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Top 10 Books/Editor's Choice

Hello readers, Happy to share my book My Mind's Cafe 28 stories for a love tooth has been featured in Top 10 Books of the Month / October 2022 [ Editor's Choice] https://www.delhiwire.com/top-10-books-of-the-month-october-editors-choice/8911 Keep loving, Keep caring Keep reading keep sharing. Love, Juju

Top 50 Inspiring Women of India

My dear readers, Feeling blessed, motivated, inspired to see my name in Top 50 Inspiring Women of India. List released in HT - Hindustan Times, Business Standard & Fox Story. Here are the links : Hindustan Times:- List of India’s 50 Inspiring Women 2022 by Fox Story India Released https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-stories/list-of-india-s-50-inspiring-women-2022-by-fox-story-india-released-101670320553767.html Fox Story India:-  https://foxstoryindia.com/2022/11/26/list-of-indias-50-inspiring-women-2022-by-fox-story-india-released/ Magazine Link:-  https://issuu.com/foxstoryindia/docs/october_print_copy-compressed Love, Juju 

Gone too soon A.J. # Koi naa! Koi naa!

Gone too soon A.J. # Koi naa! Koi naa! Disclaimer: This write-up is inked with author’s soul as it is an ode to her precious pearl# uncle #mamaji who left his mortal coil. A sensitive write up.  All battles end sooner or later. Almost all battles cause harm to both parties. In this particular battle of Alchemist, the opponent was God himself. Not even for a single moment our faith deterred and we kept on going and going. It was fight unto death. Remembering my first friend in my household after marriage, A.J. was at the driving seat as he took me along with his nephew (my husband) home after my marriage. He was a man with impeccable mannerisms and a knack to communicate with people of all age groups. He was very fond of children and had a unique way with them. He was my most trusted, secure connection with the entire household. His pet tag line was,” Koi naa! Koi naa!” and these two words worked like magic. He taught us how to build and maintain relation. Because of him, the enti

How much is “Too Much”?

How much is “Too Much”? Everyone must have heard this statement at some point of time or other. She/He cares too much, She/He loves too much, She/He spends too much time with their children, She/ He spends too much time in his office, too much on studies, on phone, in gym, in kitties, in being social, on social media, list is long.   I decided to search tools which could measure or calibrate “too much.” My search led to reading various books and ended with discussion with my Popsie. We talked in length about this, if some tool existed which could help us in calibrating too much. Each one has a unique life’s perspective which is dependent on various factors like family background and environment during childhood. A man is a summation of genetic make-up conditioned by his circumstances. Finally, my inner voice gave me the insight. This term “too much” is relative, holds no value and cannot be measured. It all depends upon one’s own priorities and conscience. “ Where focus goes, ene

Change conjunction # transform life!

  Change conjunction # transform life! (It’s all about use of conjunctions – but, in our daily conversation) A routine wellbeing call, stirred a storm in my Mind’s Café when my friend said, “I want to go for morning walk but…., I want to join dance class but…., I want to go for a trek but ……” This went on for few minutes when I suddenly felt the urge to stop her. Every sentence she spoke had two parts. First part was about the activity she wanted to do and second part was all about the justification rather excuse of how/why she was unable to do the first part. I could follow her conversation very well.  I have observed, this word “but” holds a very important place in our vocabulary. This conjunction is used to join two ideas that are opposite. Introspection led to dawning -whenever and where ever we want to justify ourselves, we use the word but. I find this word negative as it generates a palpable pause when used and the user adopts a defensive line of action. There is associa

Listing links for my 11th Book

Hello readers, I feel humbled to share my 11th book is out. Title : Tales in the City Volume 1. To be adapted into short film ( Availability in all formats)   https://www. ukiyotoindia.com/product-page/ tales-in-the-city-volume-i Keep loving, Keep caring. Keep reading, Keep sharing Love, Juju's  Pearls 

When a day seems like eternity!

