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 . 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 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

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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

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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. Singh's autobiography 'Portraits of Power'  The book published by HarperCollins will be has been released. released on October 24, 2020.  ‗Portraits of Power‘ recalls Singh‘s various stints over the decades- starting from 1964 Dr Jitendra Singh releases Coffee Table Book when he joined the IAS, serving at highest echelons of the government of India before  Minister for Development of North Eastern taking a political plunge with a Rajya Sabha Region, Dr Jitendra Singh has released a term. Coffee Table Book on Discovering the  He is currently the Chairman of the 15th Heritage of Assam. Finance Commission.  The foreword is by Amitabh Bachchan and the book has been published by Penguin. Author Kairavi Bharat Ram‟s new book  It presents an absorbing compilation of heritage, faith, beliefs and traditions of  Author Kairavi Bharat Ram has written a different ethnic tribes and subtribes living in children‘s book about depression, especially the largest State of the North East. among younger children.  The book is titled, ‘C is for Cat, D is for 'Bapu - The Unforgettable' book launched Depression‘ weaves in stories of despair along with stories of courage and grit.  On the occasion of the 151st birth  The book describes depression using anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Deputy metaphors, colours and textures and shows Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia that there is always a little bit of hope waiting launched a coffee-table book " Bapu - The for around the corner. unforgettable".  It was launched in a webinar on ' Footprints Autobiography of Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil of Gandhi Ji in Delhi' which included key speakers like Manisha Saxena, Secretary of  PM Narendra Modi released the the Archives and Art, Culture and Language autobiography of Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil department, Mohammad A Abid etc. on 13 Oct 2020.  He renamed Pravara Rural Education Anand Neelakantan pens debut kids' book Society as ‗Loknete Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Education Society‘.  "Baahubali" series author Anand  Dr Balasaheb Vikhe Patil served as Member Neelakantan has written his debut book in of Lok Sabha for multiple terms. the children's space which tells some of the  His autobiography is titled ‗Deh Vechwa

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most hilarious stories about child asuras and Barack Obama's long-awaited memoir will their antics. be released in November 2020 after the US  Puffin has published "The Very, Extremely, Election. Most Naughty Asura Tales for Kids".  The book titled "A Promised Land" will be  The book has full-colour illustrations available on November 17, 2020. accompanying the narrative.  The 768-page book, which will be released  It has story of asura twins Kundakka and in 25 languages in markets globally, will Mandakka. cover his early political career and journey to the White House and his first term in office. Rajnath Singh launches „A bouquet of flowers‟ New book by Arundhati Roy  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a book written by Dr Krishna Saksena.  Author Arundhati Roy has come up with  She is the first lady to get a PhD, way back her new book titled ―Azadi: Freedom. in 1955 from Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. Fascism. Fiction‖.  ―A bouquet of flowers‖, the ninth book  It has been published by Penguin Books authored by the senior English Professor, Limited. was launched at the New Delhi residence of  It is a collection of essays that show the Singh, who is the Lok Sabha MP from meaning of Freedom in the world of Lucknow. increasing authoritarianism.  The essay collection includes meditations on Chef Vikas Khanna's new book language and roles of fiction and alternative imaginations amid global pandemic due to COVID-19.  Michelin Star chef Vikas Khanna will write about his Feed India initiative, one of the world's largest food drives serving meals to e-book- Seva Hi Sangathan launched the underprivileged amid the ongoing Covid- 19 pandemic, in his upcoming book.  In Meghalaya, BJP has launched an e-book  This was announced by publishing house titled Seva Hi Sangathan, consisting of the Penguin Random House India. initiatives taken up by the party during the  The book, Kitchens of Gratitude, will be COVID 19 pandemic. released in 2021.  Meghalaya BJP Chief, Ernest Mawrie  'Feed India' was launched in March 2020. launched the book at the party office, Shillong. Romila Thapar to launch new book  The e-book Seva Hi Sangathan literally means service is an organisation which emphasizes on the importance of service to  Historian Romila Thapar will come out with a the nation and people. historical essay, with a special focus on recent protests in the country.  Penguin Random House India and Seagull Gauri Khan announces her debut book Books have come together to publish the book titled "Voices of Dissent".  Gauri Khan will make her debut as an author  The book will be available in stores from with a book about her journey as a designer. October 19.  This was announced by the publishing house Penguin Random House India. Barack Obama's memoir 'A Promised Land'  The coffee-table book, tentatively titled My Life In Design, will be released in 2021 under Penguin‘s ‗Ebury Press‘ imprint.  The first volume of former US President

