The Kunzum Travel Cafe represents India's most popular community of travellers. They come together for talks and events over coffee - and pay-what-they-like in the spirit of why the space was created. The cafe also serves as a gallery for photographic art and books by Ajay Jain. We are currently expanding - and seeking franchisees across India and internationally too.

INTRO TO BOOK IN WORDS OF THE AUTHOR, AJAY JAINI travelled. For over a decade. Met people. Strangers. Each different. And yet not so much so. They all share an identity. They are Indians.This book is a portrait. And a reflection.MORE ABOUT THE BOOKINDIANS is a collection of portraits – all in black and white. Set as a coffee table book, it is printed at one of the finest presses using high quality paper and printing processes. The size is a very handy 8”x10” with a hard… Show more INTRO TO BOOK IN WORDS OF THE AUTHOR, AJAY JAINI travelled. For over a decade. Met people. Strangers. Each different. And yet not so much so. They all share an identity. They are Indians.This book is a portrait. And a reflection.MORE ABOUT THE BOOKINDIANS is a collection of portraits – all in black and white. Set as a coffee table book, it is printed at one of the finest presses using high quality paper and printing processes. The size is a very handy 8”x10” with a hard cover and lay flat binding for easy browsing.A NOTE ON WHAT WENT INTO THE CREATION OF THE BOOKAjay Jain has been road tripping across India since 2007. He has learnt that the best way to know the country is by road – because much of what India is has not been documented in any guides. There is a surprise and a delight waiting at every milestone.The book is a compilation of just some of the portraits he shot over 10 years, driving 100,000+ kms in the process. He takes his car from Delhi and goes as far as the road allows. His biggest journey was the Great Himalayan Drive – he covered the entire span of the mountains by road including Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Nepal, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. He had to take a U-turn at Kibithu, the easternmost motorable point in India on the Chinese border.Other big journeys included the one from North to South covering Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.The collection of these portraits would not have been possible had he not explored the way he did – and there could not have been a faster way to achieve this goal. Show less

You are only as good as your brand. And your brand is only as good as you. A book on Personal Branding for all professionals by Ajay Jain.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOK SUMMARYIn a fair and ideal world, your talent and hard work should be enough to give you rock star status at work. But sheen matters. The scales often tilt in favour of those with a superior personal brand equity - and often when all other… Show more You are only as good as your brand. And your brand is only as good as you. A book on Personal Branding for all professionals by Ajay Jain.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOK SUMMARYIn a fair and ideal world, your talent and hard work should be enough to give you rock star status at work. But sheen matters. The scales often tilt in favour of those with a superior personal brand equity - and often when all other things are less than equal.No matter what you do, you have to be a brand in yourself. You could be the CEO of a blue chip company in New York, or a largely-forgotten software coder sitting amongst thousands in Bangalore, there is always potential to project a better and stronger image of yourself. YOU too can be a SUPER BRAND.Put in that smart effort to show the world your true worth. And watch how your career takes an exciting turn.This book shows professionals the path on how they can build their own brand - using tools accessible to all.More on the book including sample chapters: http://superbrandyou.com Show less

We have only one life. How do you want to live yours so you don’t feel stupid when you turn 60? A thought-provoking yet humorous book by Ajay Jain.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOK SUMMARYWe have only one life. Unless proven otherwise. And we get a chance to live it only once. No re-takes. It is a one way street. And, barring some real bad luck, we will all hit 60 someday. It will then be a time to… Show more We have only one life. How do you want to live yours so you don’t feel stupid when you turn 60? A thought-provoking yet humorous book by Ajay Jain.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOK SUMMARYWe have only one life. Unless proven otherwise. And we get a chance to live it only once. No re-takes. It is a one way street. And, barring some real bad luck, we will all hit 60 someday. It will then be a time to reflect back on the life gone by. And take stock. Of what we have done and not done over the years. Decisions taken and been glad. Or regretted. The quality of life led. And when you do, would you want to feel stupid about it? And kick yourself for pursuing what seems insignificant on hindsight, in the process wasting an opportunity to have lived life to the full? This book is a compilation of ideas to make your life more fulfilling, enriched and healthy. It is not a to-do manual, but offers a suggestive course. To prompt you to think about the choices you must make. After all, it is your life. How do you want to live yours?More on the book including sample chapters: http://dontfeelstupidat60.com Show less

101 Surprising Ways to Discover Delhi - A pictorial travelogue by Ajay Jain-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOK SUMMARYDelhi 101 is an incomplete illustrated must-do guide to Delhi. For one, it does not list everything for a traveller as other guide books promise to. Delhi has too much for even the weightiest tome to cover it all.Second, it comes with a flashlight thrown it. No, don’t look around… Show more 101 Surprising Ways to Discover Delhi - A pictorial travelogue by Ajay Jain-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOK SUMMARYDelhi 101 is an incomplete illustrated must-do guide to Delhi. For one, it does not list everything for a traveller as other guide books promise to. Delhi has too much for even the weightiest tome to cover it all.Second, it comes with a flashlight thrown it. No, don’t look around the packaging for it – it is in the written word. Rather than just list places, and rattling off a brief history and essential facts, I have adopted an anecdotal and opinionated style to the writing. Popular attractions are shown in a new light, and lamps have been lit on the path to other gems. I am not just telling you about, say, Mehrauli, I am giving you reasons to go there and what to do when there. Travelling with this book makes the passive into active. And thirdly, it comes peppered with imagery. Seeing is being tempted!Why 101? So the book could be wrapped up. You can go on writing about Delhi till the cows come home, visit the neighbours, party, get drunk, make babies, step out again and repeat the cycle many times over – and the task would still be unfinished. A line had to be drawn, leaving the rest for another day.Importantly, it is an attempt to bring fun into travel. This trade often takes itself too seriously, droning on about facts and figures without caring to see who has dozed off. A touch of the whacky, humorous, eccentric, silly and daring has been thrown in for good measure. The book has been roughly divided into sections, starting with the historical in chronological order. The rest has been divided into zones for easier navigation on the ground, but there are no formal boundaries. Show less

