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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - August 2023

Aug 2023

Apr 20, 2025

Former CJI Opts Out of Dulat's Book Launch Function

Former Chief Justice of India T. S. Thakur skipped former R&AW chief A. S. Dulat's book release function, citing the political storm over certain parts of the book concerning National Conference president Farooq Abdullah.
The book, 'The Chief Minister and the Spy' was to be released by Justice Thakur (retd).
This came a day after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in Jammu that his father and veteran politician Farooq Abdullah would not be attending the book release function.

Mar 27, 2025

MoJS C. R. Patil Launches DDWS- UNICEF's 'Ripples of Change'

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C. R. Patil, launched the book, "Ripples of Change: Gender-transformative rural WASH programmes in India" in New Delhi.
A joint publication of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, and UNICEF India, Ripples of Change captures ten powerful stories from rural India. Documented by UNICEF, the stories reflect the transformational impact of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) and Jal Jeevan Mission through the lens of gender empowerment, community leadership, and grassroots innovation.
During the event, the Minister also launched the upgraded Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation) website portal. The upgraded website is among the first few government platforms to be successfully onboarded and revamped in full compliance with the latest Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) 3.0.

Mar 21, 2025

Book 'March of Glory' Released to Celebrate India's 1975 Hockey World Cup Victory

To commemorate the Golden Jubilee of India's maiden Hockey World Cup victory in 1975, a book titled 'March of Glory' was officially launched at Shivaji Stadium, New Delhi. The book, co-authored by hockey historian K. Arumugam and journalist Errol D'Cruz, captures the dramatic journey of the Indian team to World Cup glory in Kuala Lumpur on March 15, 1975.
The book includes key match details, player quotes, and over 250 rare photographs, offering deep insights into India's fight backs, a shocking loss to Argentina, and the tense semi-finals and final victories.
The event was attended by Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, 1975 World Cup-winning players H. J. S. Chimni and Ashok Kumar, along with Olympians Harbinder Singh, Zafar Iqbal, Vineet Kumar, and 300 young hockey enthusiasts from One Thousand Hockey Legs (OTHL).

Mar 10, 2025

Commemorating Women's Contributions: Book on Women Members of Constituent Assembly Released

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice, formally released a book titled "The Life and Contributions of the Women Members of the Constituent Assembly".
This scholarly work pays homage to fifteen distinguished women who played an instrumental role in drafting the Constitution of India — their invaluable contributions having remained largely unrecognised in mainstream historical and legal narratives.
The book meticulously documents the achievements of these pioneering women, including prominent lawyers, social reformers, and freedom fighters who overcame entrenched structural barriers within a predominantly male-dominated political framework.

Mar 03, 2025

Dr. Dinesh Shahra Unveils Hindi Edition of Sanatan Avatar at Art of Living Kanpur

Renowned philanthropist and author Dr. Dinesh Shahra launched the Hindi edition of his book, Sanatan Avatar, at the Art of Living Center in Kanpur, paying tribute to Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's profound spiritual legacy. This milestone makes the book's deep insights more accessible to a wider Indian audience, reinforcing Dr. Shahra's mission to spread the wisdom of Sanatan Living.

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