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‘Karmayoddha Granth’ a book on the life of PM Modi launched

Union Home Minister, Amit Shah released a book ‘Karmayoddha Granth’ on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A ‘Karmayoddha’ is a man with a beating heart for people, a statesman, a hard taskmaster, an able administrator and an ideal leader who leads by example. All these qualities have been personified by Narendra Modi.

Book on jurist Nani A Palkhivala released

A book of essays and reminiscences on Nani A Palkhivala has been released to mark the birth centenary of the noted jurist and economist. The book was released on January 16.

The book, commissioned by the Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Trust, is published by LexisNexis publicat and edited by senior advocate Arvind Datar. All the royalties from the book will go to the trust.

The book, ”Essays and Reminiscences”, is primarily divided in two parts — essays written in honour of Palkhivala on a variety of subjects and reminiscences of those who knew and interacted with the late jurist closely.

Some of the prominent contributors to the book include former RBI Governor Raghuram G Rajan, industrialist Ratan N Tata, jurists Fali S Nariman, Soli J Sorabjee and K Parasaran and Justice (retired) S Ranganathan.

W.V. Raman released his book ‘The Winning Sixer’

Former India cricketer and the current coach of the Indian women’s team, Woorkeri Venkat Raman’s book ‘The Winning Sixer’ was unveiled by Indian cricketer Abhinav Mukund at Higginbothams in Chennai. The book is published by Rupa Publications, India.

Anil Radhakrishna Kumble a former India Captain, P.Madhavan, Executive Vice-President, TVS Tyres and Rahul Dravid (former Indian Cricketer) were also present at the book launch event. Raman revealed that in the book he has focused more on his journey to the top rather than just the winning moments from the lives of successful people.

During a session moderated by cricket journalist V. Balaji, Raman spoke about the leadership potential within every individual. Introspecting his own cricketing life and his interactions with various sportspersons from the yesteryear, the book sees him bring out his perspectives on one’s ability to lead and the importance of leadership.

Ashwani Kumar’s ‘Dignity – A purpose in perpetuity’ launched

The launch of former Union minister Ashwini Kumar’s book ‘Human Dignity — A purpose in perpetuity’ , Singh stated institutions of “our liberal and libertarian democracy” have been put to test on several occasions when fundamental freedoms were threatened.

The book is published by US based publisher Lexis Nexis. The books portrays the author’s view on issues related to freedom, dignity and justice faced in society. Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari also took part in this occasion.

Calcutta Nights, a Bengali Novel

Calcutta Nights

Calcutta Nights, a Bengali Novel has been written by Rajat Chaudhuri, an Indian novelist and short story writer which is an English translation of Bengali fiction, ‘Raater Kolkata’ originally written by writer Hemendra Kumar Roy in 1923.

Vice President launches the book ‘A Child of Destiny’

A Child of Destiny

The Vice President of India Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu launched a book titled ‘A Child of Destiny’ an autobiography penned by Prof. K. Ramakrishna Rao.

Dharmendra Rai’s book “The Thin Mind Map Book” releases

The Thin Mind Map Book

“The Thin Mind Map Book” authored by a mind mapping & brain literacy pioneer Dharmendra Rai, was released recently. The book targets to give people an experience in mind mapping and making them expert through reading and doing all the experiential exercises mentioned in the book.

Haryana CM launches the book “A Commentary and Digest on The Air, Act 1981”

A Commentary and Digest on The Air, Act 1981

Haryana Chief Minister (CM), Manohar Lal Khattar, released a book titled “A Commentary & Digest on The Air, Act 1981” written by Dr K K Khandelwal at Chandigarh, Haryana.

‘Death: An Inside Story’ book launched by Venkaiah Naidu

Death- An Inside Story

The Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu launched the book titled ‘Death- An Inside Story: A book for all those who shall’ written by Jaggi Vasudev, but famously known as Sadhguru, Founder of Isha Foundation.

