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New Delhi: Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, career diplomat and former assistant secretary general of the United Nations, had one of the most enviable book launches any author could wish for in the beautifully decorated Kamala Hall of ITC Maurya, New Delhi..
Her new book, Swallowing the Sun, was hailed as one of the finest works of literature to come out of India in recent history by Kabir Bedi, and the book was launched to a packed audience of Delhis serving and retired diplomats amid heavy media presence...
Her husband, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas took a backseat on the day of the book launch, even surrendering his front-row seat to sit nine rows down from the stage. Puri sat on the edge of his seat, overseeing all the activities, ensuring things were in order and running smoothly...
The best part about the book launch was indeed that it was focused on Lakshmi Puris illustrious career, life, and writing skills..
After the discussion between Puri and Davidar concluded, actor Kabir Bedi took to the stage to recite one of the poems in the book..
