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India Gazette
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- India Gazette
'Flowers Bloom,' a heartfelt collection of life-affirming stories by Dr Krishna Saksena launched in New Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 15 (ANI): Esteemed author and academic Dr Krishna Saksena unveiled her latest book titled 'Flowers Bloom' at a special event in the national capital today. The book was formally launched by renowned medical professional and Padma Shri awardee, Dr Kalyan Banerjee, in the presence of literary and academic dignitaries. 'Flowers Bloom' is a curated collection of short stories, deeply rooted in Indian ethos, cultural values, and spiritual insight. Written in a lucid and accessible style, the stories offer thoughtful reflections on life, character, and human conscience. Through simple yet poignant narratives, the book seeks to inspire readers to rediscover virtues such as empathy, humility, and compassion. Speaking at the event, Dr Saksena emphasised the transformative power of storytelling. 'Stories have the ability to touch hearts where mere instruction fails. Even the Vedas use stories to impart wisdom. If this book helps someone pause, reflect, and live with a little more kindness, I will consider my work worthwhile,' she said. Dr Banerjee, who unveiled the book, praised the work as timeless. 'Dr Saksena's stories are rich with emotional depth and human connection. They transcend age and context, offering lessons that are universally relevant. Her characters are relatable, and each story quietly encourages introspection,' he said in a press statement. The title 'Flowers Bloom' symbolises both beauty and selflessness, echoing the book's core message. Just as flowers spread fragrance without expectation, the stories aim to offer quiet wisdom and comfort to readers from all walks of life. Dr Krishna Saksena, a pioneer in Indian academia, was the first woman in Uttar Pradesh to earn a PhD in 1955. A former professor at Delhi University, she has authored several acclaimed books, including 'The Gita As I Understand', 'Take a U Turn', and 'Tales My Wrinkles Tell.' Her literary contributions are widely admired for their simplicity, emotional clarity, and spiritual resonance. (ANI)
CBS News
06-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Lightning strikes Southlake and Colleyville homes during North Texas storms
Monday's storms in North Texas caused concern for residents in Southlake and Colleyville after two homes were hit by lightning. In Southlake, resident Shailendra Saksena captured photos of his neighbor's home on fire after it was struck by lightning. Saksena lives four homes away from the house that caught fire, near the intersection of Monte Carlo Drive and La Mans Lane. CBS News Texas "We lived in Fort Worth before, and we have never seen this kind of fire caused by lightning before," said Saksena, who has lived in the Carillon neighborhood for 10 years. "I saw the smoke coming out of the house, and then within 30 seconds or so, about four or five trucks and a police truck came." On Tuesday, an insurance adjuster was at the damaged home surveying the property, which had extensive damage to the roof. Saksena said this is the third time a home on the same block has been hit by lightning in the last five years. "It is really scary, but we don't know why," he said. "Something has to be down there, but the same road is being hit." CBS News Texas Chief Meteorologist Scott Padgett said multiple factors can play into why an area is more likely to get hit by lightning than others. Padgett said lightning always looks for the highest point of contact it can find. "With all these storms coming through, if they have really high rooftops, and they're the highest thing around the surrounding areas, they're going to attract that lightning more than a lower object that's close by," said Padgett. Padgett added that it also depends on the severity of the storm. Saksena isn't taking any risks. He installed lightning rods on the top of his home after the last strike, and so did many of his neighbors to prevent future damage. Saksena hopes others who haven't will consider it, too. "I'm not an expert, but I will say if you can afford it, please put the lightning rods, so at least you can be with some peace of mind," he said.
