Tagore Hall in Srinagar hosted a significant literary gathering on Saturday with the formal unveiling of the English poetry collection A Rainbow in My Eyes, authored by noted poet and writer Dr. Nidhi Kansal.
The event was organised under the banner of Mansbal Dramatics Safapora.
The literary evening brought together poets, writers, intellectuals, artists, media representatives and literature enthusiasts from different parts of the Valley, turning the occasion into a celebration of creativity and cultural fellowship.
A distinguished presidium was then constituted, comprising Professor Shafi Shoq as Chief Guest, along with Rafiq Masoodi, Professor Naseem Shifai, Hafizullah Masoodi, Dr. Nidhi Kansal and Nisar Naseem.
All members of the presidium were felicitated with traditional shawl presentations.
Other distinguished guests received certificates of appreciation and specially selected gifts as tokens of affection.
Nisar Naseem delivered the welcome address, extending a cordial welcome to the gathering and reflecting on the literary significance of the newly released collection and the creative journey of its author.
In the academic segment, Professor Shafqat Altaf presented a critical paper on the collection, while Mohammad Amin Bhat and Abdul Salam Ahsan shared their literary observations.
The proceedings were conducted with grace by Rifat Rahim and Mubashir Riyaz.
Among those present were Sanaullah Dar, Rashid Gamgeen, Hasrat Gadda, Kaleem Bashir, Rahim Rehbar, Imtiyaz Sakhi, Hamid Nazir, Mushtaq Bala, Professor Mohammad Ahsan, Engineer Shafi Ahmad, Gulab Saifi and several other eminent personalities from the literary and cultural fraternity.
Participants appreciated Dr. Nidhi Kansal’s creative endeavour, observing that A Rainbow in My Eyes explores the varied hues of human emotions, dreams, experiences and sensitivities through English poetry, giving form to feelings that often remain unspoken.
The evening concluded with a vote of thanks by Shadab Yasmin, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to all guests, poets, writers and media representatives, and extended warm felicitations to the author.
More than a book release, the occasion emerged as a celebration of poetry, literature and cultural fellowship, reaffirming the enduring place of the written word in the life of Kashmir.
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