I wrote ‘Warrior’ over the weekends since I was working during the week, and there were large spans of time when I just couldn’t get back to it.

What got you interested in Indian mythology?

I always had an interest in mythology, which I got from my father who is a historian and archaeologist. When my family moved to India from France I became acquainted with Amar Chitra Katha, which was a wonderful introduction to Indian stories and mythology.

What are your three favorite books (fiction)?

My recent three favourite books are Mark Lawrence’s trilogy ‘The Broken Empire’.

What is your favorite non-fiction book?

I don’t read much non-fiction, I’m a fiction man all the way.

What are your hobbies?

Since I consider reading, writing, watching films, watching TV, and working out as constructive to my careers, that only leaves sports as a straight hobby. I watch the NBA, UEFA, and the UFC.

What’s your dream? What’s the biggest thing you want to achieve in life?

My dream is to be happy doing everything that matters to me. The biggest thing I want to achieve in my life today is give ‘Warrior’ the best platform possible.

What do you like to read more: Fiction or Non-Fiction (books)?

Fiction. Reading fiction is relaxing, which I need to switch off from work; non-fiction requires more focus from me, so not quite as relaxing.

Thanks for the interview, Olivier. His book ‘Warrior’ is available to buy from Flipkart or Amazon. You can also follow his Facebook page.

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Road Safety in the Chaotic Roads of India!

Since I was born and brought up in India, driving in Indian roads doesn’t feel like a challenge. I take to the roads like how a fish takes to the water. Or at least that’s what I tell to convince myself! But the reality is, once I am outside the house, nothing – I repeat, nothing – is in my control. I have listed some pointers on what measures you can take to ensure road safety in the chaotic roads of India. 

If you need 30 minutes to reach someplace, start at least one hour earlier. You never know why the road might get blocked or traffic stopped! Even then, you may reach 30 minutes late. No wonder people are late for offices/meetings regularly in India.
Driving in India is not about you. Drop your selfishness in your home and become a socially conscious citizen on the road – for your own safety. It’s very important that you anticipate what other motorists and even pedestrians will do next. And you need to act before they even think.
If people keep moving in spite of the red signal in front of you, don’t stop in the middle on the road – you’ll mostly be run over. But you should obey traffic rules, hence go to the left corner, stop, and raise your hand to plead your brothers and sisters to leave you alone. On a lucky day, they might
Wear a helmet and strap your seat-belt. Always. Just because many people around you don’t do it, there is no need to be concerned about being a rebel/being abnormal. Rebellion is sometimes required for survival.
It’s perfectly normal to see traffic on both sides of a one-way road. Being socially responsible, don’t add to the menace – take the roundabout way. Besides, there is a good chance only you’ll get caught by the cops!
Use less horn and more brake. Not the reverse.
Don’t talk on your cell phone while driving. It’s not only a traffic offence but can also endanger your life and your relationship with the person you talk to.
A road is not the place to fight your ego battles. There are offices and relatives’ homes for that.
When you see a pothole in the last second, it’s better to drive through it instead of frantically taking a steep left or right. Your tires will be used to it, so don’t worry about them.
When you see a huge pool of water after a rain, wait until another vehicle crosses it first. If they have reached the other side safely, go. If not, wait for another vehicle to cross safely. You can take risks on stock markets, not on rainwater-filled pothole roads.
Even though there are no lanes, try to stick an invisible lane. And try to stick to a certain (limited) speed. Stop dreaming that the road is an F1 racing track.

This post has been written for the Nissan Safety Driving Forum  (NSDF) contest organized by indiBlogger. NSDF is an annual, multi-city event conducted by Nissan to promote safe driving behavior in India. You can get more details about the Nissan NSDF initiative from here.

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42nd World Veg Fest @ Chennai: Highlights

Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Mr. Prakash Javadekar addressing the crowd. 

I went to the 42nd World Veg Fest held at Anna University, Chennai, India, on 29th & 30th Nov. 2014. This is an annual event organized by IVU (International Veg Union) to promote Vegetarian/Vegan diet across the world. There were seminars and talks by veg. experts, and there was an expo. In this post, I present to you some interesting highlights from this event:

