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BY HARPREET KAUR
Author Urmi Popat, whose book excerpt
we recently carried in "Just Naturally" was given the opportunity to present her book to the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Urmi Popat is the author of “Arctic and Antarctic- Journeys to the extremities of the
earth” .
Her family’s joy knew no bounds when they got the wonderful opportunity. Dr. Kalam’s rich experiences as a scientist and keen involvement in India’s role in the research works and environment in Antarctica made them see these places in a new light. They felt deeply honoured, when the President gave his precious time to discuss their experiences of the journeys and see their book on these Polar Regions.
A once in a life-time opportunity has to still sink in, says Urmi. "It will take some time before I can comprehend how grand it was. One is filled with reverence, experiencing the President’s humility and warm hospitality," she said.
The President Kalam welcomed the author into his study with a warm handshake and namaste. This followed a brief introduction of each and every family member and a discussion about their love of adventure and passion for trekking in the Himalayas. The President remarked that this inspiring book has useful information on expedition history of the Polar Regions, wildlife encountered and other aspects of the areas visited. And the photography was a colourful commemoration of some unique landscapes and wildlife.
BY HARPREET KAUR
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