Pushpendra Pandya
librarian, Teacher, and Banker in Mumbai, India
Pushpendra Pandya, popularly known by his pen name @peculiarblend, is a record-holding community builder, writer, and mentor. He is the founder of India’s first crowdsourced book library, recognized by the Limca Book of Records, and has worked across 30+ industries, from Banking MNCs to education leadership.
A creative storyteller and anonymous poet, he inspires students and communities through reading, sports, and life coaching.
Interests:
📚 Books & Libraries – Building reading cultures, crowdsourcing knowledge, and exploring Indian & global literature.
⚽ Sports & Coaching – Using football, cricket, and other games as tools for resilience, teamwork, and motivation.
✍️ Writing & Storytelling – Short stories, poems, thought pieces, and humorous reflections on life.
🌍 Community Innovation – Designing projects that blend education, creativity, and social impact.
🍸 Life’s Quirks – From bartending in Mumbai’s iconic watering holes to running award-winning library movements.