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Former Lok Sabha speaker Meira Kumar’s book released

Former Lok Sabha Meira Kumar’s book entitled “Indian Parliamentary Diplomacy – Speaker’s Perspective” was released on 19 March 2015. The book was released by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra...

March 20, 2015

Government appoints Baldev Sharma as chairman of National Book Trust

Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has appointed Baldev Sharma as chairman of National Book Trust (NBT). He will succeed veteran Malayalam writer A. Sethumadhavan who had...

March 3, 2015

Govind Mishra gets Saraswati Samman 2013 for novel 'Dhool Paudhon Par'

The renowned Hindi author, Mr. Govind Mishra received the Sarawasti Samman 2013 for his book “Dhool Paudho Par” published in 2008. The award made Mr. Mishra the second Hindi author...

September 26, 2014

‘Gods of Antarctica’: Book penned by 13-year-old Yashwardhan Shukla

Yashwardhan Shukla, a 13-year old school boy based in Delhi, has penned a novel titled ‘Gods of Antarctica’. The book is a fictional tale of gods and monsters....

August 27, 2014

Strictly Personal, Manmohan and Gursharan: A book by Daman Singh

A book ‘Strictly Personal, Manmohan and Gursharan’ penned by Daman Singh was released. It tells the untold story of Manmohan Singh, India’s 14th PM, and his wife Gursharan....

August 8, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

‘One Life is Not Enough’: Autobiography of Natwar Singh released

An autobiography of the former External Affairs Minister and veteran Congress Party leader Natwar Singh was released. The book titled “One Life is Not Enough” is penned by...

July 31, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Noted Hindi litterateur Madhukar Singh passed away

Madhukar Singh (87), a distinguished Hindi litterateur passed away at his residence in village Dharahara of Bhojpur district, Bihar. Madhukar Singh In 1970s he led “Samantar Kahani Andolan” in...

July 16, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Pen Pinter prize to novelist Salman Rushdie

Eminent novelist Salman Rushdie (67), author of Midnight’s Children and The Satanic Verses, has been named the winner of Pen Pinter prize for 2014. The award was instituted in...

June 21, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Jnanpith Award 2013 to Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh

Renowned Hindi poet Kedarnath Singh (80) has been named the recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award for 2013. The award includes Rs 11 lakh and a citation. Born...

June 20, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

Vice-President presented with Book titled "Warrior State" authored by T V Paul

Vice President Hamid Ansari was presented with the book titled Warrior State: Pakistan in the Contemporary World written by T V Paul. The book presents a broad perspective...

June 14, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

PM launches book 'Getting India Back on Track: An Action Agenda For Reform'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a book titled ‘Getting India Back on Track: An Action Agenda For Reform’ edited by Bibek Debroy, Ashley J. Tellis and Reece Trevor....

June 11, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News

‘A Girl is a Half-formed Thing’ by Eimear McBride wins Baileys women’s prize for fiction

The Irish author Eimear McBride has been awarded the Baileys book prize for her first novel titled “A Girl is a Half-formed Thing”. Her competitor was Donna Tartt’s colossal third novel,...

June 4, 2014    Awards, Honours & Persons in News