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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know News India Times (August 22, 2026 - August 28, 2026) August 28, 2026 18 Books PHOTO: INSTAGRAM @AAKNOPFVIA ANI Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir ‘Belonging’ To Be Out In November N ew Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi is set to offer readers a closer look into her life through her memoir ‘Belonging’. Publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, will be published on November 10. The memoir chronicles Sonia Gandhi’s jour- ney, from her childhood in post-war Italy and her romance that brought her to India to the devastating personal losses that profoundly shaped her life and her relationship with her adopted country. In the memoir, the 79-year-old Congress vet- eran, who holds the distinction of being the party’s longest-serving president, revisits her childhood in Italy, her romance with former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during their time at Cambridge, and the as- sassinations of her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi, and husband Rajiv Gandhi. The cover of the book features a graceful black- and-white photograph of Sonia Gandhi from her youth. In its Instagram post, Knopf in a “Cover Reveal” – says, “BELONGING is a riveting memoir by one of the world’s most prominent women leaders that tells a richly engaging story of love, family, and an end- lessly fascinating country: India. The once famously reticent Sonia Gandhi opens up with warmth and candor to narrate her remarkable life, from her child- hood in small-town Italy, to the romance that brings her to India, to the shattering losses that will reshape not only her own future but also that of her adopted home. Coming 11/10/26 Design by John Gall.” Born in Italy, Sonia Gandhi was a 19-year-old student in Cambridge, England, when she met Rajiv Gandhi in 1965. The couple exchanged vows on February 25, 1968. -ANI Book jacket of Congress Party leader Sonia Gandhi’s book. New Book ‘The Long Exhale’ Reveals the Biological Secret to Sustained High Performance without Burnout C hennai [India], August 18, 2026: In an era where work- place exhaustion is treated as a badge of honor, a new book flips the script on productivity. Renowned wellness expert and pioneer Rakhi Kapoor announces the release of her twenty-seventh book, “The Long Exhale: Sustained Peak Performance Beyond Burnout.” This non-fiction work reframes physical and mental recovery not as a reward for hard work, but as the foundational skill required for high performance. Written specifically for executives, founders, and driven professionals, “The Long Exhale” challenges conventional self-help advice. While mainstream pro- ductivity titles treat rest as a concession to weakness, Kapoor argues that recov- ery is a competitive advantage governed by an identifiable biological system that can be measured, trained, and deliber- ately activated. By translating complex neuroscience into actionable strategy, the book draws on current research into heart-rate vari- ability, the parasympathetic nervous system, and the vagus nerve. It provides readers with “On-the-GoWellness Hacks” designed to fit into a demanding sched- ule, allowing high achievers to operate at their edge for years without succumbing to the cognitive fog and physical break- down of chronic stress. “Driven minds do not need another list of time-consuming habits to add to an already full day,” says Rakhi Kapoor. “They need to understand the biological mechanics of recovery. This book bridges the gap between peak execution and deep wellness, proving that the ultimate tool for sustained ambition is the body’s principal recovery mechanism.” Unlike standard wellness books fo- cused purely on anxiety relief, “The Long Exhale” targets performance and resil- ience under intense pressure. It fills a critical market gap for rigorous, science- backed guidance tailored for individuals whose work constantly tests the limits of their capacity. About the Author: Rakhi Kapoor, a physiotherapist, prenatal counselor, corporate wellness expert, and author with 30 years of clini- cal experience, has authored 27 books, including five Amazon bestsellers cover- ing emotional resilience, mental health, and trauma recovery. Breaking corporate barriers, she also serves as India’s first corporate ChiefWellness Officer at PSS Legal, Chennai, dedicated to helping modern professionals thrive under pres- sure. “The Long Exhale: Sustained Peak Per- formance Beyond Burnout” is available now at all major online retailers. PHOTO:VMPL VMPL Press Release Author Rakhi Kapoor launches her latest book ‘The Long Exhale’