India Non Fiction Festival
Books to be launched at the
India Non Fiction Festival
New books
with interesting tales will be launched at the second edition of
India Non Fiction Festival
Mumbai,
January, 2014:
This year will be an impressive, line up of books launched at the 2nd
Edition Of India Non Fiction Festival.
After
successfully hosting the inaugural edition of the India Non Fiction Festival, Mumbai once again gears up to welcome
the audience at the 2nd edition of this unique festival.
The
three days of the festival will be packed with interesting and stimulating
sessions from established authors and eminent personalities in their respective
genres. The festival will register the presence of host of other renowned
speakers, specialized in the wide range of genres. Among all the sessions at the event such as panel discussions, keynotes,
there are some interesting book launch session; wherein numerous Non Fiction
book will be launched.
Books that are going to be launched are:
Excuse Me, Can We Have Our Country Back? by author Suraj Eskay Sriram : Every
day, the common man in India struggles against the ills of corruption, poor
governance and much more. With tongue-in-cheek cartoons and illustrations, this
book highlights the plight of the citizens of this country. With just the right
touch of humour, Suraj ‘Eskay’ Sriram presents his take on the present and his
vision of the future.
Indian Youth and Electoral Politics by Sanjay Kumar: An
Emerging Engagement : The book looks at the level of awareness of the youth about political
issues and analyzes youth interest and participation in electoral politics. It
also points out that a large percentage of Indian youth would be willing to
take up politics as their career choice. However there are differences in level
of youth interest and electoral participation along gender, locality, and
various such social variables.
Rules of the Game by Sumit D Chowdhury: Sumit’s first book is Rules of the Game. It brings
together insights from successful CEOs and business executives to define what
it takes to create successful careers.
Acting Smart: Your Ticket to Showbiz by Tisca Chopra: Acting Smart is the book you’ve been waiting for.
Packed with nuts-and-bolts ideas, hilarious anecdotes as well as sharp advice
from some of the biggest names in cinema – actors, agents, film-makers and
casting directors – this is a not just a handbook on how to take on the
challenges of the mercurial quicksand of show business, but also a look into
the working of the creative maelstrom called the film industry.
Magic Mantras: For Young Adults to Achieve Success in Life by Laxmi
Dhaul: This book is your own personal guide—simply talking straight to you, the
way a friend would help you to enjoy the roller coaster ride of life,
especially when you are young!
Idli,
Orchid and WillPower by
Dr. Vithal Kamath:
The
Story of an entrepreneur who moved from a single, family style restaurant, to
create a chain known across the nation. But his passion for hospitality did not
stop there. Vithal Kamat had a dream Vithal Kamat wanted a five star
hotel . He went on to make THE ORCHID , a five star ecotel, which won numerous
awards for being the world’s best environmentally sensitive hotel.The Orchid’s
multiplied and today stand as icons of hospitality. This is the story of what
went into the making of this empire .This is an inspiring story of a man
willing to face any odds of his dream, armed with determination
,dedication and discipline. This true life
story shows that all it takes to make it ,the belief in your dreams and the
conviction to see them through.
The New Clash of Civilization by Minhaz
Merchant: The New Clash of Civilizations offers
deep and stimulating insights into how the contest between four major
civilizational forces—the United States, China, India and Islam—will shape our
century. The historic shift in the economic and geopolitical balance of power
from the West to the East, Merchant writes, will determine the ideas and
principles that govern this unfolding century. Divided into six distinct
sections—History, Nation, World, Leaders, Science & Society, and
Vintage—the book provides an original perspective on a dynamic nation coming to
terms with itself and the world.
Karma Kurry for the Mind, Body, Heart & Soul by Jeroninio Almeida: It is inspiring stories about Anu Aga, Geeta
Chandran, Rohini Nilekani, Chewang Norphel, Gul Panag, Anita Pratap, Gregory
Roberts and others, these stories have that power to inspire people to rise and
act, to make a difference. Nelson Mandela compilation of soul-stirring and
heart-warming tales, Karma Kurry for the Mind, Body, Heart & Soul
celebrates the journey and triumph of the human spirit. Every human being has a
hero within, a dynamic and compassionate being who has the power to influence
and mould the world. The powerful narratives in this book are the stories of
just such heroes, who have radically changed society for the better.
Kon
Jo-The Fighting Spirit by Sandeep Goyal: A rip-roaring account of a career in
the ad world by a renowned ad-man. A few weeks before Sandeep Goyal turned
forty, he resigned from Zee. And his world came crashing down. He lost his
so-called friends, his Merc, his memberships of the Chambers and the Belvedere,
his secretaries and his retinue of hangers-on. Reality took a while to sink in
and he realized he was all alone with only his wife to support him. He
introspected, did a reality check and decided to look forward instead of
brooding on the past. After relentless work he
achieved
an improbable dream. He signed a joint venture with Dentsu, the Japanese ad
giant. To success he needed, as they say in Japanese, Kon Jo or ‘fighting
spirit’ – a combination of will power, guts, perseverance and a dogged tenacity
in the face of hardship.
Fanatics of Non-fiction are welcome to the festival.
The festival will be free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Registration
Details: www.IndiaNonFictionFestival.com
- Location:
Nehru Centre, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai- 400 018
- Date: 24th
January’2014 to 26th January’2014
- Time: 12.00
pm – 7.00 pm
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