NEW DELHI, SEPT 29: In a significant interaction promoting literary and creative pursuits, a book presentation event was held at South Block, New Delhi, on September 29, where four authors and an artist presented their works to Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth.
Siddhant Kumar, a Class XI student of Tagore International School, New Delhi, presented ‘Guardians in the Gale: The Unsung Breath of Heroes’, a collection of 21 poems celebrating the courage and sacrifice of India’s Armed Forces.
Colonel Maneesh Mishra presented ‘Gurzek: Life, Leadership and the Frozen Front’, a work of military fiction exploring themes of leadership, resilience and command in challenging high-altitude terrain.
Author and filmmaker Suhail Saeed Lone presented ‘Breaking the Silence—The Truth of Terror’, a personal reflection on terrorism, its human cost and the continuing pursuit of peace in Jammu & Kashmir.
Colonel Lakshyajeet Singh Chauhan (Retd) presented ‘Wings of Astra: Designing the Future of Indigenous Drone’, offering a practitioner’s perspective on developing sovereign and operationally relevant indigenous drone capabilities.
Adding an artistic dimension to the event, Surjeet Thakur, Headmaster of Government High School, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and a national-level sketch artist, presented a handmade sketch to the COAS.
General Dhiraj Seth appreciated the literary and creative efforts of the participants and underscored the importance of such pursuits in fostering a culture of learning, creativity and professional excellence.
The interaction highlighted the role of literature, art and creative expression in documenting experiences, encouraging young talent and contributing to wider conversations on national service, leadership, resilience and peace.
