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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Jul 11, 2022

Meenakshi Lekhi Launches Book on Sacrifice of Freedom Fighters

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi launched a book in Gujarati commemorating the contributions of freedom fighters at a function.
The book, 'Swadhinata Sangram Na Surviro', celebrates 75 freedom fighters and shares the stories of the sacrifices made by them for the country.
The book is a part of the "Swadhinta Ka Amrit Mahotsav" to mark the 75th year of the country's Independence.

Jul 07, 2022

A New Edition of Viswananthan Anand's Memoir 'Mind Master'

Hachette India announced the expanded paperback edition of five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand's widely acclaimed memoir "Mind Master: Winning Lessons from a Champion's Life". The book, featuring a bonus chapter on how to navigate uncertainty and rapidly changing realities in the wake of the pandemic, will hit the stands on July 15. It is written by Anand with author-journalist Susan Ninan.
In "Mind Master", Anand looks back at a lifetime of games played, opponents tackled and circumstances overcome and draws from its depths significant tools that will help every reader to navigate life's challenges. There are many nuggets that Anand touches upon with characteristic wit, easy wisdom and disarming candour in the book.

Jun 29, 2022

A Book Titled, 'The Life and Times of George Fernandes' by Rahul Ramagundam

A new biography of one of India's most firebrand union leaders and former Central minister George Fernandes will trace his journey from the streets of Bombay to the corridors of power in Delhi, announced the Penguin Random House India (PRHI). "The Life and Times of George Fernandes", written by Rahul Ramagundam, will be released under Penguin's 'Allen Lane' imprint on July 25.
Fernandes, born on June 3, 1930, in Mangalore to a Christian family, burst into national limelight when as a trade unionist in Mumbai he organised a Railways strike in 1974 that brought the country to a standstill. Fernandes died in January 2019 at the age of 88 after a prolonged illness.
He became the Railways Minister in 1989 under V. P. Singh's National Front coalition government, comprising mostly Left-leaning parties.
Fernandes emerged as a key figure in the fight to restore democracy after the Emergency was imposed in 1975 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Jun 23, 2022

Haryana CM Releases a Book 'Ashtang Yoga' by Dr. Sonu Phogat

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal khattar on the eve of 8th International Yoga Day released a book titled 'Ashtang Yoga' authored by Dr. Sonu Phogat. Manohar Lal khattar said that every person should have a resolution for Yoga and he has to connect himself with the resolution. He said that the Mantra of Yog to Sehyog will show us a new way to the future.

Jun 21, 2022

PM Releases Ram Bahadur Rai's Book 'Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani'

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi released Ram Bahadur Rai's book 'Bhartiya Samvidhan: Ankahi Kahani'. Prime Minister noted Ram Bahadur Rai's life-long quest for searching for new ideas and desire to bring something new before the society. He expressed the hope that the book released will present the Constitution in a comprehensive manner.
The book by Rai is in the tradition of New India's effort to remember the forgotten thoughts to ensure that in the India of the future, consciousness of the past remains strong. The book, along with the history of independence and the untold chapters of our constitution will give a new thinking to the youth of the country.

R. N. Bhaskar's Biography on Gautam Adani to Hit the Stands in October

The biography of billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, Adani Group chairman and founder, will hit the stands in October, announced Penguin Random House (PRHI).
Written by journalist-author R.N. Bhaskar, "Gautam Adani: The Man Who Changed India", claims to bring to light, for the first time, the unknown aspects of one of the richest men in the world. It will be released under PRHI's 'Hamish' imprint.

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