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Mar 2, 2024 · Lakshmi Puri’s debut novel is about the power of love – and India’s wisdom and eloquence. 'Swallowing the Sun' tells the story of Malati, a young girl growing up in a Maharashtra caught up in the freedom movement's fervour, and how she navigates sisterhood, friendships and revolution. Written by Oopalee Operajita.
Ms. Puri joined the United Nations after a distinguished career with the Indian Foreign Service. Ms. Puri is Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN...
Jul 23, 2024 · Former Indian diplomat Lakshmi Puri’s debut novel reflects her strong belief in UN values and gender equality, says UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Amina Mohammed praised Puri’s leadership at the UN, emphasizing that her work shows empowering women is vital for sustainable development.
Mar 16, 2015 · Twenty years ago in Beijing, countries signed on to a comprehensive global blueprint for gender equality and women’s empowerment, and achieving that goal remains “humanity’s biggest project,”...
Jul 17, 2017 · Speech: “Women entrepreneurs can drive economic growth”—Lakshmi Puri. Remarks by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri at the SHE·ERA: 2017 Global Conference on Women and Entrepreneurship, in Hangzhou, China. Date: Monday, 17 July 2017. Mr. Jack Ma, Founder and Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group.
Lakshmi Puri is an eminent Indian diplomat known for her extensive work in international relations and gender equality. She served as the Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations...
Jan 13, 2024 · Why Lakshmi Puri’s debut novel is ‘part life, part invention’. Swallowing the Sun is a multigenerational saga and also India’s coming-of-age story. By Mandira Nayar Issue Date: January 21, 2024 Updated: January 14, 2024 07:18 IST. Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri | Sanjay Ahlawat. It was 1999.
Lakshmi Puri is a former IFS officer and Ambassador. She served at the United Nations for 15 years as Director of International Trade Division, UNCTAD and later as Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations. She is also the founding Deputy Executive Director of UNWOMEN.
Oct 24, 2016 · UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri recently received the annual Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award 2016, awarded by the United Nations Association of the United States of America, San Diego Chapter (UNA-USA San Diego), to honour outstanding leaders in the human rights community and to mark the 68th anniversary of the adoption of ...
Jul 23, 2024 · United Nations, Jul 23 (PTI) Former Indian diplomat Lakshmi Puri’s work has shown that empowering women is a crucial part of sustainable development and her debut novel reflects her deep belief in UN values and gender equality, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has said.
