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Books and Author The Lords of Wankhede book launched The book, “The Lords of Wankhede”, was written by former India cricketer W.V. Raman and senior journalist R. Kaushik. The book explores the evolution of Indian cricket for 28 years since India’s triumph at the 1983 World Cup. Note India won the World Cup again in 2011.

Books and Author Saurabh Kirpal’s book was launched Saurabh Kirpal a senior:  Advocate has recently launched his book, ‘Fifteen Judgments: Cases that Shaped India’s Financial Landscape’. The book maps out 15 judgments of the Supreme Court which had a far-reaching impact on the financial topography of the country. Awards and Honour Tamizh Semmal Award announced Tamil Orator and speaker Mr. Shanmugavadivel (86) has been selected for the Tamizh Chemmal Award by Tamil Development and Information Department of Government of Tamil Nadu. Awards and Honour Radhakrishnan Award of Chennai Kamban Kazhagam Nattramil Nallasaan Award of Tamil Writers Association Muthamiz Murasu Award of Children Poetry Association. Notable Works  Tamizh Vazhartha Saandrorgal (தமிழ் வளர்த்த சான்றோர்கள்) Elangovadigal in 21st century (21-ஆம் ஆண்டு நூற்றாண்டில் இளங்கோவடிகள்) Vaai Vittu Sirikkirar Valluvar (வாய்விட்டு சிரிக்கிறார் வள்ளுவர்) Thirukkural kathai amudham (திருக்குறள் கதை அமுதம்) Sevinugar suvaigal (செவிநுகர் சுவைகள்) Glory of the woman in the great Purana (பெரிய புராணத்தில் பெண்ணின் பெருமை) Kurundogai Nalam (குறுந்தொகை நலம்)

Eminent Persons  Rich tributes paid to poet Azha Valliappa The centenary celebrations of Azha Valliappa, popularly known as Kuzhandai Kavignar (chil­dren’s poet) was held.  Every year, the poet’s birthday on November 7 was celebrated as children’s literature day. The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the writer as he was born on November 22, 1922. Books and Author New Book About E. K. Janaki Ammal by Nirmala James Retired school teacher Nirmala James has authored a new book titled “E. K. Janaki Ammal: Life and Scientific Contributions”, featuring the life and remarkable achievements of Edavalath Kakkat Janaki Ammal (E. K. Janaki Ammal), India’s first woman botanist.  The book, published by Enview Research and Development, was released during the event organised on the 125th birth anniversary of E. K. Janaki Ammal. She was born on 4th November 1897 in Thalassery, Kerala. Nirmala James has authored around 25 books including books for children Note: Janaki Ammal received Padma Shri in 1977  Appointments – Who is who? New chairperson of the Law Commission. Retired High Court Chief Justice Rituraj Awasthi was appointed chairperson of the Law Commission, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said. Justice K.T. Sankaran, Professor Anand Paliwal, Professor D.P. Verma, Professor Raka Arya and M Karunanithi have been appointed as members of the commission. The appointment comes after more than two years after the 22nd Law Commission was notified on February 24, 2020. About Law Commission  It is a non-statutory body and is constituted by a notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs. The first Law Commission was established in 1834 by the East India Company under the Charter Act of 1833, and was presided by Lord Macaulay.