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I am an educator, author and traveller. My writings have appeared in The Speaking Tree (Times of India), Woman’s Era, Alive, Infinithoughts, SivanaSpirit, Women’s Web, EfictionIndia and Induswomanwriting. My stories and poems have been anthologized widely. I write a weekly editorial, Odds and Evens, for a Social Journalism platform called Different Truths. I am also an eminent book reviewer and have been reviewing books for Penguin, Rupa, Hachette India and Half Baked Beans for more than half a decade.

I have conceptualized and edited three books- Unbounded Trajectories, Poison Ivy and Cryptic Encounters (all available on Amazon). Author of The Green Giants, I won the Most Influential Woman Award in 2020 organized by The Spirit Mania.

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	Star-crossed 4.03 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 2020 — 2 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
	The Green Giants And Other Poems 4.34 avg rating — 59 ratings — 2 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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	Unbounded Trajectories -that changed the course of life it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings	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
	Poison Ivy: Tales from Our Toxic Society 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 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
	Love In Trying Times: Ten Timeless Stories By Ten Indian Authors by Wolf Books, Sangeeta Deshpande, Taniya Roy 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	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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Shree Hanuman ChalisaAuthor: (translated and commented by Bhaskar Sharad)Publisher: Rupa PublicationsRating: 5/5 This book is meant to be paused over, absorbed, and occasionally revisited when life feels slightly off-balance. This edition stands out for attempting to bridge devotion with understanding. Instead of presenting the verses in isolation, it offers explanations that unpack the philosophi Read more of this blog post »

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Enakshi J. rated a book really liked it Vikram and Betaal: Night of the Blood Moon \| A Gripping Modern Retelling of Indian Mythology with Supernatural Suspense and Dark Fantasy by Amit Juneja	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
Vikram and Betaal: Night of the Blood Moon takes a familiar tale and drags it—quite unapologetically—into a darker, more modern space. The premise is immediately gripping: a rational, successful man is forced to confront the supernatural when life co ...more
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Enakshi J. rated a book it was amazing Mine in the Maybe by Enakshi J. (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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Enakshi J. rated a book it was amazing A-Z of Indian History: 80 Fun Stories from Ancient India to Independence \| Cool Trivia, Bright Full-Coloured Illustrations \| Ages 10+ by Archana Garodia	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
History rarely feels this playful, and that’s exactly what makes this book such a refreshing read. A to Z of Indian History turns what could have been a dense subject into something lively, accessible, and genuinely enjoyable. The format itself is a w ...more
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Some stories do more than revisit history: they breathe life into voices that were perhaps not heard enough. Queen Tara steps into that space with quiet confidence, bringing forth the story of a woman shaped by war, loss, and resilience. What works be ...more
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There is something quietly unsettling about A Gathering of Crows from the very beginning. Not just because of the murder, but because everything feels so familiar. The apartment complex, the gossip, the watchful neighbours. It almost reads like a pla ...more
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Dharma Yoga: The Hindu Code and Way of Life reads like a blueprint for living rather than a book you casually dip into. What stands out immediately is its highly structured approach. The division into Prayojanas and Maryadas gives it a systematic, alm ...more
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Some books try to simplify success; this one tries to moralise it. Bhagavad Gita’s Guide to Corporate Dharma positions itself as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern boardrooms, and to its credit, it does make that connection feel surprisingly r ...more
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The Body Alarm feels both reassuring and slightly unsettling at the same time. It gently reminds you that your body has probably been trying to communicate with you all along, and you have just been hitting snooze. What stands out immediately is how a ...more
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