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New memoir
“Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder’’
Salman Rushdie
Maker of Modern Goa: The Untold Story of Pratap Singh Rane
Vijayadevi Rane (Pratap’s wife)
“The Idea of Democracy”
Sam Pitroda
Sabke Ram
Pravwsh Kumar and Shri Rajeev Gupta
The Winner’s Mindset
Former Australian cricketer Shane Watson
Heavenly Islands of Goa
Goa Governor Sreedharan Pillai
“The Law and Spirituality: Reconnecting the Bond”
Prof. Raman Mittal
India – the Road to Renaissance: A Vision and an
Agenda
Bhimeswara Challa
India’s Nuclear Titans
Soumya Awasthi
March 2024
Sl. No.
Book Name
Author
1
Basic Structure and Republic
P S Sreedharan Pillai
2
Swallowing the Sun
Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
3
The Conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency
Gotabaya Rajapaksa
4
Israel War Diary
Vishal Pandey
5
Code-Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI
Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
6
From A Car Shed To The Corner Room & Beyond
S. Raman
7
Code Dependent: Living in the Shadow of AI
Madhumita Murgia
8
Thunderclap: A Memoir of Art and Life and Sudden Death
Laura Cumming
9
Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World
Naomi Klein
10
A Flat Place
Noreen Masud
11
All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley’s Sack
Tiya Miles
12
How to Say Babylon: A Jamaican Memoir
Safiya Sinclair
February 2024
Book Name
Author
‘Ek Samandar, Mere Andar’
Dr Sanjeev Kumar Joshi
KASHMIR: Travels in Paradise on
Earth
Romesh Bhattacharji
Dabbling in Diplomacy: Authorised
& Otherwise, Recollections of a Non-Career Diplomat
S.D. Muni
The book “Neeraj Chopra: The Man Who Made History”
Norris Pritam
‘Fool Bahadur’: First Magahi Novel Translated to English
Abhay K
Basic Structure and Republic
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai
Artificial Intelligence and National Security
Amit Sinha and Vijay Khare
Transforming HARYANA
Kuldip Chand Agnihotri
Coffee-Table Book Titled ‘Shree Jagannatha, Lord Of The Universe’
Raghuvir Srinivasan
January 2024
Book Name
Author
Maha Kavithai
Vairamuthu
Coffee table book titled “Srirangam – The
Resplendent Kingdom of Rangaraja”
The Hindu Group of Publications
Sanskriti ke Ayaam
Dr Manorama Mishra
Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan
Ajay Bisaria
An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Modi: Energising A Green Future
Released by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns
M.J. Akbar
Fertilising the Future: Bharat’s March Towards Fertilizer Self-Sufficiency’ (‘Urvarak-Atmanirbharta ki Raah)
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
The Rajiv I Knew: And Why he was India’s Most Misunderstood Prime Minister
Mani Shankar Aiyar
Assam’s Braveheart Lachit Barphukan
Arup Kumar Dutta
Conversations with Aurangzeb
Charu Nivedita
A Promised Nation Hon’ble Shri Narendra Modi – the Maker of New India’, in Braille script
Launched by Shri Amit Shah
The Cooking of Books: A Literary Memoir
Ramachandra Guha
List of Important Books and Authors 2023 (January to December)
December 2023
Book Name
Author
Idols: Unearthing the Power of Murti
Puja
Amish Tripathi and Bhavna Roy
Welcome to Paradise
Twinkle Khanna
Madam Commissioner: The
Extraordinary Life of an Indian Police Chief
Meeran Chadha Borwankar
Naye Bharat ka Samveda
Shri Narendra Modi
Four Stars of Destiny: An Autobiography
General (Retired) Manoj Mukund Naravane
Salt & Pepper: Selected Poems
D. Sukrita Paul Kumar
Breaking the Mould: Reimagining
India’s Economic Future
Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba
Why Bharat Matters
B. Dr S. Jaishankar
November 2023
Book Name
Author
Description
“Welcome to Paradise,” at Taj Lands End, Mumbai
Twinkle Khanna
A collection of short stories related to the complex lives of women navigating love, marriage and loneliness
India’s Moment: Changing Power Equations around the World
Professor (Dr.) Mohan Kumar
This book talks about some basic things and follows how India’s stances in talks with other countries have changed over the years
‘Pranab, My Father: A Daughter Remembers’
Sharmishtha Mukherjee
This book is a mirror to the father-daughter relationship between Pranab Mukherjee and Sharmishtha.
Thread by Thread
Sathya Saran
Thread By Thread” is a story about Shambhu Kumar, who started with very little and created one of the most successful textile companies in India.
‘Do Palkon Ki Chhavn Main’
Dr. Hema Joshi
The book is a made-up story that skillfully combines the author’s writing talent with her strong love for two Indian cities – Almora, where she was born, and Prayagraj, where she lived later in life.