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 It would be ―visually appealing‖, and guide around the globe to adopt environmentally ―aspiring designers‖. friendly habits and greener lifestyles.  The book is UNEP‘s first on behavioural New book on Mohammad Ali Jinnah launched science and nudge theory, which focuses on human actions and how to change them.  A new book on the life and times of Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah Pope Francis' new book to hit stands in Dec has been launched.  The book, "Jinnah: His Successes, Failures  Pope Francis is coming up with his and Role in History", is written by Swedish new book titled, "Let Us Dream‖. political scientist and a noted author of  It will hit the stands on December 1, 2020, in Pakistani descent Ishtiaq Ahmed. English and Spanish editions  Born on December 25th, 1876, Jinnah simultaneously. served as leader of the All-India Muslim  In the book, Pope Francis explains how a League from 1913 until Pakistan's creation crisis can teach one to deal with the on Aug 14, 1947. problems that they may face in their lives, by looking at three major crises in his personal S Jaishankar releases a book life.  It will be published by Simon & Schuster.  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar released a book titled "The India New Book by Karan Johar Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World".  The book is published by HarperCollins  Karan Johar is set to launch his new book India. titled The Big Thoughts Of Little Luv.  The book was developed in the course of  It is a picture book for kids, which is inspired the last two years, which covers a series of by his experiences as a single parent. events and lectures given at think tanks,  The book will be published by Juggernaut conferences or business forums. Books.  In 2017, Karan Johar had also launched his 2 books on Ma Anand Sheela to be released autobiography titled An Unsuitable Boy, in which he opened up about the highs and  In a couple of months, two books on Sheela lows of his life as a filmmaker. Birnstiel, popularly known as Ma Anand Sheela, are set to be published. J&K LG releases 2 Coffee Table Books  One of the books is an authorised biography, 'Nothing To Lose' by Manbeena  J &K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has Sandhu which will acquaint readers with the released two Coffee Table Books. woman behind the strong persona.  One is for Labour & Employment  In November 2020, Penguin Random House Department and another for J&K will come out with Ma Anand Sheela‘s Entrepreneurship Development(JKEDI) memoir titled, My Story in My Own Words. Institute.  The Coffee Table Book of J&K EDI book UNEP launches a new publication highlights the inspirational entrepreneur journey of 50 young boys and girls across  The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. has launched a new publication, ―The Little Book of Green Nudges‖. Book on renowned coach Vasoo Paranjape  It aims to inspire up to 200 million students

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 A book named ''Cricket Drona'' on one of  One Arranged Murder‘s promo video is a India's most respected cricket coaches, movie-style promo for a book. Vasoo Paranjape, will be released on September 2, 2020. Ex-Vice Marshal Subramaniam pens a book  The book published by Penguin has been co-authored by Paranjape's son, former  Retired Air Vice Marshal Arjun India player Jatin along with cricket journalist Subramaniam will come out with a Anand Vasu. comprehensive account of war and conflict  The book has essays written by Sachin in contemporary India over the past five Tendulkar, and Sunil decades in Sept 2020. Gavaskar.  "Full Spectrum: India''s Wars, 1972-2020" is a sequel to his book "India''s Wars: A Indian Army Chief releases a book Military History, 1947-1971".  He has covered every major operation that  Army Chief General MM Naravane has the armed forces have participated in, released a book titled "National Security including the Kargil conflict. Challenges: Young Scholars' Perspective" written by university students. Books penned by Mizoram governor  The book published by CLAWS (Centre for Land Warfare Studies) was released on  Mizoram CM Zoramthanga has released August 17, 2020. ''Corona Kavithakal'', a collection of poems,  It is a tribute to Field Marshal Manekshaw, written by Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai the great grand strategist of 1971 Indo- during the lockdown. Pakistan War that liberated Bangladesh.  The governor has recently penned at least 13 books in English and Malayalam. Marieke Lucas wins International Booker  Two more books, ''Republic Day 2020'' and ''Thus Speaks the Governor'', written by  Dutch author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld has Pillai, were also released by Gauhati High won the 2020 International Booker prize for Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba. debut novel 'The Discomfort of Evening', a story of childhood grief. Union Defence Minister released a book  She is the youngest author to win the prestigious prize.  A book chronicling the third year in office of  Rijneveld shares the prize of 50,000 pounds, the Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah about $66,000, with Michele Hutchison, who Naidu was released by the Union Minister of translated it from Dutch. Defence, Rajnath Singh on August 11, 2020.  Rijneveld‘s book was a bestseller in the  The book is titled 'Connecting, Netherlands in 2018. Communicating, Changing'.  The electronic version of the book (e-book) Chetan Bhagat's new book was launched by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash  Author Chetan Bhagat has announced his Javadekar. upcoming book, One Arranged Murder, and has released its cinematic trailer. “Amazing Ayodhya”: Book by Neena Rai  Published by Westland Publications, it is slated to release on September 28, 2020.  Coinciding with the Ram temple ‗bhoomi  The plot revolves around a man coming pujan‘, publishing house Bloomsbury home to his wife on Karvachauth only to not find her anywhere.

