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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
This book is dedicated to the residents of the submerged town of Bilaspur who witnessed the submergence of their town and their houses in the waters of the Bhakra Dam. The palace, temples, streets, houses, schools, college, grounds and trees—all were drowned, as the level of the water rose in the reservoir. This book would allow the younger generation to have a glimpse into the history of their new town which is rehabilitated just above the old town. This would enable them to read about the old town that they did not have the opportunity to live in but what forms the foundation of their rich cultural inheritance. This book is in a pictorial format, which was presented live in the online program conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Language, Art and Culture Academy. Hope this helps bridge the gaps of time and age between the new generation and their forefathers who were the oustees of their own town and their sacrifice is remembered through the ages to come.
Abhyudita Gautam Singha
The author is an associate professor of English in the Department of Higher Education of Government of Himachal Pradesh and has been working in various government colleges of the state since 2005. Born to an army officer in Himachal Pradesh, she has studied in the boarding schools of Kasauli and Dagshai and attained her Master’s degree in English literature from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Currently residing in DRPGMC Tanda with her family, the writer is pursuing her research work and is also involved actively in the online programs conducted by the various forums, colleges and universities as a presenter and resource person. She has presented many papers in various seminars and conferences besides having many publications to her credit including her anthology of short stories and poems titled, Submerged and Rehabilitated.
