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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Dec 31, 2021

Book 'Dr. V. L. Dutt: Glimpses of a Pioneer's Life Journey' by V. L. Indira Dutt

Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu launched the book titled 'Dr. V. L. Dutt: Glimpses of a Pioneer's Life Journey' authored by Dr. V. L. Indira Dutt, Chairperson and Managing Director of KCP Group, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The book is based on the life of Late Velagapudi Lakshmana Dutt (V.L. Dutt), the former Chairman of KCP Group.
Dutt was a well-known industrialist, philanthropist, and visionary who influenced a generation of young entrepreneurs. Dutt, as president of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), was essential in bridging the gap between government and industry during the key years of 1991-92.

Dec 28, 2021

Anukrti Upadhyay's Kintsugi Wins the Sushila Devi Award 2021

Anukrti Upadhyay won the Sushila Devi Award 2021 for the Best Book of Fiction for her novel 'Kintsugi', which was published by the Fourth Estate imprint. The Ratanlal Foundation and the organizing Committee of the Bhopal Literature and Art Festival announced the winner, for this notable award for fiction written by a woman author and published in 2020. This prize was instituted by the Shri Ratanlal Foundation.
Anukrti Upadhyay has post-graduate degrees in Management and Literature, and a graduate degree in Law. She writes in both English and Hindi. She stunned readers and critics alike with the twin novellas Daura and Bhaunri in 2019 and delighted Hindi readers with the short story collection Japani Sarai.

Dec 25, 2021

Book 'Bachelor Dad' by Tusshar Kapoor

Tusshar Kapoor has written his first book titled 'Bachelor Dad'. The actor became a single father to son Laksshya Kapoor via surrogacy in 2016. He has shared his journey of being a single father in the new book. The actor has shared his journey of the 'slightly unconventional road to fatherhood' in his debut book, Bachelor Dad. On the cover of the book, he can be seen carrying his son.

Dec 24, 2021

Agriculture Minister Releases Book Titled "Spices Statistics at a Glance 2021"

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has released a book titled 'Spices Statistics at a Glance 2021'. The book is a compendium of all the spices statistics like area, production, productivity, export, import, price and value of output of various spices produced in the country.
The book has been published by the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development, the nodal agency for collection and compilation of area and production estimates of spices at the National level.
The book highlights the growth achieved in spices sector during the last seven years. Spices production in the Country has grown from over 67 lakh tonnes in 2014-15 to over 106 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 with an annual growth rate of 7.9 percent. Among the major spices, Cumin, Garlic, Ginger, Fennel, Coriander, fenugreek, Red chilli and Turmeric have shown significant growth rate in production.

Dec 23, 2021

A Book "India's Ancient Legacy of Wellness" by Dr. Rekha Chaudhari

A book titled "India's Ancient Legacy of Wellness" authored by Dr. Rekha Chaudhari was launched in the presence of the Governor of Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari. The book highlights how important it is for human beings to be close to nature which helps to revive and recharge to do productive work.

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