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announced their latest book that will shed  Former deputy governor of RBI Viral V light on the history of Ayodhya. Acharya has come up with his new  Titled ―Amazing Ayodhya‖, the book by book ―Quest for Restoring Financial Stability Neena Rai promises to offer ―authentic in India‖. information‖ about the city.  It is published by SAGE Publications.  It will not only help understand the life and  In his book, Acharya argues that several times of ancient Hindus but also the revered policies ―regressed‖ the economic figures of Rama and Sita. environment while he was deputy governor between early January 2017 and mid-July „Swachh Bharat Kranti‟ book launched 2019.

 The book 'The Swachh Bharat Revolution', A book by Baldev Singh Sadaknama edited by Parameswaran Iyer, has been translated into Hindi and published as the  Sahitya Akademi Award winner, Baldev 'Swachh Bharat Kranti'. Singh Sadaknama has authored a book  The book was officially launched by Union 'Suraj Kade Marda Nahi'. Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh  It means 'sun never dies'. Shekhawat, and Union Minister of Textiles  The book portrays many aspects of freedom and Women & Child Development Smriti fighter Udham Singh and is published by Irani in New Delhi. Unistarbooks.  It has been already released and will be Nitish Kumar releases a book formally launched on July 31, 2020, which is Udham Singh's 80th death anniversary.  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has released a book - a compilation of articles, views and life Steve Waugh's upcoming book journey - of Bihar Assembly Speaker Vijay Kumar Choudhary.  Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh‘s  The book is titled "Siyasat Mein Sadasyata". book The Spirit of Cricket – India will be  The book published by Bihar Assembly published soon. Secretariat is a compilation of Choudhary's  Waugh captures the special place cricket views, three dozen articles on different occupies in the hearts of Indians. important issues and his life journey.  A substantial part of the book is devoted to India‘s physically disabled cricketers whom New book authored by Dr. S Jaishankar Waugh and his manager are supporting through a fundraising campaign.  Current Minister of External Affairs in the Government of India, S Jaishankar, has A Tell-all book by Donald Trump‟s niece written a book titled ―The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World‖.  A tell-all book by President Donald Trump‘s  The book was published under the niece that has been the subject of a legal HarperCollins India publications. battle has been released.  In this book, Mr S Jaishankar analyses the  The book is written by Mary Trump and is various challenges faced by India on the titled ―Too Much and Never Enough: How path to becoming a leading power and also My Family Created the World‘s Most spells out possible policy responses. Dangerous Man".  The book was originally set for release on Viral Acharya's new book July 28, 2020 but arrived early on 14 July 2020.

