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TOUCH OF HISTORY Most monuments in Delhi need restoration and protection
Just as we show mercy towards animals and birds, we need to look after our monuments, feels journalist-turned author Ranjan Kumar Singh, whose first English book, "Delhi: Rising Above Ruins" was released in New Delhi recently.
He has penned three other books, namely "Sarhad: Zero Mile On The Line Of Control", "Ajnabi Shahar Ajnabi Raaste", a travelogue on the U.S., and"Band Khirki se Takrati Cheekh" a collection of short stories.
In this book he expresses his concern over the public apathy towards monuments and has highlighted the need for conserving the past for future generations. The author's disappointment at the treatment meted out to the monuments prompted him to write the book. He describes themonuments where history speaks through stones and bricks.
. Delhi is amongst the richest cities of the world in terms of monuments. It has nearly 60000 recognised monuments. Among these the author has presented 84 monuments in a well-defined and chronological manner. The language of the book is so refined that even a layman can understand it. The pictures in the book make the reader to feel the presence of the monuments.
Ranjan has 25 years of experience in journalism. And has produced/directed more than a dozen features and documentaries for various channels. Besides this he has been invited to the U.S., UK, Norway, Austria and the Middle Eastto lecture on various aspects of Indian culture and archaeology.
The author wishesto safeguard the monuments from neglect and ruin. . And tries to spread awareness about India's cultural heritage. He insists that as we show mercy towards birds and animals, similarly we must respect and honour our archaeological monuments, because only then, Delhi will rise above the ruins.
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