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๐ถ Classical Dances of India ๐ถ
India’s classical dances are an integral part of its rich cultural heritage, each with its unique origin, movements, and narratives.
๐ Classical Dances & Their Origins ๐บ
| Classical Dance | State of Origin |
|---|---|
| Bharatnatyam | Tamil Nadu |
| Kathak | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kuchipudi | Andhra Pradesh |
| Odissi | Odisha |
| Kathakali | Kerala |
| Sattriya | Assam |
| Manipuri | Manipur |
| Mohiniyattam | Kerala |
๐๏ธ Folk Dances of India ๐๏ธ
Beyond the classical forms, India boasts a vibrant tapestry of folk dances, reflecting the diverse traditions and daily lives of its people.
๐ญ Folk Dances: AP, AR, AS, BH, CG ๐ญ
| State of Origin | List of Folk Dances |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam. |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir |
| Assam | Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal. |
| Bihar | Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya |
| Chhattisgarh | Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik |
๐ญ Folk Dances: GJ, GA, HR, HP, J&K, JH ๐ญ
| State of Origin | List of Folk Dances |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai |
| Goa | Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale |
| Haryana | Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor. |
| Himachal Pradesh | Jhora, Jhali, Chhathi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach |
| Jharkhand | Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua |
๐ญ Folk Dances: KA, KL, MH, MP, MN, ML, MZ, NL ๐ญ
| State of Origin | List of Folk Dances |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga |
| Kerala | OttamThullal, Kaikottikali |
| Maharashtra | Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar |
| Madhya Pradesh | Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni |
| Manipur | Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom |
| Meghalaya | Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho |
| Mizoram | Cheraw Dance, Khullam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam |
| Nagaland | Rangma, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim |
๐ญ Folk Dances: OD, PB, RJ, SK, TN, TR, UP, UK ๐ญ
| State of Origin | List of Folk Dances |
|---|---|
| Odisha | Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari |
| Punjab | Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand |
| Rajasthan | Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal |
| Sikkim | Chu Faat, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion, Yak Chaam, Denzong Ganesha, Tashi Yangku |
| Tamil Nadu | Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi |
| Tripura | Hojagiri |
| Uttar Pradesh | Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli |
| Uttarakhand | Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila |
๐ค Nicknames of Important Leaders ๐ค
Throughout history, many influential leaders have earned endearing or descriptive nicknames that capture their essence and contributions.
๐ค Leaders & Their Nicknames Part 1 ๐
| Leaders | Nicknames |
|---|---|
| M K Gandhi | Mahatma, Bapu, Father of the Nation |
| Jawaharlal Nehru | Chacha Nehru |
| Subhash Chandra Bose | Netaji, Prince of Patriots |
| Rabindranath Tagore | Gurudev, Kaviguru |
| Bal Gangadhar Tilak | Lokamanya, Maratha Kesari, Father of Indian Unrest |
| Lala Lajpat Rai | Punjab Kesari |
| Dadabhai Naoroji | Grand old man of India |
| Chittaranjan Das | Deshbandhu |
| Maharaja Ranjit Singh | Lion of Punjab/ Sher-i-Punjab |
| Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan | Frontier Gandhi, Badshah Khan/Bacha Khan |
| Ashutosh Mukherjee | Tiger of Bengal/ Banglar Bagh |
| K. Kelappan | Kerala Gandhi |
| Sarojini Naidu | Nightingale of India |
| Vallabbhai Patel | Sardar, Iron man of India, Indian Bismarck |
