The Latest Breaking News from Penguin Random House India

HarperCollins steps in to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir in India after row over edits

Memoir of Congress Party matriarch is one of India’s most hotly-anticipated political books in years

The Independent UK · Sep 4

After Penguin India controversy, HarperCollins says it will release Sonia Gandhi’s memoir on Nov 10

HarperCollins India will publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s much-anticipated memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, in India on November 10, 2026. The announcement comes amid a controversy over the book’s earlier publishing arrangements with Penguin Random House India.

Newslaundry · Sep 4

HarperCollins takes over India publication of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir after Penguin exit

HarperCollins India will publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging on November 10. This announcement follows Penguin Random House India's withdrawal from the project. The book is described as a deeply personal story of love and identity. It offers an insider's view of India's journey. The memoir was initially announced by Alfred…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Rahul Gandhi Questions Publisher’s Claim on Ex-Army Chief Naravane’s Memoir Amid FIR Row

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday reacted sharply to the FIR filed by the Delhi Police over the alleged circulation of former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane’s unpublished memoir and the clarification issued by its publisher, Penguin Random House India.

Whats Hot · Feb 10

R Ashwin's autobiography to hit stands on June 10

NEW DELHI: Star Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, renowned for his shrewd and street-smart exploits on the field, is set to release his autobiography on June 10, Penguin Random House India (PRHI) announced on Monday.

The Times of India · Jun 3, 2024

On World Book Day 2023, publisher Penguin India begins their #FictionAddiction initiative

On World Book and Copyright Day today, publisher Penguin Random House India announced their new nationwide initiative called #FictionAddiction, which aims to inspire people to read fiction.

The Times of India · Apr 23, 2023

Cricketer Faf du Plessi's autobiography to be released in May

Here's some great news for cricket lovers! Celebrated cricketer Francois ‘Faf’ du Plessis is all set to turn an author with his memoir 'Faf Through Fire', which will be released in India in May end this year. The news was shared by his publisher Penguin Random House India on April…

The Times of India · Apr 19, 2023

Penguin moves Delhi HC against trial court injunction on Rana Kapoor book

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to former Yes Bank Managing Director Rana Kapoor on an appeal by publishing house Penguin Random House India against a trial court order asking them to refrain from publishing and distributing a book on him.

The Times of India · Mar 17, 2023

Booker prize winner urges people not to circulate pirated copies of his novel

Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka spent seven years writing The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida, which won the prestigious award on Monday, and asks readers to honour the work put into it

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022

Award-winning biography of Lata Mangeshkar ‘Lata: Sur-Gatha’ to be published in English in 2023

Hindi writer-poet Yatindra Mishra's biography of the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, titled ‘Lata: Sur-Gatha’, won the 64th National Film Award and the MAMI Award for Best Writing on Cinema (2016–17). And now celebrating the life and times of Lata Mangeshkar on her 93rd birth anniversary in 2023, the book is…

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2022