Free eBook on 5th, 6th, 7th Jan., 2025 (PST)

Announcement:

On 5th, 6th and 7th Jan., 2025 (PST), my non-fiction book, SPIRIT OF THE CONSTITUTION: Fashions in Law, Politics, Environment, Winter/Spring 1998 will be available for FREE in digital format via the following link.

(This is the India link, you may click on the relevant country-extension to access the e-book from your location).

https://amazon.in/dp/B0D7W7YFMT The book has received a Certificate of Honour from the Supreme Court Bar Association of India in 2024, has won a Sahitya Sparsh Award in the History Category in 2024, and has been shortlisted for the Jury Round for the Golden Book Awards, 2025. Enjoy!

Constitution Day, 26th Nov., 2024, received a Certificate of Honour

 It was indeed a great honour to receive a Certificate of Honour for the 2nd Edition of my 2023 book, "SPIRIT OF THE CONSTITUTION: Fashions in Law, Politics, Environment, Winter/Spring 1998" at the Law Day (Constitution Day) event organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on the lawns of the Supreme Court of India.

Here is a link to a brief selfie video I've uploaded to my Youtube channel...if you read the Description section of my Youtube video, you'll also find links to the entire event:

Constitution Day, 26th Nov., 2024, the mornign event on the SCI Lawns, New Delhi, India

A Day in the Life of an Author OR New Gurgaon Chronicles

 23rd November, 2024

A Day in the Life of an Author OR New Gurgaon Chronicles Yesterday, 22nd November, was quite an authorly day! How? Just about wrapped up the finishing touches to my upcoming book of poetry, Canvassing Art, in terms of communications with the publishers, to fine-tune the work. Have been ideating on what the book launch and events connected to the book, Canvassing Art, could be (watch this space for announcements, contact me for collaborations!) Also responded recently to a formal letter of invitation from the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in connection with a Certificate of Honour that my book, "SPIRIT OF THE CONSTITUTION: Fashions in Law, Politics, Environment, Winter/Spring 1998", will receive on Constitution Day, confirming my personal presence and attendance to receive the honour. Had a quick chat over the phone with my school friend, Sonia, whose husband is a best-selling author of crime fiction, and a lawyer, and exchanged notes on book-related events...I told her I was just about to leave for a book event in the neighbourhood, and proceeded to walk down to a wonderful session that was organized last evening by reading enthusiasts, a young couple who've moved to this housing society a year ago, in response to the announcement they'd made on the community App. for the event held at their home. The event was entitled: "Between the Lines: A Gathering Of Stories". People from eclectic academic backgrounds and ages talked about what they were reading at the moment, there was an introductory round on What's Your Spirit Animal convened by Swapnika (of SYAAHI_Ink stationery, if you go to Instagram), one of the hosts, followed by a creative way of zooming directly into concepts drawn from random lines in books, and speaking ex tempore on the topics that emerged! Kudos to the hosts, Swapnika and Rishabh for taking the initiative, for graciously serving the party elegant bites, organizing games which involved crafting well-planned book displays and a book roulette board, and for drawing participants from Ultima and beyond! Was delighted to share copies of some of the books I've written, and to contextualize some of my writings therein into the ongoing bibliophilic activities! V. Shruti Devi

A Tarot Reading conducted by Shruti on the Planet's Energy Mix!

 A TAROT CARD READING BY V. SHRUTI DEVI on the Planet's Energy Mix (in the light of the ongoing COP 29 at Azerbaijan)

[46 minutes, 47 seconds]

An unedited webcam post, 12th November, 2024

#Tarot #TarotReader #Environmentalist #Environemntallawyer #Politicisn #India #Expert 

A link to my podcast of short experimental films

Short Experimental Films by V. Shruti Devi 

My quick, brief thoughts on Bangladesh right now

 INDIA, 5th Aug., 2024:

My quick note on BANGLADESH: In the light of the latest developments in Bangladesh: I think the Bangladeshi army, rather than trying to discuss policy specifics, ought to facilitate the putting in place of systemic best practices in a democracy. Of course, India's immediate priorities ought to be the safety of our diplomatic and other communities there, and our border areas and states. One hopes that the army does not go into policy specifics with anyone...let democracy be rung in and prevail (systems for free and fair elections; judicial systems; local-government institutions; freedom of the press; a proper balance of the wings of state) Let the new government then look at policy matters, esp. taking forward women's rights.

My forthcoming book, CANVASSING ART

To read extracts from my forthcoming book of poetry, CANVASSING ART, written to illustrate my amateur paintings, do visit my creative blog: junglessence.blogspot.com