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.
Mahalaya, also known as Sarva Pitri Amavasya (forefathers in heaven), was observed on 2 October this year and marked the end of Pitri Paksha—recalling the ancestors. This is a religiously significant day for Hindu devotees, particularly Bengalis, who, at the crack of dawn with devotional or Shroddha offerings, pray for their souls in the afterlife.
This story about Shyamal Dhan Dutta Durga Puja started in the year 1880. The puja is done with every tradition their ancestors provided them with. Devotion and respect are what separate this particular puja apart from others.
It was in 1998 that a group of women decided to organise an all-women-led Durga puja that would celebrate ‘Nari shakti’ and challenge the gender norms, thus leading from the front with their capabilities, an initiative that had garnered much zeal from several neighbourhood homes
Themes for Durga Pujas in the city have always reflected a slice of the society or major events around the world. So, it is natural for the pujas this year to be affected by the rape and murder of Tilottama at R G Kar hospital.
Keki N Daruwalla is a true pioneer in Indian writing in English. Among his ten volumes of poetry are The Keeper of the Dead, which won the coveted Sahitya Akademi Award in 1984, and Landscapes, which won the Commonwealth Poetry Award, Asia, 1987.
