New Delhi [India], September 27 (ANI/PRNewswire): In the present scenario, people all across the globe are participating in democracy in deeper and more meaningful ways. From India to the United States to Hong Kong, democratic societies have seen movements that have brought about change. They have one thing in common: large scale participation by civil society and individuals and the absence of organised political parties.

Washington [US], September 23 (ANI): Hilary Mantel, best known for her books 'Wolf Hall' and 'Bring Up the Bodies', has passed away. She was 70.

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI/PR Newswire): HarperCollins is delighted to announce its acquisition of the eagerly awaited new book by one of India's bestselling author Amish Tripathi. War of Lanka will be the fourth book in the Ram Chandra Series, the second fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history. The previous books in this bestselling series include Ram-Scion of Ikshvaku, Sita-Warrior of Mithila and Raavan-Enemy of Aryavarta. The date of release for War of Lanka will be announced soon.

New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI/PRNewswire): HarperCollins is proud to announce the upcoming release of Ladies' Tailor, A Novel by Priya Hajela which is now available on pre-order.

New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI/PR Newswire): While actress Kubbra Sait's life and career has been written about extensively, this will mark the first time she has written about it herself. Titled 'Open Book', her personal memoir will span the actress' early days growing up in Bengaluru, including her tryst with social anxiety to body shaming, as well as acquiring robust artistic success and setting benchmarks in the global entertainment industry.

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New Delhi [India] April 26 (ANI/PRNewswire): HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of an unsparingly honest and forthright memoir, An Intent to Serve: A Civil Servant Remembers by Tejendra Khanna. The book will be releasing on May 12, 2022.

NEW DELHI April 26 2022 PRNewswire -- HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of an unsparingly honest and forthright memoir An Intent to Serve A Civil Servant Remembers by Tejendra Khanna The book will be releasing on 12 May 2022 In a long and distinguished career as a civil servant Tejendra Khanna served most notably as Chief Secretary of Punjab Secretary of the Union Ministries of Food and Commerce and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi twice In An Intent to Serve along with the highs and lows of other prominent postings Khanna writes extensively about his tumultuous years as LG Delhi with two Chief MinistersSahib Singh Verma and Sheila Dikshitand the at-times-fraught relationship between the two offices Unsparingly honest and forthright he also talks about the law-and-order problems in the capital including the serial bomb blasts and subsequent Batla House encounter in September 2008 and the horrific Nirbhaya case in 2012 as well as the challenges faced while organizing the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010 As a member of the Yoginder K Alagh Commission constituted to propose changes in the recruitment to the higher civil services including the Indian Administrative Service he offers candid observations on the significant shortcomings in the services and the ways in which Indian democracys steel frame can be strengthened An Intent to Serve is an insiders look into the workings of Indian bureaucracy with fascinating details about the way government business is transacted on the groundthe politics the pressures the lack of resourcesand the constant balance a civil servant must maintain while trying to get things done In An Intent to Serve I have shared several examples culled from my own experience of the positive and public welfare-oriented use of powers vested in the civil services They demonstrate how a civil servant can use his or her position to advance the public good and provide legitimate relief to fellow citizens while staying true to the core values of honesty courtesy and equity and refraining from any discrimination on the basis of caste creed or religion Reading this book can provide a measure of reassurance to our countrymen regarding the potential for better outcomes from our systems of public governance and public service delivery - Tejendra Khanna the author For most Indians government is either a largely inaccessible yet dominating power that impacts crucial aspects of their lives or it is a convenient punching bag for whatever is wrong in the country Few of us understand how government actually functions Tejendra Khanna has had an exemplary career in the Indian Administrative Service one that was inspired by the words in the books title By talking candidly about his own life in government he provides us with a rare insiders view into how it is possible for an upright civil servant to function without fear or favour and work for the greater good - Swati Chopra Executive Editor HarperCollins Publishers India About the author Tejendra Khanna is a 1961-batch IAS officer He was Chief Secretary Punjab during 199192 and conducted the 1992 assembly elections as Chief Election Officer which brought back an elected government in the state after a long period of Presidents Rule He also held important positions in the Government of Indiaas Commercial Counsellor Indian High Commission UK 197577 Chief Controller Imports and Exports 198991 Secretary to Government of India Ministry of Food 199293 and Commerce Secretary 199396 On his retirement in 1996 he was appointed the Lieutenant Governor LG of Delhi and served in this capacity up to April 1998 He served as Delhis LG once again from 9 April 2007 to 8 July 2013 About HarperCollins Publishers India HarperCollins India publishes some of the finest writers from the Indian Subcontinent and around the world publishing approximately 200 new books every year with a print and digital catalogue of more than 2000 titles across 10 imprints Its authors have won almost every major literary award including the Man Booker Prize JCB Prize DSC Prize New India Foundation Award Atta Galatta Prize Shakti Bhatt Prize Gourmand Cookbook Award Publishing Next Award Tata Literature Live Award Gaja Capital Business Book Prize BICW Award Sushila Devi Award Prabha Khaitan Womans Voice Award Sahitya Akademi Award and the Crossword Book Award HarperCollins India has been awarded the Publisher of the Year Award four times at Publishing Next in 2015 and at Tata Literature Live in 2016 2018 and 2021 HarperCollins India also represents some of the finest publishers in the world including Egmont Oneworld Harvard University Press Bonnier Zaffre Usborne Dover and Lonely Planet For more information please write to Aman Arora at amanaroraharpercollinscoin Logo httpsmmaprnewswirecommedia1249409HarperCollinsPublishersIndiaLogojpg PWR PWR

New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI/PR Newswire): This May, HarperCollins India will be releasing Lost Girl by Sana Shetty, a gripping tale that uncovers deadly secrets from a mysterious young girl's past. The book is by debut author Sana Shetty, a crime thriller and true crime buff.

