| Editor | Datta Desai |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Chandramohan Kulkarni |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Genre | Non Fiction |
| Publisher | Manovikas Prakashan |
Publication date | 14/04/2023 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 1108 |
| ISBN | 978-93-91547-69-1 |
Badalata Bharat: Paratantryatun Mahasattekade (often shortened to Badalata Bharat) is a book published by Manovikas Prakashan to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence. Edited by Datta Desai, the book is a collection of articles written by 60 scholars and thinkers on 60 different topics.[1]
Content
Badalata Bharat contains scholarly articles analyzing how India has progressed since independence in various fields like politics, economy, religion and culture, health, education and sports. The book both reflects on past successes and illustrates limitations, while suggesting how the country will change in the future.[2]
Authors
| Sr. No | Name | Title of the Article |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ganesh Devy | Nagrikatva, Rashtra Ani Lokshahi : Navi Avhane |
| 2 | Suhas Palshikar | Bhartiya Lokshahiche Veglepan |
| 3 | Gopal Guru | Swatantrya |
| 4 | Prachi Deshpande | Pratimanchya Kondanat Adklela Maratha Itihas |
| 5 | Shanta Gokhale | Bhartiyata Ani Sanskrutik Vividhata |
| 6 | Ashok Rane | Lokpriya Bhartiya Arasa : Hindi Chitrapat |
Reception
The book received praise for its retrospective of India's past, as well as speculation on its future.
Upon the release of the book, literary critic Ganesh Devy said, "No other Indian language had produced such a historic document which talks about the journey of India as a nation from its independence. That's why this book in marathi is a 'Pioneering work'".
Author A H Salunkhe said, "This book provides us all with a unique perspective about India by analysing The Past, The Present and The Future of our nation and her people."
Raja Dikshit said, "This book doesn't only celebrate our past but reflects upon it for the better future."
ABP MAZA covered the making of this book with the editor.[3]
References
- ↑ Desk, News (2023-10-24). "Pretending to be a 'superpower' is pointless while declining at various indexes – Dr. Ganesh Devy". NRI News. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ↑ देसाई, दत्ता (2023-07-26). "'बदलता भारत' बनला कसा?". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ↑ Anandache Paan :Dutta Desai यांच्या बदलता भारत...पारतंत्र्यातून महासत्तेकडे या महाग्रंथा विषयी गप्पा, retrieved 2023-12-07 – via YouTube
External links
- बदलता भारत : पारतंत्र्यातून महासत्तेकडे [Badalata Bhara…, goodreads.com