Tuesday, May 10, 2011

India’s National Security: Annual Review 2010 Book Launch

Brief Report from the India’s National Security: Annual Review 2010
Book Launch in New Delhi

The book ‘India’s National Security: Annual Review 2010’ edited by Prof. Satish Kumar was launched in New Delhi on Tuesday 19th April 2011 at The Indian Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road.  


 The launch started with tea at 1800 hours and the guest started entering the Jacaranda hall (where the launch happened). 




The event was well-attended by about 250 people which includes Professor, Researcher, Authors, Media Representatives and friends to show their support.


The programme started with the introductory remarks of Ambassador M. Rasgotra – Chairman, Governing Board, Foundation for National Security Research; Mr. Gurpal Singh – Deputy General, Confederation of Indian Industry; Prof. Satish Kumar – editor of India’s National Security and Director of Foundation for National Security Research at 1830 hours. 


Shri S. M. Krishna – Hon’ble Minister for External Affairs was the chief guest and inaugurated the book followed their address towards the audience. 


After the book was presented to the audience, the question and answer round begin. 

 
The launch was ended with the Vote of Thanks by Mr. Shammi Manik – Managing Director, Taylor & Francis India (publisher of the book). 

 

The event was organized by Confederation of Indian Industry and Taylor & Francis Book (I) Pvt Ltd. After the talk there was a cocktail reception, where the attendees had a chance to flick through the book, and order copies if they so wished. It was truly a wonderful experience.




Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Office Picnic - 28 March 2011


The Recreation Club organized the first ever picnic in Taylor & Francis at Botanix, Gurgaon on 28th March 2011. A day full of fun & frolic including a cricket match, bullock cart rides, camel rides, pottery making, tambola and it’s not over yet: the DJ was there to complete the masti.


The journey started at 8.30 in the morning, accommodating everyone in 2 AC buses from office








Botanix Farm, Gurgaon - THE PICNIC SPOT


The cricket match starts



Disha ready to bat






Watching Cricket


Trophy for the man of the match


Aman on the field




Audience - enjoying the match with Cold drink in a sunny day

Water, water - so much fun















Priyamvada enjoying Pottery making



Rimina and Shoma join in

Neeti trying to grab the rope


Sonali, Aman, Anand and Harish posing for a picture


Rima and Sandhya enjoying Camel ride





More fun





Aman balancing himself on the poles


Shafina too balancing herself on the poles



Its Dance time now!!








Too hungry... Need something to eat!!

 Disha and Aastha organising Tambola


People listening to the rules given by Disha and Aastha at the time of Tambola

Nigel won the price for 2nd row

 Deepak won the price for third row.


Harish and Shubha won the price for corners 
 Sonali won the first houssie


 Neeti won the second houssie and shared with Sandhya





 Mr. Manik announces the wining team in Cricket match

 Gopi's & Rajiv's team won the two T&F cricket cup