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Arunachal Pradesh CM released a book Fourteenth Dalai Lama: An Illustrated Biography", in making for nearly five years,  Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu has has been written by one of the Dalai Lama's released a book titled Tangams: An closest aides and advisor of over 40 years Ethnolinguistic Study Of The Critically — Tenzin Geyche Tethong. Endangered Group of Arunachal Pradesh.  The Tangams are a little-known community Mahaveer: Book on 1962 Indo-China War within the larger Adi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh and reside in the hamlet of Kugging  A novel that tells the tale of the Indo- in Upper Siang district‘s Paindem circle. Chinese battle of Nuranang in 1962 has  There are only 253 speakers of Tangam left. been authored by award winning A.K. Srikumar. Hussain Zaidi penned new novel 'The Endgame'  The book, titled ‗Mahaveer: The Soldier who never died‘ is a patriotic story of indomitable  Crime writer S Hussain Zaidi has come out courage and selfless love of the legendary with a new novel "The Endgame" which Garhwali soldier, Jaswant Singh Rawat. talks of politics, betrayal and unimaginable  The book has been published by a highly terror. noted Indian publishing house – Rupa  Zaidi has also authored "Black Friday", Publications. "Mafia Queens of Mumbai", "Dongri to Dubai" and "Byculla to Bangkok". Former RBI governor Urjit Patel wrote a book  He was the associate producer of an HBO documentary, "Terror in Mumbai", based on  Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel will be the 26/11 terror attacks. releasing a book later in July 2020.  Titled 'Overdraft: Saving the Indian Saver', Stephen King‟s new book the book focuses on the non-performing assets (NPAs) issue that has afflicted Indian  Stephen King is back with his new book banking in recent years, its causes and titled, If It Bleeds. Patel's efforts as the RBI Governor in  Published by Hachette India, the story dealing with it. centres around a bomb at Albert Macready  Patel resigned from RBI in 2018. Middle School.  It is a sequel to his bestselling work, The "The Future of Higher Education" book released Outsider, which featured Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency on her  Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu first solo case. virtually released a book on ―Future of  It has already been published in the USA. Higher Education – Nine Mega Trends‖.  It was made available in India from 10 Jul  Authored by CA V Pattabhi Ram, it is based 2020. on a survey of around 5000 educators across India, who were part of ICT Illustrated biography of Dalai Lama Academy‘s ―SkyCampus‖ Digital Knowledge Series.  A new book on the Dalai Lama will be  The book was brought out by ICT released in October 2020. Academy, an initiative of the Government of India and the state governments.  It features over 400 never-before-seen photographs and documents from the life and times of him. Dr Adyasha Das released poetry anthology  The 352-page book, "His Holiness the

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 Dr. Adyasha Das, well-known poet from him many honours including the Booker Odisha has released her fourth book of Prize. poems, ―The Yogini Poems: Love and Life‖.  It is based on the Chausathi Yoginis of “A Burning” novel released Hirapur.  Her first non-fiction book on the Yoginis,  The Penguin Hamish Hamilton has released ―The Chausathi Yoginis of Hirapur: from the ―A Burning‖, a debut novel of Megha Tantra to Tourism‖ went on to earn the tag Majumdar. of Amazon Bestseller and remained among  The book is about the lives of three the top ten for four consecutive months. characters, Tommy Orange, Yaa Gyasi and Jhumpa Lahiri who want to rise to the middle Karan Puri launched new book #MeToo class, to political power, to gain fame in the film industry and how their lives changed in  Author Karan Puri has launched his new Indian society. book titled #MeToo.  The book was published by Knopf  The book brings some never-shared before Doubleday Publishing Group. shy thoughts and dark secrets of some celebrities and other renowned personalities HRD Minister launched an information booklet as well as common people coming from different walks of life.  HRD Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank  After #MeToo transpired in the US, it was has launched the information booklet titled Tanushree Dutta who took Bollywood 'Safe online learning in the times of COVID- industry by storm as she opened up about 19'. getting sexually harassed.  It will raise awareness among students and teachers. Amish announced his new book  NCERT and UNESCO have jointly developed this booklet which will facilitate in  Author Amish Tripathi has announced the raising awareness of students and teachers launch of his new book, Legend of as well as ensure timely action in cases of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India. cyberbullying.  Published by Westland Publications Pvt Ltd, his latest fiction is set in 11th-century, India. New book to promote benefits of a diet  The book begins with Mahmud of Ghazni‘s invasion and the massacre of the holy  Luke Coutinho has come up with his new Somnath Temple. book, "The Dry Fasting Miracle: From  He is also the author of the book The Deprive to Thrive". Immortals of Meluha.  It is co-authored by Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ali Bin Rashed Al Nuami, a member of the Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel to be out in Mar'21 Ajman royal family in the UAE.  The book will be published under the Ebury  Nobel Prize-winning author Kazuo Ishiguro Press imprint of Penguin Random House. will come out with his new novel Klara and  Dry fasting and intermittent fasting help the the Sun in March 2021. body to heal naturally and regenerate.  This is the first novel by Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature Modi government released an e-booklet and will be published by Faber & Faber in the UK, Alfred A Knopf in the US and Knopf in Canada on 2 Mar 2021.  His 8 previous works of fiction have earned

