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What LightCastle Has Read in 2025 – Part 1

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August 2, 2025
What LightCastle Has Read in 2025 – Part 1

What LightCastle Has Read in 2025″ highlights the books that have informed our thinking and contributed to our team’s development over the past year. From thought-provoking non-fiction to compelling fiction, these selections reflect our ongoing commitment to continuous learning and a knowledge-driven culture.

As we face an increasingly complex world, these books have provided the insights and perspectives needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. We invite you to explore the literature that has guided our growth and shaped our approach to problem-solving and innovation.

TATA LOG

Author: Harish Bhat

Reviewed by: Omar Farhan Khan, Senior Business Consultant & Project Manager

Topic of the Book

“Tata Log” by Harish Bhat is a collection of eight stories about the Tata Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates. The book delves into the challenges and triumphs of various Tata companies, including the development of the Tata Indica car, the transformation of the jewelry brand Tanishq, and the financial struggles and eventual recovery of Tata Finance.

Key Takeaways from the Book

The Power of Values and Ethics: The Tata Group’s commitment to its core values and principles, ethics stands as a model to all other companies.

Leadership and Vision: Leaders like JRD Tata and Ratan Tata took the Tata Group to another level with their vision.

Innovation and Adaptation: The Tata Group’s ability to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions is evident in the success of ventures like the Indica car and the Tanishq brand.

Customer Focus: The Tata Group’s unwavering focus on customer needs and satisfaction has been a key driver of its success.

Social Responsibility: The Tata Group’s commitment to social responsibility and community development is a hallmark of its philosophy.

Resilience and Recovery: The Tata Group has demonstrated its resilience in overcoming challenges and recovering from setbacks, as seen in the case of Tata Finance.

Empowerment and Collaboration: The Tata Group fosters a culture of empowerment and collaboration among its employees, leading to greater innovation and productivity.

Long-Term Vision: The Tata Group’s focus on long-term sustainability and growth ensures its continued success for generations to come.

Favourite Quote from the Book

“The Tata group has always been guided by the philosophy that profit is not the sole purpose of business. It must be the vehicle for serving society.”

সাক্ষী ছিলো শিরস্ত্রাণ

Author: সুহান রিজওয়ান

Reviewed by: Jannat E Jahan, Business Consultant, LightCastle Partners

Topic of the Book

সাক্ষী ছিলো শিরস্ত্রাণ by Shuhan Rizwan is a gripping historical novel rooted in the true events of pre- and post-1971 Bangladesh. At its heart is Tajuddin Ahmad, the nation’s first Prime Minister, who took office during one of the most turbulent periods in Bangladesh’s history. Rizwan masterfully blends fact with fiction, capturing the emotional, political, and inspirational dimensions of a war-torn nation striving for independence.

Key Takeaways from the Book

  • In an ideal world, political and diplomatic decisions should stem from logical reasoning. However, in reality, such decisions are often influenced by personal attachments, vendettas, or immature grudges, leading to tragic outcomes.
  • The events of 1975 drastically altered Bangladesh’s path toward democracy. The execution and forced exile of political leaders during that time laid the foundation for the political trends we see today. The fear of military rule remains deeply ingrained in the collective consciousness of the nation, shaping its political landscape even now.
  • True political leadership goes beyond charismatic speeches and rallying crowds. It requires a combination of political acumen, public trust, and inner solace—qualities rarely found in a single individual. A political party, by definition, should unite the nation’s best minds to serve a greater purpose. Deviating from this collective approach to a one-man-centric system inevitably leads to long-term suffering.

Favourite Quote from the Book

“The absence of accountability transforms a government into an unchecked, autocratic force”.

Banker To The Poor

Author: Dr. Muhammad Yunus

Reviewed by: Naziba Ali, Business Consultant,

Topic of the Book

“Banker to the Poor” tells the story of Muhammad Yunus and his establishment of Grameen Bank, which provides microloans to impoverished people in Bangladesh, especially women41. It explores how Grameen Bank revolutionized traditional banking by offering collateral-free loans, fostering financial independence and challenging conventional economic theories.

Key Takeaways from the Book

Instead of relying on our own instincts and intuitions, we should look to the experiences of others andReading “Banker to the Poor,” it becomes clear how Muhammad Yunus’s work aligns with Amartya Sen’s capability approach. Sen’s theory centers on removing barriers to individual freedom, and Yunus’s microcredit initiatives exemplify this by empowering marginalized groups to escape poverty through access to credit123. Ultimately, both perspectives highlight the critical role of empowerment and freedom in alleviating poverty.

Favourite Quote from the Book

Poverty is relatively cheap to address and incredibly expensive to ignore.

Source Code: My Beginnings

Author: Bill Gates

Reviewed by: Zahedul Amin, Managing Director and Co-founder, LightCastle Partners

Topic of the Book

Captivating and a well-written memoir. It’s a thoughtful exploration of one of the most influential and transformative business leaders and philanthropists of the modern age. The business triumphs of Bill Gates are widely known: the twenty-year-old who dropped out of Harvard to start a software company that became an industry giant and changed the way the world works.

Key Takeaways from the Book

Perseverance and luck played a pivotal role in shaping success for Bill Gates. His commitment to continuous learning even if it meant stepping away from work temporarily fueled his personal growth and laid the foundation for building one of the world’s most impactful companies.

Favourite Quote from the Book

“Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best.”


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