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Khushwant Singh was an Indian novelist, lawyer, journalist and politician.

He joined the Indian Foreign Service upon the Independence of India from British Empire in 1947. He was appointed journalist in the All India Radio in 1951 and then moved to the Department of Mass Communications of UNESCO at Paris in 1956.

He served as the editor of several literary and news magazines, as well as two newspapers, through the 1970s and 1980s. Between 1980-1986, he served as Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.

He died on 20 March 2014 New Delhi, India.

Khushwant Singh (2 February 1915 - 20 March 2014) was an Indian novelist, lawyer, politician and journalist. An Indo-Anglian writer, Singh was best known for his trenchant secularism, his humor, and an abiding love of poetry. His comparisons of social and behavioral characteristics of Westerners and Indians are laced with acid wit. He served as the editor of several literary and news magazines, as well as two newspapers, through the 1970's and 1980's. He was the recipient of Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India.

Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (29 July 1904 - 29 November 1993) was a French-born India's first licensed pilot (in 1929) and business tycoon (Chairman of Tata group). He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1955, the French Legion of Honour in 1983 and India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna in 1992.

Perhaps J.R.D Tata wrote no books but Lala Ram wrote 'Beyond The Last Blue Mountain' about Tata's life.

"We The People" was written by the famous jurist Nani Palkhivala. The book is a commentary on the Indian constitution, our political framework, the main political parties and their ideologies and practices. It is pertinent to recall that as Gouverneur Morris who was one of the founding father's of the American Constitution while closing it in 1787 and gave the words "We The People" to all Americans.

Triloki Nath Kaul was one of India's foremost diplomats in the 20th century. A member of the Indian Civil Service, he served in the foreign service branch, culminating in his being appointed Foreign Secretary twice. He was ambassador to several countries. He was also an alleged to be involved in mysterious death of Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Mr. Nani A. Palkhiwala is the writer of "We, The People". The book was published in 1984.

The author incisively analyses the public policies which have resulted in India - one of the most gifted nations in the world - remaining one of the poorest countries on earth.

Some of the books written by Khushwant singh are train to Pakistan, history of Sikhs, why I supported the emergency, the company of women.

Nani palkhivala's other book is WE THE NATION.

He is a lawyer, economic developer, teacher, author.

Nani palkhivala was wrote the book ''WE THE PEOPLE''WHAT WAS THE OTHER BOOK OF (nani).

Nani palkhivala was also wrote "The ailing planet". It is xi class text book (NCERT).