NEW DELHI April 18 2022 PRNewswire -- HarperCollins India and Amar Chitra Katha today announced the launch of a brand-new carousel of Creative Writing workshops for children of the age group 7-14 years Beginning 22nd of April these workshops will be available in three different formats a short 2-hour session a six-day 12-hour programme and a 12-day 24-hour intensive course that will also result in the publication of an illustrated e-book The workshops will teach learners the basics of writing styles tones and their usage to build write-ups character creation nuances of plot building dialogue storytelling and illustrations Young learners will also get an opportunity to interact with successful writers and illustrators from both the publishing houses and learn from the masters on the art of creative writing in different genres In 2021 HarperCollins and Amar Chitra Katha launched a brand-new series of chapter books adapted from the iconic ACK comics The first boxset of three books the Amar Chitra Katha Folktales collection went on to become a bestseller and a favourite among young children This was followed by the second boxset of favourite stories Timeless Classics from Amar Chitra Katha Several more story collections will be published under this co-publishing initiativeSpeaking about the collaboration Preeti Vyas President and CEO of Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd said Working with HarperCollins for the books series was a great and rewarding experience for us and so deciding to conduct workshops especially creative writing workshops with Collins seemed like a good extension of our association We feel that this collaboration would help a lot of children take their first steps towards starting and enhancing their writing journey Tina Narang Publisher at HarperCollins Childrens Books India said After the successful launch of the co-publishing venture to present iconic Amar Chitra Katha books in a new format for young children we are delighted to further strengthen our association with Amar Chitra Katha with yet another endeavour Both Amar Chitra Katha and HarperCollins have a long history of publishing brilliant stories for readers of all ages and now through a series of creative writing workshops children will get a chance to understand what goes into making a brilliant book and story and what it means to craft a story We do believe these creative writing workshops will not only help nurture young talent but also inspire the writers of tomorrow The purpose of these workshops is to indulge the creative mind to take learners through the journey of story creation These creative writing workshops are meant for aspiring writers wanting to learn to write a narrative one may have a story in development one may be new to writing or be somewhere in between The workshops will include a mix of tools and techniques aligned to the creative and adaptive learning style It will provide an environment for discussions practical examples learning videos and session activities Certificates will be awarded at the end of each programme by HarperCollins and ACK jointly Each of the three formats presented will be a complete module introducing the concept of creative writing with plenty of examples and discussion with experts The longer formats will also include writing editing and critiquing activities For more information please visit httpspagesrazorpaycomacklearn-collins About Amar Chitra Katha Founded in 1967 Amar Chitra Katha is Indias leading childrens publisher with iconic retellings of Indian mythology history and literature in the comic format The brand has become a permanent fixture in Indias cultural landscape today and is venerated for its signature art style and accessible prose reintroducing generations of Indian children across the world to their roots Spanning 20 languages the Amar Chitra Katha library boasts titles across Epics Mythology History Fables Humor Bravehearts Visionaries and ACK Junior With more than 15 million copies sold every year their comics have secured a niche in the audiences hearts and minds Tinkle has been bringing together the best of entertainment and education in one colourful package for thirty years now Every issue contains a mix of hilarious adventurous and intriguing one-off stories besides the recurring adventures of iconic Tinkle toons such as Suppandi Shambu and Tantri the Mantri and the more recent ones like Defective Detectives Ina Mina Mynah Mo and Wingstar among others Along with these are fascinating general knowledge features trivia pages do-it yourself art and craft projects riddles and jokes for its readers In the recent past Amar Chitra Katha has made great forays in the digital space with all their books having a vibrant global readership through the Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle apps as well as a presence on many other digital platforms such as Alexa YouTube etc Furthermore the company continues to add new titles to its catalogue with new themes topics and adapting its iconic art style to endear the brand to a new generation of young readers About Collins Learning India Collins has been publishing educational and informative books for over 200 years worldwide As one of the fastest growing K12 publishers in the country Collins maintains an impressive record in creating market-leading learning resources in print and digital formats continuing to deliver up-to-date and engaging student resources and exceptional teacher support to help schools tackle new initiatives and utilise the latest technology As the learning division of HarperCollins Publishers Collins strives to promote holistic development of children across all ages To know more please visit httpswwwcollinsin About HarperCollins India HarperCollins India publishes some of the finest writers from the Indian Subcontinent and around the world publishing approximately 200 new books every year with a print and digital catalogue of more than 2000 titles across 10 imprints Its authors have won almost every major literary award including the Man Booker Prize JCB Prize DSC Prize New India Foundation Award Atta Galatta Prize Shakti Bhatt Prize Gourmand Cookbook Award Publishing Next Award Tata Literature Live Award Gaja Capital Business Book Prize BICW Award Sushila Devi Award Sahitya Akademi Award and Crossword Book Award HarperCollins India also represents some of the finest publishers in the world including Harvard University Press Gallup Press Oneworld Bonnier Zaffre Usborne Dover and Lonely Planet HarperCollins India is now the recipient of five Publisher of the Year Awards In 2021 and 2015 at the Publishing Next Industry Awards and in 2021 2018 and 2016 at Tata Literature Live HarperCollins India is a subsidiary of HarperCollins Publishers Logo httpsmmaprnewswirecommedia1249409HarperCollinsPublishersIndiaLogojpg For queries please write to workshopsack-mediacom and marketingcollinsharpercollins-indiacom PWR PWR