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 The Modi government has released an e- childhood. booklet highlighting its key achievements  It has illustrations by Samrat Halder and during the second term. published by Speaking Tiger's children's  The 92-page booklet 'One Year of Modi 2.0 - imprint Talking Cub. Towards A Self-Reliant India' has been brought out by the Ministry of Information A Book titled Wuhan Diary released and Broadcasting.  The booklet has a separate section for the  An eyewitness account of the events actions taken to fight the Covid-19 pandemic pertaining to coronavirus outbreak that and deal with the economic fallout of the unfolded in Wuhan is now available as an crisis. ebook in India.  The book called ‗Wuhan Diary: Dispatches Behind the Mask: A book on COVID-19 from a Quarantined City‘ is reportedly a compilation of online diary entries and social  Mohammed Abdul Mannan‘s has authored a media posts by Chinese Literary writer Fang book titled Behind the Mask. Fang.  The book details the origin and spread of the  It is a documentation based on the 60 days coronavirus and how it has made the world of lockdown during COVID-19 epidemic. sick, panicky and topsy-turvy.  This is the eighth book by Mannan who has Vadhan authored a new book worked for Deccan Chronicle, Indian Express and India Today, Doordarshan and  Vadhan has authored a new book Zee TV in the past. titled "Fear of God".  Behind the Mask is available in print and  Vadhan, whose real name is Bommadevara digital format on Amazon. Sai Chandravadhan says that the book is about enforcing the law using an extreme JK Rowling released her book “The Ickabog” form of justice delivery.  This is Vadhan's third novel after "Agniputr:  "Harry Potter" author JK Rowling has When Agni First Spoke" and "Shatru". announced a new story called "The Ickabog"  Published by TreeShade Books, the book to entertain children during coronavirus has recently closed its screen adaptation lockdown. deal.  The new story will be serialized, with a chapter or more posted on "The Ickabog" Prince Harry's biography to be released website every weekday from Tuesday to July 10, 2020.  A new biography of Britain‘s Prince Harry  She has also invited children to provide and wife Meghan Markle is topping the pre- illustrations for the story, to keep them order charts. occupied during coronavirus lockdown.  'Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A Modern Royal Family' by ‟s new book released royal reporters Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand will be released worldwide on  On Ruskin Bond's 86th birthday, Speaking August 11, 2020. Tiger has brought out his new e-book which  The book reveals details of the couple who is about his adventures on boats, trains and stepped back as frontline royals to settle planes. down in the US.  In 'Hop On: My Adventures on Boats, Trains and Planes', Bond narrates some of his Biography of Captain Vijyant Thapar memorable travel adventures from his

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 Captain Vijyant Thapar was only 22 when he Gopichand‘s academy and train. was martyred in the Kargil war in 1999.  Now two decades after his demise comes Kobe Bryant's book given posthumous release his first-ever biography giving a rare insight of one of India's bravest soldiers.  Kobe Bryant's latest book, The Wizenard  The e-book, which will be released on May Series: Season One, was given a 15, 2020 is titled as Vijyant at Kargil: The posthumous release on 9 April 2020. Life of a Kargil Hero.  It was a follow-up to the New York Times  The book is penned by Vijyant's father bestseller The Wizenard Series: Training Colonel VN Thapar. Camp.  The fantasy novel follows Reggie, a New book on Maharashtra's glorious past basketball player who must overcome magical obstacles.  A new book will dwell on Maharashtra's  Bryant and his daughter Gianna were history and evolution from a rich past to the among the nine people who died in a modern times and list its enormous helicopter crash in California. contribution to the tapestry of the country's culture and thought. Mary Jordan wrote a book on Melania Trump  The book "Shivaji in South Block: The Unwritten History of a Proud People", has  A Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The been written by journalist Girish Kuber. Washington Post has written an  The book is scheduled for release in unauthorized biography of first lady Melania October 2020. Trump.  Mary Jordan‘s ―The Art of Her Deal,‖ will Sudha Murty's book out in audio format come out on 16 June 2020.  Jordan began working on the book in 2015,  Sudha Murty's book will be out in an audio well before Donald Trump‘s surprise victory format for the first time, for children. in the presidential election.  "How the Onion Got Its Layers" seeks to answer several questions related to A book on the life of Manohar Parrikar onion, like its many layers and why it brings tears to the eyes when cut.  A book on the life of bureaucrat-turned-  This is the second book of the chapter politician Manohar Parrikar, who served as series by Murty, the first being "How the Sea the defence minister and Goa chief minister, Became Salty". will hit the stands in April 2020.  This was announced by publishing house Shuttling to the Top: The Story of P.V. Sindhu Penguin Random House India on 16 March 2020.  A book titled ―Shuttling to the Top: The Story  The book titled 'An Extraordinary Life: A of P V Sindhu‖ authored by Krishnaswamy V biography of Manohar Parrikar' is written by has been published by HarperCollins on veteran journalists Sadguru Patil and Amazon digital platform. Mayabhushan Nagvenkar.  It conveys the story of one of the finest badminton players in the world. Naveen Patnaik released a book  It tells her life from the time when, while living in Secunderabad, she travelled over  Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik released the 40 km every day by train to get to P comic book titled ―The Adventures of the Daredevil Democrat‖ on the occasion of the

