Celebrating India's History Through Books: Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize Longlist Announced
The NIF Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Prize longlist features 10 exemplary works on India's post-Independence history. Highlighting biographies, cultural movements, and social changes, the prize awards Rs 15 lakh to the winning author. Recognized titles include explorations by B R Ambedkar, Savarkar, and Visvesvaraya among others.
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The New India Foundation has revealed the longlist for the prestigious NIF Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Book Prize, spotlighting notable literature on India's rich post-Independence history. Authors of diverse backgrounds were celebrated for their works, investigating India's cultural, social, and political transformations.
Noteworthy titles include ''Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva'' by Janaki Bakhle and ''Engineering a Nation: The Life and Career of M. Visvesvaraya'' by Aparajith Ramnath. The jury, featuring renowned historians and industry leaders, praised these works' thorough research and relevance to present-day dialogues.
The final shortlist will be released in October, with the ultimate prize of Rs 15 lakh awarded in December. Readers and scholars eagerly await which book will stand atop this year's exceptional collection of historical narratives.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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