The twenty second edition in the series of annuals on Mass Communication is a useful source of valuable information for media practitioners, policy makers, researchers, teachers and students of journalism. This edition focuses on Media and Laws.

Compiled and edited by Research, Reference and Training Division, this reference book provides up-to-date information on the various media at the Central and State levels as well as on professional organizations. In-depth articles by eminent media persons and a comprehensive bibliography makes the volume informative and reader friendly.

The book presents the life history of Maulana Abu'l Kalam Azad, who has been written upon extensively, yet scattered. An attempt has been made to bring together the stray strands, objectively. Unconventional and a firm believer in carving out his own course, he lit many lamp to dispel gloom and ignorance.

Maulana was a man of great learning, who had mastered the old classics and yet was blessed with modern scientific temper. This 'Imam-ul-Hind' was worthy of leading the entire humanity.

In Mid-India's history, Emperor Akbar's name is twinkling like a star. He was a great soldier, skillful administrator and successful politician as well as social and religious reformer. It was due to his efforts that the country became one entity, United India. About 450 years ago Akbar tried to knit Hindus and Muslims into unity and gave an example of religious patience. His try to end religious discrimination was a great task in that century. This book's aim is to show Akbar's specialties like these.

Dhondo Keshav Karve, an eminent social reformer in India, worked endlessly for the cause of the emancipation of women, dedicated his life to the cause of the widows and later to that of the education of women.

He was awarded the highest civilian honour of India 'Bharat Ratna' in 1958 in recognition of his work as social-reformer.

This book by G.L. Chandavarkar is an attempt at sketching "the dedicated life of that servant of humanity whose personality in every sense, has become symplic of the genius and traditions of India." The Builders of Modern India (BMI) series comprises biographies of eminent persons who have been instrumental in our national renaissance and the struggle for independence.

Sardar Patel was one of the tallest leaders of the freedom movement. After Independence, he successfully accomplished the task of integrating all the princely states into India. It was due to his efforts that the country became one entity, united India. His simplicity and honesty in public life was exemplary.

Eminent scholar and author I J Patel has written his biography.

The book consists of eight delectable stories, forming part of Indian folk tales and journeying through many a generation. These have been handed down to us by our imaginative Indian storytellers with their gods, heroes, demons, witches, fairies, birds, beasts and flowers in our folk literature. The author has presented these stories in his unique style. Though meant for children, the tales entertain and educate everyone.

Renowned laureate, Mulk Raj Anand is a pioneer in Indian creative English writing. A prolific writer, he has many novels, short stories and essays to his credit, the best known novels being Untouchable and Coolie. He has been bestowed with International Peace Prize, Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Awards.

The place of Bhagat Singh is unique in the annals of our freedom struggle Born in a family of patriots and revolutionaries he and his venerable comrades grew in an atmosphere surcharged with nationalistic and revolutionary fervour. Throughout the short span of his sparkling life, he pursued his fight against the British rule and also against all forms of exploitation. Finally, he and his brave compatriots kissed the gallows with the dreams of Inquilab - the stage of total transformation to a just and humane society. The earned an unparalleled place in local legends, among his followers and also in the hearts of youths for ever.

Waraich is a veteran and enthusiastic chronicler of the revolutionary movement in India. His commitment to the cause, deep understanding of the martyrs' ideology and intimate relations with the comrades and close relatives of Bhagat Singh make this biography valuable.