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How Many Books Are Too Many ? Narvekar's favourite books are typically autobiographies of successful entrepreneurs.

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A bookoholic by nature, Narvekar lists no author as his favourite. He tends to read four to five books a week most of which are autobiographical. "My favourite books are typically autobiographies of successful entrepreneurs. A few of them have struck chords for various reasons," he adds. Narvekar is also an avid photographer and enjoys researching architecture, furniture design and fashion. He travels extensively, learning about new cultures through his stomach.

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