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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - June 2022

Jun 2022

Aug 22, 2024

Amit Shah Releases Tarun Chugh's Book 'Modi's Governance Triumph: Reshaping India's Path to Prosp...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah released a book written by BJP leader Tarun Chugh which, the author said, captures the "transformative" changes brought by the Modi government in a host of sectors and regions, including in the poll-bound Jammu and Kashmir.
Chugh said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought the common citizens at the centre of his every scheme and policy, heralding changes which empowered the most vulnerable and poor sections of the society, and strengthened the country as well.
The book 'Modi's Governance Triumph: Reshaping India's Path to Prosperity' was "inspired" by the Prime Minister's decades-long public life which was always "dedicated" to the country, Chugh said.

Aug 12, 2024

Book Launch Spotlight: '75 Great Revolutionaries of India'

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh attended the launch of '75 Great Revolutionaries of India,' a book by MP Bhim Singh. Singh praised the work for highlighting lesser-known freedom fighters. The book aims to inspire a developed India by recognizing historical sacrifices.
Singh praised the creative and inspiring work, stating, 'Rajya Sabha MP Bhim Singh has highlighted the contributions of lesser-known heroes.' Singh added that the MP had meticulously researched and compiled facts for this book, among three others, celebrating the sacrifices of unsung revolutionaries.

Aug 06, 2024

Piyush Goyal Launches 'India@100': A Vision for India's Economic Future

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, unveiled a significant publication that charts India's economic trajectory towards 2047. The book, titled 'India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow's Economic Powerhouse', authored by Prof. K. V. Subramanian, was launched at a high-profile event in New Delhi. This launch marks a pivotal moment in India's discourse on economic development and its aspirations to become a developed nation by its centenary year of independence.
The book launch was organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), underlining the importance of this publication in the business and economic circles. The event brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia.

Aug 01, 2024

PM Receives Parimal Nathwani's Book on Gir and Asiatic Lions

Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani, presented the first copy of his new book 'Call of the Gir' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a small family get-together at the PM's residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the book Call of the Gir written by Rajya Sabha Member Parimal Nathwani.
Nathwani dedicated the book to PM Modi 'for being the visionary behind Project Lion and Lion@2047: Vision for Amrit Kaal'. The book also contains a message from the PM. During informal conversation with Nathwani, Modi enquired about the status of tourism in Gir and emphasised the need to increase the infrastructure so as to attract foreign tourists in Gir. He also said that forestation around the periphery of Gir sanctuary was the need of the hour.

Jul 30, 2024

Breaking Rocks and Barriers: The Adventurous Life of Sudipta Sengupta

Sudipta Sengupta, a name that resonates with groundbreaking achievements in geology and mountaineering, is the subject of a new book titled 'Breaking Rocks and Barriers' released in July 24 by HarperCollins India. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life of one of India's most remarkable women scientists and adventurers.
In 1983, Sengupta etched her name in history as one of the first Indian women to set foot in Antarctica. She was a crucial member of the Third Indian Expedition to Antarctica, which took place from December 3, 1983, to March 25, 1984. This expedition marked a significant milestone in India's scientific pursuits and gender equality in field research.

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