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BOOKS AND AUTHORS - July 2024

Jul 2024

Jul 21, 2024

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Four Books

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled four books, 'Wings to Our Hopes'; 'Aashaon Ki Udaan'; 'Kahani Rashtrapati Bhavan Ki'; and 'Rashtrapati Bhavan: Heritage Meets the Present' along with Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B). L. Murugan and Secretary, I&B, Sanjay Jaju.
The books 'Wings to Our Hopes' and 'Aashaon Ki Udaan' are the collection of selected speeches of President Droupadi Murmu during first year of her Presidency. 'Kahani Rashtrapati Bhavan Ki' is a book for children which includes information about Rashtrapati Bhavan and President Droupadi Murmu in an interesting manner and simple language. 'Rashtrapati Bhavan: Heritage Meets the Present' is a pictorial representation of the history and architecture of Rashtrapati Bhavan and contains information about all the former Presidents. Information about President Droupadi Murmu and pictures of the major events of current Presidency are also part of the book.

Jul 19, 2024

PM signs copy of Dr R Balasubramaniam's book

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met Dr R Balasubramaniam today and signed a copy of his book 'Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi'.
The book captures Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership journey and interprets it through Western and Indic lenses, amalgamating them to provide a roadmap for those who aspire to a life of public service.
Replying to a post on X by Dr R Balasubramaniam, the Prime Minister wrote: "It was a delight to meet Dr R Balasubramaniam earlier today. Also signed a copy of his book. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours."

Jul 05, 2024

A Book Titled 'Manoj Bajpayee: The Definitive Biography' by Piyush Pandey

In the world of celebrity biographies, a new addition stands out for its raw honesty and inspiring narrative. "Manoj Bajpayee: The Definitive Biography" by journalist Piyush Pandey offers readers an intimate look into the life of one of India's most respected actors.
The book primarily focuses on Manoj Bajpayee's relentless pursuit of his acting dream, despite facing numerous rejections and obstacles. It highlights his journey from a small village in Bihar to becoming a respected actor in Bollywood.
The biography emphasizes Bajpayee's unwavering dedication to the art of acting, often choosing challenging and meaningful roles over commercial success. It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of Bollywood, especially the challenges faced by outsiders and character actors.

Jul 02, 2024

PM Modi Releases Three Books on Ex-VP Naidu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released three books on former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on his 75th birthday.
The event took place at the Anvaya Convention Centre in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, and Modi released the books via videoconferencing.
Among the books the Prime Minister released are a biography of the former vice-president titled "Venkaiah Naidu – Life in Service", authored by S. Nagesh Kumar, former resident editor of The Hindu's Hyderabad edition, and "Celebrating Bharat – The Mission and Message of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu as 13th Vice-President of India" — a photo chronicle compiled by his former secretary Subba Rao.
The third book is a pictorial biography in Telugu titled "Mahaneta – Life and Journey of Shri M Venkaiah Naidu", authored by Sanjay Kishore.

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