Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 8: Book ‘Lok, Beyond Folk’ was unveiled at a function here today.
A handout stated that there are 16 chapters in the book edited by J. Nandkumar and three were contributed by him.
The titles of two other chapters by him were ‘Developing Vision Through Vaad and Samvaad’ and ‘Decolonising Bharatiya Minds’.
The programme was organised jointly by Panchnad Shodh Sansthan, Chandigarh and J&K Chapter of Jammu Kashmir Study Centre.
B.K Kuthiala, Chairman of the Panchnad Shodh Sansthan, opened the seminar by giving details about Nandkumar.
In his keynote address, Nandkumar emphasised that his endeavour is to try to understand the culture of the nation beyond the established notions.
In his presidential remarks, Chief Justice (retired) of Sikkim HC, Permod Kohli said that Bharatiya ethos are very ancient and are capable of making India a leader of the world in times to come.
The programme was conducted by Ajay Sharma, Academic Coordinator of JKSC and vote of thanks was presented by Virender Koundal, vice president of JKSC.
Dr. Gautam Mengi, Daya Sagar, Professor K.L Bhatia, O.P Gupta, Rajan Sharma, Harsh Vardhan Gupta, Sahil Sharma, K.B Jandial, former IAS and others were also present on the occasion.
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