When a day seems like eternity! P.S. This write up is dedicated to all the souls who have had tryst with wait and grief. My personal request to all my readers to send healing healthy energies in name of a precious pearl A.J. How a routine day will unfold, no body can guess. It may be adventurous, life threatening or even an upside-down kind of a day. If one is lucky enough such a situation can be overcome. In such challenging situations, faith gets shaken the most, one falters and many a times at loss on how to behave. Mind get frozen when one of your most dear persons is admitted in an Intensive Care Unit in a hospital. This is the time when a day seems like eternity. I have devised a formula approach. Remember, “When the going gets tough, the tough gets going!”   One can defeat adverse situation by being tough. Form a core group of people who are positive and motivated. Here being positive matters. Not even one moment of negativity or doubt. Discuss well with the attending doct

Humor # Pre-Diwali

  Humor # Pre-Diwali An impromptu short write up which I want to share with all of you. A change in outlook brings out sheer joy. I called up my friend in the morning to enquire about her plans for the day. “Today, is my Diwali cleaning day. I find this task so Herculean and always end up feeling, I could have done better,” she answered in a heavy voice. “How about sent-up exam before this Herculean task?” I promptly replied. This brought my friend in the present moment and she sounded confused. “What do you mean?” she asked. Now, I was sure she was paying full attention and I enjoyed those few after minutes thoroughly. Clearing my throat I said, “Look, before any final university exams, students need to appear for pre university or sent-ups. Just like pre-boards before board exams. Similarly, if you want to practice, I am generous enough to offer my house as sent-up exam. You are welcome to clean my house, test your instruments/ gadgets and skills properly before you attempt t

“No! there is no need.”

  “No! there is no need.”   Of late, this word was in my friend’s vocabulary, for almost everything her children requested or demanded. This word “No” was a reflex as she would refuse anything and everything her children asked for or talked about. This went around for few days before her elder monk called up and said, “Aunty, there is something wrong. My mother doesn’t know the meaning of right/wrong and neither does she know how to raise teenagers. We have become used to hearing “No there is no need” for most of things. At times, she doesn’t even bother to know what we are conveying to her. This two-letter word feels like a slap. Please counsel her.” I knew my friend was a strict parent who believed in a disciplined upbringing. As her children entered teenage years, she tightened the reins and put a restrain on almost everything. It seemed so that she had started finding calm in the word ‘No! there is no need.” This was like an escape mechanism. The alarm was loud and clear howe

An ode to my “Couch”

  An ode to my “Couch”   In life, we have people on whom we depend daily, who act as our standby and many a times our cushions and shock absorbers. This write up is dedicated to couch which has stood the test of time since last sixteen years. There has been change of place, change of cover etc. Not once has it ever let me down. Here is my six by one-and-a-half-foot couch which was tailor made with a comfortable forty-five-degree angle back rest. Sensing my discomfort in my last trimester, my soul mate ordered this couch. I have spent restless nights during my last trimester in a fairly comfortable way. This acted like an additional bed, many a times as emergency space in order to clean the bed. It has been a witness to the growing years of my monks. It took pride in laying out their board games, their arguments, their reconciliation, heard innumerable discussions and stories on various topics When my monks entered primary school, it’s utility started declining and soon it seeme

Sponge Vs Doormat

Sponge Vs Doormat  “Enough! I have had enough! Everyone throws their garbage on me and treat me like a doormat. I am always at the receiving end. Why, it’s always me?” My childhood friend nearly screamed as she barged into my office walking in a fast stride, hands clenched in fists and hitting against one another. She swayed up and down the room with infinite wrinkles on her forehead and lips seldom getting a chance for approximation. I sat calmly in my office chair and observed her.  Words were coming out at a tsunami speed which made her speech incoherent.  I knew I had lost her somewhere in the beginning itself. I pointed my finger towards the chair and tilted my head, urging her  to sit down and focus on her breathing.  Offering her a glass of water, I just closed my eyes and nodded. This seemed to have a soothing effect on her. Deep in her heart, she knew I had understood what she was trying to convey, she felt relieved. We sat in silence for some time. She seemed to calm down an

Links of my 10th book - My Mind's Cafe 28 stories for a love tooth

Dear readers, Feel happy to share my book - My Mind's Cafe 28 stories for a love tooth is available as paperback and eBook on all e-commerce sites in Indian and International market. Print Book India  Notion Press store:  https://notionpress.com/read/ my-mind-s-caf Amazon.in:  https://www.amazon.in/My- Minds-Caf%C3%A9-Stories-Tooth- ebook/dp/B0BG5ZQXHS/ Flipkart:  https://www.flipkart.com/my- mind-s-caf-28-stories-love- tooth/p/itm79066808f1eb2?pid= 9798887333984   eBooks Amazon Kindle:  https://www.amazon.in/My- Minds-Caf%C3%A9-Stories-Tooth- ebook/dp/B0BG5ZQXHS Kobo:  https://www.kobo.com/in/en/ ebook/my-mind-s-cafe Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/ books/details/Juju_s_Pearls_ My_Mind_s_Caf%C3%A9?id= DOuJEAAAQBAJ         iBooks  (in process)  International Print Books https://www.amazon.com/dp/ B0BDSBJTXR https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/ B0BDSBJTXR Keep loving, Keep Caring. Keep reading, Keep sharing   Love Juju's Pearls 

