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The Playlist That Said More Than He Did...

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 Ours was an arranged marriage. Before our families introduced us, I had never even heard his name before. From seeing him as a quiet, reserved man and wondering if I was about to marry a complete khadoos , to slowly admiring and being fascinated by him, it was a long journey filled with confusion, assumptions, and emotional gymnastics. At least on my side. To this day, I have no idea what goes on inside that head of his! In those early days, when everything felt uncertain and I was stepping into unfamiliar territory, we often went on long drives. We'd find random spots on the outskirts of the city and sit there for hours, enjoying the view. One of the first things we discovered was that we both loved escaping the city without any real destination. On one of those drives, I told him how obsessed I was with Prateek Kuhad's Cold/Mess . The song had been on repeat for weeks, and the singer was quickly becoming a favorite. Since the song wasn't on his pen drive, I played it...

Book Review: Blink It by Albinder Dhindsa

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  Name: Buildit     Author: Albinder Singh Dhindsa Publisher: Harper Buisness Genre: Business Memoir   Blurb Blink It is the inspiring story of how Grofers transformed into Blinkit, one of India's most recognized quick-commerce brands. Through candid storytelling, founder Albinder Dhindsa takes readers behind the scenes of building a startup, navigating failures, solving unexpected challenges, and adapting to a rapidly changing market. More than a business memoir, the book is a journey of perseverance, innovation, and continuous learning. As someone who has spent years thinking about starting a small business, I found Blink It to be a refreshing and highly engaging read. The book is written in simple, easy-to-understand language that keeps the pages turning. Rather than feeling like a traditional bus...