| Dr Rajendra Prasad | Bihar Gandhi, Desh Ratna |
๐ค Leaders & Their Nicknames Part 2 ๐
| Leaders | Nicknames |
|---|---|
| Madan Mohan Malaviya | Prince of beggars, Mahamana |
| Bhagat Singh | Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Prince of Martyrs, Shahid-e-azam |
| Bipin Chandra Pal | Bengal Tiger |
| Raja Ram Mohan Roy | Father of the Indian Renaissance, Maker of Modern India, Morning Star of India Renaissance |
| Gopal Hari Deshmukh | Lokhitawadi |
| C Rajagopalachari | Rajaji |
| Sheikh Abdullah | Sher-e-Kashmir |
| Chandra Shekhar Azad | Azad |
| E. V. Ramaswamy | Periyar/Thanthai Periyar, Vaikom Veeran |
| Pazhassi Raja | Kerala Simham/Lion of Kerala |
| Tipu Sultan | Tiger of Mysore |
| Jyotirao Phule | Mahatma Phule |
| Ishwar Chandra Bandyopadhyay | Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar |
| Bhikaiji Rustom Cama | Madame Cama, Mother of Indian Revolution |
| Sir Surendranath Banerjee | Rastraguru, Indian Burke |
| Pherozeshah Mehta | Father of Bombay Municipality |
| B. R. Ambedkar | Baba Saheb |
| Ravishankar Vyas | Ravishankar Maharaj, Father of Gujarat |
| Jayaprakash Narayan | Lok Nayak |
| Charles Freer Andrews | Deen Bandhu |
| Jatindra Mohan Sengupta | Desh Priya |
| Abul Kalam Azad | Maulana |
| Gopinath Bordoloi | Lokapriya |
| Vinayak Narahari Bhave (Vinoba Bhave) | Acharya, National Teacher of India, Spiritual Successor of Gandhi |
| Murlidhar Devidas Amte | Baba Amte |
| C. N. Annadurai | Anna, Arignar Anna |
โก Thermal Power Plants in India โก
Thermal power plants are crucial for India’s energy needs, utilizing fossil fuels like coal, gas, and diesel to generate electricity.
๐ญ Major Thermal Power Plants Part 1 ๐ญ
| Name | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station | Maharashtra | 2,340 MW |
| Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station | Uttar Pradesh | 2,050 MW |
| Rihand Thermal Power Station | Uttar Pradesh | 2,000 MW |
| Simhadri Super Thermal Power Plant | Andhra Pradesh | 2,000 MW |
| Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant | Tamil Nadu | 2,000 MW |
| North Chennai Thermal Power Station | Tamil Nadu | 1,830 MW |
| Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station | Andhra pradesh | 1,760 MW |
| Kothagudem Thermal Power Station | Telangana | 1,720 MW |
| Anpara Thermal Power Station | Uttar Pradesh | 1,630 MW |
| Trombay Thermal Power Station | Maharashtra | 1,580 MW |
| Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Plant | Rajasthan | 1,500 MW |
| Vallur Thermal Power Project | Tamil Nadu | 1,500 MW |
| Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project | Haryana | 1,500 MW |
๐ญ Major Thermal Power Plants Part 2 ๐ญ
| Name | Location | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Mundra Thermal Power Station | Gujarat | 4,620 MW |
| Vindhyachal Thermal Power Station | Madhya Pradesh | 4,260 MW |
| Mundra Ultra Mega Power Plant | Gujarat | 4,150 MW |
| KSK Mahanadi Power Project | Chhattisgarh | 3,600 MW |
| Jindal Tamnar Thermal Power Plant | Chhattisgarh | 3,400 MW |
| Tiroda Thermal Power Station | Maharashtra | 3,300 MW |
| Barh Super Thermal Power Station | Bihar | 3,300 MW |
| Talcher Super Thermal Power Station | Odisha | 3,000 MW |
| Sipat Thermal Power Plant | Chhattisgarh | 2,980 MW |
| NTPC Dadri | Uttar Pradesh | 2,637 MW |
| NTPC Ramagundam | Telangana | 2,600 MW |
| Korba Super Thermal Power Plant | Chhattisgarh | 2,600 MW |
| Mejia Thermal Power Station | West Bengal | 2,430 MW |
| Sterlite Jharsuguda Power Station | Odisha | 2,400 MW |
| Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station | Bihar | 2,340 MW |
โ๏ธ Nuclear Power Plants in India โ๏ธ
Nuclear energy is a clean and efficient source of power, and India has a growing network of nuclear power plants, with more under construction and planned.
