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2017

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January 2017

Historian Prof Gangmumei Kamei Dies

o Noted Manipur-based historian, litterateur and scholar Gangmumei

Kamei passed away.

o He was currently a member of the North Eastern Council (NEC).

o He was specialised in the history of the North-eastern region, and more

particularly of Manipur.

o His most well-known books are: A History of Modern Manipur, A History

of Manipur: Pre-colonial Period, On History and Historiography of

Manipur.

February 2017

Book on Judicial Reforms

o PM Narendra Modi inaugurated book named „Judicial Reforms - Recent

Global Trends‟ brought out by the India

o International Law Foundation is the outcome of a Seminar on Recent

Trends in Judicial Reforms: A Global Perspective‟ held in January 2013 in

New Delhi.

Braille Atlas for visually impaired

o Science and Technology Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan today released Braille

o The Atlas will be distributed free of cost to various schools across the

country for educating the students with visual challenges

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o About 20 maps on different themes of physical, socio-economic and cultural

aspects of the country have been incorporated in the Atlas.

March 2017

Clarke‟s launches his autobiography

o Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has launched his autobiography

named „My Story‟ in Kolkata in the presence of former Indian cricketer.

o This book was triggered by how he was affected by Phil Hughes‟ death

when India were touring Australia in 2014-15.

o Michael John Clarke is a former international cricketer and captain of

Australia.

„Number Do Lie‟ book launched

o Former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra released book titled Numbers Do

o Lie, 61 Hidden Cricket Stories which takes a different look at stats.

o The defensive opening batsman narrated about the cricket records and

player performances more lucidly that reflects player‟s impact in the game

of cricket.

o It is based on the Impact Index analytics by Jaideep Verma, Soham

Sarkhel and Nikhil Narain.

April 2017

Dalai Lama launches book

o The Dalai Lama released a book titled “Ocean and Blue Mountains”

published by the department of Karmik and Adhyatmik Affairs.

o The book title refers 'Ocean' as His Holiness and 'Blue Mountains' as the

people of Arunachal Pradesh and is a collection of memoirs of the special

bond shared between the two.

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o He also released a book titled “Crossing of the Frontiers” describing his

exile from Tibet

Arjun Gaind launches book on Punjab

o Arjun Gaind launched his latest book, 'Punjab: Building the Land Of Five

Rivers', in Mumbai.

o A panel discussion was organised on the occasion at Chhatrapati Shivaji

Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in which Punjab‟s history, heritage, culture

and growth were discussed.

Asha Parekh's autobiography

o Asha Parekh's autobiography, The Hit Girl, was launched by Salman Khan

in Mumbai on April 12.

o The autobiography, written with Khalid Mohamed also includes a

foreword by Salman.

o The Hit Girl is published by Om Books International.

o The book 'Matoshree' covers the life and times of legendary Devi Ahilyabai

Holker who ruled the Holkar Empire spread over the Malwa region from

1767 to 1795.

o Ahilyabai is remembered and worshipped by people for her exemplary

governance, sense of justice and fairness.

Book- 'Gandhi in Champaran'

o Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Venkaiah Naidu released a

book "Gandhi in Champaran" by DG Tendulkar printed by Publications

Division.

o He also released a book containing a collection of letters and articles of the

correspondence between Nobel laureate Romain Rolland and Mahatma

Gandhi as well as DG Tendulkar's 8 volume biography of Mahatma

Gandhi.

Book authored by LS Speaker

o PM Modi released a book authored by LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

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Book- 'Hope in a challenged democracy'

o „Hope in a challenged democracy' An Indian narrative‟ authored by Shri

Ashwini Kumar.

o The volume is a collection of speeches and writings that have a wide sweep

ranging from law and Constitution to democratic institutions, economic

changes, and foreign relations.

o The book talks about the „incestuous relationship between wealth and

power‟ and its impact.

Book on Draupadi

o A book on Draupadi written by senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily

was released by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on

April 7.

o Published by Rupa, Flaming Tresses of Draupadi is an English translation

by D A Shankar of Moily‟s original work in Kannada.

o Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu released the book

titled “Indian Railway- The weaving of a National Tapestry”.

o The book is written jointly by Bibek Debroy, Sanjay Chadha & Ms. Vidya

Krishnamurthi.

o The theme of this book is the historical development of railways in India,

organized into chapters dealing with different periods of development in

chronological order.

May 2017

Book on Virat Kohli's winning formula

o The book traces the life and journey of Draupadi from her birth to her

marriage with the Pandavas.

Suresh Prabhu launches book on Railways

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o Book on Virat Kohli's consistency and winning formula has been recently

released by Abhirup Bhattacharya.

o The book is titled "Winning like Virat: Think & Succeed like Kohli"

o The book discloses the secrets of the cricketer‟s consistent form, while

attempting to decode his philosophy towards life.

