19/02/2026
✨📚 A Celebration of Words & Creativity ✨
Deed-Ny-Deedar (Regd.), Chandigarh, in collaboration with Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi and T.S. Central State Library, successfully hosted a Felicitation & Book Release Function on 14th February 2026 at Sector-17, Chandigarh.
The highlight of the evening was the launch of “Written Polaroids – From the Album Called Life”, edited by (Maninder Pal Singh) with Sub-Editors (Noordeep Singh) & (Navya Sharma). Featuring reflections of 37 writers and illustrations by (Arpit Brar), the anthology beautifully captures diverse shades of life.
The event was graced by eminent Punjabi actor and renowned broadcaster Bhupinder Malik, alongside distinguished personalities from the academic and cultural fraternity. Contributing writers were felicitated, selected readings touched hearts, and meaningful discussions on literature and creative expression enriched the gathering.
With appreciation from Subhash Bhaskar (Secretary, CSA), (Gurdas Singh- Patron, DND), and Dr. Neeza Singh (Librarian, TSCSL), the programme concluded on a celebratory note — reaffirming our shared commitment to strengthening literary culture in Chandigarh and beyond.