Krina Gudhka

This book is an emotional ride of Anushkaa from adolescence to the buzzing corporate life. Even when everything looks perfect by keeping a pleasant countenance, only one person will know the truth behind your fake smile. In Anushkaa's case, it's her diary. She pens down all her emotions and does give some really good life lessons. It explores her complicated love life, career and passion for writing. 🌼 . From a story line perspective, I found it to be too predictable and if the twist wasn't revealed earlier, it would've taken the book a little more high up the level. 🌼 . Even though the writing is a bit amateurish, it'll suck you in. I finished it in one sitting, perfect for beginners. 🌼 . Overall, great characters, some inspiring and motivating life lessons and heartbreak which will have you devouring this. 🌼

The sense of pride we felt when the Nuclear Test Project "Smiling Buddha" conducted at Pokhran was successful, a secret mission right under the noses of Soviet Societies! However, was it really successful? After all, a project so dangerous must have had certain impact, some fallout. That's something to think about. Due to the radiation fallout, it was discovered that kids in Pokhran were born with certain disabilities during the year of 1974. Chaitanya is one of them. Being born that way, life was hard for him but that wasn't an excuse for him. Since childhood, his was brought up strictly in a manner that the harsh reality of the outside world would seem much more easier. In his early days, despite the struggles, he was a brilliant student. The loss of two of his closest friends took up a toll him and he busied himself in building up the nuclear project conducted before his birth. An opportunity takes him to MIT in America where he meets Zara from the Yazidi community. Uncertain events rise in Syria, riots arise between religions taking Zara away from him. This final loss in Chaitanya's life enraged him for revenge. But his revenge is different.. ༄ . You need to read this book to find out about his revenge. This journey was an emotional ride with so many facts and real life events. I loved the writing style, the way the author talks about equality, having a playing level field for all, minority communities, being accepted for all their beliefs and so much more. Pokhran is a perfect blend of reality with an element of fiction, easily one of my best reads. ༄