Former UN Assistant Secretary General Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri Launches Debut Book 'Swallowing the...
Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri, wife of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, celebrated the launch of her debut book 'Swallowing the Sun' in Mumbai. The novel, set during the time of independence, draws inspiration from Puri's parents and her roots in Maharashtra, aiming to illuminate themes of women empowerment and cultural heritage.
Lakshmi is a former assistant Secretary-General at the United Nations and a former deputy executive director of UN WOMEN, the first global organisation to promote gender equality. She has also been India's ambassador to countries such as Hungary, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
'Swallowing the Sun' is deeply rooted in Lakshmi Puri's personal history and heritage, drawing inspiration from her upbringing in Maharashtra.
The novel explores themes of women empowerment through its protagonist, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of women during a pivotal period in Indian history.