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Man in orange jacket walks from a dark scribbled wall into a bright desert path under a low sun.

Man in orange jacket walks from a dark scribbled wall into a bright desert path under a low sun.

Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself — Book Review

Mahendra Rathod

1 day ago7 min read

Indian tricolor flag waves over solar farm, highway and metro train with city skyline at sunset.

Indian tricolor flag waves over solar farm, highway and metro train with city skyline at sunset.

The Longest Mandate: What 12 Years of Modiji Actually Built

Mahendra Rathod

4 days ago13 min read

Hands crack an egg into a metal bowl, surrounded by fish, spices, and chopped chilies in a dim kitchen.

Hands crack an egg into a metal bowl, surrounded by fish, spices, and chopped chilies in a dim kitchen.

Part 7: The Plate and the People - Indian Food and Nutrition: Your Body Doesn't Care About the Myth

Mahendra Rathod

Jun 813 min read

Crowded indoor community meal with volunteers serving rice and curry to seated families on a decorated floor.

Crowded indoor community meal with volunteers serving rice and curry to seated families on a decorated floor.

Part 6: What India Really Eats: Pray, Pay, Eat | The Plate and the People

Mahendra Rathod

Jun 811 min read

Misty green tea plantation rows stretch across hills under cloudy mountains and fog.

Misty green tea plantation rows stretch across hills under cloudy mountains and fog.

Part 5: The Plate and the People: How British Rule Changed Indian Food: India's Carb Addiction

Mahendra Rathod

Jun 87 min read

Food map of India with regional dishes, state labels, and vegetarian/non-vegetarian legend on a color-coded country map.

Food map of India with regional dishes, state labels, and vegetarian/non-vegetarian legend on a color-coded country map.

Part 4: Non Vegetarian Population in India by State: 70% Eats Meat | The Plate and the People

Mahendra Rathod

Jun 813 min read

Close-up of an ornate carved stone wheel on a temple wall, lit warm gold against a dark background, with aged, weathered detail

Close-up of an ornate carved stone wheel on a temple wall, lit warm gold against a dark background, with aged, weathered detail

Part 3: History of Vegetarianism in India: It Was a PR Strategy | The Plate and the People

Mahendra Rathod

Jun 813 min read

Muddy archaeological dig with several ancient clay pots and shards exposed in earth, warm brown tones and a measuring scale.

Muddy archaeological dig with several ancient clay pots and shards exposed in earth, warm brown tones and a measuring scale.

Part 2: The Plate and the People - Ancient India Food History and the Vedas

Mahendra Rathod

May 2311 min read

Indian thali on a steel tray with grilled fish, curries, rice, roti, chutney, onion rings, lemon, and mixed vegetables on dark stone surface

Indian thali on a steel tray with grilled fish, curries, rice, roti, chutney, onion rings, lemon, and mixed vegetables on dark stone surface

Part 1: The Plate and the People: Food Habits in India History: Fire Built Us

Mahendra Rathod

May 2311 min read

Golden valley river winds past stone villages and green fields toward snowcapped mountains under dramatic sunset clouds.

Golden valley river winds past stone villages and green fields toward snowcapped mountains under dramatic sunset clouds.

How Geography Shapes Civilization: The Quiet Force Behind Every Human Story

Mahendra Rathod

May 2316 min read

Ancient brewery with men pouring liquid into large clay pots. Warm, dimly-lit setting. Bar with illuminated bottles and countertop nearby.

Ancient brewery with men pouring liquid into large clay pots. Warm, dimly-lit setting. Bar with illuminated bottles and countertop nearby.

How Alcohol Helped Build Human Civilisation: A Toast to Our Complicated Past

Mahendra Rathod

May 1424 min read

A speaker addresses a large crowd at sunset, with people waving flags. The stage is adorned with flowers, and the mood is energetic.

A speaker addresses a large crowd at sunset, with people waving flags. The stage is adorned with flowers, and the mood is energetic.

PM Modiji's 7 Appeals: Why He Asked India to Skip foreign travel, Defer Gold, and Pedal to Work

Mahendra Rathod

May 1319 min read

stack of books

stack of books

My 2025 Reading Wrap-Up: The Good, The Bad, and The Transformational

Mahendra Rathod

Jan 97 min read

Swimmer in pool, arm raised, on book cover titled "Total Immersion." Yellow and blue design with text: "The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better."

Swimmer in pool, arm raised, on book cover titled "Total Immersion." Yellow and blue design with text: "The Revolutionary Way to Swim Better."

Total Immersion Book Review: The Art of Swimming Without the Struggle

Mahendra Rathod

Jan 86 min read

Peter Diamandis Longevity Guidebook Review: Can You Live Forever Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Savings)?

Peter Diamandis Longevity Guidebook Review: Can You Live Forever Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Savings)?

Peter Diamandis Longevity Guidebook Review: Can You Live Forever Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Savings)?

Mahendra Rathod

Jan 89 min read

Book Review - Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans

Mahendra Rathod

Dec 18, 20256 min read

Full Catastrophe Living : Review

Full Catastrophe Living : Review

Full Catastrophe Living Review: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness That Actually Fits Real Life

Mahendra Rathod

Dec 9, 20259 min read

Muscular man flexing, split background: yellow with "Fuel-In" food icons, blue with "Fuel-Out" exercise gear, clock, and calendar. Energetic mood.

Muscular man flexing, split background: yellow with "Fuel-In" food icons, blue with "Fuel-Out" exercise gear, clock, and calendar. Energetic mood.

Not All Calories Are Equal: The Real Science of Weight, Food & Energy After 40

Mahendra Rathod

Nov 27, 202510 min read

The Great Un-Scarcity: Why Your Grandkids Won't Fight Over Apples in the AI Abundance Future

The Great Un-Scarcity: Why Your Grandkids Won't Fight Over Apples in the AI Abundance Future

The Great Un-Scarcity: Why Your Grandkids Won't Fight Over Apples in the AI Abundance Future

Mahendra Rathod

Aug 6, 20259 min read

Man terrified on a red roller coaster against a blue sky; child blissful, floating in a pool with goggles and halo, surrounded by greenery.

Man terrified on a red roller coaster against a blue sky; child blissful, floating in a pool with goggles and halo, surrounded by greenery.

Total Immersion: The Transformative Benefits of Swimming

Mahendra Rathod

Jul 9, 202510 min read

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