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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2021

Aug 2021

May 02, 2023

A Book 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action' Written by Shashi Shekhar Vempati

At the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', a book called 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action' written by Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati (2017-2022) was launched. According to the author, 'Mann Ki Baat' is a combination of the power of radio and the vision of a nation's leader. Over the course of 15 chapters, the book special also offers insights and perspectives from grassroots change-makers and iconic personalities.
The book also explores academic efforts undertaken to assess multiple aspects of 'Mann Ki Baat' and provides insight into the making of each episode, the underlying significance of the topic chosen, and the expanding reach of the programme across India's diverse linguistic landscape. By harmonising key moments of the radio programme with India's development journey over the past nine years, 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action' aims to uncover the thought process underpinning PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat.

May 01, 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Launches 'Reflections'

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, launched a book called "Reflections". The author of the book is Narayanan Vaghul, a well-known banker, and it provides a detailed account of his experiences in the financial landscape of India over several decades. Sitharaman praised Vaghul for his leadership qualities and extensive experience in banking, as well as his contributions to mentoring leaders. She particularly highlighted his ideas and vision for women empowerment, which she believes will continue to be relevant and valuable as more women take on leadership roles in financial services in India.
Widely considered as the architect of modern banking in India, Vaghul's book recounts the dramatic, humorous, and often momentous events throughout his illustrious career. Packed with fascinating anecdotes, the book touches upon various initiatives that he was privileged to have been part of.

Apr 29, 2023

Amitav Ghosh's New Non-fiction Book 'Smoke and Ashes' to Release in July 2023

On July 15, 2023 HarperCollins' Fourth Estate will publish a book titled "Smoke and Ashes: A Writer's Journey Through Opium's Hidden Histories" by Amitav Ghosh. The book is a combination of a memoir, a travelogue, and a deep dive into the economic and cultural history of opium. Ghosh explains that the book is based on the vast amount of research he conducted while writing his trilogy of novels between 2005 and 2015. Overall, "Smoke and Ashes" explores the hidden and often overlooked aspects of opium's impact on history and society.
The book is also a very personal look at Ghosh's own engagement with opium's hidden histories – this is at one level a writer's memoir, with deep insights into the process of writing the "Ibis Trilogy", which comprises the novels "Sea of Poppies", "River of Smoke" and "Flood of Fire", the publishers said. "Smoke and Ashes" tells the story of how this common and deceptively humble plant has shaped the modern world, and the key part it is now playing in the unmaking of that world.

Apr 28, 2023

One of the World's Rarest Cricket Books to be Offered for Sale in UK

A first edition of one of the world's rarest books on cricket from the library of eminent cricket commentator and collector John Arlott is eyeing a world record when it goes on sale at the Firsts Rare Book Fair in London next month, priced at GBP 225,000.
"Cricket. A Collection of All the Grand Matches of Cricket played in England within Twenty Years, viz. from 1771 to 1791" by William Epps was printed in 1799 and only a handful of copies are known to have ever existed.
The writer was working at the very dawn of the collection of cricket statistics and the book is therefore valued as a precious account of the history of the sport.

Apr 24, 2023

Bureaucrat Ashish Kundra's new book 'A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change' launched in New...

Author, IAS officer, and senior bureaucrat Ashish Kundra's new book on the history of Northeast India and its people, 'A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change', was released on April 21, 2023, at an event in New Delhi. The book was launched in the presence of Kiren Rijiju- Union Minister of Law and Justice; Hardeep Singh Puri- Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and of Housing and Urban Affairs; Pema Khandu- Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh; Amitabh Kant- G20 Sherpa, Government of India; Puneet Chattwal- MD and CEO, IHCL; and Navika Kumar- Group Editor, Times Network, along with the author and his wife Ambreen Khan, who is the Corporate Communications head at The Indian Express.
The event was embraced with the colours of Northeast as it began with an entertaining performance by the famous vocal quartet of Tetseo sisters, who traveled all the way from Nagaland for their performance.
Senior bureaucrat-author Ashish Kundra served in the Northeast for eight years, which inspired him to write this book. In 'A Resurgent Northeast: Narratives of Change', he writes about the transformational changes that are happening in the remotest parts of the Northeast and about the stories of the people of the hills.

Book Titled 'Sachin@50'- Celebrating A Maestro' by Boria Majumdar

Boria Majumdar, a renowned sports historian and popular TV show host, unveiled a new book called 'Sachin@50 – Celebrating A Maestro' on the occasion of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's 50th birthday (April 24, 2023). The book has been conceptually designed and curated by Majumdar, with a special back cover note written by Gulzar. The book covers Tendulkar's journey to success, starting from his teenage debut where he became globally recognized after his bloodied nose incident in Pakistan in 1989. It also highlights how he became the greatest batting sensation, transcending boundaries of sport.

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