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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Dec 02, 2021

Biography 'Naoroji Pioneer of Indian Nationalism' Wins NIF Book Prize

A biography of Dadabhai Naoroji, one of the founders of the Indian National Congress, by Dinyar Patel was named winner of the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize 2021.
"Naoroji: Pioneer of Indian Nationalism" was selected from the six shortlisted books that covered a variety of themes and subjects and showcased some of the finest non-fiction writing about India.
The other shortlisted books were: "The Death Script: Dreams and Delusions in Naxal Country" by Ashutosh Bhardwaj, "India's First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-77" by Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil, "Gandhi in the Gallery: The Art of Disobedience" by Sumathi Ramaswamy, "The Coolie's Great War: Indian Labour in a Global Conflict 1914-1921" by Radhika Singha and Vinay Sitapati's "Jugalbandi: The BJP Before Modi".

Nov 30, 2021

A Book on India-Pakistan War 1971 Released by MM Naravane

General MM Naravane released a book 'Bangladesh Liberation @ 50 years: 'Bijoy' with Synergy, India-Pakistan war 1971', a compilation of personal accounts of the war by veterans from India and Pakistan. The book is an amalgamation of historical and anecdotal accounts of the 1971 War and comprises authors from both India and Bangladesh. Mostly who fought the war.
The event was organized by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) at the India International Centre (IIC), Delhi to commemorate 50 Years of India-Bangladesh Friendship as well as the decisive victory in India- Pakistan War 1971.
An award ceremony was also conducted. The 'Scholar Warrior Award' was awarded by the former COAS (Chief of Army Staff) of Bangladesh, Bir Protik to Brigadier Narender Kumar for his outstanding contribution as a warrior and in the field of research.

Nov 29, 2021

"Contested Lands: India, China and the Boundary Dispute" by Maroof Raza

Former Army Officer Maroof Raza authored a new book titled "Contested Lands: India, China, and the Boundary Dispute". The book features the history of India's boundary making with Tibet and China and analyses the current India-China boundary contestation stemming from interpretations of history in the post-colonial period.
Maroof Raza's other books: Kashmir's Untold Story (co-authored with Iqbal Chand Malhotra), Shourya Gatha: Bharat Ke Veer Senani (co-authored with Lt. Col. Sheodan Singh),War Despatches 1971 (co-authored with Brig B.S. Mehta).

Nov 26, 2021

Art Historian B. N. Goswamy's Book on Indian Arts

Distinguished art historian & Padma Awardee, Brijinder Nath Goswamy has authored a new book on Indian arts, titled "Conversations: India's Leading Art Historian Engages with 101 themes, and More". The book acquired by Penguin Random House India will be published in January 2022. In this book, B.N Goswamy explores a wide range of subjects on or around the arts.
With this book, Goswamy opens a window to a wide range of subjects: on and around the arts. It not only invites those interested and literate in arts but also the general readers who want to take a dive into the field of the arts.

Nov 25, 2021

Ban Ki-moon Releases His Autobiography "Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World"

A book titled 'Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World' is an autobiography of the Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. It consists of life experiences and challenges that the author faced in his life & elaborates his tenure in the United Nations (UN). He served as the 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations for a two 5-year term (2007-2016).
In 'Resolved: Uniting Nations in a Divided World', published by HarperCollins India, Ban goes on to describe how he became a "man of peace" from a "child of war". Former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon's first diplomatic posting was in India and he developed such a special connection that even 50 years later, he tells the Indian people that half of his "heart belongs in their country".

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