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Vani Kaushal

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in Garian, Libya

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Jane Austen and Bronte sisters

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Praise for Vani's latest novel:

"Vani takes us through a roller-coaster journey" - Hindustan Times

"Neat characterization and simple language" - The Hindu

"Interesting and entertaining" - The New Indian Express

"Like a three and a half hour movie" - Anandabazar Patrika

"Entertaining read with well-etched characters"- Business Economics

"Vani's simple yet effective style does keep the readers gripped until the very end" - Malayala Manorama

"A refreshing change from the stories flooding the popular Indian fiction market" - netindian.in

"Smart story" - The Tribune

Vani is a former business journalist who has seamlessly transitioned into a vibrant career as a novelist, an energy healer, an Akashic Records reader, an Access Bars Practitioner, a psychic, ...more

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	The Recession Groom 3.76 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Power of Love: The Trilogy by Gowher Bhat (Author interview)

The Power of Love: The Trilogy is a novel about love, choices, and a sense of belonging, set in Kashmir. Through three connected stories, the book explores how personal feelings often meet family expectations and social traditions. Together, these stories reflect the quiet and complex nature of human relationships.

I spoke with author Gowher Bhat about his newly published novel.

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Vani Kaushal rated a book it was amazing Play To Kill \| An Unputdownable Gripping Crime Thriller \| Enter the World of Psychological Manipulation and Digital Deception by Puja Mukherjee Khattri	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Play To Kill grips you by the neck from the very first page and doesn’t let go. The story is fast-paced, full of twists, and built around a fascinating premise of internet crimes. At its center is an online game that seems innocent enough at first, c ...more
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Vani Kaushal rated a book it was amazing Stride & Thrive: Redefine Life Goals & Business Through Running by Seetharam Rajamani	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Stride & Thrive by Seetharam Rajamani is more than just a book on running. It's a complete guide for anyone looking to bring structure and motivation into their life, both personally and professionally. For anyone who jogs or runs, this book serves a ...more
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Vani Kaushal rated a book it was amazing Parenting Unplugged: The Drama Mama Diaries by Lalitha Ramanathan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a light, heartwarming read that every mom, whether expecting, working, single, or stay-at-home, can relate to. Lalitha shares funny and touching moments with her daughter, affectionately called “Munchkin,” in a way that feels real and comfort ...more
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Vani Kaushal rated a book it was amazing Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self by Sandra Ingerman (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Vani Kaushal rated a book it was amazing Never Make a Bucket List by Shraddha Sahi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Set against the dreamy backdrop of Capri, this sharp and gripping novel delivers a murder mystery that’s equal parts emotional and suspenseful. Pooja Sharma, a romantic at heart, wealthy, and devoted to her family, vanishes during a luxury boat trip, ...more
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Vani Kaushal rated a book it was amazing Opening the Akashic Records: Meet Your Record Keepers and Discover Your Soul's Purpose by Maureen J. St. Germain (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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In Cupid@Corporate, the author skillfully weaves an engaging narrative centered around Suhaani, a smart and witty IT professional who finds herself at a crossroads in life. Her relationship with Sidharth, her office colleague-turned-lover, crackles w ...more
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Vani Kaushal rated a book it was amazing The Mewar Conspiracy: An Epic Saga of How the Rajputs Defeated Aurangzeb \| A true historical account of an epic love story that led to a war by Rrashima Swaarup Verma	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The Mewar Conspiracy by Rrashima Swaarup Verma masterfully weaves together the lives of three central figures: the gutsy Princess Charumati of Kishengarh, the brave Rana Raj Singh, and the merciless Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Princess Charumati’s indo ...more
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“If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin.”
― Ivan Turgenev

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“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it.”
― Jordan Belfort

tags: excuses, goal, inspiration, motivation, self-defeat

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“It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.”
― Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

tags: happiness

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“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor.”
― Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

tags: humor, laughter

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“One, remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Two, never give up work. Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it. Three, if you are lucky enough to find love, remember it is there and don't throw it away.”
― Stephen Hawking

tags: philosophy, science

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Oct 08, 2017 10:44PM

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