Anila Rakhecha’s Poetry Collection ‘Kajal Ki Med’ Launched in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16: Poet Anila Rakhecha’s debut Hindi poetry collection Kajal Ki Med was formally released at a function on Saturday at the Nandan 3 auditorium. The book launch was organized by Neelamber, a Kolkata-based literary and cultural organization. The book has been published by Vaani Prakashan. Mr Mrityunjay Kumar Singh, patron of Neelambar, [...]

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 16: Poet Anila Rakhecha’s debut Hindi poetry collection Kajal Ki Med was formally released at a function on Saturday at the Nandan 3 auditorium. The book launch was organized by Neelamber, a Kolkata-based literary and cultural organization. The book has been published by Vaani Prakashan.
Mr Mrityunjay Kumar Singh, patron of Neelambar, spoke about the sensitivity and thoughtfulness of Rakhecha’s poems in his welcome address. The evening brought together writers, critics and performers in a celebration of poetry, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Rakhecha’s literary journey.
Presiding over the programme, Sahitya Akademi Award-winning poet Arun Kamal described the first book as a turning point in any poet’s life. He said, “Rakhecha’s poems bring together experiences of love, family and society while also engaging with contemporary challenges. The collection introduces a distinctive new poetic voice.”