Squaring The Circle Book Launch

Squaring the Circle: Seven Steps to Indian Renaissance to be released in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: June 20, 2013: Nestled in Banjara Hills Road No.1, Taj Krishna is one of the most distinguished addresses in the city. With graceful architecture blending aesthetically with modern facilities Taj Krishna is a contemporary luxury hotel with distinctive charm of Hyderabad's rich heritage and has hosted eminent guests like Late Princess Diana, His Holiness Dalai Lama, Kofi Anan, His Highness Aga Khan and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and similar illustrious personalities. The hotel with its unrivalled services and magnificent view of the city gives you a chance to experience a slice of tradition with new age luxury.

Taking the luxury quotient further, Taj Krishna brings to guests an extraordinary literary experience by hosting the launch of Squaring the Circle: Seven Steps to Indian Renaissance, written by Dr A P J Abdul Kalam and Professor Arun Tiwari, and published by Universities Press, on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the Grand Ballroom, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

In Squaring the Circle, Dr Kalam ponders over what ails our country at the systemic and the individual level. Through a series of dialogues with Professor Tiwari, Dr Kalam expresses his concerns on the situation and suggests ways for mitigating it through an Indian Renaissance. HE urges Indians, especially the youth, to take their destinies into their own hands and work towards building a strong and secure India.

The event also celebrated the success of Wings of Fire, the autobiography of Dr Kalam, which has sold over one mil/ion copies and has been translated into 12 Indian languages and 7 foreign languages. Professor Tiwari gave a brief about Wings of Fire, after which Dr Kalam addressed the audience. Dr D Balasubramanian, Director of Research, L V Prasad Eye Institute, formally released the book,
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