u/Malinowskibidi67

Thanks man for such great packaging and such student-friendly pricing. I'm genuinely impressed mannn

This guy even gave me so many bookmarks for free which I am used to buying otherwise. My favourite part was the pricing for 6 Dan Brown books. He literally gave me his 6 books for half the price of the original set, all are Preloved and original paperbacks. Definitely gonna buy again from you dude. Keep up the great work

Fist bump 🤜🤛 u/Separate-Doubt-9635

Finally after months I locked in and completed this book within 7-8 days from Start to finish.

I expected a Pro-India view of the Kashmir conflict by the author but No! He ended up providing perspectives and narratives from all the stakeholders (Kashmiris, Pakistani government, Indian Government) without taking a side. It felt like being written not only for Indians but for the whole world.

The book is filled with factual references that have challenged my view of the conflict, especially because I did not expect Good counter narratives (with facts) from the opposing sides.

Whatever view you have w.r.t. Kashmir conflict, this book is going to challenge that, because as the cover said, I found it to be the "most objective account of today's Kashmir", as The Author does not take sides. He simply describes the conflict, explaining what narrative each side has and why, what are the events and facts that lead each stakeholder to take that side.

On top of all that, Bose also provided his own experiences meeting and conversations with various stakeholders (separatists, displaced Kashmiri pandits, Kashmiri victims of Army oppression, Indian Government and International voices). Furthermore, he references his previous works to explain the solution that he proposed, which is not possible without compromise from All sides. With all the competition between the forces (Pakistan vs Kashmiri Independentists vs India), it is the common person that bears the brunt of the fight, always, whether Kashmiri Majority or Kashmiri Minority.

In the end, I take away a nuanced, Grey-ness of the conflict, sometimes questioning who even is right in this? This book has helped me have a more mature, nuanced and informed opinion of the Kashmir Conflict. It is a must read to understand the Kashmir issue from an objective lens, that is, if you are willing to see it that way.

My favourite part of the book was his reference to Kalhana's (well known and celebrated author of Rajatarangini, History of Kings of Kashmir) quote that summarises Kalhana's and Sumatra Bose's way forward for resolving the decades old conflict

"Kashmir can be conquered by the power of spiritual merit, but never by the force of Soldiers" ~ Kalhana (c. 1149)

My Current Read now is 1984. Let's see how much of it can be applied to the Kashmir Issue. Already completed the first chapter of Part I. It's my first Fiction as I have been a Non Fiction reader till now (I read Animal Farm but I consider it a Non Fiction in disguise).

For those who took the time to read this, Thank you. I hope you liked the non-spoiler review.

I'm mostly a Non-fiction reader and have only recently started reading fiction with Animal Farm (which I consider a non fiction disguised as fiction) and bought 3 fiction books without knowing much about these types of books. Do u guys think I pick the goods ones? The bookfest had mostly Widely read books as per my assessment so i hope I got the right ones in

My interests are Psychology, History, Socio-Polity. Feel free to suggest in other genres too

I'd prefer books that have decent re-readability

I got the Play Pass trail for 1 month which will end on 16 August. Suggest games I can complete within this period.

I have already played the following games:

1. Greak: Memories of Azur

2. Elderand

3. Grim Valor (currently playing)

I have 2 more games in my to-play list (Kingdoms Two Crowns, No Place for Bravery) but I'd prefer slending time in games that I can complete and give amazing experience

I remember seeing an Omniman meme that counters this one but forgot to save it.

I'm thinking of buying all these cuz they're on sale for super cheap. Just wanted a gist of people's experience

The answer cannot be both (cuz then I would not be asking you guys and would have already bought it)

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Also it can't be none (unless serious)

I've had my eyes on this game since i finished HAAK cuz I was trying to find a game with as amazing experience as haak game and landed on this one. But I feel I should wait till it goes at 85% off of smth. I'm really reluctant to buy it cuz I don't like spending money on games a lot but I also don't wanna miss out on a potentially amazing discount. Essentially I'm in a dilemma and need a little push. What do you guys suggest?