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104th birth anniversary of former Odisha CM  Rai, a mind mapping & brain Late Biju Patnaik in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. literacy pioneer has just launched his book  The book deals about the life and works of 'The Thin Mind Map Book'. legendary leader and Naveen Patnaik‘s  The book is designed to make anyone an father Biju Patnaik. expert in mind mapping by devoting 2 full  The comic book is prepared by Kalinga days to reading and doing all the Foundation Trust. experiential exercises mentioned in the book. Tahira Kashyap to launch a new Book  He has conducted more than 380 mind mapping seminars in under 10 years, which is a world record.  On the occasion of International Women's Day Tahira Kashyap Khurrana announced that she is coming up with her new book, Vice President released a book titled 'The 12 Commandments of Being A Woman'.  Vice President Venkaiah Naidu released a  The 12 commandments of Being A Woman book titled 'A Child of Destiny' an will be published by Juggernaut Books later autobiography penned by Prof. K. in 2020. Ramakrishna Rao.  Tahira is a writer and a filmmaker and is the  K. Ramakrishna Rao was an eminent wife of actor Ayushmann Khurrana. scholar, author, researcher, scientist and Gandhian. Smriti Irani released a book  He was born in Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.  Union Minister for Women and Child  The Government of India awarded him the Development Smriti Zubin Irani on 5 March Padma Shri in 2011. 2020 released a book titled Chronicles of Change Champions in New Delhi. Sneha Pamneja won award  The book is a compilation of 25 innovative initiatives taken at the state and district  Graphic designer Sneha Pamneja was levels under the Prime Minister‘s flagship awarded Oxford Bookstore Book Cover scheme of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. Prize at the ongoing Jaipur Literature  The scheme was launched by PM Narendra Festival for designing the cover of "Tiffin: Modi on 22 Jan 2015 in Haryana. Authentic Recipes Celebrating India's Regional Cuisine". A book “Messages from Messengers” launched  She was felicitated with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.  ―Messages from Messengers‖, a book  The book is written by Sonal Ved and written by Priti K Shroff was launched in published by Roli books. Mumbai, Maharashtra on 12 Feb 2020.  The book deals with Indian culture and Vasdev to be conferred with Saraswati Samman tradition and is suitable for everyone in all stages of life, as a tool for self-guidance.  Eminent Sindhi writer Vasdev Mohi will be  MD (Managing Director) and CEO (Chief conferred with 29th Saraswati Samman. Executive Officer) of the Bombay stock  He has been selected for this prestigious exchange, Ashish Chauhan was the chief literary award for his short stories collection- guest of the function. Chequebook.  Saraswati Samman carries a cash award of Dharmendra Rai‟s book launched 15 lakh rupees, a citation and a plaque.

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 Mr Mohi has authored 25 books of poetry, stories and translations.  He has also received Sahitya Akademi Award.

Book on selected writings of Arun Jaitely

 A new book, a compilation of selected writings by former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was announced by publishing house Juggernaut Books.  The book, "A New India: Selected Writings 2014-19", is an authoritative account of the policies and decisions made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government during its first stint.  It will hit the stands in February 2020.

Jasbinder bagged UK children's book award

 India-born author Jasbinder Bilan has bagged a coveted UK children's book award for her debut novel 'Asha and the Spirit Bird'.  Bilan will receive 5,000 pounds as the winner of the award.  Bilan's book was shortlisted from 144 entries alongside 'Crossfire' by Malorie Blackman, 'In the Shadow of Heroes' by Nicholas Bowling and 'Furious Thing' by Jenny Downham.

„Karmayoddha Granth‟ launched

 Union Home Minister released a book ‗Karmayoddha Granth‘ on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  A ‗Karmayoddha‘ is a man with a beating heart for people, a statesman, a hard taskmaster, an able administrator and an ideal leader who leads by example.  All these qualities have been personified by Narendra Modi.

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