President receives book on Mann Ki Baat

o President Pranab Mukherjee has received the first copy of 2 books 'Mann

Ki Baat-A Social Revolution on Radio' and 'Marching with a Billion-

Analysing Narendra Modi‟s Government at Mid-term'.

o The books were formally released by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.

o The books have been written by Rajesh Jain and Uday Mahurkar

respectively.

World's first philosophical novel on God

o Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has unveiled a

o A young Indian IAS officer, Haulianlal Guite, has penned it.

o The book billed as "the world's first philosophical novel for God".

o The book is published by Bloomsbury Publishing.

PM Modi releases Dr. Swaminathan's book.

o PM Modi released a 2-part book series on the eminent agricultural

scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan.

o The series is titled - M.S. Swaminathan: The Quest for a world without

hunger.

o Praising the dedication and commitment of Prof. Swaminathan, the Prime

Minister described him as a “Kisan Vaigyanik” – Farmers‟ Scientist.

o M. S. Swaminathan is famous for starting the Green Revolution in India.

Ivanka promotes her new book

philosophical novel on God titled "Confessions of a dying mind: The blind

faith of atheism.

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o Ivanka Trump will continue to promote her new book on Twitter and

Instagram.

o This comes weeks after President Donald Trump‟s adviser and daughter

pledged not to draw publicity through a promotional tour or media

appearances.

o Ms. Trump raised eyebrows when she plugged the book, "Women Who

Work", to her millions of followers on social media.

Book on saint Ramanujar

o Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami released a book on Vaishnavite

saint Ramanujar, as part of his 1000th birth anniversary.

o Earlier, the 1000th birth anniversary of Ramanujar was celebrated with

fervour at Sriperumbudur, the birth place of the saint, from April 22 to

May 2.

o PM Modi had released a stamp on Ramanujar and had invoked the saint to

condemn the practice of untouchability.

June 2017

Book on democracy's darkest hour

o Venkaiah Naidu and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani released a

book "The Emergency - Indian Democracy‟s Darkest Hour" at

Ahmedabad.

o The book has been written by A Surya Prakash, chairman of Prasar

Bharati.

o The book was launched at a conference to mark the anniversary of the

Emergency and to honour those who fought for restoration of democracy

in the country in the mid-1970s.

Book on Atal Bihari Vajpayee unveiled

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o Former Uttarakhand chief minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has unveiled 'Yug

Purush, Bharat Ratna, Atal ji' which chronicles the life of former Prime

Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

o The book was presented to President Pranab Mukherjee.

o The book is 450 pages long and will be launched soon.

Indira Gandhi A life in Nature launched

o The book “Indira Gandhi – A life in Nature” was launched by Congress

president Sonia Gandhi at Indira Gandhi Memorial.

o Book is authored by Jairam Ramesh and published by Simon & Schuster.

o It also showcases how Indira Gandhi led India to the path of conservation

and made it a priority of economic development.

o It also highlights unexplored aspect of her life and love for nature.

Ministry of 'Utmost Happiness' launched

o The much awaited second novel of Arundhati Roy "The Ministry of Utmost

o The book is published in India by Penguin Random House.

o Arundhati Roy was the first Indian woman to win the prestigious Booker

Prize with her 1997 work.

July 2017

Book On 'Mann Ki Baat'

o Governor of Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu C. Vidyasagar Rao and Chief

Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis released the book 'Mann Ki

Baat - A Social Revolution on Radio'.

o The book, among other things, includes transcripts of the first 23 episodes

of 'Mann Ki Baat'.

Happiness" has been launched.

o Ministry of Utmost Happiness is a complex and a nonlinear narrative.

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o The book enables citizens to read and understand Prime Minister

Narendra Modi's vision and his ideas of development.

Arundhati's novel in Man Booker longlist

o Arundhati Roy‟s latest work of fiction, “The Ministry of Utmost

Happiness”, has made it to the longlist of this year‟s Man Booker Prize.

o The book came after a 19-year-long hiatus since her debut novel “God of

Small Things” that won the Booker Prize in 1997.

o The shortlist of six books will be announced on September 13, and the

2017 winner will be finally announced on October 17.

Future of Indian Universities

o President Pranab Mukherjee was handed over the first copy of the book

'Future of Indian Universities: Comparative and International

Perspectives.

o Book has been compiled by Professor (Dr.) C. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor

o It was presented by Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen at Rashtrapati

Bhavan during an event.