Marks minting machine # NEET Warriors Part 2

Marks minting machine # NEET Warriors Part 2 Disclaimer: This write-up reflects author’s experiences regarding human psychology. Not intended to hurt anyone’s sentiments. Reader’s discretion is respected. Last few years have witnessed an unprecedented rise in the marks scored in the NEET exam (National Eligibility Entrance Test). With students targeting for full marks, there is a cut throat competition.  Important teenage years (15-18 years of adolescence) get lost in this rat race. Students have become machines being designed to mint marks. There is decline in emotional quotient, pyschology quotient and social quotient. Blinded in their aim, these souls of future have forgotten to enjoy the journey. Every year, there is increase in number of applicants by a lakh or more. Only few thousands or less than 5% will get the medical seat. There are two different aspects to this. One is qualifying the exam and other is getting a seat in a medical college of one’s own choice. Like my Po

Social media puppet!

Social media puppet! P.S. The title is to catch attention. Read up to find out more.   I was scrolling through my mobile and the above heading caught my attention. Three signs, you are in a toxic relationship! I decided to open the link to read about it. The short reel/ video mentions 3 warning signals to identify whether one is in a toxic relationship. After watching this, I was engulfed with a peculiar feeling as my score was 3/3. This set me in a thinking mode and stat my cap was on my head beaming with pride. Numerous thoughts started churning inside my brain. How can 3 signs define whether you are in a toxic relationship? There were many such reels/ videos like 3 signs your spouse is cheating on you, 3 signs your spouse loves you and so on. I felt all these were bombarding negativity. This is like quick sand. One (wrong) click on a particular eye catchy title link leads to similar posts and within a span of few seconds the Pandora's box opens up. Sharing the 3 signs

The NEET Warrior

  "NEET Warrior" PS: This write up is dedicated to all the parents, teachers and students who have appeared for NEET or are preparing for NEET.   The answer key of NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) was released yesterday. I sent a congratulatory message to one of my colleagues. There was a prompt reply, " Score is less, hope to get admission in a private college."   Students who have scored high, or the students who have scored as per their expectation or those who have scored less, none seems to be satisfied with their performance in the exam. To keep the vibe positive, I replied “You are a parent of a NEET warrior. Salute your warrior.” The desired effect was palpable. To become a doctor in our country, one needs to appear for NEET, which is a merit-based exam. Out of more than eighteen lakh students who appear only eighty thousand or so are able to get a gate pass to enter this medical world. Students usually start from ninth class. Exceptions a

Ganpati Bappa Moraya !

  Dear readers, Ganpati Bappa Moraya. I have initiated a campaign for this festival month. Avail a 15% discount on your buy of Momsie Popsie Diary Tea time chit chat on living life by using the coupon  GANPATI15. The links are as below  Indian Links: https://www.amazon.in/dp/1649516959   https://notionpress.com/read/momsie-popsie-diary   https://notionpress.com/read-instantly/1336965   https://www.flipkart.com/momsie-popsie-diary-tea-time-chit-chat-living-life/p/itma70341551be39?pid=9781649516954&affid=editornoti e-Book Links: Amazon Kindle https://www.amazon.in/MOMSIE-POPSIE-DIARY-TIME-LIVING-ebook/dp/B08M6FPDJV   Google Play https://play.google.com/store/books/details/JUJU_S_PEARLS_MOMSIE_POPSIE_DIARY?id=fkcFEAAAQBAJ   iBook https://books.apple.com/us/book/momsie-popsie-diary/id1538582528?ls=1   Kobo https://www.kobo.com/in/en/ebook/momsie-popsie-diary International Links: For USA, Australia, Singapore https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649516959   For UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1649

Listing links of my 9th book # Stories from India Volume I

My dear readers,  Please find below the links for Stories from India Volume I. My story features first  " The Great Indian Marriage Facade"  Ukiyoto All Variants -   https://www.ukiyotoindia.com/ product-page/stories-from- india-volume-i Amazon eBook -  https://www.amazon.in/dp/ B0B8XMWTH5 Amazon Paperback -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/ 9355970978 Keep loving, keep caring, Keep reading, Keep sharing. Juju 