โข๏ธ Operational Nuclear Power Plants (2021) โข๏ธ
| Power Plant | Location | Operator | Type | Total Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiga | Karnataka | NPCIL | IPHWR-220 | 880 |
| Kakrapar | Gujarat | NPCIL | IPHWR-220, IPHWR-700 | 1,140 |
| Kudankulam | Tamil Nadu | NPCIL | VVER-1000 | 2,000 |
| Madras (Kalpakkam) | Tamil Nadu | NPCIL | IPHWR-220 | 440 |
| Narora | Uttar Pradesh | NPCIL | IPHWR-220 | 440 |
| Rajasthan | Rajasthan | NPCIL | CANDU, IPHWR-220 | 1,180 |
| Tarapur | Maharashtra | NPCIL | BWR, IPHWR-520 | 1,400 |
| **Total** | **7,480** |
๐๏ธ Nuclear Power Plants – Under Construction (2021) ๐๏ธ
| Power Plant | Location | Operator | Type | Total Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madras (Kalpakkam) | Tamil Nadu | BHAVINI | PFBR | 500 |
| Kakrapar Unit 4 | Gujarat | NPCIL | IPHWR-700 | 700 |
| Gorakhpur | Haryana | NPCIL | IPHWR-700 | 1,400 |
| Rajasthan Unit 7 & 8 | Rajasthan | NPCIL | IPHWR-700 | 1,400 |
| Kudankulam Unit 3 & 4 | Tamil Nadu | NPCIL | VVER-1000 | 2,000 |
| **Total** | **6,000** |
๐ Nuclear Power Plants – Planned Projects (2021) ๐
| Power Plant | Location | Operator | Type | Total Capacity (MW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiga | Karnataka | NPCIL | IPHWR-700 | 1,400 |
| Jaitapur | Maharashtra | NPCIL | EPR | 9,900 |
| Kovvada | Andhra Pradesh | NPCIL | AP1000 | 6,600 |
| Kavali | Andhra Pradesh | NPCIL | VVER | 6000 |
| Gorakhpur | Haryana | NPCIL | IPHWR-700 | 2,800 |
| Mahi Banswara | Rajasthan | NPCIL | IPHWR-700 | 2,800 |
| Chutka | Madhya Pradesh | NPCIL | IPHWR-700 | 1,400 |
| Kudankulam Unit 5 & 6 | Tamil Nadu | NPCIL | VVER-1000 | 2,000 |
| Madras | Tamil Nadu | BHAVINI | FBR | 1,200 |
| Tarapur | Maharashtra | AHWR | 300 | |
| **Total** | **33,000** |
๐ Important Festivals of India ๐
India is a land of festivals, with each state celebrating a myriad of traditions, marking seasons, harvests, religious events, and cultural heritage.