“Chronicles of Change Champions” book launched by Smriti Irani

Chronicles of Change Champions

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani has launched a book titled “Chronicles of Change Champions” in New Delhi. The book is a compilation of 25 innovative initiatives taken at the state and district levels under the Prime Minister’s flagship scheme of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22nd January 2015 at Panipat, Haryana.

Naveen Patnaik launches book titled “The Adventures of the Daredevil Democrat”

The Adventures of the Daredevil Democrat

A comic book titled “The Adventures of the Daredevil Democrat’ has been launched by the chief minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on the occasion of the 104th birth anniversary of former Odisha CM Late Biju Patnaik in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The book deals about the life and works of legendary leader and Naveen Patnaik’s father Biju Patnaik.

An Extraordinary Life: A biography of Manohar Parrikar

Manohar Parrikar
  • “An Extraordinary Life: A biography of Manohar Parrikar” is a book on the life of the former defence minister and chief minister of Goa Manohar Parrikar.
  • The book is co-authored by veteran journalists Sadguru Patil and Mayabhushan Nagvenkar.
  • The book named “An Extraordinary Life: A biography of Manohar Parrikar” will be published by publishing house Penguin Random House India.

“My Encounters in Parliament” written by Bhalchandra Mungekar released

My Encounters in Parliament
  • The book titled “My Encounters in Parliament” written by Bhalchandra Mungekar was released.
  • Bhalchandra Mungekar is an Indian economist, a former member of Rajya Sabha.

Nitin Gadkari presents ‘Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar’ to President

Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar
  • The book titled as “Invincible – A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar”, authored by Tarun Vijay was launched by defence minister Rajnath Singh on 16th March 2020.
  • Manohar Parrikar was a former Chief Minister of Goa and also served as a Defence Minister of India, who passed away on 17th March 2019.

A book named ‘Legacy Of Learning’ authored by Savita Chhabra launched

Legacy Of Learning
  • Savita Chhabra has released her first novel named ‘Legacy of Learning’. She is the chairperson at Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited (HRIPL).
  • The novel offers simplistic and relatable interpretations of the Bhagavad Gita in a try to connect the youth of India to the age-old, but relevant scriptures.

Chander Suta Dogra writes a book titled- “Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who Never Came Back”

Missing in Action-The Prisoners Who Never Came Back
  • Senior Journalist Chander Suta Dogra launched her book- “Missing in Action: The Prisoners Who Never Came Back” in an event hosted by United Service Institution of India (USI) 
  • The book consists of de-classified records of the Ministry of External Affairs & other sources. It is published by Harpercollins.

Savita Chhabra writes her first book titled “Legacy Of Learning”

Savita Chhabra writes her first book titled “Legacy Of Learning”
  • Savita Chhabra, Chairperson of HRIPL (Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited), has released her first book titled “Legacy Of Learning”.
  • The book suggests simple and relatable ideas of the Bhagavad Gita.

Shokoofeh Azar writes a book named- The Enlightenment of The Greengage Tree

The Enlightenment of The Greengage Tree
  • Shokoofeh Azar’s book-The Enlightenment of The Greengage Tree was originally published in 2017, has been reprinted by Europa Editions in January 2020.
  • The book has been selected(among 13) in the long list of Booker Prizes (annual) 2020 for a £50,000 (USD 98,000) prize.

MHRD’s National Book Trust to releases ‘Corona Studies Series’

MHRD’s National Book Trust to releases ‘Corona Studies Series’
  • The National Book Trust (NBT) by the Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD) has decided to release a “Corona Studies Series” in the wake of the recent crisis.
  • It also plans Children’s books to know Our Corona Warriors, story and picture books associated with various aspects of Coronavirus.

Montek Singh Ahluwalia writes book named- ‘Backstage: The Story Behind India’s High Growth Years’

Backstage: The Story Behind India’s High Growth Years
  • Padma Vibhushan Montek Singh Ahluwalia wrote a book named ‘Backstage: The Story Behind India’s High Growth Years’
  • The book tells about India’s spectacular economic growth and the reality of policymaking between 1985 and 2014.