The Publications Division (PD), one of the leading publishing houses in the Country and the largest in the public sector, functions under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It attempts to promote National Integration by disseminating information and creating awareness about the various activities, regions, people and the myriad cultubbbres & beliefs of the Nation. The Division publishes and sells books at affordable prices through its outlets in important cities and also through agents. It also participates in exhibitions and books fairs to promote the sale of books and journals. Till date, 7600 titles have been published, of which 1500 are live today. Besides books, the Publication Division has also brought out 21 Journals about various issues of national and social significance.
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Indradhanush - Volume II
- Author:Publication Division
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:1200
The Indra Dhanush initiative was started in 2012 in Rashtrapati Bhavan with the objective of showcasing the magnificence of performing arts in India. Since then an array of memorable performances by India’s finest in the realms of theatre, dance and music have taken place at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This is the second volume that compiles all major cultural events, array of performances that have taken place between July 2014 - 2016. Some of the stalwarts whose performances have been covered in this volume are: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra,Girija Devi, Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar, Priyadarsini Govind, Malavika Sarrukai, Begum, Parveen Sultana, Pandits Rajan and Sajan Mishra and Shekhar Sen, to name a few. -
Rashtrapati Bhavan: From Raj to Swaraj
- Author:Publication Division
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:720
This book, written for children, by Subhadra Sengupta, tells the story of Rashtrapati Bhavan – from its construction as Government House, a symbol of grandeur of the British Empire to its final destiny as the house of the President of India. The reader is taken through the famous red-domed building, its magnificent gardens and given a peek into its workings, in a lucid and crisp style. -
Life at Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Author:Publication Division
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:1510
The volume titled Life at Rashtrapati Bhavan, is an attempt to record the human history of the residents living in the President’s Estate. This documents the period under the colonial state right up to the current presidency and brings in the perspectives of past and present residents of the estate, the permanent staff of the household and secretariat as well as the officials who have served under different presidencies.This is an account of one of the greatest buildings of the world not for the architectural masterpiece that it is, but in terms of the life that permeates and lends it soul.
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Courts of India: Past to Present
- Author:Publication Division
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:1900
"Courts of India: Past to Present" written by eminent judges, advocates and legal luminaries among others under the expert guidance of an Editorial Board constituted by the Supreme Court is an attempt to trace the historical evolution of courts in India. The book attempts to identify the diverse court systems prevalent in India, map its historical origins and contextualize the present system of courts. The aim is to provide an overview of the history of laws and legal institutions in India. -
In the Footsteps of Mahatma... Gandhi and Sanitation
- Author:Sudarshan Iyengar
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:100
Gandhiji's devotion to a clean and healthy country India, is brought out in this comprehensive title. Interwoven with quotes and photographs, this book gives an insight into Gandhiji's thoughts and writings on the importance of sanitation. The author, Sudarshan Iyengar, a member of the Gandhi Heritage Mission , who has also been associated with water and sanitation campaigns in Gujarat, draws our attention to Gandhiji's views on this important subject in this handy book . -
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (BMI)
- Author:Nitish Sengupta
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:155
Dr BC Roy has been one of the foremost national leaders of 20th century. A legendary physician of the country, a distinguished political leader, philanthropist, educationist and social worker, he was one of the longest serving Chief Ministers of West Bengal and is rightly hailed as the ‘Maker of Modern West Bengal’. The author Dr Nitish Sengupta was a former Member of Parliament and chairman, Board of Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises. -
Lives that Inspire, 3 Volumes
- Author:Publication Division
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:75
These books are collection of life sketches of great men and women, who, with their compassion, zeal, acumen and love for their motherland, paved a meaningful path for youth to follow.Price : Vol. I - 60:00, Vol. II 75:00 , Vol. III 75:00
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Why People Protest
- Author:Subash Sharma
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Hard Binding
- Price:255
This book extensively and intensively deals with six ecological movements in developing countries like India, Brazil, Malaysia and the Phillippines. Dr Subash Sharma has written extensively on ecological and social movements and contributes regularly to reputed journals. -
Shakhs aur Shair (Urdu)
- Author:Irteza Karim
- Subject:New Arrivals
- Language:English
- Date:2016
- Binding Type:Paper Binding
- Price:135
Asrarul Haq ‘Majaz’ (1911-55) was an eminent Urdu poet of the 20th century. Maja's personal life was full of deprivation and sorrow, but the tragic story his life could not overshadow his poetic genius. One of the founders of the progressive movement in Urdu literature, Majaz did not entirely deviate from the poetic tradition of the language but his intense admiration of all that was beautiful, got combined with his revolutionary zeal and fervour which was generated under influence of India’s struggle for freedom.
