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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud talks about relevance of Constitution in debut book
The debut book of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Why the Constitution Matters, will be published this month, the publisher Penguin Random House India announced. The published said that the book offers a rare blend of legal insight and accessible commentary, exploring how the Indian Constitution continues to shape the nation's democratic fabric. Justice Chandrachud, who was the 50th CJI, superannuated from office on November 8, 2024. The book offers readers a nuanced understanding of the values enshrined in the Constitution, a statement said. "With clarity and conviction, he makes complex legal concepts accessible to the audience of citizens, showing how constitutional principles impact our lives in practical, everyday ways," it added. Justice Chandrachud, the 50th CJI and one of the country's most respected jurists, draws on his decades-long judicial career to argue that the Constitution is more than a legal framework - it is the bedrock of justice, equality, and liberty in India. Through themes such as the right to dissent, freedom of speech, privacy, gender equality, disability rights, and environmental justice, he illustrates how constitutional principles play out in everyday life. 'My book attempts to weave together my experiences of law, justice, and judging in a career of nearly twenty-five years on the bench,' said Justice Chandrachud. 'It is an invocation to every citizen to engage in realizing the true potential of the Constitution.' Milee Ashwarya, Publisher and Senior VP at Penguin Random House India, called the work 'a must-read for all citizens,' adding, 'The Constitution is not just a document; it is the very essence of our democracy, a beacon of hope, and a guiding light that ensures justice, equality, and liberty for all.' Positioned as both a reflective memoir and a call to civic engagement, Why the Constitution Matters arrives at a time of heightened debate over constitutional values.
New Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Lalu Prasad Yadav co-writes folk legends anthology rooted in Gorakhnathi tradition
NEW DELHI: In a vivid resurrection of forgotten voices, ancient ballads, and mystical legends, a new anthology by senior politician Lalu Prasad Yadav and author Nalin Verma brings together four timeless folk tales -- "Sorthi-Brijbhar", "Bharthari-Pingla", "Heer-Ranjha", and "Saranga-Sadabrij". Rooted in the life and teachings of Yogi Gorakhnath, the revered 11th-century mystic whose inclusive religious philosophy deeply influenced the Sufi and Bhakti movements in India, these stories offered in "Lores of Love and Saint Gorakhnath" were once sung by itinerant yogis of the Gorakhnath sect, accompanied by the melancholic notes of the sarangi. It is published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI). "Over the years, these ballads became a source of sustenance for folklorists and folk theatre artists, who performed at wedding parties and religious events. I am very passionate about these stories. I got the folklorists to perform when I became the chief minister of Bihar in 1990." "I still invite them to perform when I find time. I shared these stories with Nalin Verma, who has carried out extensive research to present these stories here. I am greatly thankful to him for writing these stories, which have been a part of our culture and our heritage," writes Yadav, the national president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and former chief minister of Bihar, in the book's introduction.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lalu Prasad Yadav co-writes anthology of folk legends rooted in Gorakhnathi tradition
New Delhi, In a vivid resurrection of forgotten voices, ancient ballads, and mystical legends, a new anthology by senior politician Lalu Prasad Yadav and author Nalin Verma brings together four timeless folk tales "Sorthi-Brijbhar", "Bharthari-Pingla", "Heer-Ranjha", and "Saranga-Sadabrij". Lalu Prasad Yadav co-writes anthology of folk legends rooted in Gorakhnathi tradition Rooted in the life and teachings of Yogi Gorakhnath, the revered 11th century mystic whose inclusive religious philosophy deeply influenced the Sufi and Bhakti movements in India, these stories offered in "Lores of Love and Saint Gorakhnath" were once sung by itinerant yogis of the Gorakhnath sect, accompanied by the melancholic notes of the sarangi. It is published by Penguin Random House India . "Over the years, these ballads became a source of sustenance for folklorists and folk theatre artists, who performed at wedding parties and religious events. I am very passionate about these stories. I got the folklorists to perform when I became the chief minister of Bihar in 1990. "I still invite them to perform when I find time. I shared these stories with Nalin Verma, who has carried out extensive research to present these stories here. I am greatly thankful to him for writing these stories, which have been a part of our culture and our heritage," writes Yadav, the national president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal and former chief minister of Bihar, in the book's introduction. For the unversed, originally preserved through oral tradition and rich with fantastical elements genies, fairies, ghostly figures, and divine sages these ballads have long been central to regional performance traditions across melas, weddings, and spiritual gatherings. Through narratives that combine magical realism with lived experiences, the book sheds light on how marginalised communities used folklore as a vehicle of resistance, transformation, and spiritual inquiry. According to the publisher, this anthology not only documents these stories with historical sensitivity and literary finesse but also offers a "critical lens into their enduring social and philosophical resonance. Also, at the heart of each tale lies the Gorakhnathi worldview fluid, inclusive, and radically humanist "blurring the lines between religion, caste, and creed". "I believe 'Lores of Love and Saint Gorakhnath' offers a rare glimpse into a world where folklore and faith come together to illuminate universal truths of love, loss, longing, and transcendence," Gurveen Chadha, executive editor of 'Ebury Press' and 'Penguin Veer' at PRHI. The book, priced at ₹399, is available for purchase across online and offline stores. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
19 years on, Kiran Desai has a 2nd shot at Booker
Nineteen years after winning the Man Booker, Kiran Desai, 53, has returned to the award longlist with a novel about two Indians navigating life in the US. The Indian American author, who became the prize's youngest-ever winner in 2006 with her second novel 'The Inheritance of Loss', is now among 13 writers vying for the literary trophy. Her mother Anita Desai - with whom she shares an inheritance, not of loss but of fine storytelling - has been shortlisted for the Booker thrice but never won. After her win, Kiran acknowledged the debt: "I wrote this book so much in my mother's company that it feels almost like her book.' While the two craft very different literary landscapes, they do have many things in common, including the habit of escaping to Mexican villages to write. The 88-year-old Anita's last novella 'Rosarita', which released last year, was also set in Mexico. Kiran's longlisted 'The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny' which will be out in Sept, has taken almost two decades to take shape. By her own admission, she writes slowly, piecing her novels together like a jigsaw puzzle. Going by the promos, the storyline seems almost filmi: a love story about two young people who first see each other on a train. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo But, as always, she remains conscious of her role in the wider world, exploring themes like migration, modernity, and the complicated bonds that link one generation to the next. "Intimate in its details, epic in its reach," is how Manasi Subramaniam, editor-in-chief at Penguin Random House India, describes it. "While it is about the weight of familial love, the violence of class and the ache of displacement, it is sharp, funny, tragic and endlessly surprising," says Subramaniam.
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Business Standard
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
OTP Please: Vandana Vasudevan exposes hard truths of the ecommerce economy
From online marketplaces using data to harm local businesses to the suffering that lies behind the glossy growth story that startups tell, Vandana Vasudevan exposes the hard truth of platform economy Chintan Girish Modi Mumbai Listen to This Article OTP Please! Online Buyers, Sellers and Gig Workers in South Asia Published by Penguin Random House India 384 pages ₹499 It has been almost a year since Piyush Goyal, Union minister of commerce and industry, expressed his concerns about how the ecommerce boom might impact 100 million small retailers across India. While launching a report titled 'Assessing the Net Impact of E-Commerce on Employment and Consumer Welfare in India' — published by the Pahle India Foundation —i n August 2024, Mr Goyal said that ecommerce is here to stay 'but we have to think very carefully and cautiously about its