๐ Festivals Across India Part 1 ๐
| State | Main Festivals |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Kumbh Mela, Ram Leela. |
| Punjab | Lohri. |
| Manipur | Yaoshang, Chavang Kut, Bihu, Porag. |
| Sikkim | Saga Dawa |
| West Bengal | Durga Puja, Nandikar National Theatre festival. |
| Delhi | Qutub Festival, Bharat Rang mahotsav, Sabrang Utsav, Siffcy, Jahan-e-Khusrau |
| Tripura | Kharchi Puja |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Solung, Losar Festival, Murung, Reh, Mopin, Boori Boot, Monpa festival. |
| Uttarakhand | Ganga Dussehra |
| Meghalaya | Wangala Festival, Ahaia festival, Nongkrem Dance Festival, Bob Dylan festival. |
| Andhra Pradesh | Brahmotsavam, Sri Rama Navami, Deccan festival, Ugadi or the Telugu New Year, Dasara, Durga festival. |
๐ Festivals Across India Part 2 ๐
| State | Main Festivals |
|---|---|
| Gujarat | Modhera Dance Festival, Saptak Music Festival, Kite Festival, Holi, Navratri. |
| Haryana | Baisakhi festival, Surajkund Craft Mela |
| Assam | Majuli festival, Dehing Patkai Festival, Ambubasi festival, Bohag Bihu, Baishagu festival. |
| Jharkhand | Sarhul, Dansi, Karma, Hal Punhya, Rohin, Bandna. |
| Goa | Ladainha, Fontainhas Festival of Art, Sunburn festival, Mando Festival, Ghumot fest, Chikalkalo, Gokul Ashtami, a feast of St. Francis Xavier |
| Bihar | Bihula, Chhath Puja, Rajgir Dance festival, Madhushravani, Sama Chakeva, Jivitputrika. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Tejaji Fair, Khajuraho festival. |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Dosmoche festival, Matho Narang, Gemis Festival, Galdan Namchot. |
| Odisha | Konark festival, International sand art festival. |
| Karnataka | Pattadakal Dance festival, Gudi Padwa. |
| Kerala | Onam, Nishagandhi festival, vaikathashtami festival. |
| Rajasthan | Bundi Utsav, Desert festival, Gangaur Festival, Matasya festival, Braj festival, Shekhawati festival. |
| Maharashtra | Kalidas festival, Chikoo Utsav, Diwali. |
| Tamil Nadu | Pongal, Thaipoosam, Jallikattu festival, Natyanjali festival. |
| Telangana | Bonalu, Ugadi, Bathukamma, Kothakonda Jatara |
| Mizoram | Chapchar Kut Festival |
| Nagaland | Hornbill Festival, Moatsu festival. |
๐ฃ๏ธ Important National Highways of India ๐ฃ๏ธ
National Highways are the arterial roads of India, connecting major cities and facilitating trade, tourism, and connectivity across the country.
๐ Key National Highways & Connectivity ๐ฃ๏ธ
| National Highways | Connectivity |
|---|---|
| NH -1 | Delhi to Amritsar (via Ambala and Jalandhar) |
| NH-1 A | Jalandhar to Uri (via Madhavpur, Jammu, Srinagar and Baramulla) |
| NH-2 | Delhi to Kolkata (via Mathura and Varanasi) |
| NH-3 | Agra to Mumbai (via Gwalior, Indore and Nasik) |
| NH-4 | Thane (Mumbai) to Chennai (via Pune, Belgaum, Hubli, Bangalore and Ranipet ) |
| NH- 5 | Behragoda (Near Kolkata) to Chennai (via Cuttack, Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada) |
| NH-6 | Hazira to Kolkata (via Nagpur, Raipur and Sambalpur, Dhule) |
| NH-7 | Varanasi to Kanyakumari (via Nagpur, Bangalore and Madurai) |
| NH-8 | Delhi to Mumbai (Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Vadodara) |
| NH-9 | Pune to Machilipatnam (via Solapur and Hyderabad, Vijayawada) |
| NH-10 | Delhi to Fazilka proceeding to Indo-Pak border |
| NH-14 | Beawar to Radhanpur (Sirohi) |
| NH-15 | Pathankot to Kandla (Near Thar Desert) |
| NH-24 | Delhi to Lucknow |
| NH-39 | Numaligarh to Indo-Myanmar Border |
๐๏ธ Important Indian Passes ๐๏ธ
Mountain passes are vital routes through treacherous terrain, facilitating movement, trade, and strategic control across different regions of India.
