. Surprise-3-4-5. Dhaivat Trivedi. Pages: 200. Price: 180 Rs.
A collection of the column 'Vismay' published in 'Frontpage Insights' for two years since 2008 has been presented in this book. The column of Dhaivat Trivedi, who had a good grasp of storytelling, was very popular then and his books were in constant demand. 14 years after the closure of the column, that demand has been fulfilled. Events recorded in history tend to leave something blank. This is an attempt to fill that void, not just an attempt to fill but an attempt to fill by telling a story in a very interesting way. After two books of this series came out earlier, now the remaining 3 parts have been released. Attracting all sections of the youth preparing for various exams, students, teachers, intellectuals, etc., one goes through the sequence of these books and one realizes their importance as they have Nehru's relationship with Edwina, Hitler's alleged son, Muzibur, the founder of Bangladesh. Rehman's murder has strings with Junagadh and also surprises with global subjects like Alexander and the Mona Lisa. Published in different sizes and with large photographs, these books also offer an opportunity to see history in a new light.
. Hindu. Suresh Trivedi. Page: 232 . Price: 275 Rs.
There are many myths and misconceptions about the meaning of the word Hindu. The meaning of Hindu word extended from Veda-Purana till today is given in this book. In 18 chapters the details of Puranas, Vedas, Upanishads…etc are presented here. The Panchamrita section accompanying each chapter is equally interesting.
. Diamond parts. Harivadan Joshi. Page: 80 . Price: 200 Rs.
Dabhoi's diamond sector has a unique place in the history of Gujarat. This book, however, is a novel based on history, not history. It has a history and a story. Spread over two sections, 14 chapters, the short book is useful for history buffs.
. Dhruva-pradan of Saptarshi. Dr. Mukund Kotecha. Pages: 245
Gandhiji, Adi Shankaracharya, Pandit Sukhlal, Raman Maharshi, Swami Madhvatirth, Chaturbhuj Pujara and Swami Sivananda Saraswati are represented here as Saptarshis. This invaluable book, however, has 13 chapters and introduces all the seven dignitaries.
. Poetry of Indian poets. Kalindi Parikh. Pages: 220 . Price: 300 Rs.
India, the land of saints, has a large number of women saints. If you want to understand how big, you have to go through the sequence of this book. The learned writer Kalindi Parikh has included women saints from all over India in 14 volumes. It started with the Vedic sage Rishikavrinda. After that, it has covered the history of Buddhist saints, women saints of different states of India to saints of Gujarat and Saurashtra. There are well-known poets like Mirambai or Sati Loyan, and the book introduces many names like Ratanbai, I Rupen, Sahjobai, Piroma, Gangabai, Sakhubai, Kalavati Devi, Lalde K Kalleshwari, Chandravati, Madhavidas…
. Shamal Bhat Virchit Nandabatrisi. Editor – Dr. Ramesh Trivedi. Pages: 140. Price: 160 Rs.
'Learned things are new, Kahu Khe te Shanno Kavi.' This is Shamal Bhatt's verse and today it may be mistaken for Gujarati as it is a medieval composition. One of his long poems is 'Nandabatrisi'. Ramesh Trivedi has edited and presented 'Nandabatrisi' in this book. The composition of Shamal is of special interest to the students and students of Gujarati language, but those who want to enjoy the history of medieval Gujarati will also like to go through this poem. The subject of this story is how the worm of doubt eats away at the essence of a human being once it enters the mind.
. trade Free Oza. Pages: 140. Price: 175 Rs.
This story starts with night and ends with morning is a small Janapadi novel. In the world of Gujarati novels, there is a prominent world of rural stories. It is a new addition to it. The beginning of the story is the story, because the stories of the village life are woven into it. There are also words that sound unfamiliar, which is true village life.
. Natyopanishad . Dr. Shailesh Tevani . Page: 152 . Price: 225 Rs.
This book by Shailesh Tevani is about drama as the name suggests. The author has tried to understand drama and also to explain. Various topics are covered from Gujarati drama to present day to Madiya drama. Useful for anyone involved in the theater world.
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