Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 31: Reshel Bretny Fernandes, a young author, writer, and orator who has achieved acclaim at international, national, and other levels, has published her second book, BHARAT @2047 - Role of Youth. Released on the occasion of Independence Day, this book is published by Taneesha Publications and delves into the vital role of youth during India's Amritkal, as the nation approaches its 100th year of independence. Fernandes is the first young author to tackle such a significant topic, exploring how the contributions of youth in the past and present shape the future across various fields.

The book, spanning 376 pages, serves as a tribute to her grandfather, SGT Alex Monis Moodbidri, who served in the Indian Air Force for 36 years and participated in major conflicts such as the last phase of World War II, the Indo-China conflict of 1962, the Indo-Pak conflicts of 1965 and 1971, among other services.

Rajesh Padmar, a lecturer, author, and thinker from Bengaluru, has penned the foreword, praising Fernandes for inspiring youth through her insightful thoughts and ideas.

Fernandes has been honored with the Rabindranath Tagore Literature Award and the Bharatiya Sahitya Sanmaan by Dawn Research and Development Council, along with other prestigious awards from various organizations.

The book is available worldwide and in many libraries and will be released at different platforms and locations.

Fernandes, the daughter of teachers Ronald and Nancy Fernandes, who have always encouraged her literary pursuits, completed her schooling at DPS MRPL Mangaluru, her PU studies at Ladyhill PU College, and her graduation from Sri Mahavira College. She is currently pursuing an LLB at SDM Law College, Mangaluru, and has also completed a BA in Hindi from Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Madras.