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Alok Mishra

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Alok Mishra is a poet, the author of three books, and a philosopher trying to make sense of things around him and pouring them out in verse. Professionally, he founded the only PR company dedicated to book marketing and author branding in India, BookBoys PR. Noted as one of the leading literary critics and book reviewers in contemporary Indian literature, Alok writes in English, Hindi, and his native language, Maithili (occasionally). Alok Mishra is the founder & Editor-in-Chief of Ashvamegh, an international magazine. On his official website, he mostly writes about literature, poetry, fiction, and books and also creates literary opinions that influence the scholarly communities. To extend his motto of free and comprehensive access to liter ...more

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Alok Mishra I am sure you have asked about my collection 13 Untitled and Weird Poems. Yes, I have only written 13 poems instead of 50 or 100 or 130. The simple re…moreI am sure you have asked about my collection 13 Untitled and Weird Poems. Yes, I have only written 13 poems instead of 50 or 100 or 130. The simple reason is that most of the readers don't spend time reading poetry or just read random and chosen few. Moreover, poetry of unconventional kind appeal to the readers more, right now. That's why I chose to write only 13. Thanks for the question! (less)
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13 Untitled and Weird Poems

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Moving for Moksha

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Being in Love...

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“Sometimes by water
'and sometimes by the wind,
'my random lines on sand will be
'erased. What am I now? A ruddy rage?
'He said losing and winning matters not at all!
'He told! Unbecoming is a part of becoming again...”
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into him we go
in between, we see
what he decides to show.”
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
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Well, how many readers just felt like abandoning the ship as soon as it started sailing? I tried reading it so many times, but couldn’t move ahead on many occasions. However, I had to read it - why? A classic; an award-winner; a legend; a record brea ...more
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Pravin Sankhwar’s title is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the intersection between global business, technology, and sustainability, focusing on the EV charging industry. The book is structured into 23 chapters, each addressing critical ...more
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Genome to Om by Bhushan Patwardhan
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For fans of Sapiens by Yuval Harari, Genome to Om offers a complementary perspective that intertwines history with philosophy. The emphasis on human interconnectedness, drawn from Indian wisdom, and the vision of a meta-science paradigm resonate as p ...more
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The Quest of Sushruta by Ajaya Kashyap
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Who could be a better person to write about Sushruta, the ancient master of surgery, than a modern surgeon? Let me begin with kudos to Dr Ajaya Kashyap, a renowned plastic surgeon, for writing this fantastic book!

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Sanatana Dharma for the Modern World  by Jayaram Rajaram
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There are books that you read and enjoy. A few of them, you read and believe to be the real game-changers. However, there are a few of them you genuinely wish many readers could read and benefit from the invaluable content inside! Jayaram Rajaram's l ...more
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Intimate leadership  by Jayaram Rajaram
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Jayaram's narrative takes huge advantage of the author being an entrepreneur, businessman, business leader and a proven mentor who has worked with companies and individuals. And likely as many may expect, the book culminates experience, ideas, prolon ...more
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Rhythmic Reveries of a Ruminating Mind by A.H. Mehr
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Vivid... subjective... universal at the same time... and truly rhythmic, to be honest. The poet has poured her emotions and thoughts together for readers of contemporary English poetry to pick up what's best for them! I admire this tactic. There are ...more
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“Focus on what you are and what you can rather than what others aren't & can't. You have to win; they don't necessarily have to lose for you!”
Alok Mishra

“Firm was my resolve
and fragile was my heart.
I saw many ends and many a start.”
Alok Mishra, Moving for Moksha

“A man is made of emotions,
largely, and intellect – wit,
humour, rationale and that's it?
No! A man is the rob that hides a soul”
Alok Mishra, Moving for Moksha

“Focus on what you are and what you can rather than what others aren't & can't. You have to win; they don't necessarily have to lose for you!”
Alok Mishra

“Poetry is capable of saving us.”
I.A. Richards

“from him we come
into him we go
in between, we see
what he decides to show.”
Alok Mishra, Moving for Moksha

“Sometimes by water
'and sometimes by the wind,
'my random lines on sand will be
'erased. What am I now? A ruddy rage?
'He said losing and winning matters not at all!
'He told! Unbecoming is a part of becoming again...”
Alok Mishra, Moving for Moksha

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