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Experience of writing my first book

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Writing a book is a very emotional experience, especially when the experience is for the first time. And I am telling this from my own experience. On March 2nd, 2024, my first book was published on the Kindle. A few days later, the paperback and hardcover versions followed on Amazon and then on Notion Press. Here are some of the challenges faced by writers, irrespective of their stature and reputation. Passion for the topic: Write about something you are passionate about. It could be a hobby, an experience, or a topic you have extensive knowledge about. My first book is based on my ongoing career mentoring program called Beyond Academics. In this program every week we are dealing with a topic that is important for a student but is not taught in the school. Define Your Audience: Who are you writing for? Understanding your audience will help you tailor your content to their interests and expectations. My first book is written for the parents of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. By targeting the rig
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The Indian Democratic Behemoth

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The latest controversy surrounding electoral bonds in India involves several key developments. India’s Supreme Court has ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to disclose details of the electoral bonds scheme, which allowed anonymous political donations. The court struck down the scheme as “unconstitutional” and has given SBI a strict timeline to comply with its order. SBI sought an extension until June 30 th, 2024 to provide detailed information about the bonds but was denied by the Supreme Court. The bank is required to disclose details of bond purchasers and the amounts redeemed by political parties. These events have sparked significant debate and concern over transparency and the influence of anonymous donations in Indian politics. The 2019 general elections in India were estimated to be one of the most expensive elections ever. According to a report by the Centre for Media Studies, the total expenditure was about Rs 60,000 crore (approximately USD 8 billion), with BJP account
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UTOPIA OF THE 21ST CENTURY: Social Media Channels have stopped Individual's algorithms.

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  https://www.bing.com/images/create What is Utopia? The word Utopia, coined by Sir Thomas More in his 1516 book titled Utopia, typically refers to an imaginary community or society that possesses highly desirable or near-perfect qualities for its members. Utopia describes a place of ideal perfection, an impractical scheme for social improvement, or an imaginary and indefinitely remote place. The word “utopia” originates from Ancient Greek, combining “ou” (meaning “not” or “no”) and “topos” (meaning “place”). It translates to “no place,” signifying any non-existent society described in considerable detail. Nature: Hypothetical utopias focus on various aspects such as equality in economics, government, and justice. I am not trying to suggest we will ever achieve this perfect and ideal world. For simple reasons, we are in the reality of a mimetic world. Now before getting to the Mimetic World, let's understand how an algorithm works. What is an Algorithm? In the 21st Century, all li
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