Recent 6 months news in Books

Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricket captain, has released a book titled “Sanjay Jagdale: Rag-Rag Mein Cricket” in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

Authored by Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale, the book chronicles the life and cricketing journey of former cricketer, selector, and administrator Sanjay Jagdale.

Hirav Shah, a business strategist, has launched his business novel titled “SAARATHI” in Ahmedabad.

The book, which achieved bestseller status on Amazon India on the day of its launch, was independently published by the author and is distributed globally primarily through the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform of Amazon.

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan has released a book titled “Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Songs” (edited by Ankuran Dutta and Nani Mahanta) at Gauhati University, Assam.

During the ceremony, he also laid the foundation stone for infrastructure development projects worth ₹110 crore at the university. The VP also released the 5th revised and enlarged edition of “Chandrakanta Abhidhan”, a work of Assamese lexicography.

Karnataka Minister Madhu Bangarappa has launched the Kannada and English editions of the book titled “Memorable Trials, Unforgettable Cases”.

The book is authored by HN Nagamohan Das (a former Judge of the Karnataka High Court) and published by Jana Prakashana. It focuses on spreading constitutional awareness and detailing various judicial experiences.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has launched a biographical novel on the renowned poet Mahakavi Kalidasa, titled “Kaho Kalidasa!” at an event in New Delhi.

The novel is authored by Yugul Joshi and published by Manjul Publishing House.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has released a book titled “Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug” at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

The book is authored by Ghanshyam Tiwari, a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament.

PM Narendra Modi has released the autobiography of Ram Nath Kovind, the 14th President of India, titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles” at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi.

The book titled “Bringing the Cheetah Back to India: How Diplomacy Made Conservation’s Big Mission Possible” authored by Prashant Agrawal, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer, was released.

Published by Hachette India, the book chronicles the journey of the ambitious initiative regarding the reintroduction and conservation of cheetahs in India.

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has launched his debut book titled "The Second Orbit: Belief of a Man… Dreams of 1.4 Billion Hearts" in Bengaluru. The book is published by Penguin Random House India.

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan has released a book titled "The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks" at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.

The volume, edited by Prof. S Sivakumar, compiles the speeches, lectures, and reflections of Justice BR Gavai. It is published by Thomson Reuters in association with the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA).

Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Amar Preet Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), has released the memoir of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla titled "The Second Orbit: Belief of a Man... Dreams of 1.4 Billion Hearts" in New Delhi.

Published by Vintage Books under Penguin Random House India, the book chronicles the journey of Shukla. The release commemorates the first anniversary of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Mintage World, the world's first online museum for coins, stamps, and banknotes, has released a 200-page coffee table book titled "Stamps, Coins, and Banknotes Issued During the Premiership of Narendra Modi" in New Delhi.

The book, conceptualized and curated by Sushilkumar Agrawal (CEO of Mintage World), features a compilation of stamps with diverse designs, coins minted at facilities in Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Noida (Uttar Pradesh), along with currency notes printed across Indian security printing presses.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has released a book titled "Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto" (Bhawaiya: A Cultural Treasure and Its Historical Journey) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

The book is authored by Lok Sabha MP Jayanta Kumar Roy and Sangita Roy. It documents the cultural heritage of Bhawaiya, a traditional folk music genre from North Bengal (West Bengal), Assam, and adjoining regions, reflecting the rural lifestyle and cultural legacy of the Koch Rajbanshi community.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has launched a book titled " IIT: The Story of India's Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem" at the IIT Delhi. The book is authored by Prabhat Kumar and published by HarperCollins India.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has released a book titled "VIP Culture in India: Power, Privilege and the Distance from Democracy".

The book is authored by Nabam Rebia and co-authored by Sandeep Kumar, incorporating references to the civilisational and intellectual traditions of India.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has released a book titled “Agatthiyar – The Unifier” at Uparashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

The book is authored by O Shama Bhatt and Dr. MN Sudha, with a Tamil translation by Professor Kalyani. It is published by Kalaimagal, the Tamil literary magazine.

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has released a book titled “When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference” at Uprashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.

The book is edited by former Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India Vinod Rai and is published by Rupa Publications India. It demonstrates how effective auditing enhances government systems and reinforces public trust.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh has released a commemorative volume titled “Operation Sindoor” in New Delhi.

The book documents the experiences and testimonies of 100 personnel from the Indian Armed Forces who participated in the operation. The volume was compiled under the guidance of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, with publication support provided by the United Service Institution of India (USI).

PT Usha, the President of Indian Olympic Association, and Dr. Dilip Tirkey, the President of Hockey India, have released a book titled “India’s Olympic Gold: Hockey Triumph at Amsterdam” in New Delhi.

Authored by hockey historian K Arumugam and published by Stick2Hockey, the book commemorates the 98th anniversary of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team winning their first Olympic Gold medal at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics.

Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda have launched a book titled “Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav”. The book is authored by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and published by Prabhat Prakashan Pvt Ltd.