IEEE Societies

Thanks IEEE India Council! I'm now a member of all these societies, for free! Thanks for the Promocodes! Hoping to join even more going societies going forward. I joined IEEE as an Engineering student, happy to be back! 

Libra

I know that we are still in Libra, astrologically speaking, so a very Happy Birthday to my Sister whose birthday is at the cusp of Virgo/Libra! I happen to be born in Aquarius!

So enjoy these song! Take your Mama - Sissor Sisters, Age of Aquarius - The Fifth Dimension

Libra represents Justice! So here's hoping for a just, fair world!

New Research!

Sorry, I haven't posted lately. Suddenly had the inspiration to work more on research. I have to work on reading more books and websites so that I can get a paper or book published! Wish me luck! My reading list and reviews will be posted on Instagram. I am starting with The Philosophy Book from the Big Ideas Simply Explained Series by DK books! If you know of any good resources on AI please let me know ( it might be the topic of my research paper) I am currently watching The AI Doc or How I became an Apocaloptimist on Hulu (Jio/Disney Hotstar in India)

Mood: Hopeful!

Memories. my new book

My first book Memories is available for pre-order on Apple Books ! please purchase, read and provide your feedback! :)

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/memories/id6759313957

Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0GP85WS28

Google: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Natasha_Samani_Memories?id=H-DBEQAAQBAJ

It isn't available in all countries yet ( not in India or the UAE unfortunately), but I have published it on Amazon Kindle as well as Google Play Books and hope that it gets published there.

Thank you for all your support!

Natasha

Update: My book is available on Google Play Books, Kindle Unlimited and Apple Books, and available in all countries. Please do read and leave a review! It's ranked 5,889 on Kindle books!

Bookshelf Insta

I'm going to start posting book, movie and TV shows reviews more. I'm started sharing my bookshelf on Instagram : natashasamanireads. Follow me! 

Also keeping my eyes open for new books! Good opportunity to visit bookstores nearby or in a new city. Let me know if you know of any. Oh Wow! I just found out that Higginbothams is back! Time to visit their Bangalore store!

I've started maintaining a diary, let's sync up after 10 years to find out how's it going!?!

Can you believe that I've not read Wuthering Heights? I've just ordered a copy! Excited for the movie in February!

Gold, Silver, Diamond

I'm planning a vacation after a hectic work year and decided to stay at the JW Marriott, Bangalore. Since I used to work for Delta Skymiles program, I have some insight into hotel loyalty programs. Hoping to reach Silver Status with Marriott! This means at least a few more vacations at luxury hotels in India! Such a fun start to the New Year! Bring on 2026!

Macy's

Just found out that Macy's ships to India! The Taxes are high, but Macy's is one of my favorite department stores! Can't wait to make my first purchase! 

                                                          

Cathedral of the Madeline

Today is July 22'nd and is the Feast of Mary Magdalene! https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2025-07-22

One of my favorite Cathedrals is the Cathedral of the Madeline in Salt Lake City, Utah. On the Feast Day they have a lovely meal of Fried Chicken! I've spent many a few Sundays and evenings here just contemplating. Lovely place to visit if you're in the area. 

Was browsing through my emails after a long gap and saw that Burning Man is back =)! Would have loved to visit when I lived in America!

The New Yorker

Just finished reading this weeks issue of The New Yorker! I have a special relationship with the New Yorker, I have been subscribing since my Alabama days...... most years I have piles of New Yorker magazines lying unread around my apartment somewhere, along with books and compilations by David Remnick, Malcolm Gladwell. I even follow contributor Mark Harris on Twitter. Since I've moved back to India I can only afford the online edition, which I surprisingly completed over this weekend. You can see the influence of the New Yorker in the culture of the early 2000's, movies, fashion et al.

 I have to say I have had a fascination with Eustace Tilley (the mascot) for a while now. I cannot believe that he is not a real person. Having lived in my apartment for so long, I'm sure his spirit lives around me. A good first issue to get back to... now to continue my New Yorker and New York Times subscription (in India) along with Harvard Business Review! 

This is a picture of me reading a New Yorker book Wonder Town at an Israeli restaurant in Greenwich Village? circa 2010 

Here's some new music from the New Yorker Selection Junk Drawer Heart by Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse :

Check out this new video by Malcolm Gladwell and IBM!