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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2023

Aug 2023

Sep 11, 2023

'Fire on the Ganges Life among the Dead in Banaras' by Radhika Iyengar

Radhika Iyengar is the author of the book 'Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras,' released by HarperCollins. The book explores the city of Banaras (also known as Varanasi) in India, particularly its relationship with death and the afterlife. Fire on the Ganges is the first attempt to chronicle the everyday realities of the Doms in Banaras. Through their tales of struggle and survival, betrayal and love, it tells the at-times-heartbreaking, at-times-exhilarating story of a community struggling to find a place beyond that accorded to it by ancient tradition.
Radhika Iyengar is an award-winning journalist with a Master's degree in journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, New York. She won the Red Ink award for Excellence in Indian Journalism (2018). In 2020, she was awarded the Charles Wallace India Trust fellowship at University of Kent, UK. She received the Bianca Pancoat Patton Fellowship in 2019 and was a recipient of the Sanskriti-Prabha Dutt Fellowship (2016–17).

Sep 01, 2023

Pradhan Launches Comic Book Developed by NCERT and UNESCO 'Let's Move Forward'

The Ministry of Education and UNESCO launched an innovative comic book aimed at enhancing health and well-being of school going children across the nation. The comic book, titled 'Let's move forward' was officially released by Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, and Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in a special ceremony held at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi.
The event was graced by senior government officials, policy makers, institutions under the Ministry of Education, UN Agencies, and other partners.
The comic book has been designed to be an interactive and educational tool to compliment the implementation of the School Health and Wellness Programme under Ayushman Bharat.

Aug 31, 2023

J. P. Nadda Releases Outlook Group's Coffee Table Book 'Sikhs and Modi'

BJP President J P Nadda released the Outlook Group's Coffee Table Book 'Sikhs and Modi' (A Journey of Nine Years) at a function in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nadda said that the teachings of Sikh Gurus contributed towards the unity of the society, patriotism, and dedication towards religion.
He added that all the Prime Ministers have delivered their speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister of the country, who organized the main event at the Red Fort, to celebrate the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Singh. He also highlighted that the Narendra Modi government granted Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration to Sri Harmandir Sahib, and now Sikhs from across the world can make contributions to the temple. He said, Besides, the Modi government also gave massive relief to Gurudwaras by waiving GST on langar items.

Aug 28, 2023

Shivraj Singh and Anurag Thakur Release Book Based on Speeches of PM Modi

Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released a two-volume book 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas' in Bhopal.
The two volumes have been compiled by the Publications Division of the I&B Ministry from the speeches and addresses given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from June 2020 to May 2021 and June 2021 to May 2022.

Aug 26, 2023

A Book Titled "The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir" by Vipul Rikhi

The book, "Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir", published by HarperCollins India and written by writer-singer Vipul Rikhi, presents the 15th-century poet, as he is described, quoted, and loved in popular imagination. A new book aims to capture the life of mystic poet Kabir through popular legends, his vision and his poetry that has been quoted and translated extensively.
The book brings into one place stories from Kabir's life, his most famous songs, "as well as his fiercely iconoclastic and inspiring vision".

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