From the Reading Room

Curated reads for curious minds

Hand-picked book lists, stories, and ideas — updated every week.

Why Some Books Stay With You Forever
Life & Reflection

Why Some Books Stay With You Forever

Every reader has a few books that never really left them. This is why.

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If You Loved Atomic Habits, Read These Next
Mind & Psychology

If You Loved Atomic Habits, Read These Next

Four books that pick up where James Clear left off — on performance, character, purpose, and the small decisions that decide the big ones.

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Ramakrishna — Leader of Leaders
Leadership

Ramakrishna — Leader of Leaders

A reminiscence to reveal the leader He was.

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The 2 Best Leadership Books for Managers Without Full Authority
Leadership

The 2 Best Leadership Books for Managers Without Full Authority

Two books that show middle managers how to lead people, up and down the org chart, without needing a bigger title.

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Proof of Heaven
Life & Reflection

Proof of Heaven

What a neurosurgeon’s near-death experience taught me about the limits of what we know.

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Inside The Coming Wave
AI & Technology

Inside The Coming Wave

The man now leading Microsoft’s AI division has written a book about the technology he helped build — and why controlling it may be the defining challenge of our time.

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How I Built a Reading Habit (And What It Actually Changed)
Life & Habits

How I Built a Reading Habit (And What It Actually Changed)

A few years ago, I hadn't finished a single book in over a year. Then one small change brought a shift I didn't expect. Here's how building a reading habit actually changed my days, my focus, and my mind.

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3 Books That Will Change the Way You Think
Mind & Psychology

3 Books That Will Change the Way You Think

Most of what we call 'thinking' is actually reacting. These three books — Thinking Fast and Slow, The Art of Thinking Clearly, and Think Straight — are the gold standard for anyone who wants to think more clearly and decide more wisely.

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Best of Chetan Bhagat — 6 Books That Captured a Generation
Indian Fiction

Best of Chetan Bhagat — 6 Books That Captured a Generation

Before Chetan Bhagat, most Indians didn't read novels. After him, millions did. Six of his best books — from Five Point Someone to 400 Days — each a window into a different corner of Indian life.

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3 Leadership Books Every Leader Must Read
Leadership

3 Leadership Books Every Leader Must Read

From Leadership Conversations to Erika Andersen’s followable leader framework to R.M. Lala’s timeless study of ethical leadership — three books that sharpen how you think, speak, and lead.

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Which Game to Play — Arijit Guha Mazumder
New Release

Which Game to Play — Arijit Guha Mazumder

A debut masterclass in strategy and innovation inspired by cricket — now available in India, USA & UK. A game-changing framework built on three decades of innovation leadership.

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