General Awareness

BOOKS AND AUTHORS - July 2019

Jul 2019

Jul 27, 2021

A Book Title 'An Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation' by Ashok Lavasa

Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has come out with a book titled "An Ordinary Life: Portrait of an Indian Generation." In this book, Ashok Lavasa narrates about his father, Udai Singh, and his own experience on how his father's principles served as a moral compass in his life, and can in ours too. Ashok Lavasa resigned as election commissioner in 2020 to become vice-president of the Asian Development Bank.

Jul 26, 2021

D. Veerendra Heggade Releases Books on Jainism

Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D. Veerendra Heggade released two books on Jainism in Dharwad.
D. Veerendra Heggade released 'Jaina Dharmada Vaishistya' and 'Jaina Prabandha Punja', both by writer and critic Nemichandra Dibbad.
The books have been published by Digambar Jaina Syadvada Granthamale. Secretary of SDM Education Society Jeevandhar Kumar, book publisher Mahadev M. Kurkuri and Public Relations Officer of SDM Dental College Nagkumar Jain were present.

Jul 25, 2021

A book Title 'Bank With A Soul: Equitas' by Dr. C K Garyali

Former RBI Governor, Duvvuri Subbarao has unveiled a book 'Bank With A Soul: Equitas' authored by Dr. C K Garyali. Dr. Garyali is a founder trustee of EDIT (Equitas Development Initiative Trust) and the book chronicles the journey of Equitas and EDIT in transforming the lives of women with frequent social reform initiatives helping them set up micro-enterprises.

Jul 24, 2021

Vice President Releases Book 'Palleku Pattabhishekam'

Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu released a book titled 'Palleku Pattabhishekam' authored by former MP Yalamanchili Sivaji. This book is based on rural India and agriculture. The Vice President said that villages and agriculture are intrinsically connected and we must address their issues holistically to bring 'Gram Swarajya' to our villages.

Jul 23, 2021

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Announces Autobiography 'The Stranger In The Mirror'

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra announced his autobiography, 'The Stranger In The Mirror'. He has co-written the book with noted author Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta. The autobiography has been published by Rupa Publications. Ad maker-turned-director Mehra is known for helming movies like Rang De Basanti, Delhi-6, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and the recently released Toofan.
'The Stranger In The Mirror' features first-person accounts of noted personalities from the cinema and advertising world including Waheeda Rahman, A.R. Rahman, Bajpayee, Abhishek Bachchan, Akhtar, Kapoor Ahuja, Tandon, Ronnie Screwvala, Atul Kulkarni, R. Madhavan, Divya Dutta and Prahlad Kakar.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

July GK, June GK, May GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26