Books and Authors Yearly Review 2020
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Books and Authors Yearly Review 2020 New book on Gandhi to be unveiled on 1 Jan He is most remembered for the Sachar Committee report of 2006 which A new book on Mahatma Gandhi is documented the social and economic scheduled to be launched on January 1, condition of Muslims in India. 2021, by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. The book ―Making of a Hindu Patriot: Devendra Fadnavis releases book 'Ayodhya' Background of Gandhiji‘s Hind Swaraj‖ is authored by J K Bajaj and M D Srinivas. Former Maharashtra CM Devendra It is an authentic edition of ―Hind Swaraj‖ Fadnavis released the book 'Ayodhya' on 22 based on Gandhi‘s handwritten manuscript December 2020 in Mumbai. of 1909 in Gujarati and his English It has been written by BJP's State Vice translation of the text published in 1910. President Madhav Bhandari. The book contains a study of all the events Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay-NIF book prize in history, all the historical evidence and the evidence of different researchers. Jairam Ramesh and Amit Ahuja were jointly There is no political commentary in it. awarded the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay- New India Foundation (NIF) Book Prize for Kailash Satyarthi's new book 2020 out of a shortlist of six writers. The 2020 winners will share the prize money Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi's new book of ₹15 lakhs for their respective books and titled ‗COVID-19: Sabhyata ka Sankat Aur will each receive the trophy. Samadhan‘ (COVID-19: Crisis of Civilisation The award was established in 2018, the first and Solutions) has been launched. winner of the prize was the political scientist The new book discusses how the COVID-19 Milan Vaishnav pandemic has impacted the common way of life while suggesting solutions to the ongoing PM Modi releases book on Atal Bihari Vajpayee crisis triggered by the disease. PM Narendra Modi released a book ‗Atal Amish announces second book Bihari Vajpayee in Parliament: A Commemorative Volume‘ to mark the 96th Best-selling author Amish has announced a birth anniversary of the former prime new non-fiction book Dharma: Decoding the minister. Epics for a Meaningful Life. The book was released at a function in the This would be his second in the genre after Central Hall of Parliament. Immortal India, which was released in 2017. The book, published by the Lok Sabha The book has been co-authored by Amish‘s Secretariat, highlights the life and works of sister Bhavna Roy, and offers practical and the former PM and contains his notable philosophical lessons from our epics that are speeches delivered in Parliament. relevant in the modern world. Justice Rajindar Sachar's autobiography Vice President releases a book Late Justice Rajindar Sachar‘s Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has virtually autobiography ―In Pursuit of Justice: An released the book, ‘40 Years with Abdul Autobiography‖ was launched posthumously Kalam- Untold Stories‘ authored by Dr on 22 December 2020. Sivathanu Pillai. It was launched by The Indian Society of The book provides a gripping first-hand International Law and The Indian Law account of Dr Kalam‘s life. Institute in a virtual event. 2 It has been published by Pentagon Press Ethic Volume III‘ and ‗Loktantra Ke Swar'. LLP and the foreword has been written These are a collection of selected speeches by Pranab Mukherjee, former President of of President Ram Nath Kovind during the India. third year of his presidency. Information and Broadcasting Prakash A book released on the occasion of Gurupurab Javadekar unveiled the e-book versions of the two books. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep The books comprise speeches on the Singh Puri released a book titled 'Prime country's efforts to fight COVID. Minister Narendra Modi and his Government's Special Relationship with Chitra Banerjee's new book 'The Last Queen' Sikhs' on the occasion of Gurupurab. The book, published by Ministry of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's new book, 'The Information and Broadcasting, was released Last Queen' is a historical fiction on Rani in English, Hindi and Punjabi languages. Jindan Kaur. The book is based on the messages of Guru Jindan Kaur was the daughter of the royal Nanak Dev. kennel keeper and went on to be Maharaja Ranjit Singh's last queen. Book on life and ideals of Guru Nanak Dev Her son Dalip inherited the throne at the young ago of 6 and she became the queen PM Narendra Modi has released a book on regent. the life and ideals of Guru Nanak Dev, the The book is being published by founder of Sikhism and first of its ten gurus. HarperCollins India and will be released on The book has been penned by Kirpal Singh, 22 January 2021. who is based in Chandigarh. The book was released on 25 November „Boskiyana „ – A New Book on Gulzar 2020. Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Boskiyana a new book in Hindi, brings out Naqvi was also present during the book the personality of the veteran poet- release. lyricist, Gulzar, through detailed conversations and opens up readers to his Tharoor‟s “The Battle of Belonging” launched thoughts and vision of the world. The 228-page book, which navigates Gulzar's life through his films, poetry, Shashi Tharoor‘s latest book ―The Battle of philosophies, lifestyle, likes and dislikes, has Belonging‖ was formally launched at the Prabha Khaitan Foundation‘s signature been edited by Yashwant Vyas. event Kitab. This is Shashi Tharoor‘s 22nd book which World's Youngest Author And Grand Master delves into current social, political and cultural issues confronting India. The 7-year-old Abhijita Gupta has been Kitab is a signature event of Prabha Khaitan recognized as the world's youngest author Foundation of Kolkata conceptualised by by the International Book of Records. Sundeep Bhutoria. While the Asia Book of Records has conferred on her title of the 'Grandmaster in Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils 2 books Writing. Her book titled 'Happiness All Around' is an anthology of short stories and poems with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh illustrations acclaimed globally. has unveiled two books ‗The Republican 3 I Am No Messiah' To Release In Dec Education Policy 2020. The book is available in 2 languages, Hindi Actor Sonu Sood who is been dubbed as the and English and has been documented after Messiah of the migrant for his relentless conducting intensive study and research. services towards the people and society is all set to pen his autobiography. Nepal President unveils pictorial anthology The actor‘s autobiography will be titled ‗I am no Messiah.‘ The book will be co-written by A pictorial anthology on Mahatma Gandhi in Meena Iyer. the Nepali language was released on 9 Nov The book is published by Penguin Random 2020 by President Bidya Devi Bhandari to House India. mark his 151st birth anniversary. The book titled "Maile Bujheko Gandhi" or Maha Governor releases book 'Majhi Bhint' "the Gandhi as I understood," was released at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Kathmandu. Koshyari released the book 'Majhi Bhint' (My The book has been published by the Wall) authored by former Maharashtra Embassy of India along with the BP Koirala minister of education Rajendra Darda at Raj India-Nepal Foundation. Bhavan. The book is a compilation of Darda's „Till We Win‟: Book on COVID-19 selected Facebook posts pertaining to a range of issues written over the last four The book, titled ―Till We Win‖ will hit the years. stands in November 2020. Darda is the Editor-in-Chief of Lokmat It has been co-written by leading public Media. policy and health systems expert Chandrakant Lahariya and renowned A novel on transgenders vaccine researcher and virologist Gagandeep Kang. 'Rasaathi: The Other Side of a It will give a definitive account of India‘s fight Transgender', a novel by Sasindran against COVID-19 and how to deal with the Kallinkeel has been released. pandemic in the days to come. The novel looks at the lives, customs, rituals and struggle of transgenders. Book titled “Pandemonium” to be out soon Sasindran was with the Central Reserve Police for 23 years and had a seven-year Author Tamal Bandyopadhyay is coming up stint with the Special Protection Group with a new book titled ―Pandemonium: The (Prime Minister‘s Security). Great Indian Banking Tragedy‖. The book has been released by BookMitra. It will be released on 9 November 2020. This book gives a bird‘s-eye view of Indian PRSI Dehradun Chapter announces launch of banking and also a fly-on-wall documentary. book This book, published by Roli Books, provides an understanding of the Minister of Education, Indian Government, challenges and economic potential of India. Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', announced the launch of the book, 'Bharat Ki UP Governor releases 'sciencetoon' book NavinRashtriya Shiksha Niti 2020: Navyug Ka Abhinandan', compiled by PRSI. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel The book is based on the new National has released a 'sciencetoon' book with 4 comprehensive information on the COVID- Karani‘ which means ‗dedicating one‘s life 19 pandemic, its symptoms and prevention for a noble cause‘. through precautions. The book, named 'Bye Bye Corona', GBS Sidhu's new book to be released published by Vigyan Prasar of the Department of Science and Technology, A former intelligence officer with the makes people aware of COVID-19 in an Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), GBS engaging way. Sidhu has written a book. The book has been written by Pradeep The upcoming book 'The Khalistan Srivastava. Conspiracy', is a first-person account that brings out little-known facts about the NK Singh's new book Khalistan movement and the role of senior politicians of the time in creating and Veteran economist and bureaucrat N K sustaining it.