Rocket Dreams: Billionaires, Power, and the New Space Race

Introduction

  • A chronicle of billionaire influence and power in the new space race.

Why in news?

  • In April 2021, NASA awarded a lunar lander contract to SpaceX.
  • Blue Origin responded with litigation.

Background

  • Focuses on the rivalry between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin.

Significance

  • The NASA decision and ensuing legal challenge exemplify the intense competition portrayed in the book.

Facts/General knowledge

  • Author: Christian Davenport (journalist).
  • Publisher: Crown Currency.

The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath

Introduction

  • “The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath” is a new release by Amish.
  • It presents a bold retelling of Indian history through powerful fiction.
  • The work reflects an approach that uses storytelling to revisit India’s past.

Why in news?

  • The book has been newly released.

Background

  • Amish is on a mission to reinterpret India’s past through powerful fiction.
  • This release continues that ongoing mission.

Significance

  • The book adds to efforts to reframe Indian history through narrative fiction.
  • It underscores a bold, interpretative approach to historical themes.

Facts/General knowledge

  • Title: “The Chola Tigers: Avengers of Somnath”.
  • Author: Amish.
  • Described as a bold retelling of Indian history executed through powerful fiction.

 

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