- The biography highlights the multifaceted life of Soumitra Chatterjee, an iconic Indian and Bengali film actor renowned for his collaboration with legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray and his remarkable contributions to Indian cinema and culture.
- It also delves into his diverse roles as an actor, poet, editor, and artist, providing a vivid portrayal of Bengal’s rich cultural landscape.
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(i) Soumitra Chatterjee was born in 1935 in Kolkata, West Bengal, and passed away in 2020. He starred in 14 of Satyajit Ray's films, including iconic works such as Apur Sansar (The World of Apu), Sonar Kella (The Golden Fortress), Joy Baba Felunath (The Elephant God), Devi (The Goddess), Charulata (The Lonely Wife), and Ghare Baire (The Home and the World).
(ii) Soumitra’s legendary characters, such as Apu and Feluda, have become household names among Bengalis and cinema enthusiasts worldwide.
(iii) He was the first Indian film personality to receive France’s highest artistic honor, Commandeur of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (1999). His accolades include the Padma Bhushan (2004), two National Film Awards (2007 and 2017), and the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award (2012), India's highest honor in cinema.
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Amitav Ghosh's New Book "Wild Fictions" Explores Climate Change and Societal Issues.
On January 10, 2025, Amitav Ghosh's new book, Wild Fictions, was launched by Fourth Estate India at the 41st Dr. CD Deshmukh Memorial Lecture at the India International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The book delves into climate change, societal issues, and political instability in what Ghosh calls a "time of monsters," addressing urgent global crises like biodiversity loss, climate change, and emerging diseases.
Main Point :-
(i) Ghosh is the author of several acclaimed works of fiction and non-fiction, including The Shadow Lines, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, the Ibis Trilogy (comprising the novels Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire), Gun Island, The Great Derangement, The Nutmeg's Curse, Jungle Nama, and The Living Mountain.
(ii) In 2019, he became the first English-language writer to receive the prestigious 'Jnanpith Award,' India's highest literary honor, for his contributions to writings on the planetary crisis and climate change.
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VP Jagdeep Dhankhar Unveils Book "Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constitutional Perspective".
In January 2025, the Vice-President (VP) of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, launched the book "Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constitutional Perspective" in New Delhi. The book was authored by Dr. KS Chauhan, Senior Advocate, at VP's Enclave, New Delhi.
- The book is divided into two volumes and was published by Mohan Law House (MLH) Publishing Private Limited.
Main Point :-
The book delves into the functions of Parliament, its special rights, and its crucial role in holding the government accountable, particularly in shaping India's democracy.
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Amitabh Kant's Book 'How India Scaled Mt G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency' Released in January 2025.
In January 2025, the book titled 'How India Scaled Mt G20: The Inside Story of the G20 Presidency', authored by Amitabh Kant, was released. The book was published by Rupa Publications India.
The book explores India's pivotal role in hosting and shaping the Group of Twenty (G20) during its presidency from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023.
It delves into India's initiatives to address critical global challenges, such as economic disparities, climate change, and technological innovation.
Main Point :-
Amitabh Kant, who served as G20 Sherpa of India, was also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, Government of India (GoI).
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Former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani launched his autobiography in Karnataka.
On December 29, 2024, legendary former Indian cricketer and wicket-keeper, Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani, who was part of the 1983 ODI World Cup-winning team, released his autobiography titled "Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards."
- The book was launched on his 75th birthday at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and was published by Penguin Play.
- Authored by Syed Mujtaba Hussein Kirmani over five years, the book was co-authored by Debashish Sengupta and Dakshesh Pathak.
Main Point :-
(i) The autobiography offers personal insights into his life, his cricketing journey both on and off the field, and provides compelling anecdotes from his career, taking readers into the world of 80s cricket.
(ii) The event was graced by cricket legends EAS Prasanna, Kapil Dev, Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, VVS Laxman, and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, along with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar.
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Nobel Prize Laureate Abhijit Banerjee Launches New Book "Chhaunk on Food, Economics, and Society".
Nobel Prize laureate Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee launched his latest book, "Chhaunk: On Food, Economics, and Society", during the curtain raiser of the Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF) at the Oxford Bookstore in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). This event marked a significant highlight for India's only literary festival organized by a bookstore. The book is co-authored by Cheyenne Olivier and published by Juggernaut Publication.
- The book delves into Indian culinary traditions, blending personal memories, food, and economics. It offers a conversational and accessible narrative, enriched with delicious recipes, particularly resonating with those familiar with life during the 1970s and 1980s.
Main Point :-
(i) Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee, an Indian-American economist, was awarded the 'Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences' in 2019, along with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer, for their pioneering experimental approach to poverty alleviation and economic development.
(ii) उनके द्वारा लिखी गई अन्य पुस्तकें: Cooking to Save Your Life (2021); What the Economy Needs Now (2019); Poverty and Income Distribution in India (2019) आदि।
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Kushal Pal Singh & Aparna Jain Release New Book 'Why the Heck Not?'.
