Books
Crack It! by N. Sathyanarayan is a comprehensive, student-friendly guide for Indian teens facing board exams, entrance tests, and crucial life decisions. With decades of mentoring experience, the author offers practical advice on choosing career streams after Class 10, mastering time management, and balancing school with entrance prep. This playbook tackles exam fear, parental pressure, and motivation slumps, while emphasizing the importance of extracurriculars and self-growth. Whether you’re targeting IITs, IIMs, or simply want to navigate this journey with confidence, Crack It! equips you with the tools to succeed—both in exams and in life.
Navigating Your North Star by N. Sathyanarayan and Mohit Mangal is a must-read guide for Indian students and parents seeking clarity in today’s complex career landscape. It empowers readers to break free from societal pressures and discover paths aligned with their true potential. Covering everything from self-discovery and academic options to entrance exams, financial planning, and future-ready skills, the book offers a practical, compassionate roadmap. With insights on unconventional careers, avoiding common traps, and building a personalized plan, it helps readers make confident, meaningful choices—leading not just to career success, but lasting purpose and personal fulfillment.
The Future Ready Child by N. Sathyanarayan is a powerful guide for Indian parents who want to raise well-rounded, future-ready children in a fast-changing world. Going beyond grades and rote learning, this book offers practical strategies to nurture critical thinking, emotional resilience, social skills, and curiosity. With insights rooted in Indian culture and global trends, it helps parents cultivate adaptable, confident kids equipped for real-life challenges. From financial basics to informed career choices, this is your blueprint for raising children who don’t just chase success—they create it. A must-read for every parent who wants their child to thrive in tomorrow’s world.
The Juggler’s Guide by N. Sathyanarayan is the ultimate handbook for Indian students striving to balance academics, competitive exams, and personal well-being. Packed with practical tools and relatable wisdom, this book helps students build powerful study habits, develop emotional resilience, and silence the “Sharma Ji ka Beta” pressure. From time-tested learning techniques to tips on nutrition, screen time, and stress management, it’s a roadmap to thrive—not just survive—student life. With its empathetic tone and actionable advice, The Juggler’s Guide equips students to excel in exams and life alike, while staying true to themselves in a world full of expectations.
The First Job Survival Guide by N. Sathyanarayan is a witty, relatable, and India-specific handbook for young professionals stepping into the corporate world. Blending real-world wisdom with humor, this guide helps you master soft skills, navigate office politics, handle feedback, manage your salary, and avoid rookie mistakes. From Excel tricks to emotional intelligence, it’s packed with the practical tools no one taught you in college. Perfect for those swapping books for business cards, this is your friendly crash course in adulting at work. Whether you’re anxious or excited, this book helps you hit the ground running—and smiling—on day one.
Ctrl + Alt + College is the hilarious, no-filter survival guide every Indian student wishes they had before stepping into college. With witty desi humor and real-life hacks, N. Sathyanarayan dishes out advice on making friends, handling hostel chaos, staying sane during exams, and choosing electives that won’t ruin your life. It’s packed with relatable stories, clever tips, and answers to questions you didn’t even know you had. Whether you’re a college newbie, a worried parent, or just someone faking attention in class, this book is your go-to manual for thriving (not just surviving) in college—with laughs guaranteed.
Cricket, Chai & Other National Emergencies is a riotously funny take on India’s most beloved obsessions—from cricket fever and chai addiction to saas-bahu sagas, political gyaan, and Bollywood meltdowns. With razor-sharp wit and nostalgic charm, N. Sathyanarayan serves up a satirical love letter to all things desi. Whether you’re tired of WhatsApp forwards or secretly believe Bigg Boss is a sociology experiment, this book will have you laughing, nodding, and sharing quotes with your WhatsApp group. A must-read for fans of Indian quirks, desi humor, and anyone who thinks “Log Kya Kahenge?” deserves its own UN resolution.
In this witty sequel to Cricket, Chai & Other Indian Emergencies, Sathya returns with another laugh-out-loud deep dive into India’s most entertaining obsessions. From horoscope hysteria and political showdowns to our undying love for discounts, fairness creams, and street food, this book hilariously captures what makes India uniquely dramatic and delightfully chaotic. With sharp satire, relatable anecdotes, and just the right amount of sass, it’s a must-read for anyone who’s ever bargained in a bazaar or dodged an over-curious auntie. Pour yourself a chai, sit back, and prepare to laugh at the lovable madness we proudly call Indian life.
Saree Not Sorry is a laugh-out-loud survival guide to the glittering madness of Indian family functions. Sathya hilariously unpacks the RSVP drama, matchmaking marathons, awkward small talk, and buffet politics we all know too well. Whether you’re dodging nosey aunties or hiding near the dessert table, this book is your relatable, sarcastic, and oddly comforting companion. With sharp wit and affectionate mockery, it turns every cringe-worthy social scenario into comedy gold. Perfect for introverts, extroverts, and anyone who’s ever fake-texted their way out of a mehndi. If you’ve survived a sangeet, you’ll laugh because it hurts—and it’s true.
Crack the College Interview is your go-to guide for acing undergraduate admission interviews in India. Whether you’re applying to law, management, liberal arts, design, or hotel management programs, this book equips you with the skills to shine. From answering “Tell me about yourself” to mastering first impressions and body language, it covers it all. Packed with expert advice, grooming tips, real interview questions, and a handy checklist, it helps you tackle in-person and video interviews with confidence. Written in a practical, student-friendly tone, this book is your trusted companion to make a memorable impression—where it truly counts.
This collection of insightful essays is tailored for students aspiring to join the School of Liberal Studies (SLS) at PDEU. Covering topics like social media’s impact, influencer ethics, and the power of art in driving social change, the book sharpens critical thinking, reflection, and expression—key skills for excelling in SLS interviews and beyond. Designed to boost writing, analysis, and communication, it also offers fresh takes on contemporary issues. Whether you’re preparing for your personal interview or simply expanding your worldview, this book is your essential companion for navigating liberal studies and stepping confidently into higher education.
India’s Entrance Exam Encyclopedia is the ultimate guide for Class 12 students navigating the maze of competitive exams and career choices. Covering 20+ career paths—from engineering, medicine, and law to design, hotel management, liberal arts, and more—this book offers crystal-clear overviews, paper patterns, marking schemes, eligibility details, and timelines. Whether you’re a student planning your next move, a parent seeking clarity, or a school counselor guiding future stars, this one-stop resource helps you plan smart and avoid common pitfalls. Packed with practical insights, it’s your trusted companion in making informed, confident, and timely decisions about life after Class 12.
