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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Jan 14, 2023

HM Amit Shah Releases a Book Titled 'Revolutionaries'

Home Minister Amit Shah released a book titled 'Revolutionaries - The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom' at a function in New Delhi.
The author of the book is economist Sanjeev Sanyal who is also a member of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Shah said that the country is celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and the Prime Minister has given a call of Panch Pran of which the two important resolves are - to remove any trace of colonial mindset and take pride in our roots.

Jan 13, 2023

Mansukh Mandaviya Releases a Book Titled 'Braving A Viral Storm'

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the book titled 'Braving A Viral Storm: India's Covid-19 Vaccine Story' in New Delhi.
The book is co-authored by Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir. The book launch came ahead of India's second anniversary of starting its COVID-19 vaccination drive in January 2021.Mandaviya said that the book is a transcription of the country's success story and will be New India's history.

Jan 12, 2023

'Jadunama', a Book on Veteran Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar by Arvind Mandloi

'Jadunama', a book written on veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar by Arvind Mandloi, was released. Javed's wife, Shabana Azmi and children Zoya and Farhan Akhtar were present at the book launch. Farhan's wife, actor Shibani Dandekar also attended the event.
The book is a labour of love. Akhtar was overwhelmed when he first read the book. Arvind worked very hard on it. He included Akhtar's debates, speeches over the years. The book references a debate that Akhtar took part in when he was 17.

Jan 11, 2023

Dhoni Releases Autobiography of Prof. K.K. Abdul Gaffar

Techno-educationalist, Professor K.K. Abdul Gaffar's autobiography, 'Njaan Sakshi' (me as the witness), was released by cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The book was introduced by senior journalist T.A. Shafi. The first copy was received by Marwan Al Mulla, the CEO of Dubai Health Authority (DHA), from M. S. Dhoni. He also presented copies of the book to dignitaries including actor Tovino Thomas present at the occasion.
The infamous disappearance of P. Rajan, an engineering student from Kozhikode REC, during the emergency period, is one of the unforgettable memories that Prof. Gaffar narrates in the book from his professional life.
He recounts the pressure put on him on behalf of the government sources and the police to influence him as a witness in the case. He was the last person who saw Rajan before the latter was taken into custody by the police from the REC hostel on March 1, 1976.

Jan 09, 2023

Sanjeev Sanyal Release His Latest Book, "Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Fr...

Noted economist and popular historian Sanjeev Sanyal released his latest book, "Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom," in January 2023.
As per Sanyal, his new book is on the revolutionary movements related to the struggle for Indian Independence.
Sanyal, has authored best-selling books including "Land of the Seven Rivers," "The Ocean of Churn," "India in the Age of Ideas," and "The Indian Renaissance."
In addition to his work as an economist and author, Sanyal served as the Principal Economic Adviser to the Finance Minister of India for five years until February 2022. He is currently part of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council.

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