NEW DELHI, Dec. 12 -- : Veteran journalist Ashok Tandon will launch a book titled "Atal Sansmaran" (memories of Atal) as a tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in his birth centenary year, on December 17.

The book in the Hindi language is a compilation of anecdotes and experiences of the author with the BJP stalwart.

Tandon, who had served as the media advisor to Vajpayee, had earlier written "The Reverse Swing". This book had also featured many Vajpayee-related incidents, detailing his political journey and India's growth.

"Atal Sansmaran" is a collection of precious, sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter moments, insights, and facts from Tandon's time with Vajpayee. The book also sheds light on his personality, social, and...