Current Affairs search results for tag: books-and-authors
By admin: June 16, 2023

1. Ashwinder R Singh launched the book "Master Residential Real Estate"

Tags: Books and Authors

Master-Residential-Real-EstateReal estate expert, Ashwinder Singh launched a book titled "Master Residential Real Estate" on 24th May.

An Overview of the News

  • 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'"

By admin: June 9, 2023

2. Author Shantanu Gupta launches his new graphic novel 'Ajay to Yogi Adityanath'

Tags: Books and Authors

Ajay-to-Yogi-AdityanathAuthor Shantanu Gupta launched a new graphic novel titled "Ajay to Yogi Adityanath" for young readers.

An Overview of the News

  • 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”

By admin: June 1, 2023

3. Shashi Tharoor releases Vijay Darda's book Ringside

Tags: Books and Authors

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.

An Overview of the News

  • "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)

By admin: May 20, 2023

4. Aditya Bhushan's book "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative" released

Tags: Books and Authors

Aditya-Bhushan's-bookFormer Indian Test cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad released his semi-autobiographical book "Guts Amidst Bloodbath: The Anshuman Gaekwad Narrative" at the Cricket Club of India (CCI).

An Overview of the News

  • 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

By admin: May 19, 2023

5. Ruskin Bond wrote a new book titled 'The Golden Years'

Tags: Books and Authors

Ruskin Bond wrote a new book titled 'The Golden Years'Indian author Ruskin Bond wrote a book titled "The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life".

An Overview of the News

  • 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.

By admin: May 3, 2023

6. Book "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" by Amitabh Kant

Tags: Books and Authors

Book "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" by Amitabh Kant

The book "Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise" is written by Amitabh Kant and published by Rupa Publications India.

An Overview of the News

  • 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

By admin: April 29, 2023

7. Nirmala Sitharaman launches a book titled ‘Reflections’ authored by Shri Narayanan Vaghul in Mumbai

Tags: Books and Authors

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman released the book 'Reflections' authored by noted bankerShri Narayanan Vaghul in Mumbai on 28 April.

An overview of the news

  • The book is a vivid account of Mr. Vaghul's experiences in India's financial landscape over the decades.

  • Shri KV Kamath,Chairman, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NABFID), Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Group, J.P. Kalpana Morparia, former president of Morgan South and South East Asia, was also present.

  • Widely regarded as the architect of modern banking in India, Mr. Vaghul's book chronicles the dramatic, humorous and momentous events during his illustrious career.

  • The processes established by Mr. Vaghul have become strong and sustainable practices in the Indian financial ecosystem.

  • He has been instrumental in mentoring several powerhouses of banking talent.

  • Actively groom more women CEOs in banking, fostering a culture of gender-neutral meritocracy.

By admin: April 28, 2023

8. Amitav Ghosh's non-fiction book 'Smoke and Ashes' to be released in July 2023

Tags: Books and Authors

Amitav Ghosh's new non-fiction book, "Smoke and Ashes: A Writer's Journey Through Opium's Hidden Histories", will be published by HarperCollins Fourth Estate on July 15, 2023.

An Overviews of the News

  • The book is a combination of memoir, travelogue, and cultural and economic history, which explores the often overlooked effects of opium on society and history.

  • Based on Ghosh's extensive research conducted while writing his trilogy of novels between 2005 and 2015, "Smoke and Ashes" takes a personal look at the author's engagement with the hidden history of opium.

  • This book explores how opium has shaped the modern world and continues to play an important role in making it now.

About Amitav Ghosh

  • He is a renowned writer who was born in Kolkata and brought up in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

  • He has written many acclaimed works of fiction, including "The Shadow Lines," "The Glass Palace," "The Hungry Tide," "Gun Island," "The Nutmeg's Curse," "Jungle Nama," and "The Living Mountain." . ,

  • His works have been translated into more than 30 languages, making him a globally recognized author.

  • In 2019, Ghosh received the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honour, becoming the first English-language writer to receive this recognition.

  • Ghosh's writing is known for its exploration of historical and cultural themes, as well as the incorporation of elements of magical realism.

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

By admin: April 22, 2023

9. Boria Majumdar released a new book titled 'Sachin@50 - Celebrating a Maestro'

Tags: Books and Authors

Renowned sports historian and TV show host Boria Majumdar released a new book titled 'Sachin@50 - Celebrating a Maestro'on the occasion of Sachin Tendulkar's 50th birthday.

An Overview of the News

  • The book has been conceptually designed and curated by Majumdar, with a special back cover note penned by Gulzar. It will be officially released on April 24, 2023, which is Tendulkar's 50th birthday.

  • The book traces Tendulkar's journey to success, starting from his teenage debut where he gained global recognition in 1989 following a bleeding nose incident in Pakistan. It also throws light on how he transcended the boundaries of the game to become the biggest batting sensation ever.

  • The book features original essays and excerpts from several notable personalities, including Tendulkar's wife, Anjali Tendulkar, his brother Ajit Tendulkar, cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly, and Rohit Sharma, and international cricketer David Warner.

  • The book also includes contributions from eminent personalities from other fields such as Abhinav Bindra, Farhan Akhtar, Prahlad Kakkar and Viswanathan Anand.

Other Books for 2023

"Basu Chatterjee: And Middle-of-the-Road Cinema" - Anirudh Bhattacharjee

"Gandhi: Politics and Sect" - Piyush Babele

"A Matter of the Heart: Education in India" - Anurag Behar

"Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform" - Rachna Biswat Rawat

Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity” - Dr. Karan Singh, Ex-MP

By admin: April 22, 2023

10. Tennis player Jaideep Mukherjee launches his autobiography "Crosscourt"

Tags: Books and Authors

Renowned tennis player Jaideep Mukherjee released his autobiography titled "Crosscourt" on 21 April in the presence of prominent Indian tennis players such as Ramesh Krishnan and Somdev Devvarman.

An Overview of the News

  • The book provides an insight into Mukherjee's life and describes his journey as a successful tennis player.

  • In addition to tennis, "Crosscourt" also covers various aspects of Mukherjee's personal life, including her successes, failures, relationships and behind-the-scenes moments.

  • Sharmin Mukherjee, Jaideep Mukherjee's wife, was instrumental in encouraging and assisting him in writing the book.

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