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India: Mother of Democracy

December 2, 2022

The book titled “India: Mother of Democracy” was released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently. About the book The book “India: the mother of democracy” aims to showcase the democratic ethos of India since the ancient times. It was released by the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR). This academic book has 30 articles ..

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Nepal President releases Special Anthology on Mahatma Gandhi

November 10, 2020

Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari has released a special pictorial anthology on Mahatma Gandhi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This anthology is written in the Nepali language. The book was launched at a special function held at in Kathmandu in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Key ..

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World Book Day

April 24, 2020

April 23rd is observed as the World Book Day. In light of this occasion, the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development launched the My Book My Friend campaign. About World Book Day World Book Day or World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23rd every year. The day was chosen by UNESCO to ..

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National Book Trust launched “Corona Studies” Book Series

April 2, 2020

The National Book Trust of India has launched the Corona Studies book series that provide related information about the spreading Corona virus. The book series holds materials suitable for all age groups. Highlights The initiative is being launched to bring in social, economic, psychological and cultural awareness about the virus among the people. The series ..

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National Book Trust initiative to encourage reading

March 28, 2020

The Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development has launched the Stay Home India with Books initiative under the National Book Trust. About NBT National Book Trust is a publishing house that functions under the Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development. It was established in 1957 as an autonomous body. It is involved in ..

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Defence Minister launches ‘Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar’ book

March 19, 2020

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the late Goa Chief Minister and former Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar ahead of his death anniversary. He also launched a book titled ‘Invincible-A Tribute to Manohar Parrikar’. Manohar Parrikar was the Chief Minister of Goa passed away due to an illness and he was succeeded by Pramod ..

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