Listing links of my 8th Book - Summer Waves Volume II

Dear readers, Please find below the links for my 8th book , Summer Waves Volume II, Ukiyoto All Variants -  https://www.ukiyotoindia. com/product-page/summer-waves- volume-ii Amazon eBook -  https://www.amazon.in/dp/ B0B8DRC9N5 Amazon Paperback -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/ 9355970854 Will update links for my 9th & 10th book soon. Keep reading, Keep sharing. Love, Juju

A Summer Warrior (Genre #humor)

A Summer Warrior This write up is dedicated to all the beautiful souls living in Northern India especially, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. All of us will resonate with this. It’s always a thought provoking session with my Popsie. A routine call usually gives birth to new ideas and terminologies. Last night when I was talking to him, this write up got it’s name. Sharing a clip of the conversation we had. (Referring Popise as P and myself as J) J : “Hello daddyji, so how’s life treating you?” P : “ Badiya ( means very good) ! Things are going on fine, life is running smoothly on the track with no station or halt as of now!” J ; “ Sounds great! Have you resumed your walk? How’z the weather ?” P : “Yes, I did go to the park but it’s still humid here in Delhi. How's the weather? Is it raining?” (This last line touched my Achilles spot. Monsoon season is a touchy topic for souls like us living in semi desert terrains. Every day the weather forecast raises our ho

Listing Links of my 7th book -The Kolkata Diaries Volume II,

  Listing Links of my 7th book -The Kolkata Diaries Volume II, Hello my dear readers, Sharing below the links and details for  The Kolkata Diaries Volume II . Ukiyoto India (all variants) -   https://www.ukiyotoindia. com/product-page/the-kolkata- diaries-volume-ii Amazon eBook -  https://www.amazon.in/dp/ B0B6Q5JMBN Amazon Paperback -   https://www.amazon.in/ Kolkata-Diaries-II-Jujus- Pearls/dp/9390510678/ Keep loving, Keep caring, Keep reading, keep sharing. Love,  Juju's Pearls  

Decoding AAA –Part 2

  Decoding AAA –Part 2 Disclaimer: This write up is based on author’s experiences. There is no intention to hurt anyone’s sentiments. Any resemblance to any person is purely co-incidental Triple A is one of the most powerful words on this planet. Depending upon the situation and one’s state of mind, it can be decoded. In this write up, I will decode Triple A as Alcohol, Anger and Arrogance. Continuing with Part 2 of this, We all have heard shallow waters make lot of noise as compared ocean/ sea. Similarly in such souls there is shallowness, weakness and Triple A is their coping mechanism. In zest to justify themselves such souls plunge into alcohol or get angry or act arrogant. Their inner self is scared and impulsive with fear of being judged.   This either dampens or excites the neurons. The normal state of activity transmission is lost. Here comes the role of family, friends or other people. One should sympathize with such souls as they cannot think straight. One should not

Decoding AAA- Part 1

Decoding AAA - Part 1 Disclaimer: This write up is based on author’s experiences. There is no intention to hurt anyone’s sentiments. Any resemblance to any person is purely coincidental    "Triple A " is one of the most powerful words on this planet. Depending upon the situation and one’s state of mind, it can be decoded. In this write up, I will decode Triple A as Alcohol, Anger and Arrogance. Mental imbalance need not be necessarily after alcohol intake. Anger and arrogance are powerful stimulants which causes aggressive behavior. The brunt is borne by close family mainly spouse and children. The seeds are sown in-utero or during early childhood. A new born soul is pure, pious, peaceful, powerful. The surrounding environment shapes his personality and character.   A soul which harbors either of these will create an invisible fort around for their protection, rather than for people around them. The behavioral pattern is same in all these cases. There are periods of

Need of the hour # Man empowerment!

Need  of the hour # Man empowerment! Since time immemorial, there has been hype about empowering women, the weaker sex, the fairer sex. Hypocrisy lies in the fact people who talk about such things have been brought into this world by a woman. How can a cat bear a lion? Only a lioness can bear a lion. All this heavy word talk carries no meaning and should be discarded as useless. Why label the female gender as weak and then talk about empowerment. If the label is removed, all of us will see women as an individual. None can judge the power of a woman who carries a child in her womb for nine month. The ability to bear pain during child birth, the patience to nurture a child, the selfless nature to leave her childhood home and make a man’s four walled house a home, only a woman can do. If man wants to survive, then they should rise above their ego and acknowledge woman as their counterpart and not as rivals. There can never ever be a comparison between a man and a woman. For comparison