Khabardar celebrations

The 125th birth anniversary of national Parsi poet A. F. Khabardar is being celebrated in Gujarat at present, particularly in Daman, his birthplace. The Lions Club of Daman has decided to hold an exhibition of the poet’s books as also books written on him. A lecture series on Khabardar will be organized. Some important books will be published, including letters written in the poet’s own handwriting, which are in the possession of the undersigned, a well known Gujarati author and freedom fighter, who obtained his PhD by writing a thesis on Khabardar’s life and works.

Dr Shantilal Desai, office bearer of the Daman Lions Club, will be arranging various other programs for the occasion, including essay writing and poetry competitions for school and college students. Those desiring to offer any suggestions or to participate in the events may write to: Dr Shantilal Desai, Navi Opi, Daman 396210 or to Prabhaben Shah, 109 Sanskriti-I, First Floor, Airport Road, Daman 396210; tel: 0260-2261088. Prof DHARMENDRA M. MASTER

Ahmedabad