1. Shivraj Singh Chauhan Released Four Books of Rashtrapati Bhavan
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, launched four books about Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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The books include:
Wings to Our Hopes - Volume 1 (available in English and Hindi)
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Heritage Meets the Present
Kahani Rashtrapati Bhavan Ki
These publications offer a detailed portrayal of Rashtrapati Bhavan's heritage and its significance as a symbol of the Indian Republic.
The books were published by the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
The launch event was attended by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting (I&B), and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, I&B.
About Four Books
'Wings to Our Hopes - Volume 1' (available in English and Hindi):
Contains President Droupadi Murmu's speeches from her first year in office (July 2022 - July 2023).
Features 75 speeches, organized into eleven sections.
'Rashtrapati Bhavan: Heritage Meets the Present':
Provides a detailed exploration of Rashtrapati Bhavan's history, legacy, and architecture.
Covers the journey of each Indian President, from Dr. Rajendra Prasad to the current President.
'Kahani Rashtrapati Bhavan Ki':
Aimed at children, with information about the President and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Divided into three chapters: 'Our President,' 'Main Attractions of Rashtrapati Bhavan,' and 'Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex.'
The books were published by the Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
2. Prime Minister Modi Endorses Dr. R Balasubramaniam's New Book "Power Within"
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met Dr. R Balasubramaniam and signed a copy of his latest book, "Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of Narendra Modi."
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The book is significant as it captures Modi's leadership journey in detail.
"Power Within" provides a comprehensive analysis of Modi's leadership.
The analysis combines Western leadership theories, which focus on traits, and Indic leadership perspectives, which emphasize the exercise of leadership.
This combination offers a nuanced understanding of Modi's governance style.
The book represents a significant intersection of politics and literature.
Prime Minister Modi's personal endorsement adds a unique touch to the book.
The endorsement underlines the importance of the work in documenting and analyzing Modi's leadership legacy.
2024: New book releases:
'Venkaiah Naidu: Life in Service' - S. Nagesh Kumar
'Celebrating Bharat' - I.V. Subba Rao
'Mahaneta' - Sanjay Kishore
'The Idea of Democracy' - Sam Pitroda (2024)
'2024: India in Free Fall' - Sanjay Jha
'The Cooking of Books: A Literary Memoir' - Ramachandra Guha
'Thread by Thread: The S.Kumar's Story' - Sathya Saran
'Just a Mercenary? Notes from My Life and Career' - D. Subbarao
June 22, 2024: Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais launched "Gateways to the Sea: Historic Ports and Docks of Mumbai Region" at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai.
New Book by Anuradha Mascarenhas: "At The Wheel of Research: An Exclusive Biography of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan".
3. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Launches Two Engaging Coffee Table Books
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On July 9, 2024, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin launched two English-language coffee table books at a significant event held in Chennai.
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The ceremony took place at the Secretariat and was organized in collaboration with The Hindu Group of Publications.
The two books released are:
'Folk Deities of Tamil Nadu: Worship, Tradition and Custom':
Explores cultural practices and rituals of indigenous deities in Tamil Nadu.
Offers a detailed examination of traditions and customs.
Provides insights into the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Highlights the significance of folk deities in Tamil Nadu's culture.
'Forts of Tamil Nadu: A Walk-Through':
Highlights historic forts in Tamil Nadu.
Details architectural significance and historical importance.
Serves as a comprehensive guide to the state's historical landmarks.
Ideal for enthusiasts of Tamil Nadu's history and heritage.
Dignitaries and Ceremony Details
K. Ramachandran: The Minister for Tourism received the first copy of 'Forts of Tamil Nadu: A Walk-Through'.
P.K. Sekarbabu: The Minister for HR & CE was presented with the inaugural copy of 'Folk Deities of Tamil Nadu: Worship, Tradition and Custom'.
Nirmala Lakshman: The Chairperson of The Hindu Group (THG) Publishing Private Limited was present during the book release ceremony.
