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Reading poetry in Toronto as part of the Gitanjali Poetry visit to the USA and Canada, then on to New York’s Bhartiya Vidhya Bhavan for more readings
Laxhmimal Singvi First Book Publishing Award, money was awarded to a selected book from a first-time author to be published. With Nalim Suri.
Honoured by Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut. VC Mr Kak presents the honour.
Attending a conference with husband and wife writing team Ravinder Kalia and Mamta Kalia; along with Tejendra Sharma from London. The couple tutored a two-day workshop.
Headline incorrect: It is Hindi poetry, not Hindu poetry! Launch of first book, from Birmingham Hindi Newspaper Jagatwani, March 2009. Chief guest was Mr Ibrahim, Minister of Co-ordination, Indian High Commission.
Launch of Jai’s first book, from Birmingham Hindi Newspaper, Jagatwani, March 2009. Chief guest was Mr Ibrahim, Minister of Co-ordination, Indian High Commission.
Book launch in Nottingham (from l to r) Asif Ibrahim Minister of co-ordination HCI ; Nat Puri, Freeman of Nottingham, Lord Mayor of Nottingham; Anand Kumar Attache Hindi and Cultural Officer HCI
Book discussion / review at the International Hindi Utsav; Delhi, February 2009, with (L-R) Dr Kumar; Anil Sharma; Dr Satyendra Srivastava; Jai Verma; Vivek (background);Dr Madan Lal Madhu, Asghar Wajahat, Susham Bedi, Vigyan Vrat.
Book discussion / review at the International Hindi Utsav; Delhi, February 2009, with (L-R) Dr Kumar; Anil Sharma; Dr Satyendra Srivastava; Jai Verma; Vivek (background);Dr Madan Lal Madhu, Asghar Wajahat, Susham Bedi, Vigyan Vrat