The Kunzum Travel List is a series of compilations of great holiday ideas, each volume covering 25. There are two volumes currently.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOKS SUMMARYSo much travel to do, such little time. Not to mention the agonizing decision making process of where to go and what to do.This is where the Kunzum Travel List comes handy. It is a compilation of great holiday ideas for you to… Show more The Kunzum Travel List is a series of compilations of great holiday ideas, each volume covering 25. There are two volumes currently.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOOKS SUMMARYSo much travel to do, such little time. Not to mention the agonizing decision making process of where to go and what to do.This is where the Kunzum Travel List comes handy. It is a compilation of great holiday ideas for you to choose from. From all across India, Nepal and the rest of the subcontinent. Experiences you will cherish, and remember for a lifetime. Evoking envy amongst your friends and family.All travelogues are based on personal experiences of the author. Peppered with anecdotes and photographs, the author wants to inspire, not just inform. The book wants to transport you on a holiday twice - once, when you read it, and again when you live it for yourself. Just go, and have a great time travelling.http://ajayjain.com/kunzumtravellist/ Show less

The book is a pictorial travelogue on Ladakh, one of the most stunning regions in the Indian Himalayas.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE BOOKYou never have a sense of deja vu in Ladakh.No place looks the same again. No moment repeats itself here. There is always something new to discover about the land and its people. Birds and animals always surprise you.A travel handbook on Ladakh is… Show more The book is a pictorial travelogue on Ladakh, one of the most stunning regions in the Indian Himalayas.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE BOOKYou never have a sense of deja vu in Ladakh.No place looks the same again. No moment repeats itself here. There is always something new to discover about the land and its people. Birds and animals always surprise you.A travel handbook on Ladakh is thus best written in a whimsical manner. Postcards from Ladakh is a collection of frames, frozen circa 2009, when the author drove for over 10,000 kms (6,000 miles) in and around Ladakh. It can be a guide to the traveller. And serve as a time capsule for future generations. Neither guidebook nor encyclopedia, it is intended to give a flavour of what Ladakh holds for you.Ajay Jain has written the book as if he were writing postcards to you from the scene. To share memorable moments, valuable insights. And he has clicked photographs to complement the text. Start reading from any page.“On a personal note, Ladakh has touched my life in many ways. Its people have reminded me of all the goodness we are born with. Spiritual leaders have inspired me to live a balanced life without necessarily subscribing to religious beliefs. Negotiating the tough terrain has made me seek adventure. Ladakh has made me reflect on my priorities in life,” feels the author.Ladakh teaches you how to lead a full and happy life. Where are you headed next?More on the book including sample chapters: http://ajayjain.com/postcardsfromladakh Show less

"Peep Peep Don't Sleep" is a compilation of funny road signs and ads seen by travellers in India. For more on the book, visit: http://peeppeepdontsleep.com.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE BOOKIf you thought Road Signs are only meant to guide and inform, think again.The ones on Indian highways are in a zone of their own. They shower you with words of wisdom, keep your mind sharp as you… Show more "Peep Peep Don't Sleep" is a compilation of funny road signs and ads seen by travellers in India. For more on the book, visit: http://peeppeepdontsleep.com.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE BOOKIf you thought Road Signs are only meant to guide and inform, think again.The ones on Indian highways are in a zone of their own. They shower you with words of wisdom, keep your mind sharp as you unravel their cryptic messages, tickle your imagination, amuse you and entertain you. In public interest, they lend a hand to Alcoholics Anonymous. Since journeys are meant to be a pleasure, they remind you to ‘Smile Please.’The entertainment for the traveler does not stop at this. There are the limitless public notices, outdoor advertisements and storefront signs with their own idiosyncrasies and eccentricities. Who needs comic strips in this country?The author, Ajay Jain, drove over 10,000 kilometers (6,000 miles) in India to put together this collection of signs. With a bit of witty commentary thrown in, this book will be a journey unlike any other you may have undertaken. Resulting in you letting out a ‘Peep Peep’ of delight. Show less

"Let's Connect: Using LinkedIn to get ahead at work" is a book I wrote on how to use LinkedIn to benefit as a professional.It is available on Amazon.com. You can get additional ordering information, sample chapters, reviews and more at http://ajayjain.com/linkedin.Updated version coming in January 2013.

The Indian Blog and New Media Society (ibnms.com) has been set up recently as an industry body to bring all stakeholders under one umbrella working towards common goals.I have had the privilege of being a founding member and being invited to take up the position as its first President.

I write a technology column for the Hindustan Times, the most widely circulated newspaper in Delhi (the capital of India) and one of the highest nationally.

Outlook Business is a leading fortnightly magazine in India, and published by the Outlook Group who publish a wide range of publications including Marie Claire, Outlook (a weekly newsmagazine), Outlook Money, Outlook Traveller and more.I write on executive travel for this magazine.

Mint, a leading daily business newspaper, is the exclusive partner of The Wall Street Journal in India.I write on how New Media and Technology can be used to benefit us at work. I track the latest developments and news, analyse these and present ways these can be leveraged by non-techies covering sales, marketing, finance, HR, entrepreneurship and more.

My blog on how new media and technologies are helping us at work.Check out this blog for news, analyses, white papers, interviews with leaders, special features and more on the ever-changing online and mobile world.

The company was into manufacturing and distribution of computer peripherals in collaboration with brands like Epson, NEC, Genius, Viewsonic and others. I handled the national distribution for the same as well as customer support.