๐๏ธ Passes of Jammu & Kashmir Part 1 ๐๏ธ
| Name | Significance (Connects) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Banihal Pass | Jammu and Srinagar | 2832 m across the Pir-Panjal Range, remains snow covered during winter. Jawahar Tunnel constructed under it in 1956. Another 11 km railway tunnel provides link between Banihal and Qazigund (opened July, 2013). |
| Mintaka Pass | Kashmir and China | Trijunction of India-China and Afghanistan border. |
| Parpik Pass | Kashmir and China | East of Mintaka pass on the Indo-China border. |
| Khunjerab Pass | Kashmir and China | Indo-China border. |
| Aghil Pass | Ladakh region of India with the Xinjiang (Sinkiang) Province of China | 5000 m above sea level, north of K2 Peak. |
๐๏ธ Passes of Jammu & Kashmir Part 2 ๐๏ธ
| Name | Significance (Connects) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Chang-La | Ladakh with Tibet | Altitude of 5360 m. Has a temple dedicated to Chang-La Baba. |
| Khardung La | near Leh in the Ladakh range | 5602 m. The worldโs highest motorable road passes through this pass. Remains closed in winter due to heavy snowfall. |
| Lanak La | India and China (Akasai-Chin area of Jammu and Kashmir) | Provides passage between Ladak and Lhasa. Road connects Xinjiang Province with Tibet. |
| Pir-Panjal pass | across the Pir Panjal range | Provides the shortest and easiest metal road between Jammu and Kashmir Valley. Closed due to partition of subcontinent. |
| Qara Tag La | Indo-China border across the Karakoram Range | Located at an elevation of over six thousand metres. |
| Imis La | Ladakh region of India and Tibet in China | Remains closed to traffic from November to mid-May due to heavy snowfall. |
| Pensi La | vital link between the Kashmir Valley and Kargil | Remains closed to traffic from November to mid-May due to heavy snowfall. |
| Zoji La | important road link between Srinagar on one side and Kargil and Leh on the other side | Designated as National Highway (NH-1D). BRO maintains the road, but it remains closed from December to mid-May. |
๐๏ธ Passes of Himachal Pradesh ๐๏ธ
| Name | Significance (Connects) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| BaraLacha La | Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir | Elevation: 4,890 m. NH connecting Mandi (HP) with Leh (J&K) passes through. Snow-covered in winter, not used for transport then. |
| Debsa Pass | link between Kullu and Spiti districts | Elevation of 5270 m. Easier and shorter alternative to Pin-Parvati Pass route between Kullu and Spiti. |
| Rohtang Pass | road link between Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti Valleys | Elevation: 3979 m. BRO responsible for maintenance. Popular tourist attraction, prone to traffic jams. |
| Shipki La | Himachal Pradesh and Tibet | Elevation: 6000 m. Remains closed in winter season (Nov โ Apr). |
๐๏ธ Passes of Uttarakhand ๐๏ธ
| Name | Significance (Connects) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Lipu Lekh | trijunction of Uttarakhand (India), Tibet (China) and Nepal borders | Used by pilgrims to Kailash-Mansarovar. |
| Mana Pass | Uttarakhand with Tibet | Elevation of 5610 m. Situated north of Badrinath. Remains closed in winter season (Nov โ Apr). |
| Mangsha Dhura | Uttarakhand with Tibet | Used by pilgrims going to Kailash-Mansarovar. Remains closed in winter season (Nov โ Apr). |
| Niti Pass | Uttarakhand with Tibet | Remains closed in winter season (Nov โ Apr). |
| Muling La | Uttarakhand and Tibet | Situated north of Gangotri at an elevation of 5669 m in the Great Himalayas. |
๐๏ธ Passes of Sikkim ๐๏ธ
| Name | Significance (Connects) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Nathu La | Sikkim with Tibet | Altitude of 4310 m. Part of ancient Silk Route, important trade route. Closed after 1962 aggression, reopened in 2006. |
| Jelep La | Sikkim-Bhutan border | Altitude of 4538 m. Passes through Chumbi Valley. Important link between Sikkim and Lhasa. |
๐๏ธ Passes of Arunachal Pradesh ๐๏ธ
| Name | Significance (Connects) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Bom Di La | Arunachal Pradesh with Bhutan | Altitude of 4331 m. |
| Dihang Pass | Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. | Situated at an altitude of 4331 m. |
| Yong Yap Pass | Arunachal Pradesh with Tibet | Near the western boundary of Arunachal Pradesh in the Greater Himalayas, connects Arunachal Pradesh with Lhasa. |
| Dipher Pass | trijunction of India, China and Myanmar | Elevation of more than 4000 m. |
| Kumjung Pass | Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar | Provides easy access between Arunachal Pradesh and Mandalay in Myanmar. Important land trade route, remains open throughout the year. |
| Hpungan Pass | Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar | |
| Chankan Pass | Arunachal Pradesh with Myanmar |
๐ Books & Authors โ๏ธ
Literature reflects the thoughts, history, and culture of a civilization. Here’s a compilation of significant books and their esteemed authors.
