1. Kerala Governor launches Malayalam translation of 'Krishna - The 7th Sense'
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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan released the Malayalam translation of the book "Krishna - The 7th Sense" written by Debasish Chatterjee, Director, IIM-Kozhikode.
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During the event, the Hon'ble Governor also unveiled the latest edition of Chatterjee's book "Karma Sutra - Leadership and Wisdom in Uncertain Times", a flagship book in the IIMK-Penguin series for budding managers.
Debasish Chatterjee is a globally acclaimed management guru and an accomplished educationist, with 18 books to his credit in the non-fiction category.
"Krishna - The 7th Sense" is Professor Chatterjee's award winning debut novel.
The event was significant as it marked the release of the Malayalam version of the novel, making it accessible to a wider audience in Kerala.
Krishna: The 7th Sense Background:
It is an allegorical novel written by renowned author and management professor Debasish Chatterjee of global repute.
The story revolves around a teacher named Keshav and his former students, including Neel and Kaya, who provide a deeper insight into their lives and relationships.
The novel explores themes of love, passion, pain, acceptance, affection, trust, and satisfaction, combining both ancient and contemporary elements.
The novel has been described as a captivating blend of "The Prophet" and "The Alchemist", promising a mesmerizing and transformative reading experience.
2. A new book 'Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow' by Vinod Mankara released
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National Award winning filmmaker-writer Vinod Mankara's new book titled "Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow" was released from the rocket launchpad of Satish Dhawan Space Center (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
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The book release coincided with preparations for India's upcoming moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, at SDSC-SHAR.
ISRO Chairman S Somnath released the book by handing it over to Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) Director S Unnikrishnan Nair.
The book launch was attended by several prominent personalities including SDSC-SHAR Director A Rajarajan, LPSC Director V Narayanan, former ISRO Director K Radhakrishnan, Lipi Akbar, Managing Director of Lipi Prakashan (publisher of the book) and many other space scientists.
The book, "Prism: The Ancestral Abode of the Rainbow", is a collection of science articles, providing readers with unique insights and perspectives.
Other Books for 2023
A.K. Bhattacharya | "Finance Ministers of India: From Independence to the Emergency (1947-1977)" |
Vijay Darda | "Ringside" |
Rupa Pai | "The Yoga Sutras for Children" |
Aditya Bhushan | "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative" |
Ruskin Bond | "The Golden Years" |
Amitabh Kant | "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" |
Mr. Narayanan Vaghul | "Reflection" |
Amitav Ghosh | "Smoke and Ashes" |
Boria Mazumdar | "Sachin@50 - Celebrating a Maestro" |
Shantanu Gupta | “Graphic Novel 'Ajay to Yogi Adityanath” |
3. Indian author Rupa Pai wrote a new book called "The Yoga Sutras for Children"
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A new book titled "The Yoga Sutras for Children" by Indian author Roopa Pai was published by Hachette India on 27 June.
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Roopa Pai's book,"The Gita for Children" was an award-winning bestseller.
"Yoga Sutras for Children" focuses on uncovering the secrets of Patanjali's 2,000-year-old treatise on yoga.
It aims to bring out the best in children by connecting yoga to their everyday experiences.
The essence of the book
This book explores Maharishi Patanjali's techniques for nurturing energy and attitude.
The book includes black-and-white artwork by painter Sayan Mukherjee.
It is designed to engage young readers and help them deal with their increasingly complex lives.
The book aims to instil positivity and confidence in young readers.
Other Books for 2023
A.K. Bhattacharya | "Finance Ministers of India: From Independence to the Emergency (1947-1977)" |
Vijay Darda | "Ringside" |
Aditya Bhushan | "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative" |
Ruskin Bond | "The Golden Years" |
Amitabh Kant | "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" |
Mr. Narayanan Vaghul | "Reflection" |
Amitav Ghosh | "Smoke and Ashes" |
Boria Mazumdar | "Sachin@50 - Celebrating a Maestro" |
Shantanu Gupta | “Graphic Novel 'Ajay to Yogi Adityanath” |
4. A.K. Bhattacharya wrote a new book titled "Finance Minister of India"
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Journalist A.K. Bhattacharya wrote a new book titled "Finance Ministers of India: From Independence to the Emergency (1947-1977)".
