Dr. Kamini Rao is a popular name in the field of Infertility. Dr. Kamini Rao is a name for kindness, motivator and an inspiration to the young generation. She is talented, skilled and highly knowledgeable in the area of reproductive technology, and has been honoured with the Padma Shri award in the year 2014 for her achievements in the field of Reproductive technology. She has a history not only in the field of reproductive medicines but also known in the field of emergency operations and emergences surgeries and also many other social welfare programs. She is the founder and the chairperson of Milann hospital everywhere in India.

What is the most underrated agent of human change? - Maya Sharma.

Maya Sharma is an Executive Editor for New Delhi Television (NDTV). She has an experience of about 30 years has a journalist - as anchor reporter and documentary film maker.

She was graduated with a BSc in 1984. In those days, the college offered very less courses. Therefore, she had to choose for science, though she was very keen to pursue media field. The various teams of the institute ensured that students were kept very busy at times. A sincere faculty ensured that they never hesitated in submitting their assignments on time. Maya Sharma says that only negative aspect at MCC was that instructors didn’t do much to encourage creativity things. They were expected to strictly bear the guidelines set out in the textbooks. At that time, she had returned to India after a very long time to stay in UK and Zambia, and MCC helped her to adjust to India.”

Maya has reported on gender issues, crime, civic issues, business, sports and environmental issues - with a special focus on wildlife and animal welfare - an issue very dear to her heart.

As an anchor, Maya has presented live national news bulletins and also discussion shows with audiences, including a weekly show, Agenda, on issues facing Bengaluru and Karnataka. She has also anchored, directed and produced several documentaries. The subjects include the then new call-centre phenomenon in Bengaluru, child adoption, illegal mining in Ballari, environmental issues and an award-winning feature on the transformation of Bengaluru.

Watch: https://youtu.be/O-RNVNYyJH8

For more such interesting episodes, do watch Dr. Kamini Rao masterclass.

A look at the history of novels and publishing with an emphasis on the romance novel.  I found this informative as well as fun.  I liked the history of the published novel and how romance novels have changed over time as society changes.  Ms. Rodale documented her research and lays it out concisely.  Very enjoyable.

I received a copy from Netgalley.

Short review because I read this one some time ago and can’t remember much about it. I’d forgotten I requested this one, and it was book of the month in one of my book subscription boxes so I got a pretty signed hardback with sprayed edges and an exclusive cover.

It took a while to get into the plot, I liked the world building, I found the setting quite unique and interesting with its Spanishy feel to the language of the magic and descriptions of the country. I did get quite annoyed with the use of the world “maldito” which I personally felt was overused. Other than that, the use of language added nice dimension to the flavour of the novel.

It was quite some time into the novel before the two main characters even met. It was like two separate stories and where was this going to go? The plot was interesting enough, two very different people from very different lives find themselves thrown together and having to work together to solve a problem with an outcome that would be mutually beneficial.  But it did include as part of the plot a break someone out of impossible to break into or out of prison. Which is something I’ve seen recurring in a few fantasy books. That type of plot is getting a tad bit eye rolling. It did add some nice action to the novel and seemed to also add some dimensions to the characters.

One thing I really did like was there was little to no focus on romance until just hinted at right at the end. The relationships focused on were more friendship style. The two main characters just seemed to annoy the hell out of each other. Though as the novel progresses they seem to empathize and start to trust each other more building to a solid foundation of a decent friendship. There may be something more to that in the follow up.

Not one of the best fantasies I have read but definitely an interesting one with a different take on magic building. I am looking forward to more from this series.

Thank you to Hodder and Stoughton for approving my request to view the title.  

~ The Perfect First by Maya Hughes

(Fulton U #1)