๐ Books & Authors Part 1 (1-21) ๐๏ธ
| S.No. | Books Name | Author Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The presidential years | Pranab Mukherjee |
| 2. | Voice of Millions (Anthology of essays) on โsheikh mujibur Rahmanโ | Pranab Mukherjee |
| 3. | Good Economics for hard times – – better answers to to our biggest problems | Abhijit V. Banerjee |
| 4. | โcovid-19- sabhyata ka Sankat or samadhanโ | Kailash Satyarthi |
| 5. | A song of India | Ruskin Bond |
| 6. | Voices of dissent | Romila Thapar |
| 7. | Lockdown liaisons | Shobhaa De |
| 8. | A promised land | Barack Obama |
| 9. | Arthashastra | Kautilya (Chanakya).Vishva Gupta |
| 10. | Ain.e.Akbari | Abul Fazal |
| 11. | Internal India | Indira Gandhi |
| 12. | Rama Charita Manas | Tulsidas |
| 13. | Meghadot and Raghuvamsh | Kalidasa |
| 14. | Karma bhoomi.manas sarovar | Premchand |
| 15. | Gitanjali. Dark ghar | Rabindranath Tagore |
| 16. | My prison diary | Jaiprakash Narayan |
| 17. | Discovery of india | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 18. | My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| 19. | India wins freedom | Maulan Azad |
| 20. | Hindu view of life | Dr Radhakrishnan |
| 21. | Road to freedom | K.K. Kurlar |
๐ Books & Authors Part 2 (22-47) ๐๏ธ
| S.No. | Books Name | Author Name |
|---|---|---|
| 22. | Anandmath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| 23. | India divided | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| 24. | Panchatantra | Vishnu Datta Sharma |
| 25. | The other half | P.V. Narasimha Rao |
| 26. | Saket | Maithili Sharan Gupt |
| 27. | Long walk to freedom | Nelson Mandela |
| 28. | Wealth of nations | Adam Smith |
| 29. | Midnight children | Salman Rushdie |
| 30. | A promised land | Barack Obama |
| 31. | Walking with comrades | Arundhati Roy |
| 32. | Made in India (Autobiography) | Milind Soman |
| 33. | Making of new India | Dr. Bibek Debroy |
| 34. | My country. My life | L.K. Advani |
| 35. | My unforgettable memories | Mamata Banerjee |
| 36. | Lal Bahadur Shastri – lesson in leadership | Pawan Chaudhary |
| 37. | One life is not enough | Natwar Singh |
| 38. | Making India Awesome | Charan Bhagat |
| 39. | Modi – incredible emergence of a star | Tarun Vijay |
| 40. | Unbreakable | Mary Kom |
| 41. | The god of small things | Arundhati Roy |
| 42. | My music, my life | Pandit Ravi Shankar |
| 43. | An era of Darkness | The British Empire in India |
| 44. | The dramatic decade-the indira Gandhi decade | Pranab Mukherjee |
| 45. | The country of first boys | Amartya Sen |
| 46. | Gandhi before India | Ramachandra Guha |
| 47. | The mother. I never knew | Sudha Murthy |
๐ Books & Authors Part 3 (48-70) ๐๏ธ
| S.No. | Books Name | Author Name |
|---|---|---|
| 48. | War and peace | Leo Tolstoy |
| 49. | Back to Aryan | Bhagawan S. Gidwani |
| 50. | Go back to Vedas | Dayanand Saraswati |
| 51. | Macbeth | William Shakespeare |
| 52. | Merchant of Venice | William Shakespeare |
| 53. | Romeo Juliet | William Shakespeare |
