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About the Book:

Travel Diaries with My Beloved Nana-Nani is not just a travel book or a compilation of tours; it celebrates the author's timeless bond with her worshipful grandparents and the soulful journeys undertaken with them. Guided by her Nana & Nani,  the author takes readers on a unique odyssey across India—far beyond the renowned tourist spots, redefining beauty which springs from the 'soul of humanity'. Each chapter unveils stories untold and unheard of, connecting generations. Presenting life lessons, the book brings India's rich cultural diversity, historical and spiritual sites to its pages, splendorous landscapes, and remote villages that are 'not

to be seen in conventional trivial itineraries'. It salutes India's socio-cultural-spiritual values, priceless bond with elders, and the transformative power of 'travelling with purpose' that shapes us physically, emotionally and spiritually!

Main Features :

• Explores both renowned and unheard places across India.
• Showcases the unique concept of 'learn while you travel'- blending spiritual, historical, and cultural insights.
• A compelling reminder of the priceless bond between grandparents and grandchildren in today's digital world.
• Foregrounds India's diverse culinary flavours with unique Nani's recipes.
• Combines the joy of travel with philosophical reflections on beauty and all-round development of personality. 

About the Author:

Dr Bani Dayal Dhir is Assistant Professor at the Department of English Studies, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University) Agra, India. A distinguished scholar, she has been honoured with the prestigious Director's Medal in BA Hons(English), MA (English) and M.Phil.(English) programmes. In 2012, she completed her PhD, pioneering new interdisciplinary research pathways in literature. In recognition of her innovative contributions, she was awarded the National Young Systems Scientist Award by the Systems Society of India (SSI) in 2009 and the Raj Kumar Varshney Award in 2017. An avid traveller, she has delivered invited talks at prominent universities across the globe, including the University of Arizona (USA), University of Kiel (Germany), University of Waterloo (Canada), University of Helsinki (Finland), University of Northampton (UK) and University of Sussex (UK). She has also visited the University of Oxford (UK), Harvard University (USA), and MIT (USA). She has published research papers and creative writing in literary journals of national and international repute. She has contributed significantly to integrating the Eastern and Western literary-philosophical perspectives, focusing on the devotional literature of Eastern Ra Dha Sva Aa Mi Saints and the science of consciousness.