Nilavu Kudicha Simhangal (which roughly translates to ‘Lions that drank the Moonlight’)
S Somanath
Autobiography of ISRO Chief S Somanath
Snakes of Himachal Pradesh
Omesh Kumar Bharti and DD Bisht
It provides comprehensive information about the diverse snake species(venomous and non-venomous) found in the state of HP
October 2023
Book Name
Author
Description
Ashtadhyayi Bhashya, ‘Ramanandacharya Charitam, and ‘Bhagwan Shri Krishna ki Rashtraleela.
Released by PM Modi at Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot
During his visit, PM Modi made his way to Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, where he made significant cultural and literary contributions. He released three books, each offering unique insights into Hinduism and its rich traditions.
The Reverse Swing: Colonialism to Cooperation
Ashok Tandon.
The book highlights India’s journey towards progress, shedding the memories of foreign subjugation. It discusses the historical events and changes in Indo-UK relations since independence.
The Book of Life: My Dance with Buddha for Success
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s book revolutionizes literature by connecting with readers through the internet, fostering interaction and self-expression, giving “The Book of Life” its true purpose.
The Lords of the Wankhede – Tales Between Two Titles
W.V. Raman and R. Kaushik
The book delves into the transformation of Indian cricket from 1983 to 2023, offering insights into the key events that shaped its remarkable evolution and growth.
Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future
Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan & Economist Rohit Lamba
The book offers insights into India’s economic future, discussing essential policy choices and addressing critical questions about the country’s economic path, making it relevant to all Indians.
Igniting Collective Goodness: Mann Ki Baat @ 100
Launced by BlueKraft Digital Foundation
The book captures the journey of Prime Minister Modi’s 100 episodes of Mann Ki Baat and its impact on Indian society.
The Professionals’ Handbook to ChatGPT
Pattabhi Ram V and Dungar Chand U Jain
This book, covering 27 different topics, is a valuable resource for finance professionals. It offers practical tips on how to enhance productivity and efficiency at work by using ChatGPT.
4 Books on G20 Summit: Showcasing G20’s Presidency Success
Book Title
About the Book
Publisher
The Grand Success of G20 Bharat Presidency: Visionary Leadership, Inclusive Approach
Highlights India’s successful G20 presidency with a visionary and inclusive approach
Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)
G20 University Connect Programme: Engaging Young Mind
Focuses on the G20 University Connect Programme and its engagement with young minds
Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS)
India’s G20 Presidency: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One family, One Future
Explores India’s G20 presidency events and themes
G20 India
Showcasing Indian Culture at G20
Showcases the diversity of Indian culture across the country
G20 India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released these books during the G20 University Connect Finale program held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, and they are available in ebook format on the G20 India website and application.
September 2023
Book Name
Author
Description
Nation Calling – Holistic Approach for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination
IAS officer Sonal Goel
The book summarises Sonal Goel’s 15 year experience as an IAS officer which inspires young people to become a bureaucrat.
Comic book ‘Chacha Chaudhary aur Chunavi Dangal’
Election Commission of India (ECI)
The comic book launched by ECI to Create Awareness About Elections, Voting and Electroal process among Children
People’s G20
Apurva Chandra [Secretary of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)]
This ebook provides a comprehensive overview of India’s key contributions to the G20 Summit and its innovative initiatives during its presidency.
Comic Book “Let’s Move Forward”
Jointly developed by NCERT & UNESCO (Launched by Dharmendra Pradhan)
The book aims to promote the health and well-being of school-going Children
Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras
Radhika Iyengar
The book delves into the city of Varanasi in India, focusing on its unique relationship with death and the afterlife
Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket
Cricket Administrator: Amrit Mathur
Autobiography of Amrit Mathur
August 2023
Book Name
Author
Monsoon: A Poem of Love and
Longing
Indian-poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar
Kargil: Ek Yatri Ki Jubani
Rishi Raj
‘Heritage Trees of Goa’, ‘When Parallel Lines Meet’, and ‘Ente Priya Kavithakal‘ (‘My Dear Poems’ a collection
of poems).
Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai
“Kuwi Primer” and “Desia Primer”
Launched by Dharmendra Pradhan and Nirmala Sitharaman
‘Western Lane’ (debut novel )
London-based Indian-origin author Chetna Maroo
How Prime Ministers Decide
Veteran journalist Neerja Chowdhury
“The Life, Vision and Songs of Kabir”
writer-singer Vipul Rikhi
Books on the speeches of PM Narendra Modi titled “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas”
Released by Shivraj Singh & Anurag Thakur
July 2023
Book Title
Author
Krishnan Oru Ezhamindriyam [Malayalam Translation Of ‘Krishna – The 7th Sense]
Prof. Debashis Chatterjee.
The book was translated from English to Malayalam by V Madhusoodan
As the Wheel Turns
Ranjit Pratap
Through The Broken Glass (Autobiography)
T.N. Seshan (Former Chief Election Commissioner of India)
Biodiversity and Importance of Mangrove Ecosystem
scientists from the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF)
Released by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav.
Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow
Vinod Mankara
Narrative ka Mayajaal
Balbir Punj
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die (English translation of the Tamil book ‘Ninaivugalukku Maranamillai’)
Dr. Nazema Maraikayar (niece of Kalam Sir) and Dr. Y.S. Rajan (ISRO scientist)
India Rising Memoir of a Scientist
R. Chidambaram and Suresh Gangotra
Prism: The Ancestral Abode of Rainbow
Released by ISRO Chairman S Somanath
Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-1977
Abhishek Choudhary
Colours of devotion
Anita Bharat Shah
Maya, Modi, Azad: Dalit Politics in the Time of Hindutva
Sudha Pai and Sajjan Kumar
June 2023
Book Title
Author
The Gita for Children
Roopa Pai
Finance Ministers of India: From Independence to the Emergency (1947-1977)
Journalist A.K. Bhattacharya
Master Residential Real Estate
Ashwinder R Singh
The Power of One Thought: Master Your Mind
BK Shivani
Ringside
Lokmat Media Group Editorial Board Chairman and former MP Dr. Vijay Darda
A Life Well Spent – Four Decades in the Indian Foreign Service
Satish Chandra, an Indian diplomat
Ajay to Yogi Adityanath
Shantanu Gupta
‘Nalanda’
Abhay K
Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime
KK Gopalakrishnan
May 2023
Book Title
Author
Collective Spirit, Concrete Action
Shashi Shekhar Vempati
The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life
Ruskin Bond
The Indian Metropolis: Deconstructing India’s Urban Spaces
Feroze Varun Gandhi
My Life as a Comrade
K. Shailaja
Made in India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise
Amitabh Kant
Partitioned Freedom
Ram Madhav
RINGSIDE – Up, Close, and Personal on India and Beyond
Dr Vijay Darda
NTR-A Political Biography
Ramachandra Murthy Kondubhatla
Reflections
Narayanan Vaghul
Made In India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise
Amitabh Kant
Sachin@50 – Celebrating a Maestro
Boria Majumdar
Just Aspire: Notes on Technology, Entrepreneurship and the Future
Ajai Chowdhry
Comic Book Titled “First Lithuanian Travelers in India”
Launched by Diana Mickevičienė, Lithuanian ambassador to India
“Cyber Encounter: Cops’ Adventures With Online Criminals” in Hindi Version
Originally written in English by Ashok Kumar, the DGP of Uttarakhand Released by CM of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami. releases Book on Cybercrime Titled
April 2023
Books Name
Author
Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta
Journalist Piyush Babele
The Great Bank Robbery: NPAs, Scams and the Future of Regulation
Pattabhi Ram & Sabyasachee Dash
Coffee Table Book “The Banker to Every Indian”
Released by SBI Bank
Azaad
Autobiography of Ghulam Nabi Azad
Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of
Empire
Nandini Das
SaurashtraTamil Sangamprashastih
Prepared by Shree Somnath Sanskrit University, Gujarat.
Crosscourt
Tennis Legend Jaidip Mukerjea (Autobiography)
Reflections
Narayanan Vaghul
War & Women Written
Dr MA Hasan
Smoke and Ashes
Amitav Ghosh
Collective Spirit, Concrete Action
Shashi Shekhar
(The Book documenting PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme)
Sachin @ 50: Celebrating a Maestro
Boria Majumdar
March 2023
Books
Author
War & Women
Dr. MA Hasan
Why Can’t Elephants be Red??
Vani Tripathi Tikoo
India’s Vaccine Growth Story – From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri
Shri Sajjan Singh Yadav
The Book of Bihari Literature
Abhay Kumar
As Good as My Word
KM Chandrasekhar
Mundaka Upanishad: The Gateway to Eternity
Dr. Karan Singh
Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform
Rachna Biswat Rawat
Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0
Shri Rajiv Malhotra and Mrs. Vijaya Viswanathan
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Shrimant Kokate
A Matter of the Heart: Education in India
Anurag Behar
Azaad
Ghulam Nabi Azad
Phoolange
Lekhnath Chhetri
Basu Chatterji: And Middle-of-the-Road Cinema
Aniruddha Bhattacharjee
February 2023
Books Name
Author
‘Modi: Shaping a Global order in flux’
BJP national president J P Nadda
The Last Heroes- Foot Soldiers of Indian Freedom
Indian Journalist Palagummi Sainath
A Chronicle of Central Command – Savdhaan
Released by Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff (CoAS)
January 2023
Books Name
Author
Ambedkar: A Life
Shashi Tharoor
Chief Minister’s Diary No.1
CM of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma ( Released by Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi)
Njaan Sakshi’ (me as the witness)
K.K. Abdul Gaffar’s autobiography (released by Mahendra Singh Dhoni)
Human Anatomy
Dr. Ashvini Kumar Dwivedi
Braving A Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story in New Delhi
Co-authored by Aashish Chandorkar and Suraj Sudhir
Memoir titled “Spare”
Prince Harry
Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies
Shubhra Gupta
COACHING BEYOND: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team
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