The evening began with a cozy get-together over tea and coffee, paving the way for an interesting discussion. Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Government of India, officially inaugurated the event, underlining the importance of the book's themes and its pertinence in the current socio-political scenario.

The guest panel of well-known speakers featured Vikram Mehta, Chairman, Centre for Social & Economic Progress, Ranjana Chopra, Additional Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Culture, and Aabha Bakaya, Founder & CEO of Ladies Who Lead and a distinguished television journalist. All the panelists contributed rich perspectives to the conversation, gaining insights into how the book covers India's transforming landscape in the last 50 years.

Sandeep Khanna enthralled the listeners as he shared the inspiration behind Tempest, revealing the quiet yet real changes that India has experienced. With vivid storytelling, the book traverses socio-economic realignments, cultural changes, and the unseen stories of the past half-century. Khanna's observations connected with the audience on a deep level, initiating a philosophical discussion on India's evolution and the unheard voices.

After the discussion, the long-awaited book launch was conducted, a momentous occasion for the author and his audience. The session ended with an interactive Q&A, during which the audience participated in rich discussions of the themes touched upon in the book.

Being a frontlist media platform, we were privileged to report on this perceptive launch, which not only fostered literature but also promoted a deeper appreciation of India's silent but powerful changes over the years. Tempest – A Story of Last on River has the potential to be an engaging read for those who want to understand the crux of India's changing identity.

Author Name - Sandeep Khanna

Book -  TEMPEST A story of last ON RIVER 50 years of India SILENT

Location - India International Centre,New Delhi