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Jan 2025

Sep 22, 2025

Vector Art Book on Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple Sculptures Released

A vector art book on Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple sculptures released at an event at Thiagarajar College in Madurai.
While the Tamil book was released by Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah, the English version of it was released by Thiagarajar College President Uma Kannan.

Dr L Murugan Releases "ModiNomics: The Journey of Inclusive Growth" by Sameer Kochhar

Dr L Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs released an important book by Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group and Reforms Historian.
The book entitled "ModiNomics: The Journey of Inclusive Growth" marks 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public office.
It is a definitive account of his governance and economics philosophy. From Jan Dhan to Ujjwala to Swachh Bharat to Digital India, it explores how millions were brought into the mainstream of development with speed and scale.
The book was released by the Minister Dr L Murugan in presence of Mr Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Mr Sameer Kochhar, Chairman, SKOCH Group and author of the book; Dr Gursharan Dhanjal, Vice Chairman, SKOCH Group; and Mr Rohan Kochhar, Founder, SKOCH Law Offices.
This is not only a book, this is a journey of history and one legend. Continuously for 25 years, he has been serving the public, first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as Prime Minister of India.

Sep 09, 2025

Arundhati Roy's Memoir 'Mother Mary Come To Me'

Arundhati Roy, best known for her Booker Prize-winning novel 'The God of Small Things', returned to publishing in 2025 with a profoundly personal memoir, 'Mother Mary Comes to Me'. Released in September 2025 the 374-page narrative is as unflinching as it is poetic, offering an intimate account of her lifelong relationship with her mother, Mary Roy—a trailblazing educator and fierce advocate for women's rights.
This deeply candid work pushes the boundaries of literary memoir, not only revealing emotional scars and mother-daughter tensions but also exploring how pain and brilliance coexisted in one woman who shaped the writer and the woman Roy became.

Sep 02, 2025

Former AG K. K. Venugopal Releases Shilpa Bhasin Mehra's 'Unfiltered and Unapologetic'

Senior Advocate and former Attorney General for India K. K. Venugopal released 'Unfiltered and Unapologetic', the latest book by lawyer-author Shilpa Bhasin Mehra.
The event, organised by Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), brought together jurists, educationists, members of the legal fraternity, family and friends. Published by Oakbridge Publishing under its imprint Cursive, the book was described as a candid and relatable reflection on authenticity, resilience, and humour in everyday life.

Aug 28, 2025

Anuj Tikku Releases His 61st Book, 'Lust, Stocks Aur Ek Qatal'

Author Anuj Tikku released his 61st book, 'Lust, Stocks Aur Ek Qatal', a thriller set in the glamorous yet dangerous world of investment banking.
The novel explores the collision of money, desire, and betrayal against the backdrop of high finance. Blending love, ambition, and a shocking murder, Tikku's latest work reflects his reputation for raw, unfiltered narratives that probe the darker sides of human ambition.

Aug 07, 2025

Giriraj Singh Launches Book Titled 'Carbon Footprint Assessment in the Indian Handloom Sector'

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh officially launched the book titled 'Carbon Footprint Assessment in the Indian Handloom Sector: Methods and Case Studies', jointly prepared by Office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles and Department of Textiles & Fibre Engineering, IIT, Delhi. This landmark document strengthens the Government of India's commitment to environmental conscious handloom production and sustainable development by providing clear, practical methodologies to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of the handloom industry—a vital socio-economic sector and a symbol of India's rich cultural heritage.

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