4. PM Modi Releases Three Books on Venkaiah Naidu's Life and Journey
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi released three books on the life and works of former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu via video conferencing on June 30.
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The event was held in Hyderabad, coinciding with Mr. Naidu’s 75th birthday.
PM Modi stated that Mr. Naidu's life journey is a source of inspiration for younger generations.
The three books released are:
Venkaiah Naidu: Life in Service: A biography by S. Nagesh Kumar, former resident editor of The Hindu’s Hyderabad edition.
Celebrating Bharat: The Mission and Message of Shri M Venkaiah Naidu as 13th Vice-President of India: A photo chronicle compiled by I.V. Subba Rao, former secretary to the Vice-President of India.
Mahaneta: Life and Journey of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu: A pictorial biography in Telugu authored by Sanjay Kishore.
Other books by Venkaiah Naidu
Articles in newspapers on the subjects of political and public interests and books
‘Moving on...Moving forward: A Year in Office’
‘Selected Speeches of Venkaiah Naidu : Volume 1’
‘Listening, Learning and Leading’ A chronicle of the Vice President of India’s two Years in office
Connecting, Communicating, Changing……Vice President’s third year in office
Other Books for 2024
The Idea of Democracy - Sam Pitroda, 2024
2024: India in Free Fall - Sanjay Jha
The Cooking of Books: A Literary Memoir - Ramachandra Guha
Thread by Thread: The S.Kumar's Story - Sathya Saran
Just a Mercenary? Notes from My Life and Career - D. Subbarao
5. Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais Releases "Gateways to the Sea"
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On June 22, 2024, Ramesh Bais, Governor of Maharashtra, launched a book titled 'Gateways to the Sea: Historic Ports and Docks of Mumbai Region' at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
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The book is published by the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB).
Compiled by the Maritime Mumbai Museum Society (MMMS), it features 18 articles by esteemed authors.
Focus:
Explores the history of ancient ports such as Sopara, Vasai, Versova, Mahim, Kalyan, Thane, Panvel, Alibag, Chaul, Mandad, and Janjira.
Covers the evolution of modern ports and docks in Mumbai, including Mazagon Dock, Mumbai Port, Bombay Dock, Sassoon Dock, and Ferry Wharf (Bhaucha Dhakka).
Presentation: The book was presented at Raj Bhavan by the Publications Division in collaboration with the Asiatic Society.
6. Anuradha Mascarenhas Unveils book 'At The Wheel of Research'
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Anuradha Mascarenhas, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, has authored a new book titled "At The Wheel of Research: An Exclusive Biography of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan".
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The book is published by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.
The biography chronicles the life journey of Dr. Soumya Swaminathan.
About Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
She served as the inaugural Chief Scientist at the World Health Organisation (WHO) from 2019 to 2022.
Dr. Swaminathan also held the position of Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) from 2015 to 2017.
She is an Indian pediatrician and currently the Chairperson of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF).
Dr. Swaminathan is the daughter of Dr. Monkumbu Sambasivan (MS) Swaminathan, renowned as the "Father of the Green Revolution in India".
About Anuradha Mascarenhas
Anuradha Mascarenhas is a seasoned journalist.
She has been recognized with awards such as the Press Council of India National Awards for Excellence in Journalism for Gender-Based Reporting in 2019.
7. Sam Pitroda Launches 'The Idea of Democracy' Book
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Sam Pitroda, also known as Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda, a Padma Bhushan awardee, is an Indian engineer and entrepreneur who recently launched a new book titled "The Idea of Democracy."
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The virtual launch of the book was conducted by Sam Pitroda, addressing concerns about the state of democracy, particularly in countries like India and the United States of America (USA).
Published by Penguin Business, an imprint of Penguin Random House India, the book delves into potential challenges faced by democratic systems.
Sam Pitroda, originally from Odisha, has held notable positions such as the founding Chairman of India's Telecom Commission and the inaugural Chairman of the Worldtel Initiative of the International Telecommunication Union (1995).
