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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Nov 25, 2022

Ruskin Bond Launches Gautaam Borah's New Book 'Nalanada - Until we meet again'

Gautaam Borah, a senior management professional and the author of the widely acclaimed book 'Monetising Innovation' launched his new book 'Nalanada – Until we meet again'.
The book was launched by legendary writer Ruskin Bond. With his new book, Gautaam delivers a movie like experience that includes action, adventure, romance, passion, grit & intuition and mystery. The book will lead you to travel through all these in a jaw dropping race.
'Nalanda- Until we meet again' is a gripping story of romance, vengeance, and an age-old mystery. It's a story of Neil and Aanchal. Neil meets Aanchal at the iconic University of Oxford and they fall in love. Back in India, Aanchal joins an NGO and Neil a telecom company. Neil is propelled into a ruthless journey when he becomes a victim of corporate politics. Aanchal's politician father charters a different path for her and she disappears.

Nov 21, 2022

Khalid Jawed's 'The Paradise of Food', Translated by Baran Farooqi Wins 2022 JCB Prize for Litera...

'The Paradise of Food' by Khalid Jawed translated by Baran Farooqi, published by Juggernaut, was announced the winner of the 25-lakh- JCB Prize for Literature, at the Oberoi, New Delhi. The winner was announced by Lord Bamford, Chairman, JCB, virtually, during the hybrid event, where the trophy was handed over to the winning author by Sunil Khurana, Chief Operating Officer, JCB India and A.S. Panneerselvan, Chair of Jury for 2022.
The Paradise of Food is the fourth translation to win the award and the first work in Urdu. Khalid Jawed also received the Prize trophy, which is a sculpture by Delhi artist duo Thukral and Tagra, entitled 'Mirror Melting.'
The book was selected by a panel of five judges, out of the JCB Prize' most diverse shortlist yet by AS Panneerselvan (Jury Chair), Amitabha Bagchi, J. Devika, Janice Pariat and Rakhee Balaram. Members of the jury were unanimous in their praise for 'The Paradise of Food'.

Nov 20, 2022

Michelle Obama's New Book 'The Light We Carry'

In 2018, Michelle Obama became a #1 best-selling author with "Becoming," and now she's back in bookstores with her new memoir, "The Light We Carry."
The former first lady describes "The Light We Carry" as a collection of practices and perspectives that I draw on when I need to stay balanced and confident, especially in times of anxiety and stress.
In the introduction, Obama adds that the book will guide readers through the tools, attitudes, and beliefs she learned on her "ongoing journey to becoming."

Nov 11, 2022

Book "Winning the Inner Battle" by Shane Watson

A new book titled "Winning the Inner Battle Bringing the Best Version of you to Cricket" is authored by Shane Watson. This book gives you all of the information that you will ever need to deeply understand how to bring the best version of yourself every time your best performance is needed.
Shane Watson is one of Australian cricket's finest all-rounders, who represented his country 298 times. Shane Watson's new book, Winning the Inner Battle, which explores the mental side of the game through his own experiences of revitalising his career after he had considered retirement in 2015.

Nov 10, 2022

"E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions" by Nirmala James

Retired school teacher Nirmala James authored a new book titled "E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions", featuring the life and remarkable achievements of Edavalath Kakkat Janaki Ammal (E. K. Janaki Ammal), India's first woman botanist. The book, published by Enview Research and Development, was released during the event organised on the 125th birth anniversary of E. K. Janaki Ammal. She was born on 4th November 1897 in Thalassery, Kerala. The event was organised by the Centre for Biodiversity Conservation (CBC) under the Botany Department, University of Kerala.
The book describes how Dr. Janaki Ammal fulfilled her professional dreams despite the gender and caste barriers. She is well known for her work in the areas of cytogenetics and plant breeding.

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