Rajen Garabadu
Rajen Garabadu

Rajen Garabadu is a storyteller, a producer and director, who has shaped some of India’s most impactful current affairs shows, earning accolades and respect in the industry.

Rajen’s writing journey began as a natural extension of his love for connecting with people. His widely-followed Saturday newsletter on LinkedIn offers thoughtful insights and relatable anecdotes from his life, resonating deeply with readers. Now, he brings the same authenticity and warmth to his debut book, crafted to inspire and help others navigate life with simplicity and grace.

Praise

Ever since I purchased the book, I’ve found myself reaching for it periodically and reading through a different part that evokes a varied feeling each time: empathy, reflection, resolve, or just sheer inspiration. That’s the best part about Rajen’s writing —it's honest and simple. Doesn’t wind into preachy sermons and ensures the reader takes a journey through a rich life (and its varied experiences).

Looking forward to his next!

– Aparna

Nuggets is a book for everyone. No matter who you are, several chapters in the book will resonate with you. And make you reflect on your actions and behaviour. Through his everyday conversational style, Rajen Garabadu narrates his lived experiences. In doing so, he strikes a chord with the reader and reminds them of their own experiences. I have re-read the chapters, and in doing so, underwent self-realisation that I am sure many readers will experience. I wish Rajen Garabadu had written the book earlier so that I could have made course corrections years ago.

– Subhro Niyogi

When it comes to self-help books, this era is spoilt for choice, and we are at a stage in life where such books are received with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. This book came across as a refreshing change. Honest, seemingly matter-of-fact, reflective and easy to read. Resonates with many of our stories. I am sure many of us, too, have stories to tell, but lack the courage and discipline to articulate the zig-zag journey called life.

* and from a social researcher’s lens: the way the book has addressed gender issues of concern needs special mention. We need more men and boys to engage in discussions about gender.

– Narayani R

Blog

Have you ever dreamt of seeing your name on the cover of a book? Maybe you have stories to tell, insights to share, or a passion for writing that won’t stay bottled up. But then comes the intimidating part—publishing. Where do you even begin?

Here's how it unfolded for me.


My dear readers: In my earlier blog post, I may have sounded enthusiastic about my experiences as a new self-published author. I still am. But it's not all roses, especially if you are like me. Here's why.

New Year's resolutions, anyone? For most of us, it is a case of make-it-shut-it-forget-it. 2024 has been different for me. I challenged myself to leave my comfort zone and made some inroads. Two factors caused the change. I completed a half-century since I arrived and am entering my 30th year in the professional workforce. I told myself, if not now, when.

What did I do? You can read it here.

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