In 1984, Pitroda established the Center for the Development of Telematics (C-DOT), an autonomous telecom R&D organization.
He has also served as an Advisor to the Prime Minister (PM) on various Technology Missions related to Water, Literacy, Immunization, Oil Seeds, Telecom, and Dairy.
Recognized for his contributions to Science and Engineering, Sam Pitroda was honored with the Padma Bhushan award in 2009.
8. "Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras" a book written by Radhika Iyengar
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Radhika Iyengar wrote the book "Fire on the Ganges: Life among the Dead in Banaras", published by HarperCollins.
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The book highlights the city of Banaras, also known as Varanasi, in India, with a particular emphasis on the relationship between death and the afterlife.
"Fire on the Ganges" represents the first attempt to document the daily experiences of Doms in Banaras.
It provides an insight into the historical background of Banaras by taking a look at some of the resilient individuals of the Dom community.
Through their stories of hardship, survival, tragedy, and aspirations, the book narrates an often poignant and sometimes uplifting narrative of a community attempting to carve out a place for itself beyond the boundaries of ancient traditions.
Author's Background:
Radhika Iyengar is an accomplished journalist who holds a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York.
She has received several awards, including the Red Ink Award for Excellence in Indian Journalism (2018), the Charles Wallace India Trust Fellowship at the University of Kent, UK (2020), the Bianca Pancott Patton Fellowship (2019), and Sanskriti-Prabha Dutt Fellowship (2016-17).
9. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches comic book 'Let's Move Forward' in collaboration with NCERT and UNESCO
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched a creative comic book titled "Let's Move Forward" during a function held at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.
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The primary objective of the book "Let's Move Forward" is to enhance the health and overall well-being of school-going children across India.
The comic book was jointly created by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) New Delhi, under the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
"Let's Move Forward" is available in both printed and digital versions, and can be accessed in multiple languages including Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Tamil and Telugu.
The comic book has been designed as an interactive and educational resource, intended to complement the implementation of the School Health and Wellness Program (SHWP) under the Ayushman Bharat Abhiyan.
An electronic version of the comic book will also be made accessible through the Ministry of Education (MOE), NCERT, UNESCO and DIKSHA websites.
About NCERT
It is an autonomous organization of the Government of India.
NCERT was established in 1961 and functions as a literary, scientific, and charitable society under the Societies Registration Act.
The headquarters of the organization is located at Sri Aurobindo Marg in New Delhi.
Dr. Dinesh Prasad Saklani is the Director of NCERT from 2022.
In 2023, NCERT formed a 19-member committee.
The objective of the committee is to finalize the syllabus, textbooks, and learning material for the students of classes 3 to 12.
About UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN).
It is also a member of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UN SDGs), a coalition of United Nations agencies and organizations that aims to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Headquarters:- Paris, France
Director General: -Audrey Azoulay
Established in:- 16 November 1945 in London, United Kingdom
The organization has -193 members and 11 associate members.
10. Amrit Mathur's autobiography 'Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket'
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The book "Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket" is written by Amrit Mathur, a cricket administrator with vast experience.
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In the book, Mathur presents a first-person perspective on notable moments in Indian cricket history.
Through insightful anecdotes, Mathur presents a unique insider's perspective on some of Indian cricket's most memorable events.
Citing his close association with the game and its players for over three decades, Mathur shared his experiences.
Background of Amrit Mathur:
Mathur managed the Indian cricket team during the historic 1992 tour of South Africa.
He also played a role in PILCOM, the organizing committee of the 1996 Cricket World Cup.
Mathur served as the Chief Operating Officer of Delhi Daredevils and General Manager of BCCI.
The book details the significant events of cricket:
Friendship tour to South Africa in 1992
NatWest Series win in England in 2002
Participation in the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa
India's tour of Pakistan in 2004
Indian Premier League (IPL) started in 2008
