Chandigarh contains some of the most beautiful gardens like Rose Garden,Shanti Kunj,Terraced Garden, Japanese Garden, Bougainvillea Garden,Budha Park, Butterfly Park etc. In the foothills of Shivalik range. There are Nepali and Kansal reserve forests,flowering and other varieties of shady trees are planted on the both side of the road in the city. Sukhna Lake is the pride of Chandigarh.This lake has been created in the north east corner of the city by constructing a dam on a rain fed choe’Sukhna’. The book is full of photographs clicked by the author. These photo graphs project the natural beauty of Chandigarh. It is hoped that the readers will enjoy reading the book.

“In the depths of darkness, whispers of hope emerge, Step into the shadows, where whispers of hope await.” In the gripping sequel to the Shadow of the Past, author Mayank Manohar invites readers on a gripping journey through the depths of human’s tormented soul in A Glimpse of the Future. A captivating and emotionally charged novel, the lives of Rehan, Lavanya, Arpita, and Namrata converge, intertwining their journeys of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of human connection. Rehan is trapped in a tumultuous past, haunted by anxiety, depression, and a torrent of mental health disorders. His constant battle with inner demons threatens to consume him until he discovers redemption in facing his fears head-on. From the depths of his despair, he begins a journey that will push him to his limits, testing his strength, resilience, and the very essence of his being. Lavanya, once a vibrant and cheerful soul, is suddenly thrust into the cruel world of breast cancer. Once known for her maturity and reliability, Arpita becomes entangled in a web of lies and betrayal. An eternal optimist, Namrata carries the weight of her struggles but remains a pillar of strength for those around her. A Glimpse of the Future is a poignant tale that explores the depths of human emotions, shedding light on the complexities of mental health, the fragility of life, and the profound impact of relationships. With its richly drawn characters and evocative storytelling, this novel will captivate readers and leave them contemplating the resilience of the human spirit.

The very word mother symbolizes the deity of love care and affection and is considered as the purest of relationship mankind ever can have. I am reminded of famous line of poet describing mother: “ CHOTA THA JAB AAKHEN GILI HOTI THI TAB TUM YYAD AATI THI AUR AAB JAB TUM YAAD AATI HO AAKHEN GILI HOTI HAI…”

Offers a new, original way of framing questions about knowledge. Knowledge and Civilization advances detailed criticism of philosophy's usual approach to knowledge and describes a redirection, away from textbook problems of epistemology, toward an ecological philosophy of technology and civilization. Rejecting theories that confine knowledge to language or discourse, Allen situates knowledge in the greater field of artifacts, technical performance, and human evolution. His wide ranging considerations draw on ideas from evolutionary biology, archaeology, anthropology, and the history of cities, art, and technology.

This luminous picture book tells the fascinating true story of artist Nek Chand and how his secret art project—hidden away in a jungle—became one of India’s most treasured wonders, second only to the Taj Mahal. In the bustle of the busy streets of Chandigarh, India, Nek Chand saw something no one else did. Where others saw rocks and stones, Nek saw the boyhood village he missed so dearly. Where others saw broken plates and glass, Nek saw laughing men. And where others saw trash, Nek saw beauty. Nek Chand’s incredible rock garden, built from stone and scraps and concrete, began as a way for him to express his long-felt grief at having to leave his boyhood village due to the violence caused by the partition of India. What began as a secret and personal (not to mention initially illegal) project became so much more, not only to Nek but to all of India.

The first edition of Architecture, Power, and National Identity, published in 1992, has become a classic, winning the prestigious Spiro Kostof award for the best book in architecture and urbanism. Lawrence Vale fully has fully updated the book, which focuses on the relationship between the design of national capitals across the world and the formation of national identity in modernity. Tied to this, it explains the role that architecture and planning play in the forceful assertion of state power. The book is truly international in scope, looking at capital cities in the United States, India, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Bangladesh, and Papua New Guinea.

Originally published in 1982 Urban Planning in the Third World is concerned with some of the critical issues underlying urban planning in the Third World. Taking the specific case of Chandigarh, planned or rather ‘designed’ by Le Corbusier as the new capital of Punjab following Partition, the author describes the development of the city, showing how concepts inherent in the master plan and the policies pursued in its implementation not merely ignored, but totally excluded a major section of the population from ‘legal’ housing and employment. The book sets a distinct theoretical framework, examining the Indian context at the time of Independence, the Western origins of the planning concepts applied in the city, and the process by which Le Corbusier finalized its master plan in a matter of days. The book also examines the social forces determining the temporary resolution of inherent conflicts in the plan and examines the growth of non-plan settlements in the city and the impact of the plan on the lives of the settlement residents.