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Afternoon of literature and camaraderie at Taj Bengal

Launch of Bengali translation of The Knight in the Tiger Skin, was high profile event

The Telegraph Published 08.04.23, 12:04 PM
Arjun Kumar (left), honorary consul of Georgia in Calcutta, with Archil Dzuliashvili, ambassador of Georgia to India, at the launch of the Bengali translation of The Knight in the Tiger Skin, a 12th-century work by Georgian poet Shot’ha Rust’haveli, “a book customarily given to new brides... a book of morals and how to lead your life”, at Taj Bengal. The launch celebrated the ‘30th anniversary of formally established diplomatic relations between India and Georgia’. “It was a pleasure to host the ambassador for this occasion. He has been to Calcutta four to five times. This trip was mainly for the book launch,” said Arjun. The launch was followed by a luncheon, hosted by Arjun.

Arjun Kumar (left), honorary consul of Georgia in Calcutta, with Archil Dzuliashvili, ambassador of Georgia to India, at the launch of the Bengali translation of The Knight in the Tiger Skin, a 12th-century work by Georgian poet Shot’ha Rust’haveli, “a book customarily given to new brides... a book of morals and how to lead your life”, at Taj Bengal. The launch celebrated the ‘30th anniversary of formally established diplomatic relations between India and Georgia’. “It was a pleasure to host the ambassador for this occasion. He has been to Calcutta four to five times. This trip was mainly for the book launch,” said Arjun. The launch was followed by a luncheon, hosted by Arjun.

Sanjiv Goenka dropped by.

Sanjiv Goenka dropped by.

Sanjiv and Preeti Goenka cut a frame for the album.

Sanjiv and Preeti Goenka cut a frame for the album.

Raj Mahtani with Sunita Kumar.

Raj Mahtani with Sunita Kumar.

Jessima and Karamvir Kumar, at Taj Bengal.

Jessima and Karamvir Kumar, at Taj Bengal.

Archil Dzuliashvili greeted Sunita Kumar.

Archil Dzuliashvili greeted Sunita Kumar.

Arjun with wife Jessima Kumar.

Arjun with wife Jessima Kumar.

Preeti Goenka with Sunita Kumar.

Preeti Goenka with Sunita Kumar.

Pictures: Rashbehari Das

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