Theme: Freedom from diseases through non-violent food.
In a survey, poor people who eat millets like ragi were found to be healthier than the rich, mainly because they weren’t able to afford junk food – Prakash Javedkar.
Sankar Ram Singh had spent 8 years on wheel chair during his initial years. He didn’t lose hope, and today he is a world cup wrestler.
Padma Subramaniam, a classical dancer, has been dancing for 62 years. Even this December she will be performing six shows with non stop dancing for 2.5 hours.
Non Veg food and alcohol affect kidneys, I try to stay away from it nowadays – Actor Mansoor Ali Khan.
Vegan is a lifestyle where people, in addition to being vegetarian, avoid diary-based products like milk, butter, cheese, ghee, etc.
Best options for traveling around the world for vegans: Thailand, Vietnam, SE Asia, Israel, Bratislava (Slovak Republic), Glasgow (UK), State capitals of Australia, California (US), Singapore, Brazil, etc. Happy Cow site and app will help you find vegan restaurants around the world – Prof. Innes Park, Sadhana Forests.
Except in India, no other country in Asia uses milk in their diet (predominantly). Casein in milk is toxic, addictive, and is a carcinogen. Growth hormones maybe injected into cows for higher yield. Alternative to diary milk: Soy milk, millet milk, nut milk, etc. – Dr. R. Saravanan.
Cocount water, ginger, agave, lemon juice + sea salt, quinoa, dates = good foods to take before long exercises – Dr. Paula, Gaudin.
Meat industry pollutes more than all cars, SUV, trucks, planes, and ships put together as they clear forests by burning trees to rear cattle. To make 1 Kg of meat, more than 10,000 liters of water is required in various stages (feeding, cleaning, etc.) – Sri Hari.
Before we invented fire, we ate only raw food. Our body is optimized for eating raw food. Raw foods are already cooked by the sun, by cooking them again we are uncooking and depleting them of nutrients. Cooking at high temperatures kills essential enzymes. So, become a raw vegan! – Dr. Aris LaTham.
More than 12% of the Amazon forest has been destroyed in the last 50 years (mainly) for livestock rearing – Marly Winckler.
Over 20,000 drugs – steroids, antibiotics, growth hormones, etc. are given to livestock animals, which in turn reach humans who consume them. 50% of antibiotics produced in US are used on animals. – S. Srinivasan.
Millets are gluten-free & healthy; Thinai, Ragi & Kambu are easy to digest; get more sunlight; use Indian toilet, avoid refined sunflower oil; eat ellu urundai, kadalai mittai, horsegram (kollu); nellikkai is an excellent anti-oxidant; better to use clay pots for cooking; Milk, oats & wheat contain gluten (hence limit consumption) – Dr. Shiny Chandran.

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PS1: I aspire to become a vegan. But in India it’s difficult to avoid milk, so I am going to drink mixed millet kanji instead of milk in the evenings.

PS2: After the first day’s event, I met Sandhya Kumar who blogs at Maradhi Manni. I have been following her blog for more than seven years, but met her only now! The Tropicana juice I had there was very good – what flavor is it, Maami?

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Tablet + Keyboard Pouch = Mobile Computer/Lifestyle!!

A tablet, along with a keyboard pouch, can not only become a mobile computer, but can also enable a mobile lifestyle! 

Recently, I bought a Digiflip 7″ tablet. After a few days, I went to the IVU World Veg Fest 2014 event where many seminars were conducted over two days. By then, I was familiar with the tablet and realized how much can be done using it. So I decided to buy a Zeebronics keyboard for 7″ tablets (along with pouch and stand) to type quickly.

Due to this, whenever I got free time or there were boring seminars (some were), I turned On the tablet and started writing blog posts! Both WordPress and Blogger have mobile apps.   The keyboard being small was difficult to handle at first but by the end of the second day, I was typing faster. I could access facebook, twitter, email, etc. There are apps for everything!

Some tablets come with built-in 3G connectivity to access Internet on the go. But mine came only with Wi-Fi. So I turned On Wi-Fi mobile hotspot feature on my smart phone, and connected the tablet to the mobile via Wi-Fi. I was then able to use the Mobile 3G to connect the tablet to the Internet.

A tablet + keyboard is a powerful combination – I can take it with me anywhere and use it for work/play/media. The tablet is an effective alternative to a bulky laptop. My laptop has a pathetic battery life, but the tablet works longer.

Since my eyes get tired when I read for a long time in Kindle, I downloaded the FBReader app on the tablet, loaded my eBooks (after converting them into ePub via Calibre) and used the native TTS – Text to Speech function available in the app. Now, I am listening to books – Yaayyy!!

Some specs of Digiflip Pro ET701 Tablet, if you are eager:

1.2 Ghz Intel Atom Z2520 Dual Core Processor (OK).
1 GB RAM, 8 GB Internal Memory, Up to 32 GB expandable memory (SUPER).
7″ 1024 x 600 Screen (good clarity).
Wi-Fi, 3G via Dongle (I got ZTE dongle free with this and it works).
Android Kitkat 4.4.2 (excellent).
2 MP rear cam, 0.3 MP front cam (hopeless).
Sleek design, 272.6 grams (good).
2800 mAH battery (decent battery life, but could have been more).
3.5mm audio port (the speakers are pathetic, use your headphone or a portable speaker).
Micro USB port (I bought a Micro USB to USB adapter and was able to connect 3G data card, pen drive, and even my Camera to the tablet – SUPER).
Charger, USB cable included (headphone and OTG cable not included).

I bought this tablet from Flipkart for Rs. 3,999/-. For that price, these specs are AWESOME. The keyboard and OTG USB adapter cost Rs. 1000/-. The system is working fine so far (couple of weeks) and I hope it will continue that way.  But I don’t play games with it, so I don’t know how good it is for that. It’s sufficient for my applications. I hope to travel more and not miss being connected, from now on

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