In November 2024, a new inspirational book titled 'Why the Heck Not?' was launched by Kushal Pal (KP) Singh, the Indian billionaire real estate developer, Chairman Emeritus and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Delhi Land & Finance (DLF) Limited, alongside co-author Aparna Jain at the Lodhi Hotel in New Delhi.
- The book was published by Penguin Random House Limited.
- This motivational book presents a blueprint for success, drawing from KP Singh's life lessons, enriched by Aparna Jain's leadership expertise.
Main Points:-
The book chronicles the inspiring journey of how KP Singh rose to become one of India's leading business figures, highlighting the power of resilience, calculated risk-taking, and embracing opportunities while staying true to one's morals and ethics.
A) परणा जैन B) रतन टाटा C) किरण मजूमदार-शॉ D) नीता अंबानी
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Thomas Mathew Releases New Biography "Ratan Tata: A Life".
Retired bureaucrat Thomas Mathew has authored a new book titled "Ratan Tata: A Life", a comprehensive biography of the visionary leader Ratan Tata.
- Published by HarperCollins India, the book delves into Tata’s extraordinary journey from his isolated childhood and early role in the Tata Group to his impactful tenure as chairman of Tata Sons.
Main Points:-
(i) The biography is enriched with insights from over 130 interviews, capturing stories of individuals whose lives were touched by Tata’s leadership and legacy.
(ii) It highlights Ratan Tata’s transformative influence on the Indian business landscape and beyond, making it a must-read for those inspired by his journey.
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President of India Unveils Three Key Publications of the Supreme Court of india.
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday launched three publications of the Supreme Court in the presence of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, CJI-designate Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice BR Gavai, and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
- The President launched three publications namely Justice for the Nation: Reflections on 75 years of the Supreme Court of India, Prisons in India: Mapping Prison Manuals and Measures for Reformation and Decongestion, and Legal Aid through Law Schools: A Report on the working of Legal Aid Cells in India.
- Addressing the gathering, CJI said the three publications of the Supreme Court released by the President are of seminal importance.
Main Points:-
Of the three publications, one is a collection of essays which analyse the jurisprudence of the court since its foundation and the remaining two are studies which assess the functioning of legal-aid cells in universities and the state of prisons, respectively," said the CJI.
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Ashwin Fernandes presents his new book "Modialogue" on PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat to former President Ram Nath Kovind.
Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, Executive Director of the United Kingdom (UK)-based QS World ranking, presented his new book titled "Modialogue: Conversations for a Viksit Bharat" to Ram Nath Kovind, former President of India. The book was launched at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The book highlights the widespread influence of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's renowned radio show, "Mann Ki Baat".
- The title "Modialogue", a fusion of 'Modi' and 'dialogue', highlights the unique communication approach that has bridged the gap between citizens, offering them a platform to voice their aspirations, concerns, and dreams for a brighter future.
Main Points:-
The book also includes an analysis of a nationwide survey with responses from over 4,200 people, highlighting the overwhelmingly positive impact of Mann Ki Baat across diverse demographics.
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Financial Expert Ajay Thakur Releases New Book "Vision to Victory: Unleashing India's SME Platform.
Financial expert Ajay Thakur launched his new book titled "Vision to Victory: Unleashing India's SME platform." The book was published by Invincible Publications Pvt. Ltd. (INPPL).
- The book covers topics like the power of belief, growth of SME platforms, and recovery after COVID-19, featuring inspiring success stories of SMEs that flourished post-listing on exchange SME platforms.
Main Points:-
(i) SMEs form the backbone of India's economy, generating over 45% of the industrial output and contributing nearly 30% to the nation's employment.
(ii) Ajay Thakur, a financial expert with nearly 26 years of capital market experience, has played a key role in establishing and developing the SME platform at the BSE.
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Dr. M.K. Ranjitsinh's New Book 'Mountain Mammals of the World' Launched in Delhi.
Author Dr. MK Ranjitsinh, a member of the royal family of Wankaaner in Saurashtra (Gujarat), has released his 4th book titled "Mountain Mammals of the World". The book is published by Penguin Random House.
- The book serves as a definitive guide to larger mammals found on the mountains of the world, featuring 62 species and 78 subspecies, accompanied by spectacular photographs.
Main Points:-
(i) The book was launched by former politician-author and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Karan Singh at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in New Delhi.
(ii) Jigme Jungney, a representative of spiritual leader Dalai Lama, and Ravi Singh, Secretary General and CEO of WWF-India, were present during the event.
(iii) Dr. MK Ranjitsinh, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, contributed to India’s Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. He has served as Chairman of the Wildlife Trust of India and Regional Coordinator of the WWF Tiger Conservation Programme, among other roles, making him a leading authority on wildlife in India.
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