First copy of book “President‟s Lady”

o President Pranab Mukherjee received the first copy of a book on his late

wife, Suvra Mukherjee.

o The book, „President‟s Lady‟ (Pranaber Preyosi), was released by vice

president Hamid Ansari on a day that marked President‟s wedding

anniversary.

o The book has been written by Sangeeta Ghosh.

o Late Suvra Mukherjee was essentially a private person with a strong

interest in music and paintings.

Book on Modi „The Making of Legend‟

of Jindal Global University and has been published by Oxford University

Press

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o BJP President Amit Shah and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat released a coffee

table book on PM Modi‟s life in New Delhi.

o The book – Making of A Legend, has been compiled by Sulabh

International Founder Bindeshwar Pathak.

o Amit Shah outlined the achievements of PM Modi when he was the CM of

Gujarat for 12 years.

o He also highlighted other achievements of Modi govt & also outlined

future plans of it.

August 2017

World Book Fair to begin in Dehradun

o The World Book Fair 2017 will begin in Dehradun from August 28, with

the state government offering discounts on books based on the lives of

reading among students.

o The theme of the world book fair would be „Padega

Uttarakhand, Badega Uttarakhand‟.

o The fair organised by the National Book Trust.

Raghuram Rajan Pens Book

o Raghuram Rajan is all set to publish a book about his tenure as Governor

of the Reserve Bank of India.

o Titled "I Do What I Do", the book explains economic concepts and talks of

issues like tolerance and connection between political freedom and

prosperity.

o The book is a collection of essays and speeches during his stint as RBI

head.

o Rajan was Governor of the RBI between 2013 and 2016

national figures.

o The fair is being organised with the primary aim of inculcating a habit of

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Book on Khushwant Singh

o Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh released a book on the popular

author titled „Khushwant Singh: In Wisdom and in Jest‟.

o The book is co-authored by Vijay Narain Shankar and Onkar Singh.

o Amarinder Singh recalled the crucial role played by Khushwant Singh in

defusing tension in Punjab after Operation Blue Star.

o He was decorated with Padma Bhushan in 1974 & Padma Vibhushan in

2007.

September 2017

Nadella pens book on Microsoft journey

o Satya Nadella, one of the most celebrated Indians in the global technology

sector, has penned the inside story of his journey of becoming the CEO of

software giant Microsoft.

o The book, titled „Hit Refresh‟ is co-authored by Greg Shaw and Jill Tracie

Nichols.

o The title draws inspiration from the digital world where the screen is

refreshed by hitting the function „F5‟ key.

October 2017

A coffee table book on the DDP released

o Nirmala Sitharaman released a coffee table book on the Department of

Defence Production, titled „A journey towards self-reliance‟.

o A journey towards self-reliance is the first ever coffee table book on DDP.

o It narrates the post-independence years of development, production of

arms, ammunition and defence equipment, with a view to achieve self-

reliance for the Armed Forces of India.

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Saunders wins 2017 Man Booker Prize

o US author George Saunders has won the 2017 Man Booker Prize.

o He became only the second American writer to win Britain‟s renowned

Prize, which was awarded for his first full-length novel “Lincoln in the

Bardo”.

o Judges praised the book as utterly original that chronicles the death of

Abraham Lincoln‟s 11-year-old son Willie using the accounts of hundreds

of narrators.

"Beyond The Dreamgirl": Biography

o Biography of Hema Malini, "Beyond The Dreamgirl" is released on her

69th birthday.

o PM Narendra Modi has penned a “short, crisp and sweet” foreword for it.

o Beyond The Dreamgirl, published by HarperCollins India, will give readers

an in-depth look into her life. It is divided into 23 chapters, covering her

o Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley along with

CM of Andhra Pradesh Chandrababu Naidu released a book on financial

management in New Delhi.

o The book titled “A to Z of Financial Management in Autonomous

Institutions” is authored by Dr. Rajat Bhargava and Shri Deenanath

Pathak.

o The book offers an insightful perspective on the challenges of managing

public money.

November 2017

Vice President launches book

childhood, teens, Bollywood, rise as an actor, romance, colleagues,

marriage.

Book on Financial Management

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o VP M Venkaiah Naidu received the first copy of the book „Journey of

Women Law Reforms and The Law Commission of India – Some Insights‟.

o It is written by former Joint Secretary, Dr. Pavan Sharma.

o M Venkaiah Naidu said on the occasion that, we need to focus on women‟s

issues in India. He hoped that the book would inspire many more experts

to focus on women‟s issues in the next few years.

Novel on Hitler‟s rise wins award

o Eric Vuillard‟s novel L‟ordre du jour (in English „Agenda‟), story of how

German industry and finance backed Adolf Hitler, won the top Goncourt

Prize 2017 award.

o L‟ordre du jour has been among the favourites for the Goncourt prize.

o The Goncourt Prize is the most prestigious award in the French-speaking

world. L‟ordre du jour is a 160-page book.

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