Category: Books and Authors

Om Birla launches book on 19th anniversary of Parliament attack

December 16, 2020

• Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has launched a book on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the Parliament attack on 13 December.
• He published the book ‘The Shaurya Unbound’ (English Version) and ‘Samundar Samawe Boond Mein’ (Hindi Version) was released on the 2001 incident.

A book named ‘Dharma’ authored by Amish Tripathi

December 15, 2020

• The 2nd non-fiction book by author Amish Tripathi is named “Dharma: Decoding the Epics for A Meaningful Life”.
• The book gives practical, philosophical lessons drawn from ancient Hindu epics. It is co-written by his sister Bhavana Roy. It is to be published by Westland. His last non-fiction book ‘Immortals India’ was released in 2017.

Vice President launches a book on Former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

December 5, 2020

• The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu has launched the book named “40 Years with Abdul Kalam- Untold Stories”, a book on the life of the former President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
• The book was written by Dr A.Sivathanu Pillai. The book is published by Pentagon Press LLP and the foreword was written by Pranab Mukherjee, former president of India.

Ministry of I&B release booklet on the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

December 2, 2020

• A booklet named ‘PM Modi and his Government’s special relationship with Sikhs’ was published, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• It has been presented by the Bureau of Outreach Communication under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and is released in three languages Hindi, Punjabi and English.

A book named ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’ by ADB

December 1, 2020

• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has published a new book named ‘Future of Regional Cooperation in Asia and the Pacific’.
• The book presents insight on how stronger regional cooperation strategies, including in health, trade, finance, and disaster risk, can help governments in Asia and the Pacific expedite economic growth and strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM Modi launches book on the Life of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji

November 26, 2020

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a book on the life and ideals of Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of Sikhism and first of its ten gurus. The book has been written by Kirpal Singh Ji.

Maharashtra Governor launches a book ‘Majhi Bhint’

November 14, 2020

• Maharashtra Governor, Bhagat Singh Koshyari has launched the book ‘Majhi Bhint’ (My Wall) written by former Maharashtra Minister of Education Rajendra Darda at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.

A new book on Gulzar “Boskiyana” by Radhakrishna Prakashan

November 13, 2020

• ‘Boskiyana’, a new Hindi book on Gulzar, an experienced Indian poet-lyricist has been written by Radhakrishna Prakashan.
• The book describes the life of Gulzar through his films, poetry, philosophies, lifestyle, likes and dislikes.

Sonu Sood’s autobiography to be named ‘I Am No Messiah’

November 13, 2020

• An actor, producer and humanitarian, Sonu Sood is set to write his autobiography named “I Am No Messiah”.
• The book will be written along with Meena Iyer. The book will account for the experience of Sonu Sood during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thavaasmi book released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu

November 11, 2020

• Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu has released the book named “Thavaasmi: Life and Skills through the lens of Ramayana”.
• The book was written by Rallabandi Srirama Chakradhar and co-author by Amara Sarada Deepthi.