| 54. | Gulliver Travels | Jonathan Swift |
| 55. | Ramayana | Valmiki |
| 56. | Mahabharat | Veda Vyasa |
| 57. | I am Malala | Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb |
| 58. | Why I assassinated Gandhi | Nathuram Godse and Gopal Godse |
| 59. | The God of Small Things | Arundhati Roy |
| 60. | The broken wing | Sarojini Naidu |
| 61. | Chidambara Rahasya | Poornachandra Tejaswi |
| 62. | Wings of fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| 63. | Glimpses of world history | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| 64. | An autobiography | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| 65. | The discovery of India | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| 66. | Malgudi days | R.K. Narayan |
| 67. | Swami and friends | R.K. Narayan |
| 68. | Vendor of sweets | R.K. Narayan |
| 69. | The guide | R.K. Narayan |
| 70. | Hamlet | William Shakespeare |
๐ Books & Authors Part 4 (71-97) ๐๏ธ
| S.No. | Books Name | Author Name |
|---|---|---|
| 71. | Macbeth (repeated) | William Shakespeare |
| 72. | The Merchant of Venice (repeated) | William Shakespeare |
| 73. | King Lear | William Shakespeare |
| 74. | Julius Caesar | William Shakespeare |
| 75. | As You Like It | William Shakespeare |
| 76. | Antony and Cleopatra | William Shakespeare |
| 77. | Alice in Wonderland | Lewis Carroll |
| 78. | Babur Nama | Babur |
| 79. | Animal Farm | George Orwell |
| 80. | A Bend in the River | V.S. Naipaul |
| 81. | Devdas | Saratchandra Chattopadhyay |
| 82. | Coolie | Mulkraj Anand |
| 83. | Unhappy India | Lala Lajpat Rai |
| 84. | Waiting for the Mahatma | R.K. Narayan |
| 85. | Pather Panchali | Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay |
| 86. | Pinjar | Amrita Pritam |
| 87. | Satyartha Prakasha | Swami Dayanand |
| 88. | Rajtarangini | Kalhana |
| 89. | War of Indian Independence | Veer Savarkar |
| 90. | Sunny Days | Sunil Gavaskar |
| 91. | A Century Is Not Enough | Sourav Ganguly |
| 92. | The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga |
| 93. | Bhagavad Gita | Ved Vyas |
| 94. | Amar Kosh | Amar Singh |
| 95. | Bharata Bharati | Maithili Sharan Gupt |
| 96. | Forty Nine Days | Amrita Pritam |
| 97. | Kapala Kundala | Bankim Chandra Chatterjee |
๐ Books & Authors Part 5 (98-104) ๐๏ธ
| S.No. | Books Name | Author Name |
|---|---|---|
| 98. | Himalayan Blunder | Brigadier J.P. Dalvi |
| 99. | Ratnavali | Harshavardhana |
| 100. | Shahanama | Firdausi |
| 101. | Arabian Nights | Sir Richard Burton |
| 102. | Great Expectations | Charles Dickens |
| 103. | Descent of Man | Charles Darwin |
| 104. | Gita Rahasya | Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| 105. | Das Capital | Karl Marx |
| 106. | Jurassic Park | Michael Crichton |
| 107. | Jungle Book | Rudyard Kipling |
| 108. | A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth |
| 109. | Natya Shastra | Bharat Muni |
| 110. | Origin of Species | Charles Darwin |
| 111. | Two Leaves and a Bud | Mulkraj Anand |
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