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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - February 2024

Feb 2024

Mar 22, 2026

Kailash Satyarthi Launches Karuna: The Power of Compassion

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi released his new book Karuna: The Power of Compassion. The launch ceremony featured Justice Surya Kant and former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, marking a notable intellectual and social event. The book argues that compassion can address global crises such as inequality and conflict and calls for a universal, action-oriented shift beyond borders and ideologies. Satyarthi presents compassion as a practical principle guiding policy, education, and community engagement to build a more just and peaceful world, urging readers to translate empathy into concrete action.

Book title: Karuna: The Power of Compassion.
Launch attended by Justice Surya Kant and Kiran Bedi.
Core message: compassion as a universal, transformative force.
Addresses global crises like inequality and conflict.
Calls for action-oriented, cross-border empathy.

Feb 04, 2026

Goa Book Festival to be inaugurated by Chief Minister; discounts and stalls planned

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will inaugurate the Goa Book Festival at Campal Ground, Panaji. The event will feature over 200 stalls and offer a 10 percent discount on books in multiple languages, including Konkani, Marathi, and English. Organisers stated that the festival will host notable speakers such as Sachin Pilgaonkar and Acharya Prashant, with free entry and exhibitions honouring Mario Miranda. Workshops for children are planned to promote reading culture across the state. The festival is scheduled to conclude on the following Sunday, drawing literature lovers from across Goa and neighboring regions.

Goa Book Festival opening by Chief Minister in Panaji.
200+ stalls; 10% discount on books in multiple languages.
Notable speakers include Sachin Pilgaonkar and Acharya Prashant.
Free entry; exhibitions celebrating Mario Miranda.
Family-friendly event with children’s workshops; ends Sunday.

Jan 20, 2026

Vice President releases Hindi edition of Dr. C. Palanivelu’s autobiography

Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu released the Hindi edition of Dr. C. Palanivelu’s autobiography Palanivelu GUTS in New Delhi, highlighting the surgeon’s early role in popularizing laparoscopic surgery in the 1990s. The event underscored Palanivelu’s contributions to medical innovation and his influence on modern Indian surgery. The Vice President praised Palanivelu’s ethical approach and perseverance in advancing minimally invasive techniques, noting the book as an inspiring testament for students and professionals in medicine.

Hindi edition of Palanivelu’s autobiography released
Dr. C. Palanivelu pioneered laparoscopic surgery in India
VP commented on courage and ethical innovation
Event in New Delhi; highlights medical advances

Jan 18, 2026

NAMO Book Festival debuts in New Delhi with two book launches

The NAMO Book Festival opened in New Delhi and runs as a two‑day event. Union Minister of State Jitender Singh inaugurated the festival, which features hundreds of books by and about the Prime Minister across multiple categories. Organisers say the festival brings together students, teachers and authors to discuss ideas and youth engagement in governance. A highlight was the Gen V festival concept, a reimagining of Gen Z toward national development goals. The event showcases a growing culture of youth‑oriented, policy‑informed literature and public dialogue.

Event: NAMO Book Festival (two days)
Inauguration: by Union Minister of State Jitender Singh
Content: books by/about the Prime Minister; Gen V launch
Audience: students, educators, authors
Aim: foster discussion and youth engagement in governance
Significance: part of India’s evolving policy‑literature ecosystem

Jan 16, 2026

Amit Shah releases Gujarati edition of Adi Shankaracharya’s Granthavali

Union Home Minister Amit Shah released the Gujarati edition of Adi Shankaracharya’s Granthavali in Ahmedabad. The 24-volume collection, published by Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust, presents classical Sanskrit texts in Gujarati translation. Shah described the edition as a valuable intellectual resource for Gujarati youth and language enthusiasts, emphasizing accessible literature to deepen cultural understanding. The Gujarati edition complements earlier editions in other languages and reinforces efforts to preserve and promote traditional philosophical works while integrating them into modern education and public discourse.

Gujarati edition of Adi Shankaracharya’s Granthavali released.
Published in 24 volumes by Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust.
Shah highlights accessibility for youth and language lovers.
Edition supports preservation of classical texts in regional languages.
Reflects broader cultural and literary promotion initiatives.

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