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The book throws light on the role of India's finance ministers who shaped the country's economy in the first 30 years after independence.
It covers the period from 1947 to 1977.
The book is published by Penguin Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
The book is divided into three main parts:
1. Nehru and his Finance Minister
2. Finance Minister under Shastri and Indira Gandhi
3. Indira Gandhi as her own Finance Minister
Author's Background:
Bhattacharya is the Editorial Director of Business Standard and has wide experience in analyzing economic affairs.
He has previously served as the editor of Pioneer and Business Standard.
The author's background adds credibility to the book's insight and perspective.
Other Books for 2023
Ashwinidar R Singh | "Master Residential Real Estate" |
Vijay Darda | "Ringside" |
Aditya Bhushan | "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative" |
Ruskin Bond | "The Golden Years" |
Amitabh Kant | "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" |
Mr. Narayanan Vaghul | "Reflection" |
Amitav Ghosh | "Smoke and Ashes" |
Boria Mazumdar | "Sachin@50 - Celebrating a Maestro" |
Shantanu Gupta | “Graphic Novel 'Ajay to Yogi Adityanath” |
5. Ashwinder R Singh launched the book "Master Residential Real Estate"
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Real estate expert, Ashwinder Singh launched a book titled "Master Residential Real Estate" on 24th May.
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The book, "Master Residential Real Estate," serves as a comprehensive guide to the real estate industry.
The book covers a wide range of topics related to residential real estate.
Ashvinder Singh provides valuable insight into the current state of the real estate market.
"Master Residential Real Estate" aims to empower readers with practical knowledge and advice.
Other Books for 2023
Vijay Darda - “Ringside”
Aditya Bhushan - "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative"
Ruskin Bond - “The Golden Years”
Amitabh Kant - "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise"
Shri Narayanan Vaghul - “Reflections”
Amitav Ghosh - “Smoke and Ashes”
Boria Majumdar - “Sachin@50 - Celebrating a Maestro”
Shantanu Gupta - "The Graphic Novel 'Ajay to Yogi Adityanath'"
6. Author Shantanu Gupta launches his new graphic novel 'Ajay to Yogi Adityanath'
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Author Shantanu Gupta launched a new graphic novel titled "Ajay to Yogi Adityanath" for young readers.
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Shantanu Gupta has earlier written two bestseller titles on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The graphic novel was launched in 51+ schools across Uttar Pradesh on 5th June, on the occasion of Yogi Adityanath's 51st birthday.
More than 5000 children from different districts of Uttar Pradesh participated in the book release.
The simultaneous launch at multiple locations with multiple participants has earned this event a place in the Asia Book of Records.
Other Books for 2023
Vijay Darda - “Ringside”
Aditya Bhushan - "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative"
Ruskin Bond - “The Golden Years”
Amitabh Kant - "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise"
Shri Narayanan Vaghul - “Reflections”
Amitav Ghosh - “Smoke and Ashes”
Boria Majumdar - “Sachin@50 - Celebrating a Maestro”
7. Shashi Tharoor releases Vijay Darda's book Ringside
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On May 30, 2023 Renowned author and Congress MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor released the book "Ringside" written by Lokmat Media Group Editorial Board Chairman and former MP Dr. Vijay Darda.
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"Ringside" is a compilation of Dr Darda's weekly articles published between 2011 and 2016 in Lokmat Media Group newspapers and other leading national and regional dailies.
The book serves as a follow-up to Dr. Darda's previous work, "Straight Thoughts" and provides readers with a wide range of topics covering a variety of topics such as science, environment, economy, security, social development, sports, arts, culture, foreign policy Provides an intellectual journey. , and national and international affairs.
