The start-up boss, who recently finished reading Yuval Harari's 'Sapiens', is now glued to Vanita Kohli-Khandekar’s 'The Making of Star India', that tells the story of Australian-born American media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his big bet on the Indian company.
Talking about 'Sapiens', Kumar said, "I feel it is the best portrayal of human evolution in centuries."
He also shared his top five picks that include 'Shoe Dog' by Phil Knight, 'Big Billion Startup' - the Flipkart story by Mihir Dalal and 'How to build a Billion Dollar App' by George Berkowski - a book that Kumar says helped him a lot.
"I would also suggest 'Open' by Andre Agassi and 'Hooked' by Nir Eyal," he added. Kumar says George Berkowski's 'How to build a Billion Dollar App' helped him a lot. A local cricket magazine from Pakistan is the one thing that the Rooter founder spent ages trying to get his hands on.
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A friend from Pakistan finally got it for him in 2016 when he visited.
When it comes to guilty reading pleasures, Kumar never misses the weekly horoscope. He explains, "Even though I don’t believe in it, I never miss reading it out of habit."
While talking about the e-books versus physical books debate, the boss feels that the winner is always a hard copy of a book. "There is something really intriguing about the smell and feel of crisply-bound pages. However, I also feel audio books are quite effective and work like a podcast, but I am yet to find my comfort there," he said.
How Many Books Have You Read From Virat Kohli's List?
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Recently the Indian captain made headlines for his reading choice during the opening Test between India and the West Indies.
Team India captain Virat Kohli wears many hats – batsman, model, fashion curator - but one title that few associate with him is bookworm. When he’s not playing cricket, practising his swing or hitting the gym, the right-handed batsman loves to relax with a good book, as evidenced by this tweet.
We take a look at some of the books that make the ‘nerd’ in Kohli happy.
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Recently the Indian captain made headlines for his reading choice during the opening Test between India and the West Indies.Team India captain Virat Kohli wears many hats – batsman, model, fashion cu..
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After being dismissed for nine in the first innings on Day 1 of the ongoing Test between India and the West Indies, the Indian captain had plenty of time on his hands for a little light reading.
Kohli was spotted reading 'Detox Your Ego: Seven Easy Steps to Achieving Freedom, Happiness and Success in Your Life' by Steven Sylvester, much to the amusement of India’s netizens who have long trolled Kohli for his arrogance.
Peppered with sports anecdotes, the book helps readers understand their underlying motivations and anxieties and improve the way they achieve their goals.
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After being dismissed for nine in the first innings on Day 1 of the ongoing Test between India and the West Indies, the Indian captain had plenty of time on his hands for a little light reading.Kohli..
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A few years, Kohli made headlines when he recommended that fans and followers read a book that had made a huge difference to his life - ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Paramahansa Yogananda.
“I love this book. A must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged. The understanding and implementation of the knowledge in this book will change your whole perspective and life. Believe in the divine and keep marching on doing good deeds #onelove #begratefu l#helponeanother.” He said, recommending the book on social media.
Regarded as a spiritual classic, ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ traces the life of Paramahamsa Yogananda and his encounters with spiritual figures in the East and West.
It was the only e-book found on the Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's personal iPad 2. Jobs had first read the book in high-school and discovered it again while staying at a guesthouse in India. The book became a major part of Job’s life and he is said to have reread it every year.
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A few years, Kohli made headlines when he recommended that fans and followers read a book that had made a huge difference to his life - ‘Autobiography of a Yogi’ by Paramahansa Yogananda. “I love thi..
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In the lead-up to the 2011 World Cup, as part of a joint initiative by the ICC and 'Room to Read' to promote global literacy and access to books, Kohli revealed another favourite tome on his reading list.
“I like Andre Agassi’s autobiography. The author tells the story of his remarkable career, which featured many ups and downs. The best part about the book is that at no point does the author try to project himself as a ‘superhuman’. He is as human as you and me, but a champion and an inspiration,” said Kohli.
In the lead-up to the 2011 World Cup, as part of a joint initiative by the ICC and 'Room to Read' to promote global literacy and access to books, Kohli revealed another favourite tome on his reading ..
