Ahmedabad: Speaking at a function here, union Home minister Amit Shah said he read Vidur Niti and Chanakya Niti both books that are in his library published by Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust only which he heads today. Shah recollected opening written by Mahatma Gandhi for Chanakya's book in which he said this is not granth (book), this is a granthagar(library). Shah recollected how the book had easy Gujarati translation and how it explained the meaning of what Chanakya said. Shah was speakin...Read More

By Japan K Pathak, Ahmedabad: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amitbhai Shah will launch 24 Gujarati books republished by Sastu Sahitya Mandir Trust (SSMT) on March 9. Shah has been the President of SSMT for the last two years and has written the preface for all republished books. Established in 1907, Ahmedabad-based SSMT, under the printed name of Sastu Sahitya Vardhak Karyalaya, published over 10,000 titles in the span of 116 years. Many of these titles were not republished due to weak fin...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Rajya Shala Pathyapustak Mandal has announced its decision to change certain textbooks with effect from the new academic year which is starting from June 2025-26 in accordance with the new education policy. The new text books to be in circulation include English (2nd language of class 6, Gujarati first lanaguage of class 8 and class 1, Gujarati 2nd language of class 1, Marathi first language of class 7, Maths of class 8, Science of class 8, Economics(with added new chapte...Read More

Parimal Nathwani's "Call of the Gir" is an enchanting visual journey of the Gir Forest and its majestic Asiatic lions. This coffee table book, rich with more than 100 stunning photographs and vivid descriptions, invites readers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and unique ecosystem of Gir. The book is a visual feast, making it a must-have for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. While Nathwani's earlier book "Gir Lion: Pride of Gujarat" was about Gir Lions, this latest book "call...Read More

Ahmedabad: Trees uprooted due to successive cyclones in Gir jungle should be removed to achieve grassland suitable for the roaming of lions, Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani suggested today while interacting with media persons about his newly launched book on Gir jungle. Nathwani said he spoke to the Prime Minister about this during his recent meeting in the national capital. The Prime Minister had, in the same meeting, launched Nathwani's book. The meeting between Nathwani and the Prime Mini...Read More

Book Review by Saumya Bhatt "Mandiron ke liye Ek Dashak" (Volume 2) by Sandeep Singh serves as a compelling call to action for Hindus to actively engage in preserving and revitalising their Mandirs. Building on the foundation in the first volume, Singh emphasizes the necessity of moving beyond social media activism to tangible, on-ground efforts for Mandirs' preservation and economic nurturing. Singh emphasizes that this is the most opportune time for Hindus to reclaim the glory of their M...Read More

Book Review by Saumya Bhatt 'Temple Economics (Arthvyavastha of Mandir)' is a meticulously researched book written by Sandeep Singh. This book(volume-1) delves into the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Hindu temples in India. Singh outlines the destructive impact of historical invasions, colonialism, and modern secular governance on the Hindu temples and their wealth. He emphasizes how despite India's independence in 1947, Hindu temples remained under the control of the secular g...Read More

Gandhinagar: Governor of Gujarat State Mr. Acharya Devvrat today launched a book titled ‘The One and Only Dhirubhai Ambani', written by Mr. Parimal Nathwani, Director of Corporate Affairs Department of Reliance Industries Limited and Member of Rajya Sabha was at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar. Chief Minister of Gujarat State Mr. Bhupendrabhai Patel was a Guest of Honor at this book release ceremony. The book ‘The One and Only Dhirubhai Ambani' written by Shri Parimal Nathwani has been published b...Read More

Ahmedabad: A book named "World Upside Down," written by Ambassador Sujan Chinoy, was launched today at an event held at the J. B. Auditorium of the Ahmedabad Management Association here in the city. Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy is the Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. A career diplomat from 1981–2018, he served as Ambassador to Japan and Mexico and has a background in national security issues. His expertise covers East Asia and...Read More