Books and Authors

Kailash Satyarthi’s Autobiography ‘Diyaslai’ – A Literary Exploration at IGNCA

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, hosted a literary discussion on Diyaslai, the autobiography of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi. The event...

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Unveils First Edition of ‘Sashakt Bharat’ Hindi Magazine

In a significant move to promote the use of Hindi in official communications, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the first edition of the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) bi-annual Hindi magazine ‘Sashakt Bharat’. The launch event took place on February...

Namita Gokhale’s Life on Mars: A Literary Comeback Through Stories

Namita Gokhale’s latest book, Life on Mars: Collected Stories, brings together 15 short stories that explore themes of love, fate, and human existence. Released in January 2025, this collection reflects the author’s deep engagement with storytelling, blending past works with...

A Book Titled “The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts” by Arun Shourie’s

Arun Shourie, one of India's most respected public intellectuals, has penned what is being hailed as the most significant book of his career, 'The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts'. Set for release on January 31, 2024, this book delves...

Vice President of India Launches Gopichand P. Hinduja’s Book “I Am?”

Vice President Enclave, Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, launched the much-anticipated book, "I Am?" compiled by Gopichand P. Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group. The event was graced by an elite gathering of political leaders, business magnates,...

A Book Titled ‘I Am a Soldier’s Wife’: Geetika Lidder’s Tribute to Brigadier LS Lidder

The legacy of Brigadier LS Lidder, a distinguished officer of the Indian Army, is honored in a heartfelt memoir written by his wife, Geetika Lidder, titled 'I Am a Soldier's Wife: The Life and Love of Toni Lidder.' The book...

PM Modi’s Decade of Transformation – A Literary Analysis Launched

The launch of Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade, an anthology edited by Dr. Aishwarya Pandit, took place at the NDMC Convention Center, New Delhi. Published by Westland Non-Fiction, the book examines India’s transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi from 2014...

Soumitra Chatterjee: The Legacy of Apu and Beyond

Soumitra Chatterjee, the iconic Bengali actor, poet, artist, and theatre personality, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema, particularly through his collaboration with Satyajit Ray in films like Apur Sansar and Sonar Kella. While he is deeply cherished by cinephiles...

How India Led the G20: Amitabh Kant’s Inside Story

Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, has unveiled the behind-the-scenes journey of India's G20 Presidency in his book "How India Scaled Mt G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency" (Rupa Publications). The book highlights the challenges, negotiations, and triumphs that...

Pankaj Mishra’s ‘The World After Gaza’: A Guide to Challenging Times

Pankaj Mishra's latest book, The World After Gaza, is a poignant exploration of the ongoing war in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, a conflict he describes as a devastating blow to the ideals of human rights and morality. Published by Juggernaut...