VHAH Festival 2025 brings heritage conservation into focus
The festival, now in its ninth year, was held at the heritage town of Ramgarh Shekhawati in Rajasthan, a place known for its old havelis, forts and chhatris.
The festival, now in its ninth year, was held at the heritage town of Ramgarh Shekhawati in Rajasthan, a place known for its old havelis, forts and chhatris.
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.
Our Life is nothing but a Winter’s Day; Some only break their Fast, and so away. Others stay Dinner, and depart full fed. The deepest Age but sups and goes to bed.
The book transports its readers, especially the younger generation, to an era dominated by powerful politicians who were known for their brilliance and follies.
The book, divided into 13 chapters, delves into a variety of subjects like the ancient Indian legal system, the vedas, cyber security, data protection, automation, international arbitration, among others.
As a sentinel of the time, The Statesman did an excellent job on this event. While other English and Bengali dailies in Calcutta covered the event with considerable importance, The Statesman on 29 February 1952 morning came up with a special 8-page broadsheet International Film Festival supplement, which was distributed free with the main paper.
Kakar, who swears by Murphy’s law, takes his readers on a rollercoaster ride from the bizarre to the brazen
