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It is a collection of unconventional, extraordinary and incredible experiences. Replete with life-changing insights from conversations with uncommon, yet, ordinary people, and ironies of life ,this book breaks the stereotype of notions about the 'other'. Full of wit and brilliant observations, these articles challenges the norms and ideas one has learnt to accept without questioning. With a twist at every turn of the page, and discovery of human sensibilities across cultures and boundaries of geography , this is a must read for those who dream of a better tomorrow.ReviewKumaraswamy’s tales about his journeys to exotic places, his meetings with dignitaries and special events are enticing and appealing. The vignettes presented by him stem from the heart and carry his unique stamp as a person with a tremendous sense of national pride, managerial acumen, personal zeal and empathy. A must read!-Raghav Chandra, author of Kali’s Daughter, Former Secretary, GOI & Director, Bhopal Literature FestivalKumar’s pen is like an intelligent camera lens, it sees the unseen and skillfully captures the nuances in a captivating prose. His style is endearing as it blends journalistic quest with the genius of a story teller.-Sujit Mukherjee, Internationally acclaimed Author, Poet,Photographer and Culinary ExpertA great collection of anecdotes and stories reflecting life experiences, penned in a witty, humorous manner, that seeps through your consciousness.-Harsh Pati Singhania, Director JK Organisation and VC/MD JKPLThe corpus of what can be called ‘executive literature’ has not yet found much place in travel writing, something that can inspire the hidden writer in perhaps the biggest volume of travellers worldwide… a delightful collection of small essays and vignettes, from exotic locales recorded with feeling and humour, wit and sensibility. What comes through is a great curiosity of other cultures, a spontaneous attempt to peer behind the wall of differences and vocations, to cut through stereotypes and images, to understand what makes each culture, encounter or person. Highly readable and very engaging!-Gautam Mukhopadhyay, Former Ambassador to Syria, Afghanistan, Myanmar & currently Senior Visiting Fellow, Centre for Policy ResearchKumar takes us on an exotic journey through some of the most interesting places on the planet. He combines his financial instincts with his high intellect to give us a feast of feelings and ideas! Kudos to his maiden effort!- Sailesh Haribakthi, leading financial and corporate consultantVirupakshan Kumaraswamy never lets go of his curiosity or surrenders his insight. The consequence is a work of literary art, studded with vignettes that reveal and sometimes revel in the human condition.- Prof Madhav Das Nalapat, Unesco Peace Chair, Manipal UniversityKeen observation, creative interpretation and uncomplicated inferences, this book is a window to the world around us – a cheerful presentation that holds your attention continuously. -Abraham Koshy, Prof (retd), IIM AhmedabadHis musings range from the mundane to the esoteric. He connects with the diaspora like very few writers manage to. Oh! if you find the app that ensures spouses listen to each other with even 50% accuracy, I am first in line :)- Monica Chander, an international banker deeply passionat about sustainable living, good food and travelTo put forward one’s views clearly and forthrightly without antagonising anyone is a rarity these days. I am sure this will delight the readers.- K R Bharat, MD of Advent Advisory & Former MD Peregrine and Credit Suisse
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