"Ringside" provides readers with insight into contemporary political, social, cultural and important events and developments.
With a comprehensive exploration of important topics, the book aims to engage readers and provide a deeper understanding of the current political and social landscape.
Other Books by Shashi Tharoor
The Great Indian Novel (1989)
Show Business (1992)
India: From Midnight to the Millennium (1997)
Bookless in Baghdad (2005)
The Hindu Way: An Introduction to Hinduism (2019)
Thaurosaurus (2020)
8. Aditya Bhushan's book "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative" released
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Former Indian Test cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad released his semi-autobiographical book "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative" at the Cricket Club of India (CCI).
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The book launch event was attended by six former Indian cricket captains including Sachin Tendulkar, Gundapa Vishwanath, Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri and Kapil Dev.
"Guts Amidst Bloodbath" is a book that tells the story of Anshuman Gaikwad, including insights from teammates, opponents, administrators, selectors, umpires, friends and family members.
Gaikwad's association with Indian cricket spans over 50 years, excelling as a batsman, administrator, selector, coach, media personality and a compassionate man.
Cricket Club of India
Establishment - 1933
Affiliation - Board of Control for Cricket in India
Headquarters - Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
President - Madhumati Lele
Other Books for 2023
"War and Women" - Dr. MA Hasan.
"Basu Chatterjee: And Middle-of-the-Road Cinema" - Anirudh Bhattacharjee
"Gandhi: Politics and Sect" - Piyush Babele
"Phoolange" - Lekhnath Chhetri, writer from Darjeeling
"A Matter of the Heart: Education in India" - Anurag Behar
"Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform" - Rachna Biswat Rawat
"As Good As My Word" - KM Chandrasekhar
“Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity” – Dr. Karan Singh, Ex-MP
"Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origin of Empire" - Nandini Das
Autobiography "Crosscourt" - Jaideep Mukherjee
9. Ruskin Bond wrote a new book titled 'The Golden Years'
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Indian author Ruskin Bond wrote a book titled "The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life".
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The Golden Years book is published by HarperCollins India and released on 19 May 2023, Bond's 89th birthday.
"The Golden Years" focuses on Bond's experiences during the 60s, 70s and 80s.
About Ruskin Bond
He was born on 19 May 1934 in Kasauli, Punjab States Agency, British India.
His first book, "The Room on the Roof", was written when he was 17 and featured the semi-autobiographical character Rusty.
In 1992, Bond received the Sahitya Akademi Award for his work "Our Tree Still Grows in Dehra".
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014 for his contribution to literature and education.
10. Book "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" by Amitabh Kant
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The book "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" is written by Amitabh Kant and published by Rupa Publications India.
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The book coincides with India becoming the 5th largest economy in the world, overtaking the United Kingdom after 75 years of independence.
This book presents a multidimensional survey of India's business heritage and culture to understand the country's remarkably strong and resilient growth story of Indian business and enterprise.
Through the book, Amitabh Kant aims to provide insight into the success of Indian businesses and enterprises and how they can move forward in the future.
Amitabh Kant is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) from 2016 to 2022.
He has also written other books like "Branding India-An Incredible Story," "Incredible India 2.0," and edited "The Path Ahead - Transformative Ideas for India."
Other Books for 2023
"War and Women" - Dr. MA Hasan.
"Basu Chatterjee: And Middle-of-the-Road Cinema" - Anirudh Bhattacharjee
"Gandhi: Politics and Sect" - Piyush Babele
"Phoolange" - Lekhnath Chhetri, writer from Darjeeling
"A Matter of the Heart: Education in India" - Anurag Behar
"Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform" - Rachna Biswat Rawat
"As Good As My Word" - KM Chandrasekhar
“Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity” – Dr. Karan Singh, Ex-MP
"Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origin of Empire": Nandini Das
Autobiography "Crosscourt" - Jaideep Mukherjee
