Geetika Lidder, wife of the late Brigadier Lakhbinder Singh Lidder, who tragically lost his life in the military helicopter crash in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, in December 2021, is preparing to release her debut memoir, I Am a Soldier’s Wife. The book, which immortalises her “love story” with her husband, will be launched by the Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday.
The book "History and stars of the world's greatest sporting event", written by educationist and sports commentator Vijayan Bala, was launched on Tuesday.
India's biggest storytelling festival, the Kathakar International Storytellers Festival, took place from January 31 to February 2 at Sunder Nursery in Delhi.
Situated in Rajasthan, Ramgarh Shekhawati is a town rich in history and culture. Known for its stunning frescoed Havelis and vibrant traditions, it serves as an open-air art gallery, offering travellers a glimpse into the artistic brilliance and architectural heritage of the region.
"Shooting Straight", the gripping biography of Lt Gen Rostum Kaikhushru Nanavatty, talks about the exhilarating journey of the decorated and accomplished infantry officer who saw action in Nagaland, Sri Lanka, Siachen and Jammu and Kashmir.
In ancient Bengal, Phulia in Nadia district became famous for Krittibas Ojha, who wrote the Ramayana in Bengali. Now, Phulia has hit the headlines because of Biren Kumar Basak, the man behind the weavers' movement in Nadia.
We have reached the border, 77 kilometres from Kolkata, to assess the ground situation at the biggest India-Bangladesh border in Bengal amidst reports, both confirmed and unconfirmed of violence in the villages, towns and cities within Bangladesh.
The week that just went by was dominated by news of boiling, burning Bangladesh. The steady stream of reports flowing in from across the border was interrupted with the news of the death of Buddhadeb Bhattacharya.
As a reporter, Sujan Dutta took the train to ground zero in 2008, when, as now, Bangladesh had an interim government. He recalls that journey for The Statesman.
The light of a Master Mason is darkness visible.
