en-US Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:12:49 -0800 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg ReadStatus8987268792 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:12:49 -0800 /review/show/7263420704 Nikhil is currently reading The Speed Of Time by Sharad Nalawade
]]> Review7262464431 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 07:50:59 -0800 /review/show/7262464431 Nikhil gave 5 stars to India that is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution (Hardcover) by J. Sai Deepak
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The book starts with the European colonial project of 1492, explaining the relevance of the Protestant Reformation of 1517 and its influence on Christian coloniality in India.

The importance of coloniality and its influence on Bharat is explained in quite extensive details. The differences are also shared between pre-colonial Bharat and post-colonial Bharat.

The text goes into how post-coloniality influences our thought processes and presents the case for the broader discussion and sharing of decolonial thoughts.

Another important concept discussed is India as a Civilization state (similar to China), a topic that is rarely heard nowadays. The book explains its significance in the context of decoloniality.

Lastly, the book addresses the often misunderstood term 'Constitution.' The majority of Indians believe and accept that our country should function by the Constitution. The third part of the book presents evidence of how the first constitution of India, presented in 1920, is influenced by coloniality and a colonial mindset.

Must Read!" ]]> ReadStatus8670715395 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 06:03:25 -0800 /review/show/7032640352 Nikhil wants to read Lincoln at Gettysburg: The Words that Remade America by Garry Wills
]]> Review6896447051 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:19:55 -0700 /review/show/6896447051 Nikhil gave 4 stars to Kumbha: The Traditionally Modern Mela (Paperback) by Nityananda Misra
]]> Review6776215986 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:07:26 -0700 /review/show/6776215986 Nikhil gave 4 stars to Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (Hardcover) by Peter Thiel
A decent quick read. It starts with an interesting question, and as you go through the book, the question is answered, or at least ways are shared to help you unfold your answer to the question. ]]> Review6722981263 Fri, 02 Aug 2024 06:24:01 -0700 /review/show/6722981263 Nikhil gave 3 stars to The Upanishads (Easwaran's Classics of Indian Spirituality Book 2) by Eknath Easwaran
Good: Provides a glimpse into the texts of The Upanishads and covers the basics.

Bad: The reading isn't smooth, often feeling like a literal Google translation. It also leaves readers with questions about the deeper meanings, such as "Why?" or "What does that mean exactly?" ]]> ReadStatus8156353944 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:58:58 -0700 /review/show/6668337579 Nikhil wants to read Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
]]> UserFollowing307184396 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:57:50 -0700 /user/show/94456962-alpi-tomar Nikhil Singh is now following Alpi Tomar ]]> Review3772525347 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:56:14 -0700 /review/show/3772525347 Nikhil gave 5 stars to The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness (Kindle Edition) by Eric Jorgenson
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This book is just wow! It feels like someone is talking to you directly and telling you everything logically. ]]> Review6657094165 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:36:04 -0700 /review/show/6657094165 Nikhil gave 5 stars to Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (Paperback) by Yuval Noah Harari
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