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Arun Shourie Releases Book "The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts" in February 2025.

Books & Authors | Dated: 20 Feb 2025

In February 2025, a book titled "The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts" was authored by Arun Shourie, a scholar, author, and former Minister for Disinvestment, Communications, and Information Technology (IT).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Published by Penguin Random House India (PRHI), the book analyzes various myths surrounding Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, an Indian freedom fighter, activist, writer, and President of Hindu Mahasabha.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) He served as an economist with the World Bank (WB) from 1967 to 1976 and as Editor of the Indian Express (IE) from 1987 to 1990.
  • (ii) He was a nominated Member of Parliament (MP) and held the position of Minister of Disinvestment, Communications, and IT in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cabinet.
  • (iii) He was honored with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts in 1982. In 1990, he received the Padma Bhushan for Literature and Education.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who is the author of the book "The New Icon: Savarkar and the Facts" released recently in February 2025?

Correct Answer: Arun Shourie

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